The 2025 Sneaker Trends You’re About to See Everywhere

Our favorite 2025 sneaker trends are finally here to rescue you from your footwear rut. If you’re already revamping your wardrobe with the cutest fashion trends for the year ahead, you might as well refresh your shoe collection, too—and this season, the most of-the-moment options are worth your time.

The overall vibe, as we’ve deduced from scouring the spring-summer runways and spending countless hours walking around New York, is athletic, with slim, retro styles—especially Adidas Sambas—reigning supreme among tomorrow’s shoe trends. While neutrals (such as tan and black) will always have a time and place, stunners (e.g., in-your-face silver and charmed-out kicks) are gaining steam as street style leans further into quirky individuality.

Ready to bring your sneakers up to speed? These are the biggest 2025 sneaker trends we’ll be wearing this year, including high-performance gems and plenty of picks that only look expensive. And don’t worry about investing—these pairs might be trendy, but they all have staying power.

Glamour’s 2025 sneaker trends wish list

• The Fold-Over Adidas: Adidas Samba LT, $120
• The Minimalist Beauties: Jeffrey Campbell Aleta Sneakers, $115
• The Cushy Runners: Hoka Challenger ATR 7 Sneakers, $160
• The Budget-Friendly Pair: Dream Pairs Nia Sneakers, $40
• The Cool Hiking Shoes: Merrell Bravada 2 Breeze, $99

1. Court-ready kicks

Everyone needs a good pair of court sneakers in their closet, especially now that gum soles are absolutely everywhere. Adidas Sambas will be just as hot in spring 2025 as they were last year, and other heritage silhouettes from Puma and Nike are also enjoying a major moment. Meanwhile, Loewe and Tory Burch have released popular styles featuring track-inspired foam midsoles and grippy outsoles—it’s total agreement across the fashion industry. No matter which pair you choose, style it with crew socks for the full throwback effect.

2. Extra-slim soles

The street-style set has spoken: We’re in for another season of slim, retro sneakers, this time with the thinnest soles possible. Ushered in late last year by Dries Van Noten’s streamlined sneakers (pictured above on the right, and linked below), the silhouette and similar styles are now available at nearly every brand. Plus, with Miu Miu and Stella McCartney showing ultra-skinny styles for spring-summer 2025, they’re only going to get more popular; we suggest picking up a pair ASAP.

3. Retro Foam

While foam midsoles have largely gotten cushier and more dramatic in recent decades, the tides are starting to change: Many of the coolest sneakers we’ve seen in the wild feature now ’70s-style foam bands around the soles. The result looks like something you’d wear to high school track practice in the coolest way possible—and each of these pairs is so easy to style with your existing wardrobe of jeans and dresses.

4. Slick silver

After a few seasons out of the limelight, silver sneakers are back in a major way—just ask Fashion Month attendees across the world. If you can’t get your hands on the ultra-viral metallic Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 sneakers, no worries; the picks below capture the same cool-girl energy. Plus, the finish fits into plenty of other trends on this list (including court sneakers and foam midsoles).

5. Tech meets Technicolor

Scandinavian style is a lesson in wrong-shoe theory, and it’s all the rage for 2025. Nordic girls love pairing their chunkiest, most colorful workout shoes with unexpected pieces like wide-leg jeans and voluminous skirts—and somehow, it always works. It’s no coincidence that this styling is popping off right now, given that cushy sneaker brands like Hoka, On, Merrell, and Salomon are hotter than ever. Next time you have no idea what to wear and want to prioritize comfort, reach for these on-trend kicks, a pair of colorful socks, and a cute dress; you’ll look like a Copenhagen native.

6. Charms and customization

If you’re also obsessed with bag charms, we’ve got great news—they’re coming for your shoes, too. The first Fashion Month of 2025 has been dominated by sneakers adorned with baubles and specialized laces; meanwhile, high-profile New Balance-Miu Miu and Asics-Cecilie Bahnsen collaborations have made their way onto every style editor’s mood board. Each of these pairs leans directly into the trend; you can also swap out your current laces or throw on some cute charms without replacing your go-to sneakers.