Goodbye white sneakers—these are the colourful styles we’re wearing this summer

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From yellow Onitsuka Tigers to pink Adidas Gazelles, these are the colourful sneakers that are trending for spring/summer 2025.

Now that the Adidas Samba has loosened its grip on the fashion set, a whole new array of trending sneakers have emerged – from the Onitsuka Tiger to the Puma Speedcat . One thing these sneakers all have in common? They’re available in an array of colours, allowing wearers to match their footwear to their mood, or indeed, their outfit. It makes sense that brightly coloured sneakers are becoming increasingly popular: in recent seasons, we’ve seen styling tricks like “the pop of red” or the “sandwich method” (which involves wearing a colour-coordinated top and shoes, with a contrasting colour in the middle) take hold among street-stylers.

It’s a more subtle take on dopamine dressing, and certainly an antidote to the neutral tones that have come with the craze for quiet luxury. Want in? Below, see how the street-style set are wearing coloured trainers this spring. How to wear colourful sneakers in Spring-Summer 2025? Red sneakers The “pop of red” styling trick shows no signs of going anywhere – with a pair of red sneakers being one of the easiest ways to buy into the trend.



Popular styles at the moment include the slim-line Puma Speedcats, as seen on Emily Ratajkowski , and the Adidas Gazelles. Brown sneakers Loewe and Miu Miu have introduced a trend for brown sneakers , which are set to replace traditional white and black options. As brown is the standout colour of 2025, investing in a pair will certainly keep you fashionable.

These sneakers are versatile and act as a neutral shade, pairing well with colours like blue, pink, and yellow—especially in pastel tones. Consider combining them with romantic skirts or lingerie-style dresses for a stylish look. Yellow sneakers Yellow trainers have been popular among the street-style set for several seasons now – in large part, thanks to the ubiquity of the Onitsuka Tiger, as famously seen on Uma Thurman in Kill Bill .

Orange sneakers For a slightly less obvious choice, consider orange – the perfect zingy colour for the summer months. Pair with a simple tank top and jeans, and let your trainers do all the talking. Pink sneakers Pink trainers have been spotted around the Vogue office in recent months – from Adidas Gazelles to Cecilie Bahnsen’s collaboration with Asics.

Contrast with sporty silhouettes and darker tones if you don’t want to go full balletcore . Blue sneakers with baggy jeans For those who are slightly less daring, dip your toe into the coloured trainer trend with a baby-blue pair. Add a tracksuit for a model off-duty look , or follow Gigi Hadid’s lead and adopt the sandwich method.

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