Trends usually fall into one of two categories. The first? Trends you buy and try but may not have a long-lasting relationship with. The second? Trends so enduring and game-changing, they end up transforming your wardrobe. While many seasonal trends feel fleeting, most of the fall 2024 sneaker trends we’ve spotted fall into that coveted second category. Sure, these trending sneaker styles feel fresh and of-the-moment. But they’re also functional, classic, and comfortable—the kind of thing you’ll end up wearing on repeat long after the season passes.
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Finding the right pair of sneakers is no small task. Sneakers are a commitment. You can’t just switch them up after leaving the house, like you can with your hair or jewelry. Once you slip on your sneakers, you’re wearing them all day—making it essential to get sneaker-shopping right. The best sneakers are stylish, supportive, and comfortable. They fit right, play well with your wardrobe, and should last you at least a year of wear and tear.
Best Sneaker Trends in 2024 At a Glance
- Best Sustainable Sneaker: Cariuma Catiba Pro Low, $89
- Best Pop of Pink Sneaker: Adidas Originals Gazelle Bold, $120
- Best Metallic Sneaker: Steve Madden Emporia Sneakers, $60
- Best 2010s Nostalgia Sneaker: Vans Classic Slip-On Checkerboard Shoe, $60
- Best Neutral Sneaker: New Balance 574+ Platform Sneaker, $75 (originally $100)
Luckily, great sneakers abound—and they’re becoming easier to identify. Brands like New Balance, Adidas, and Reebok have nailed the function-to-fashion ratio with sneakers that will win over both trendsetters (like Taylor Swift) and dads. The trending sneakers they’re releasing are perfect for everyday wear, sure to upgrade your favorite athleisure ensembles and complement your cutest outfits.
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This summer, you can expect to see 2024’s favorite color trends and clothing trends reflected in your footwear. Metallic sneakers are having a moment, and Barbiecore is still going strong. The fall 2024 sneaker trends we’re eyeing range from classic white trainers to cozy knit slip-ons, giving everyone a way to get their kicks.
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Sustainable Sneakers
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Making sustainable choices is always in style. But 2024 has brought with it a range of great options for the eco-friendly girlies out there. Expect to see more shoes made of recycled materials, more brands embracing sustainable processes, and more sneakers bought secondhand this spring.
Cariuma Catiba Pro Low
The Catiba Pro Low features mamona oil and bio-based cork inserts and slip-resistant natural rubber soles. Additionally, the laces are made from recycled plastics and debossed metal aglets.
On top of incorporating eco-friendly materials into its sneaker design, the brand launched its own reforestation program in Brazil. With every pair of sneakers you purchase, Cariuma will plant two trees. Earth-friendly packaging and carbon-neutral shipping are the cherries on top of this sustainability-forward shoe brand. If you want to hear more about how the Catiba Pro Low fits and feels, check out our review.
Thousand Fell Women’s Lace-Up
These Thousand Fell sneakers are made of recycled materials, and they’re fully recyclable themselves: Once you wear them out, you can send them back to the brand. They’re also comfortable, supportive, and available in lots of pretty colors.
Veja Women’s V-12 Sneaker
On Sale 1% off
One of Veja’s most popular offerings, the V-21 Sneaker brings both comfort and style to everyday outfits. Sustainably made in Brazil, each pair comes with organic cotton laces.
Veja Venturi Alveomesh Sneakers
These Veja sneakers are made of Alveomesh, a breathable mesh made of recycled plastic bottles. The chunky sneakers are comfortable, supportive, and versatile—perfect for everyday wear.
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Pops of Pink
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Barbie pink reigned supreme in 2023, and it isn’t giving up its crown any time soon. The color has incredible range. While it naturally lends itself to the girlhood aesthetic no one can get enough of, it also juxtaposes beautifully with sporty silhouettes—something sneaker designers and style stars have taken full advantage of.
Adidas Originals Gazelle Bold
$119.99 BUY NOW ON DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
Street style stars love these pink Adidas sneakers, pairing them with everything from tees and jeans to pencil skirts and trench coats. Designed with thick soles, green stripes, and light pink laces, the sneakers are comfy-cute and deceptively versatile.
