The 2018 Winter Sneaker Trend We've Been Waiting For

Winter is—unfortunately, if you ask me—right around the corner. That means snow, sleet, rain, and slush will soon be gracing the presence of all your footwear whether you like it or not. Talk to any fashion girl, and she will admit that finding shoes that are equal parts stylish and practical for the freezing winter months is no easy feat. With so many factors to consider including thick soles, waterproof lining, and insulation, your everyday sneakers are typically not a shoe style that makes the cut… until now.
As of late, we've been witnessing a particular sneaker trend circulating the market that just so happens to be perfect for winter 2018. The winter sneaker trend we speak of is reminiscent of hiking boots, but with more sneaker qualities than boot qualities. We're talking thick platform bottoms, high tops, and durable laces—qualities that will survive pretty much any winter weather mishap. Ahead, we've rounded up a handful of our favorite styles that fall within this winter sneaker trend category. So, in case you're sick of clunky snow boots, snag a pair of these and you'll be on trend and on brand for the snowy season ahead.
A little neon to make sure you're hitting the coolest trends at once.
Wear these with your coolest puffer, and you'll be the most stylish gal in the snowstorm.
A must-have winter version of your favorite white sneakers.
Next up, shop the 2019 spring trend everyone's posting about on Instagram.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.
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