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10 Summer Sneaker Trends That Balance Bold Details with Staple Silhouettes<\/h1>\n
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    \nRebecca is a contributing writer for Byrdie where she specializes in all things nails. She has worked in beauty editorial for over a decade.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
    \nByrdie’s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
    Published on April 30, 2025 05:13PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    \nColor Pops Galore
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    \nSuede Materials
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    \nGum and Foam Soles
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    \nRetro Slim Silhouette
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    \nMetallic Sneakers
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    \nSporty Mary Janes
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    \nAnimal Print
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    \nTech Dad Trainers
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    \nUgly-Chic Hiking Shoes
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    \nVelcro Closures
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    • As the weather warms up, we’re embracing bolder colors and silhouettes in all aspects of style, including sneakers.<\/li>\n
    • We consulted style experts to round up the top 10 summer sneaker trends to try this year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      While there are so many standout shoe silhouettes to love\u2014ballet flats, clogs, block heels, wedges, loafers, and wellies, to name a few\u2014sneakers will always be at the top of the list. The reason? They pair well with almost anything, from casual athleisure to elevated, office-ready ensembles. This versatile style also ebbs and flows with the seasons, which means plenty of colorful, joyful details are on the rise alongside warmer temps\u2014complete with modern touches of suede, metallics, and retro callbacks. Ready to update your kicks? Read on for the top summer sneaker trends to try in 2025<\/strong>, complete with insights from stylists.\n<\/p>\n

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      Meet the Experts<\/p>\n

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      • Audree Kate L\u00f3pez is a NYC-based fashion stylist.\u00a0<\/li>\n
      • Kyla Flax is a fashion stylist and the head of styling at Anthropologie.<\/li>\n
      • Brielle Bellew is a NYC-based fashion stylist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        Color Pops Galore <\/span><\/h2>\n
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        Just as the world becomes more colorful with the warm weather, so should your footwear. \u201cThis summer, we\u2019re going to see neutrals take a backseat,\u201d says Anthropologie’s head of styling, Kyla Flax. \u201cBold and vibrant sneakers are stepping up as the new go-to, statement piece of the season. You can easily pair them with a breezy sundress or some wide-leg jeans to energize your outfits.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

        While any color is suitable, NYC-based fashion stylist Audree Kate L\u00f3pez says that primary colors will be especially popular as we lead into summer.\u00a0“So long are the days of the white sneaker\u20142025 is all about drenching your look with head-to-toe color,\u201d she says. \u201cWe\u2019ve seen pops of color the past few years with colorful details, laces, or design, but red, blue, and yellow sneakers are the hot item this year.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

        Speaking of laces, Flax encourages us experimenting with accessorized sneakers. \u201cFrom charms to new laces, accessorizing your sneakers is a trend we\u2019re going to continue to see alongside bright and funky colorways,\u201d she reveals. \u201cSneakers are getting the accessory treatment with charms,\u00a0metallic accents, new laces, and unexpected hardware, [all of which are] great to switch up your current favorite pair.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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          Suede Materials <\/span><\/h2>\n
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          Suede may seem like more of a fall\/winter textile, but L\u00f3pez and NYC-based fashion stylist Brielle Bellew agree that suede sneakers are a must this year for warmer weather, as well. \u201cThe suede sneaker is the new kick on the block,\u201d L\u00f3pez exclaims. \u201cSuede started trending again in fall 2024, and it\u2019s the perfect spring and summer transitional piece.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

          Nowadays, suede sneakers come in so many colors and styles. While you can\u2019t go wrong with any of them, there\u2019s no denying that Sydney Sweeney\u2019s Miu Miu x New Balance 530 SL Suede Sneaker helped stir the style pot earlier this spring. The shoes were so popular, in fact, that they\u2019re practically impossible to buy. Thankfully, though, brands like Steve Madden have recreated similar (and more affordable) alternatives.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

