The 4 Sneaker Styles To Know
The 4 Sneaker Styles To Know
/

The 4 Sneaker Styles To Know


Some enduring trainer trends are getting new legs this year – making it a good time to treat your feet…
Photography: Nike x Bode; @AdidasOriginals

All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products.

Low Profile

Vintage 70s runners are a key point of inspiration here. Low-profile sneakers tend to pair minimal retro styling and leather or suede uppers with thin soles. Dries Van Noten and Prada are the designer names most central to this trend, and COS should be your port of call on the high street. Mocha Mousse, Pantone’s shade of 2025, is set to be a defining colour for this year’s crop.

Minimal Suede Trainers

COS
£95

Tan Suede Sneakers

Dries Van Noten
£360

Re-Nylon-Faux Suede Slip-On Sneakers

Prada
£720

Tabs Suede Sneakers

Tod’s
£510

New Ballet Trainers

Foot Industry
£131

Adnitt Gat Shoes

Crown
£225

Flexion Sneakers

Alexander McQueen
£590

Speedcat Cool Trainers

Puma
£89.99

Alt-Sambas

Sambas have had a great run. Since Wales Bonner’s first adidas collab five years ago, everyone from  A$AP Rocky to Paul Mescal has been seen in this classic style, whose longevity is surely proportional to its affordability. This year, with the looser fits that they mesh with so well here to stay as part of the Y2K look, try one of these new twists on the old favourite.

Tokuten Trainers

Onitsuka Tiger
£150

Field General Shoes

Nike
£89.99

Harrier Suede Trainers

Gola
£85

Gazelle Trainers

Adidas
£85

'Tying The Knot' Japan OG W Sneakers

END. x Adidas
£120

Skyhand OG Trainers

Ascis
£90

Tb490 Rife Trainers

Alohas
£145

RC42 Shoes

New Balance
£90

Gorp

Outdoorsy gorpcore is another enduring movement that continues to evolve. Very originally, it all began way back at the Louis Vuitton AW19 show where Frank Ocean wore that Arc’teryx hat. Today, footwear is where all the fun happens: Vibram soles, amphibious GORE-TEX shells, and now exaggerated lace-box lengths inspired by climbing shoes are pushing the needle. Salomon still dominates, but brands like Norda, ROA and Diemme are keeping the trend box fresh.  

001 G+ Trainers

Norda
£285

Cingio Trainers

Roa
£235

Movida Fallow Suede M Trainers

Diemme
€389

Tx Guide Leather Approach shoes

La Sportiva
£ 174.95

Dirt Moc Slip On Sneakers

A Cold Wall
£335  (were £480)

Sportstyle Shoes

Salomon X ALP PANHUI
£190

ACG Mountain Fly 2 Low GORE-TEX Trainers

Nike
£164.99

Jasper Suede Sneakers

Keen
£65  (were £110)

Astros

Last April, Nike and Bode’s worldie Astrograbber collab left everyone wondering whether they could now wear their five-a-side trainers on nights out. If you’re still not sure, take your guidance from Pharrell’s LV versions or one of the other brands now jumping aboard the trend. Expect astros to become a bigger dot on the menswear radar around the time of the second Nike x Bode release this spring.

MN Naked Sambas

Adidas x Maha
£130

Footprint Football Trainers

Louis Vuitton
£885

Tb.490 Club Soft Tan Leather Sneakers

Alohas
£210

Stadium Trainers

Gola
£95

The Candence Sneakers

Wales Bonner
£590

King Indoor Sneakers

Puma
£100

Panenka Leather Trainers

Veja
£125

Astro Grabber Sneakers

Nike x Bode
£596

All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products.

DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. If you think a credit may be incorrect, please contact us at [email protected].