Skechers Women’s Uno-Stand on Air Sneaker
On Sale 30% off
In case you haven’t heard, Skechers is kind of having a comeback moment. These sneakers will give you a 1-inch height boost thanks to its platform sole, and will require little break-in time since their made with a memory foam insole.
Gola Elan Sneaker
$110 BUY NOW ON URBAN OUTFITTERS
These fuschia kicks flaunt green and black accent details that are eye-catching but understated. If you’re after a low-profile, slim, flat sneaker, this pair is a must-have.
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Chunky Runners
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A thick sole is kind of always on trend in some capacity. An espadrille, a thick platform sandal, a chunky running shoe, those thick-soled Prada boots Jungkook always wore. They feel part armor and part doll shoes in terms of how much volume they add, but that’s kind of the fun. Plus, chunky running shoes are comfortable—a perfect spring sneaker trend to take full advantage of.
Camper Tossu Synthetic Sneakers
Campers are actually really practical sneakers, not just great in looks. They also come in amazing colorways that somehow manage to make each pair look radically different.
Nike Tech Hera Sneakers
These Nike Tech Hera sneakers are packed with texture and come in a truly striking shade of green. Their chunky rubber soles should play well with any look in your closet—and they’re sure to keep you comfortable throughout the day.
Sorel Kinetic Impact II Wonder Lace
Have you ever seen jagged, wavy, tortoiseshell outsoles like these? I didn’t think so. The Kinetic Impact II Wonder Lace sneaker has such a unique look, plus the removable molded EVA footbed ensures all-day comfort.
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Metallic Sneakers
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Metallics have been long been popular in the shoe world, but metallic sneakers became a must during the most recent fashion month. Street style stars paired their chunky metallic shoes with everything from jeans to lace skirts. And shoe brands responded in kind, delivering tons of solid metallic trainers, shiny sequin sneakers, and running shoes with metallic accents for us to peruse.
Steve Madden Emporia Sneakers
These Steve Madden sneakers look a lot like the ones street style stars have fallen in love with. Though the shoes are metallic silver, they still look neutral enough to sub in for white sneakers—adding a pop of statement-making style to nights out and errand-packed afternoons alike.
JW PEI Flavia Ballerina Sneakers
These silver ballerina sneakers blur the line between trainers and ballet flats, but they’re so cute we don’t mind. Designed with thick ribbon-like laces and metallic uppers that look like mirrors, they’re fit to dress up any ensemble you slip on.
Sam Edelman Talia Sneaker
If you have yet to try velcro sneakers, now’s your chance. Sam Edelman’s Talia Sneaker lets you adjust the fit to your liking, and the Soft Silver colorway is a bit more subtle than the two pairs above.
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Mismatched Shoelaces
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In 2024, matching shoelaces are a missed opportunity to make a statement. Why keep your shoes the way they came out of the box when you can customize them with hand-picked details? Switch out the laces on one of your shoes, or tie colorful shoelaces around the laces you already have.
ASICS GT-2160 Sneakers
These ASICS sneakers don’t come with that extra set of light pink laces, but you can add your own . The sneakers are chunky but versatile, and packed with pretty neutral colors. They’re sure to play well with your wardrobe, no matter what your usual style is.
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2010s Nostalgia
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2010s nostalgia has been a long time coming. We called this return “indie sleaze” for a while, and we beckoned the nostalgia of “Tumblr fashion.” This is really just a continuation of that with a new name. At any rate, if that mass indie, online outcast aesthetic appeals to you, tap in. To understand 2010s nostalgia, imagine the clothes at the mall that the archetype of a popular kid wouldn’t touch—the Converse, the platform sneakers, the patterned Vans.
Vans Classic Slip-On Checkerboard Shoe
Vans dominated the California skate culture of the early aughts, and they’ve made a triumphant comeback in modern-day fashion. The most classic iteration, the canvas checkerboard slip-ons, almost invited you to draw on them. Each white square on the grid was a canvas of its own.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
If Vans were the West Coast, Converse were the Midwest. They came in tons of fun colors and prints—and still do. But there’s something so classic and cinematic Teenage Dirtbag about the signature black, white, and red.
