summer sneaker trends

Looking to refresh your rotation? We’ve got you. From suede uppers, chunky soles and sleek slip-ons, these are the biggest sneaker trends that are having their moment in Summer 2025.

Here’s a quick guide to what’s trending, and a few standout picks to match.

Suede

Suede is being put on everything. This premium material is adding soft texture and elevated energy to everyday sneakers. Here are a few picks.

PUMA Speedcat OG ‘Haute Coffee’

New Balance 2002R ‘Rain Cloud’ – Protection Pack

ASICS GEL-NYC ‘Beige’

adidas Handball Spezial WMNS ‘Aluminium’

Balletcore & Slip-On Silhouettes

Laces? Not this season. Balletcore is everywhere and has turned some of the most classic models into slip-on, minimalist pairs.

adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet WMNS ‘Core Black’

PUMA Speedcat Ballet Leather WMNS ‘White’

adidas Adimule ‘Dark Brown’

New Balance 1906L ‘Metallic Silver’

Bold, Chunky, Y2K-Inspired

Chunky soles, techy overlays, and that nostalgic 2000s energy are back in full swing. Here are some favourites.

Nike Air Max 95 OG ‘Black Border’ – 2025

New Balance 9060 ‘Black Castlerock’

New Balance 1000 ‘Sea Salt & Heron Blue’

adidas Superstar ‘Cloud White’

Retro Runners

Old-school runners with layered uppers, breathable mesh, and nostalgic performance design are a classic that have never left. Here are some picks.

New Balance 1906R ‘Metallic Gold’

ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14 ‘Graphite Grey’

Nike P-6000 ‘Metallic Silver & Wolf Grey’

Nike Air Max TL 2.5 ‘Mint Foam’

Animal Prints

No better way to make a statement than by wearing animal print. Here are a few picks.

adidas Samba WMNS ‘Leopard Print’

Nike Air Max 90 ‘Rust Pink’ – Leopard Pack

Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘Animal Print’

Nike Total 90 SE WMNS ‘Snakeskin’