I Know You’re a Fashion Person If You’re Wearing One of These Pairs of On-Trend Trainers

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As a self-confessed comfort dresser and fashion person, there's one dead give away that tells me whether someone shares my style philosophy—wearing trainers that are in fashion.

I gave in to the pull of trainers a long time ago. Nowadays, you’ll find me sporting my scuffed-up cream Converse Chuck 70s on a near-daily basis. I can happily wear these trusty soles all day long without them pinching my feet, but that’s not the only reason I love them. They also go with the majority of my wardrobe, infusing all my outfits with an ‘I just threw it on’ attitude.

This year, I’m determined to branch out from my well-worn Converse and try out some new trending trainer styles. And to make the task simpler, six key designs have emerged over the past couple of months that the fashion world has fallen head over heels for. While the spring/summer 2025 runway helps us to see which trends will be popular in the future, if you keep up with celebrity style or spend your evenings scrolling Instagram, you'll easily be able to detect what trainer styles are in fashion now. Presuming there are others like me who are seeking box-fresh to see them through 2025 (and beyond), I’ve rounded up all the trainers that are in fashion, ahead.

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From Adidas’ retro-style runners to Gola’s colourful kicks, head on down to see and shop 2025's defining sneaker styles.

The 6 Trainer Styles That Are in Fashion, Now and Forever:

1. Suede Trainers

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Style Notes: From Miu Miu's sold-out collaboration with New Balance to Dries Van Noten's lust-worthy tennis shoes, suede trainers are taking over. Designers may have led the charge, but there are so many expensive-looking high-street options.

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2. Puma Speedcats

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Style Notes: Suede trainers is a trend Puma tapped into early with the release of their now cult-status Speedcats. From the pink pair worn by Emily Ratajkowski to the classic red shade adored by Jennifer Lawrence, these motorcross inspired shoes are only heating up.

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3. Asics Gel

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Style Notes: If you’re looking for a starter sneaker, this is it. The chunky design is the perfect mix of sporty and sleek, especially if you opt for the multi-colour versions. I know so many people who own these, and not one of them has a bad word to say.

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4. Gola Classics

An image of influencers @oliviaandalice wearing Golas.

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Style Notes: Gola's sneakers are functional and stylish, featuring versatile hues and comfy soles. The hard part is deciding which colour combination to go for…

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5. Colourful Adidas

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Style Notes: We know Adidas sneakers are having a moment, and have been for well over a year now. But vibrant iterations in particular are shaping up to be one of 2025's dominant trainer trends. If fashion people had to come together and save just one sneaker style, I’d place my money on it being either the Samba or Gazelle—both of which are refreshingly affordable at just under £100.

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6. Onitsuka Tiger Mexico

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Style Notes: It seems like retro-style runners are gaining momentum rather than losing it to ultra-modern styles. Onitsuka Tiger hits the mark with its nostalgic Mexico trainer, an easy shape available in bold and toned-down colourways.

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Bébhinn Campbell is an Edinburgh-based fashion and lifestyle writer and editor. She started her first blog at age 14 and went on to intern at publications in Berlin and London, including Dazed & Confused and Indie magazine.

A job at a fashion startup took Bébhinn from Ireland to Scotland in 2019, where she now works as a freelance journalist and copywriter covering everything from travel and interiors to styling advice. As a contributor to Who What Wear, Bébhinn always keeps her eyes peeled for emerging trends and looks worth writing about. She prides herself on her ability to cut through the noise and identify solid investment buys, exciting new brands and fresh takes on classic design.

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