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22 Of The Most Fashionable Trainers To Buy Now, According To An ELLE Editor
New season styles coming in hot
Until five years ago, I was a full-blown trainer skeptic. Sure, I had the odd, eternally muddy pair for occasional gym sessions, hikes and long walks... But when it came to footwear fit for a fabulous outfit, trainers didn't even get a look in. Now, they're practically all I wear.
The reason behind my change of heart? I realised that chic-ness and comfort are not, in fact, mutually exclusive. High-end brands such as Loewe, Prada, Celine and Chloé have launched their own stylish trainer designs that have become wardrobe staples for all manner of fashion insiders – and look just as good when worn casually with jeans or nonchalantly contrasting with a super-luxe 'fit.
And there are some incredibly stylish options on the more affordable end of the scale, too. In honour of the nostalgia-filled Nineties and Noughties trend, sportswear brands such as Nike, Adidas and Asics have brought back some of their most classic designs with a contemporary twist. Styled with today's ubiquitous oversized tailoring, denim and 'quiet luxury' looks, a suede Samba or statement-hue Gazelle will add a serious dose of effortless cool – and their constantly sold-out status serves only to add to their allure.
Even the once-reviled 'dad trainers' are top of stylish women's wish-lists once more, having been recently adopted as the shoe of choice for off-duty supermodels such as Gigi Hadid and Kaia Gerber.
I've done the legwork and rounded up all of the most fashionable trainers of the moment, that will get you through this season (and beyond) in comfort and style. Trust me, you'll never look back.
Adidas Originals Samba OG suede-trimmed leather sneakers
Adidas Originals Samba OG suede-trimmed leather sneakers
The fashion crowd's go-to trainers this season are undoubtedly Adidas' classic monochrome Sambas – if they manage to catch them in stock!
If you still have your Salomons from the early Noughties, this is the perfect time to bring them back out for a spin. And if not, this pair should be top of your summer shopping list.
A summer wardrobe isn't a summer wardrobe without at least one item from the Loewe x Paula's Ibiza collection, and this year's sun-ready trainer design doesn't disappoint.
Asics Gel-1130 metallic leather-trimmed mesh sneakers
Asics Gel-1130 metallic leather-trimmed mesh sneakers
The perfect Y2K throwback, with a hint of bubblegum pink and flashes of silver.
Nike Air Max 1 '87 Alabaster and Coconut Milk
Nike Air Max 1 '87 Alabaster and Coconut Milk
Air Maxes will never not be one of the most popular trainer styles out there. We're particularly enamoured with this chic 'alabaster and coconut milk' colourway, that is the perfect nod to this season's tonal trend.
Adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor leather-trimmed suede and nylon sneakers
Adidas Originals Gazelle Indoor leather-trimmed suede and nylon sneakers
Gazelles are the 'supermodel trainer' of the moment – particularly in this fabulously bold colourway. Perfect for those who wear head-to-t0e black and are in dire need of a colour pop.
New Balance Made in USA 990v6 suede and mesh trainers
New Balance Made in USA 990v6 suede and mesh trainers
Dad trainers are having a moment, and these New Balance 990s are a favourite among the likes of Kaia Gerber and Hailey Bieber too.
Gola still flies relatively under the radar when it comes to trainer brands, but it's a great name to know for its cheap, cheerful and fashion-forward designs.
Veja Rio Branco suede-panelled mesh trainers
Veja Rio Branco suede-panelled mesh trainers
For those with a wardrobe full of the year's most popular hue - beige - these tonal trainers are the perfect finish to an outfit.
UB3-S GEL-NIMBUS 9
Asics SportStyle x Kiko Kostadinov - £165
A renewed partnership between Asics and London-based Central St Martins graduate designer Kiko Kostadinov, which sees the Gel-Nimbus 9 imagined in two new, fashion-forward colourways. We're seriously into these.
Celine - £460 Celine Blank Mid Lace Up Sneaker with Toe Cap in Canvas and Calfskin
Celine - £460 Celine Blank Mid Lace Up Sneaker with Toe Cap in Canvas and Calfskin
If you're looking for a classic lifestyle trainer that will go with absolutely everything (especially those Breton stripes this summer), then this Celine high top is about the chicest, most functional investment you could make.
D.A.T.E. Sneakers LAMPO DRAGON WHITE-MINT
D.A.T.E. Sneakers LAMPO DRAGON WHITE-MINT
Timeless but with a modern twist, these trainers are made from the finest Italian leather and have been absolutely flying off the shelves.
They're classics for a reason, and they've been remade with a burgundy suede upper and chunky platform sole for a 2023 upgrade.
Balenciaga Track logo-detailed mesh and rubber sneakers
Balenciaga Track logo-detailed mesh and rubber sneakers
The chunky sole and the label's logo printed on the toe make this a fashion-lover's ideal trainer find. Comfy, practical and fashion-forward, these are trainers that'll never go out of style.
The iconic Ontisuka stripes now come in a metallic red and green design, and we'll be snapping them right up.
Comme des Garçons PLAY x Converse Canvas high-top trainers
Comme des Garçons PLAY x Converse Canvas high-top trainers
We can't count the number of times we've worn our Converse hi-tops over the years – but we do know it's probably time for a fresh pair. Opt for this classic Comme des Garçons style, that has been spotted on the likes of Kaia Gerber and Kylie Jenner.
For the Prada triangle logo-obsessed, these silver trainers are going to see you through the next few years with just the right flash of designer swagger.
The sustainable footwear brand par excellence has just launched this new minimal, retro-inspired design and it's the perfect mix of comfortable and chic.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Court chunky-sole leather trainers
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Court chunky-sole leather trainers
One of the most popular trainer styles ever, and showing no signs of sales slowing down.
Of course Chloé would design a pair of crocheted trainers in a mix of bright, summer-ready shades. We're obsessed.
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