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Crisp Whites
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White sneakers are such a classic that it feels weird to include them in a trend roundup, but they’re out in full force this spring. There are sportier styles, chunky dad sneakers, and lace-ups adorned with cute charms—giving you plenty of options to choose from, no matter your current aesthetic.
Converse Chuck 70 3D Charms
These Converse high-tops are covered in white charms shaped like hearts, flowers, stars, and moons. They’re as versatile as classic Converse with a touch more personality—a sneaky way to make a statement with your shoes.
Fabletics The Dad Sneaker
The dad sneaker lives to see another day. This pair from Fabletics delivers the signature comfort you want from a chunky sneaker, with plush rubber soles and breathable mesh paneling.
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Slip-Ons
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In 2024, our favorite footwear trends aren’t just cute–they’re comfortable. Slip-on sneakers are back to save us all time lacing our shoes, and Velcro straps are experiencing a renaissance. These slip-on styles are perfect for any moment when you need to get in and out of shoes fast, like when you’re running last-minute errands, trying on clothes, or getting through airport security.
Sorel Sorel Kinetic Impact ll Mule Slip-On Sneakers
On Sale 40% off
Instead of relying on laces, put your feet right into these sporty Sorel slip-on sneakers . Their chunky, wavy, foot-to-floor soles feel plush—cushioning your feet every time you take a step.
Gola Coaster Low Top Sneaker
These Gola sneakers are cute, comfortable, and available in three striking colorways. Plus, their velcro straps are nostalgic in the best way.
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Knit Kicks
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While knit sneakers aren’t actually sweaters for your feet, they’re pretty darn close. Made of knit fabrics that hug your feet to offer subtle support, these shoes are equal parts comfortable and cute. They’re also the Next Big Thing in footwear fashion—a great pick for anyone who likes to live on the leading edge of trends.
Chloé Nama Mesh Sneakers
$850 BUY NOW ON SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Lined with colorful panels and contrast stitching, these Chloé shoes are knit sneakers at their finest. The eye-catching shoes are woven from recycled materials, and their chunky soles are plush but lightweight. Plus, the sneakers come in tons of different colorways.
Zara Knit Sneakers
These Zara knit sneakers hit several spring shoe trends at once: They’re white, they’re slip-ons, and they’re made of a stretch-knit material. Comfortable and versatile, they’re easy to wear—perfect to pair with dresses, athleisure looks, and more.
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Neutrals
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Spring is often associated with pretty pastels. But this season’s favorite color trend is no color at all. The spring 2024 palette is full of soft beiges, light grays, and crisp blacks—and our sneakers are following suit. We’re pairing our camel trench coats with off-white sneakers, our groutfits with gray trainers, and our brown leather purses with matching brown suede slip-ons.
New Balance 574+ Platform Sneaker
On Sale 25% off
$75 BUY NOW ON URBAN OUTFITTERS
$99.99 BUY NOW ON DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
New Balance 574s are all-time classics, but have you seen the platform version of them? Add a couple of inches while also sporting a muted gray color that matches almost everything.
Dolce Vita Notice Sneakers
$139 BUY NOW ON BLOOMINGDALE’S
If you already own a bunch of plain white and black sneakers, spice it up with a pair of chocolate brown kicks. The Dolce Vita Notice Sneakers have both vintage and sporty vibes, which are hard to pull off all at once.
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Unexpected Colors
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Neutrals may be taking over this spring, but fans of color still have plenty to celebrate. There are tons of vibrant sneakers on offer in unexpected shades like lilac, turquoise, and cherry red. Many of these sneakers are monochrome—the same color from lace to sole. But others feature pops of color that are saturated enough to transform any look.
Steve Madden Mylis Citron
On Sale 40% off
These Steve Madden sneakers are lemon yellow from top to bottom, but their mesh paneling and chunky rubber soles offer plenty of visual interest. If you’re in the market for stylish sneakers to wear to brunch, to happy hour, and on your commute, these definitely fit the bill.
Sam Edelman Layla Sneakers
On Sale 57% off
These Sam Edelman sneakers are white with green suede detailing, offering an approachable entry point to the colorful sneaker trend. They’re easy to wear anywhere and remarkably comfortable, thanks to their supportive rubber soles and flexible mesh uppers.