10 Stylish Sneakers Women Over 40 Are Wearing

last updated 20 December 2019

By the time you reach your 40s, you've most likely checked off a few boxes. First, you've honed in on your personal style and taste. Next, you know which pieces and trends you like and which ones you don't. Finally, you fully grasp the importance of feeling comfortable—after all, comfort equals confidence, right? With that in mind, it's only fitting that for many women over 40, sneakers remain a mainstay in their wardrobes.

Thankfully, in the last five or so years, we've seen a huge spike in the sneakers trend. Cult classics like Converse, Adidas, Nike, and so on have resurfaced in addition to to indie labels with cool silhouettes (Veja, Feit, Common Projects) popping up. There are even designer iterations—who would've thought we'd see a Valentino or Balenciaga sneaker rise in popularity the way they have? In other words, there are a boatload of options to choose from when it comes to sneakers and the 10 over-40 influencers ahead illustrate just how versatile they can be. Scroll down to discover which pairs they're wearing, how they're styling them right now, and where to shop them for yourself.

Balenciaga's chunky dad sneakers continue to reign supreme. Style yours with a printed dress this summer for a fun contrast.

Balenciaga

Triple S Logo-Embroidered Sneakers

Nothing beats the versatility of a classic white sneaker.

Superga

2750 Cotu Classic Sneakers

For days when you need a quick lift, slip into a pair of yellow-hued trainers.

Steve Madden

Myles Sneakers

Be bold and accessorize your next look with a pair of metallic sneakers.

To Boot

Cara Sneakers

Sometimes a cool pair of slip-on Vans is all your outfit needs.

Vans

Classic Slip-On Sneakers

Not sure what to wear with your next white-on-white look? Why not rotate a pair of sporty sneakers in?

New Balance

X-90 Sneakers

If you've been wanting to try the chunky sneakers trend but it feels a little too bold for you, consider an all-white pair—they'll feel more natural and wearable.

Valentino

Garavani Bounce Sneakers

An Americana color palette looks especially cool when done on sneakers.

Veja

V-10 Sneakers

There's something distinctly effortless about a pair of Golden Goose sneakers.

Golden Goose

Francy Leather Sneakers

Nike's Air Max franchise is the kind of sneaker that can somehow go well with everything from a midi dress to denim cutoffs. It's a wardrobe win on all accounts.

Nike

Air Max 97 Leather and Mesh Sneakers

Up Next: Seriously chic over-40 women I love to follow on Instagram.

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Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)