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These are the trending sneakers for 2025.

If we could wear one type of shoe for the rest of our life it would be a cute lifestyle sneaker. There’s truly nothing more comfortable and versatile than a good sneaker. Whether you’re going to the office, running errands or going on a casual date night, sneakers are there for you.
However, every year we go through the perpetual cycle of needing to refresh our sneaker collection. While the styles of the shoes virtually stay the same year after year, the styles that are trending come and go. We took a deep dive to find the cutest sneakers to wear in 2025, and they are perfect for dressing up or down and making it through every season of the year.
Read on to for the four 2025 sneaker trends that everyone is going to be wearing this year.
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Trending Sneakers for 2025
1. Rec Sneakers
Rec sneakers are a low profile sneaker that have a retro, European feel. We love how these are a bit sportier than other sneakers. They are perfect for wearing with cute pants and a sweater or a cute skirt and t-shirt when the weather is warmer.

White New Balance x Miu Miu

Rec Sneakers in Leather

Serina Sneakers

Tokyo Shoes
2. Metallic Sneakers
If you’re looking for a fun way to add personality to a look this year, metallic sneakers will be your best friend. We love how they can add a glam moment to any outfit. Any of these pairs of metallic shine will turn heads as you go out on the town.

Kallen Metallic Sneaker

Madrid Sneaker

Veja Chromefree Recife Sneaker

Notice Metallic Sneaker
3. Patterned and Colored Sneakers
While patterned and colored sneakers made a huge debut last year, they are here to stay in 2025. However, this year, pops of animal print and color are expected to help an outfit come to life. Whether it’s a cute cheetah print or a gorgeous pink and green color blocked sneaker — you can’t go wrong with either.

Notice Stitch Sneaker

Back 70 Ghost Sneaker

Goal Light Green Sneaker

Animal Print Sneakers
4. Classic Converse
If there’s one sneaker that stands the test of time year after year, it’s the classic Converse sneaker. To be honest, Converse are our absolute favorite sneakers to wear with any look. Plus, there are so many styles to choose from like platform, high top, low top and even slip-on.

Chuck 70 Canvas Hightop

Chuck 70 Canvas Lowtop

Chuck Taylor All Star Platform Lift Sneaker
