I Just Came Back From Copenhagen—This Is the Sneaker Trend I Spotted Everywhere

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It's no surprise that the stylish, colorful Scandi crowd has a few sartorial rules they live by: Number one, an all-black outfit, though chic, tends to be mundane. Number two is that flat shoes are an essential if you're walking or biking anywhere in the city. 

After spending almost a week in Copenhagen earlier this fall and winter, I've got to admit that I've been coming around to the colorful sneaker trend that the Danish set swears by. I picked up not one, but two (!!!) saccharine sneakers while I was in the Scandi city and, as expected, they don't disappoint.

While colorful sneakers can be daunting to style, there are a few outfit formulas that the Copenhagen crowd has perfected to a science. Below, see colorful-sneaker outfit inspiration and shop some of the coolest pairs of the season.

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How to style: Colorful sneakers + bright suit + rhinestone handbag + '90s-inspired accessories

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How to style: Minimalist top + embroidered vest + slouchy denim + colorful sneakers

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How to style: Maxi skirt + colorful technical sneakers + scrunched socks + mini bag

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How to style: Rimless sunglasses + colorful sneakers + wide-leg denim + sports top

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How to style: Colorful sneakers + tights + minimalist handbag + wool jacket

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How to style: Straight-leg jeans + hoodie + sling bag + colorful sneakers

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How to style: Colorful sneakers + monochromatic outfit

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How to style: Colorful sneakers + oversize blazer + miniskirt + hair bow

Ana Escalante
Associate Features Editor

Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor known for her sharp takes on fashion and culture. She’s covered everything from Copenhagen Fashion Week to Roe v. Wade protests as the Editorial Assistant at Glamour after earning her journalism degree at the University of Florida in 2021. At Who What Wear, Ana mixes wit with unapologetic commentary in long-form fashion and beauty content, creating pieces that resonate with a digital-first generation. If it’s smart, snarky, and unexpected, chances are her name’s on it.