It's Official: These 5 Trainer Trends Are Set to Replace White Sambas in 2024
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WHO WHAT WEAR UK/ Courtesy Ancuta Sarca, @threadsstyling, Estrop by Getty Images for CormioStyle Notes: After the first drop of the Grace Wales Bonner X Adidas trainer collaboration landed and sold out almost immediately, we knew we'd have to be shrewd to get our hands on the next buzzy release, but we couldn't have predicted just how popular these uber-cool trainers would be. From the exaggerated tongue to the knee-high sock styling, the latest drop of Sambas is a loving homage to vintage football fashion. Take a look at the Ancuta Sarca and Cormio runways (pictured above) for a quite literal reinvention of the football boot that can be worn on and off the pitch.
Act fast—you'll be lucky to catch these before a restock.
I have a feeling I'm going to spot these during Fashion Week.
New Balance always knows to make sporty sneakers feel street-ready.
With fans like Rihanna, Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski, Salomon has made itself a name to know.
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WHO WHAT WEAR UK/ @lucywilliams02, @deborabrosa, Courtesy MarniStyle Notes: Those with a real sneaker sensibility will have seen Onitsuka Tiger's Mexico 66 trainers reappearing over the past year, brightening up street style pictures everywhere from London to Stockholm. Insiders at NET-A-PORTER have revealed that the brand will be dropping on-site from next year; conclusive proof that even luxury buyers are backing these instantly recognisable trainers, and if you're wondering how to style them, minimalists will love Lucy Williams' grey and denim pairing (pictured above), but maximalists—Marni's head-to-yellow moment might be for you.
Easily one of the biggest cult shoe styles of the past 12 months.
These make me feel happier just by looking at them.
Just the pop of colour an all-black outfit needs.
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WHO WHAT WEAR UK/@kendalljenner, @coco_floflo, Courtesy Miu MiuStyle Notes: In a move away from colour and focusing instead on silhouette, retro trainers are still head and shoulders above modern offerings, as the "dad trainer" has evolved into the It girl's off-duty shoe of choice. Although they may be designed for activewear, it's highly unlikely these trainers will see more action than airport outfits and brunch, but I can appreciate any trainer with a sole chunky enough to add a little lift.
It's worth getting a pair of shoes that you can wear for performance and fashion.
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WHO WHAT WEAR UK/ @emmarosestyle, @modeamour, Courtesy GucciStyle Notes: Looking for something a little bit more pared-back? If you're in need of a style so discreet you'll forget you're even wearing anything at all, a super-simple plimsoll, tennis shoe or slip-on is the kind of shoe you can rely on to help the rest of your outfit stand out. These pairs are the embodiment of quiet luxury in an even quieter shoe.
Bottega doesn't just make covetable bags, there are shoes too.
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WHO WHAT WEAR UK/@the_olawaseun, @emmarosestyle, @francescasaffariStyle Notes: Sorry, white and grey Sambas, you still deserve a place in our wardrobes, but judging by the incredibly low stock on just about every retailer I searched through, bold and bright Adidas Gazelles and Handball styles are being snapped up like hot cakes. Perhaps it's their vintage charm, maybe the dopamine-inducing hues, but these rainbow brights are being styled up with everything from suits to summer dresses, and suddenly I find myself wanting a pair in every colour.
"Red and green should never be seen", except for in this case.
These would look great with black denim.
Take a tip from Francesca Saffari (pictured above) and try wearing red trainers with long, pretty dresses.
These are similar to the pink pair in 2022's Gucci x Adidas collab, but at a fraction of the cost.
