I don't know if it's just me, but I feel like trainer trends move even faster than clothing ones. With a plethora of fresh colours, styles, collaborations and re-editions flooding the market, keeping up with the newness can sometimes feel impossible. As such, I like to look to a few key brands, celebrities and influencers to decipher the trainer trends that are resonating the most across the season.
Swamped by the new-season noise, I've done just that: tracked down the key styles of 2025 from three of my all-time favourite trainer labels: Adidas, Nike and New Balance. Taking my cues from the celebrity style set and key fashion people across the globe, read on to discover emerging It trainers that I think have a very good chance of taking over this year.
THE 3 TRENDING TRAINERS TO KNOW ABOUT RIGHT NOW
1. ADIDAS TOKYO TRAINERS
Style Notes: I can't think of a single fashion person who doesn't own a pair of Adidas trainers. Reliable, comfortable and ever-chic, the brand's catalogue of styles has amassed a broad and devoted following, and recently I've noticed people buzzing over a new re-release of theirs all over again. Featuring a streamlined design that's set on a fine sole, Adidas' Tokyo trainers are light and wearable and much easier to dress up than oversized or chunky styles. Wearing well with denim, trousers and skirts, I can really see these rivalling Sambas this season.
SHOP ADIDAS TOYKO TRAINERS:
These streamlined trainers are already on their way to selling out.
Classic black trainers are a wardrobe staple that will never go out of style.
The metallic trainers trend is set to soar this summer.
If your looking for a new black staple trainer this might be the perfect fit. The reverse Onitsuka colour way brings a uniqueness to the shoe that I know you'll wear again and again.
This colourway has become a fan favourite for the last few years and this summer is no different. Plus, I can assure you a baby pink trainer is way more versatile than you may think.
2. NIKE CORTEZ TRAINERS
Style Notes: Another old favourite, Nike's Cortez trainers are experiencing a major revival right now. The shoe of choice for Copenhagen Fashion Week attendees, the style set wore theirs with voluminous skirts and colourful tops—in typical Scandi style. A retro design with a slim finish, these trainers have a timeless quality that makes them feel eternally relevant, although I can't deny they're experiencing a particularly popular moment right now.
SHOP NIKE CORTEZ TRAINERS:
Keep these clean by tidying them up with a suede brush every so often.
The sky blue colour trend is taking off this season.
Add a wash of colour to your wardrobe with this cute pair.
This brown pair could be your new go-to and cam be easily styled with plenty of your other wardrobe staples.
The classic '90's colour way that Bella Hadid helped put back on the map.
3. NEW BALANCE 1906R TRAINERS
Style Notes: Last week Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in New Balance 1906R trainers, and I've been thinking about them ever since. Choosing a covetable pair from a collaboration with Aime Leon Dore, Lawrence's chunky trainers featured a playful pop of colour set on a simple white and silver base. While Lawrence's pair are harder to track down, the brand also offers alternative colourways in white, silver and black.
SHOP NEW BALANCE 1906R:
Style with your favourite jeans.
These comfy trainers are perfect for day-to-day styling.
Shop the style that Lawrence loves.
Style with your favourite activewear set.
The black detailing with a gold trim adds just the right amount of charm.
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