The Biggest Sneaker Trends For Summer 2019

10/06/2019 - 01:22 PM

While sneakers [1] themselves used to be considered a single footwear trend from season to season, the athletic-inspired looks have expanded with such fervor that they're worthy of a stand-alone trend report in their own right. And where sporty meets chic, who are we to complain? From slip-ons to high-tops and retro throwbacks and futuristic brights alike, the range of sneakers filling the marketplace is overwhelming, to be sure.

Ahead, find the top seven sneaker trends for Summer 2019. They're the ones that are about to fill your Instagram feeds, become constantly spotted on the street, and generally consume your every outfit planning [2] thought for the season to come. Happy shopping!

Espadrilles

Marry your favourite summer sandals with your sportiest of footwear this summer by opting for an amalgamation of espadrilles and sneakers. With a sneaker top and woven espadrille base, this sneaker trend is the perfect addition to every look this summer — from jeans to dresses and everything in between.

Superga

Superga 2730 Cotropew [3] ($85).

J. Crew

J. Crew Espadrille Sneakers [4] ($98).

Puma

Puma Suede Sneakerdrille Sneakers [5] ($90).

Vince

Vince Wilden Platform Slip On Sneakers [6] ($225).

Pink

From pale tones to bright neons, pink is a huge trend for Summer 2019. Whether you love a slip-on, low-top, platform, or retro high-top, make sure to have at least a pair or two in rotation in an ultrafeminine tone of pink.

Golden Goose

Golden Goose Slide Sneakers [7] ($530).

Common Projects

Common Projects Original Achilles Leather Sneakers [8] ($415).

Nike

Nike Blazer Low-Top Sneakers [9] ($75).

Zara

Zara Split Leather Sneakers [10] ($70).

Florals

Florals for warmer weather might not be groundbreaking, but they are fairly new to the sneaker game. It's been a while since we've gotten so bold with the patterns on our kicks, but 'tis the season for Summer 2019!

Gola

Gola Mark Cox Tennis Sneakers [11] ($60).

Coach

Coach C118 With Mixed Floral Print [12] ($175).

Rag & Bone

Rag & Bone Floral-Print Leather Sneakers [13] ($162).

Veja

Veja V-10 Leather Sneakers in Confetti Floral [14] ($150).

Throwback

For your retro sneakers this Summer, consider going back to the OGs. Instead of opting for high-end designers' reimagined throwbacks, grab a pair from the actual brand who did it first — and, arguably, best.

New Balance

New Balance 574 Core [15] ($80).

Pro-Keds

Pro-Keds Royal Lo [16] ($60).

Saucony

Saucony Jazz Original [17] ($60).

Adidas

Adidas Stan Smith Sneaker [18] ($80).

Slip-Ons

Keep it classic with one of the most classic of sneaker styles. No matter what style, colour, or print, slip-ons will quickly become your ultimate throw-on-and-go when it comes to your footwear.

Alexandre Birman

Alexandre Birman Clarita Bow-Embellished Suede-Trimmed Leather Slip-On Sneakers [19] ($395).

Keds

Keds Champion Slip On [20] ($40).

Miu Miu

Miu Miu Nappa Leather Slip-On Sneakers [21] ($680).

Platforms

Think: 1990s/early-aughts Spice Girls in their sartorial prime. Have a bit of fun with platform sneakers for Summer 2019. They might not be superpractical when it comes to actual athletic activities, but they sure do look cool.

Reebok x Gigi Hadid

Reebok x Gigi Hadid Triple Platform Sneakers [22] ($120).

Acne Studios

Acne Studios Drihanna Logo Sneakers [23] ($430).

Gucci

Gucci Ace Sneaker with Crystals [24] ($1250).

Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony Cici Classic Slip On [25] ($200).

Tie-Dye

Tie-dye is one of the biggest trends of the season and is hitting every corner of our closets — hard. Sneakers are no exception, as brands are more head-turning than ever with their colorful tie-dye creations.