          On the topic of the cult-favorite collab, \u201ccord laces are everywhere, and I’m very on board,\u201d Bellew says. \u201cMiu Miu paired its ultra-chic suede sneakers with hiking cord laces to create the Miu Miu x New Balance 530 SL Suede Sneaker. The collab created a sporty and elevated, yet timeless style that I’m adding to cart.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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            Gum and Foam Soles <\/span><\/h2>\n
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            Sometimes, it\u2019s less about the overall silhouette and more about the soles. \u201cThis year\u2019s coolest sneakers are nodding back to the \u201880s and \u201890s by really focusing in on the soles,\u201d Flax says, noting that gum and foam soles are a must this summer. \u201cAn ultra-sleek sneaker like the Puma Speedcats or a thicker, sculpted foam sole like the classic New Balance sneakers are proving it\u2019s all about a retro-meets-modern silhouette.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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              Speaking of Puma Speedcats, L\u00f3pez says that slim, retro-inspired sneakers are still a popular buy, after first making waves at the beginning of the year. \u201cIf you hated the chunky dad sneaker trend the past few years, you’re going to love the super slim sneaker trend,\u201d she says. Staying true to her past advice, L\u00f3pez confirms that Nike Cortez, Puma Speedcat, and Adidas Tokyo silhouettes continue to be the most chosen slim sneaker styles for summer 2025. “There is a slim to almost nonexistent sole or platform, and it\u2019s the perfect contrast to the super-chunky pieces that have been trending the past couple of years,” she shares.\n<\/p>\n

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                Metallic Sneakers <\/span><\/h2>\n
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                Shiny, luxe-looking metallic sneakers continue to be a popular pick. \u201cMetallic isn\u2019t going anywhere, and the all-over silver sneaker is trending this summer,\u201d L\u00f3pez says. \u201cSilver jewelry and hardware have been rising in popularity over the past couple of years, and we\u2019re seeing it now with sneakers\u2014from allover metallic to hardware and accents.\u201d The way she sees it, metallic sneakers are the new classic white sneaker for spring and summer: \u201cIt matches everything and looks light and subtle like a white sneaker, but the metallic in sunlight is the perfect pop of fashion,\u201d she points out.\n<\/p>\n

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                  Mary Janes and ballet flats tend to be a smidge dressier than your average sneaker. This summer, however, they\u2019ve married some of our favorite gum soles to create an elevated casual silhouette that\u2019s popping up on sidewalks and runways alike.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

                  \u201cBalletcore is here to stay, and the Mary Jane sneaker is sticking around this summer, pairing a sporty silhouette with just the right touch of elegance,\u201d Flax says. \u201cA little delicate, a little futuristic\u2014it\u2019s the kind of shoe we\u2019re spotting everywhere right now.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

                  L\u00f3pez is also a fan of the silhouette. \u201cBallet flat sneakers are a great option if you want to dress up a bit, or want a more feminine, elevated take, but still want the comfort of a sneaker,\u201d she explains.\n<\/p>\n

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                    Animal print is basically a neutral at this point, and we\u2019re continuing to see it everywhere. \u201cLeopard print, snake print, and tiger and zebra stripes have been at the forefront of the animal print trend, and it\u2019s the perfect way to add a little personality to your look without committing to a bold color,\u201d L\u00f3pez says.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

                    Bellew also backs the animal print sneaker trend. \u201cI’m an animal print aficionado, but for those who lean toward neutral colors, a printed sneaker is a great way to add some spice to an outfit,\u201d she says.\n<\/p>\n

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                      First, it was the dad hat, then it was dad jeans. Now, it\u2019s tech dad trainers\u2014a.k.a. Y2K-inspired athletic sneakers. \u201cThe tech dad sneaker is made for everything from errand-running to the office,\u201d Flax says, noting that it\u2019s cool and comfortable. \u201cPair the silhouette with activewear and a trench, or go full-contrast with a silky midi dress and scrunchy socks.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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                        No shade to these shoes, because what many once considered ugly is now undeniably fashion-forward. With that in mind, make way for the ugly-chic hiking shoe. \u201cWe\u2019re seeing more mixing and matching with athletic, outdoor, and blue collar\/trades-typical brands with high fashion,\u201d L\u00f3pez says. \u201cIt\u2019s the perfect oxymoron of fashion.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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                          Velcro sneakers haven’t always been in fashion, but this spring and summer, the accessible sneaker silhouette is nothing short of a cult fave. \u201cOut with the laces and in with the velcro,\u201d Bellew says. \u201cMy shoe-tying days are over now that I’ve found the Silent D Seena Sneakers in silver. I’ve found that removing laces elevates the everyday work look, not to mention they are so much less hassle.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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