Cover Here are a few trends in women's sneakers we're looking forward to seeing in 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Here are a few trends in women's sneakers we're looking forward to seeing in 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
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Sneakers might just be your most versatile closet staple. Take a look at these trends we’re sure to spot in 2025
What makes a good sneaker for women? Comfort and walkability are the most obvious answers, but if that were the only case, we’d all be wearing the same generic, neutral-hued Dad shoes while we’re out and about. Sneakers are the most versatile shoes in any girl’s wardrobe—easy to elevate yet endlessly practical.
As we step into the new year, it seems as if we’ve almost completely phased out the chunky sneaker craze of the early 2020s. Now, the spotlight is on sleek, low-cut kicks—lightweight and streamlined but still bold enough to turn heads and make a statement. Here are some trends we’re looking forward to seeing this year.
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Silver and chrome
Silver sneakers are having a moment—elevated and always timeless. A sleek and more subtle alternative to gold, the trend has brands from Adidas to Alohas embracing the look. Plus, silver’s versatility flatters a wide range of skin tones, making it an easy choice for everyday casual wear.
Elevated mules
Don’t swear off mules just yet. These easygoing slip-ons are a practical alternative to your regular lace-ups without the pesky ankle blisters. They’re definitely having their moment, thanks to brands like Miu Miu giving them the high-fashion treatment.
More nostalgic references
Maybe this isn’t just a trend—nostalgia has been shaping fashion for a while now, and it goes beyond spotting archival Galliano on the red carpet. Take the iconic yellow Onitsuka Tiger Mexican 66 sneaker, forever cemented in pop culture after an appearance in Kill Bill. Some styles never completely fade.
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Pops of colour
We’re leaving plain old neutrals behind in 2024. It’s time to move beyond basic white sneakers and embrace pops of colour. Bright hues add a spring in each step, and when styled right, they make for a statement look that turns heads.
Offbeat silhouettes
Sneakers come in all shapes and styles, and if you love fashion with an offbeat, experimental twist, this might just be the trend for you. Think athletic ballet flats and other designs that bridge the gap between sport and statement.
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Julianna has been interested in leading a literary life since she first read Frances Hodgson Burnett's A Little Princess at eight. Before working with Tatler, she was an archive intern at The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, New York. She is a textbook Pisces who devotes most of her spare time to her crochet projects, watching classic films, and going through her never-ending pile of unread books. She studied creative writing, global literature and art history at Sarah Lawrence College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2022. Toni Morrison, Nora Ephron, Clarice Lispector and Jia Tolentino are among her all-time favourite writers.
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Julianna writes about fashion, beauty, sustainability, and the arts. She is always keen on conducting interviews with talented women who are changing the game in their respective fields.
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