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

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

Red Puma Speedcat sneakers with midi skirt in Spring-Summer 2025 street style

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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.

Dries van Noten – Snakeskin effect leather sneakers

Adidas – Gazelle sneakers

Brown sneakers

Brown sneakers to wear in Spring-Summer 2025

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