Sneakers this fall are slimmer, sleeker and more varied in colour than the chunky pairs of the past few years. These picks cover crisp white pairs, slim black styles, suede runners, silver sneakers and a few in bolder shades. Pick the one that suits your wardrobe and wear it with everything from jeans to skirts.
The Sneaker Trends to Know This Fall
White Sneakers, Still the Base
A clean white pair is still the one most people wear most often. Thom Browne's canvas Heritage sneakers, the adidas Originals and Y-3 Field pair in off-white, Saint Laurent's Court Classic SL/06 and Isabel Marant's white Beth sneakers all have a slim, low profile.
Slim Black Sneakers
Black sneakers with a narrow shape look sharp with tailoring and skirts. Bottega Veneta's Orbit Flash and Loewe's Ballet Runner 2.0 mix leather, suede and shell. Toteme's Flex sneakers and the adidas Originals Handball Spezial are simple and slim.
Suede and Retro Runners
Suede-trimmed runners have a softer, retro feel. New Balance's antique rose 992 and Gucci's beige Tempo sneakers with the web stripe are the sporty picks. Brunello Cucinelli's burgundy suede pair adds bead embellishment, and Jamie Haller's navy Sacchetto sneakers are the most understated.
Silver and Metallic
Silver sneakers work like a neutral with a bit of shine. Autry's metallic Windscape Low and Saint Laurent's metallic leather Lewis pair are classic low-tops. Chloé's Nama sneakers and Nike's First Sight Noir are sportier, with more texture.
Sneakers in a Colour
A coloured sneaker is an easy way to try a trend without changing your whole outfit. Maison Margiela's burgundy Replica and Golden Goose's burgundy Super Star are the easiest shades to wear. Rick Owens' blue calf-hair Ramones and Neous' army green Berenices sneakers are more of a statement.
Our honest take
The big shift this season is towards sneakers with a slimmer, lower shape, which makes them far easier to wear with skirts, trousers and dresses. If you take one thing away, let it be that one pair in a neutral or silver will cover most outfits. White still looks the freshest, but slim black sneakers are a smart option if you want something that hides scuffs. Suede runners add a retro feel, and silver works like a neutral with a little shine. We would skip very chunky soles this fall, since they look heavy next to the sleeker pairs. If you already own a white pair, try a coloured or metallic one next.
