The 5 biggest sneaker trends for men
We just can’t get enough of sneakers! Whether chunky, slim, sporty, or designer, sneakers are a must in every cool guy’s wardrobe; the sneakerverse is wide and the choices are endless.
What makes sneakers such a wardrobe staple is their versatility: many men wear sneakers with a suit to add a casual touch, pairing them with their favourite jeans or trendy jogging pants.
To help you freshen up your sneakers collection, we searched Stylight for the biggest sneaker trends of the year. Ranging from functional picks to nostalgic throwbacks, these are the five biggest sneaker trends you should shop for this season.
1. The viral sneaker: Adidas Samba
If you haven’t yet succumbed to the Adidas Samba hype, you’re either a contrarian or have way more self-control than we do! Jokes aside, it’s undeniable that the Sambas (and similar models) have been pretty much everywhere since last year. If you love adding pops of colour to your outfits and tend to prefer baggier silhouettes in pants, these are the shoes for you: there are a myriad of iterations to choose from, and their slim shape perfectly balances out oversized jeans and joggers.
-42%
adidas Originals
Samba OG Red
£70.00
£120.00
Labels
-50%
adidas
Low-Top Leather Sneakers SAMBA DECON size 10,5
£65.47
£130.95
GLAMOOD
-21%
adidas
Samba OG Trainers Green
£82.65
£104.40
Miinto
-50%
adidas
Low SAMBA Suede Sneakers size 44
£52.38
£104.76
GLAMOOD
2. The Dad sneaker: New Balance 9060
This unisex model takes inspiration from New Balance’s classic 99X model and is faithful to the “futuristic, visible tech aesthetic of the Y2K era”. Despite the rise of the Adidas Samba, the chunky “dad” sneakers trend is still very much current, and the New Balance 9060 add a sleek and futuristic twist to the look.
New Balance
9060 December Sky sneakers - Pink
£178.00
FARFETCH
New Balance
Navy Blue Sneakers 43 Size 43
£98.00
HEWI
New Balance
Unisex 9060 in Grey/White Suede/Mesh, size 3.5
£160.00
New Balance
New Balance
9060 suede sneakers - Red
£264.00
FARFETCH
Loewe is one of the hottest brands right now, and their sneakers game doesn’t disappoint. Their Flow Runner model is both sporty and elegant at the same time, it can easily be dressed up or down, and has a certain vintage and preppy charm. By the way, for those wondering: it’s pronounced “Lo-weh-ve”. You’re welcome.
Loewe
Mens Flow Runner 2.0 Nylon and Suede Sneakers
$850.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Loewe
Flow Runner sneakers Brown
£650.00
Mytheresa
Loewe
Flow Runner Anagram-motif sneakers - Blue
£635.00
FARFETCH
Loewe
Flow Runner 2.0 suede-trimmed sneakers White
£650.00
Mytheresa
If you needed more proof that the dad sneaker trend is still with us, here it is: ASICS’ Gel Kayano 14. Best described as dad-sneakers-meet-gorpcore-meet-ugly-chic, these running shoes are also inspired by the late 2000s retro-futuristic aesthetic. Perfect for anyone looking to marry style with arc support.
Asics
Sneakers, male, Black, 7 UK, GEL-Kayano 14
£139.20
Miinto
-25%
Asics
Asics Gel-Kayano 14 Birch Clay Mens Beige Trainers - Size UK 3.5
£104.99
£139.99
Secret Sales
Asics
Sneakers, male, Gray, 7 1/2 UK, Gel-Kayano 14 Grey
£147.91
Miinto
-28%
Asics
Asics Gel-Kayano 14 Mens Grey Trainers - Size UK 3.5
£114.99
£159.99
Secret Sales
Although high-top sneakers are less and less popular, the Nike Dunks still remain timeless wardrobe essentials along with their low-top sisters, the Dunk Lows. Given the multitude of colours available, we bet you will find the perfect pair that goes just as well with jogging pants as with jeans.
-34%
Nike
Dunk Low Cacao Wow sneakers - women - Leather - 10.5 - Brown
$104.00
$158.00
FARFETCH
-4%
Nike
Dunk High Chocolate sneakers - unisex - Leather - 7.5 - Brown
$256.00
$267.00
FARFETCH
-52%
Nike
Dunk High Gold Canvas sneakers - unisex - Leather - 11.5
$104.00
$218.00
FARFETCH
Nike
Dunk Low Retro PRM Cider sneakers - Orange
£121.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Nike
Leather Low-Top Sneakers DUNK RETRO size 40,5
£52.38
£104.76
GLAMOOD
-17%
Nike
Mens Nike Dunk Low Retro Mens Trainers HF5441 107 - Navy - Size: 10.5 Blue
£94.99
£114.99
lovethesales
-50%
Nike
Bicolour Leather Sneakers DUNK LOW size 45,5
£52.38
£104.76
GLAMOOD
Original text: Elisabeth Sall
Localized by: Emma Trimboli