Vans

Vans Slip On Tie Dye Skate Shoe [26] ($60).

Converse

Converse Chuck 70 Tie-Dye High-Top Sneakers [27] ($89).

Onitsuka Tiger

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico Delegation Shibori [28] ($130).

Pull&Bear

Pull&Bear Flatform Sneakers in Tie Dye [29] ($48).

Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/Best-Women-Sneakers-44311634
[2] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Best-Clothes-Summer-2019-46049533
[3] https://www.superga-usa.com/products/2730-cotropew-navy?ref=popsugar.com
[4] https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens_category/shoes/sneakers/espadrille-sneakers/L5494?color_name=white&ref=popsugar.com
[5] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=42352&murl=https://www.shopbop.com/suede-sneakerdrille-puma/vp/v=1/1513760844.htm?folderID=13439%26fm=other-shopbysize-viewall%26os=false%26colorId=165B6&u1=___psv__p_46249904__t_w__d_d_
[6] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=42352&murl=https://www.shopbop.com/wilden-platform-slip-sneakers-vince/vp/v=1/1594500699.htm?folderID=13439%26fm=other-shopbysize-viewall%26os=false%26colorId=12397&u1=___psv__p_46249904__t_w__d_d_
[7] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=42352&murl=https://www.shopbop.com/slide-sneakers-golden-goose/vp/v=1/1534338737.htm?folderID=13439%26fm=other-shopbysize-viewall%26os=false%26colorId=41047&u1=___psv__p_46249904__t_w__d_d_
[8] https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/1051315/common_projects/original-achilles-leather-sneakers?ref=popsugar.com
[9] https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens_category/shoes/sneakers/nike-blazer-lowtop-sneakers/K7501?color_name=plum-chalk/sail-oil-grey&ref=popsugar.com
[10] https://www.zara.com/us/en/split-leather-sneakers-p11426001.html?v1=8158027&v2=1180445&ref=popsugar.com
[11] https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens_category/shoes/sneakers/gola-for-jcrew-mark-cox-tennis-sneakers-in-liberty-floral/L5076?color_name=shepherdly-song&ref=popsugar.com
[12] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=37299&murl=https://www.coach.com/coach-c118-with-mixed-floral-print/G3619.html?cgid=women-shoes-sneakers%26dwvar_color=OLM%23cgid=women-shoes-sneakers%26start=15&u1=___psv__p_46249904__t_w__d_d_
[13] https://www.theoutnet.com/en-us/shop/product/fashion-sneakers_cod9057334113801177.html?cm_mmc=PartnerizeUS&tp=175318&utm_campaign=shopstyle&utm_medium=affiliation&utm_source=PartnerizeUS&ref=popsugar.com
[14] https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/100626255/type/dlg/sid/___psv__p_46249904__t_w__d_d_/https://www.madewell.com/madewell-x-vejatrade%3B-v-10-leather-sneakers-in-confetti-floral-K8008.html?dwvar_K8008_color=EB1820&cgid=shoes-sneakers&position=15&position=15&activeChunk=0#start=1
[15] https://www.newbalance.com/pd/574-core/WL574-ECP.html?dwvar_WL574-ECP_color=Overcast&ref=popsugar.com#colour=Overcast
[16] https://www.prokeds.com/US/en/royal-lo/14318M.html?icid=HP_031416_R1_RoyalLo&dwvar_14318M_color=PK54469&ref=popsugar.com
[17] https://www.saucony.com/en/jazz-original/11843W.html?dwvar_11843W_color=1044-2&ref=popsugar.com#cgid=originals-womens-shop-all&prefn1=isOnSale&prefv1=false&start=1
[18] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=1237&murl=https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adidas-stan-smith-sneaker-women/3842428?siteid=J84DHJLQkR4-._5p2v3_uTDxR8MleDrGTQ%26utm_source=rakuten%26utm_medium=affiliate%26utm_campaign=J84DHJLQkR4%26utm_content=1%26utm_term=666693%26utm_channel=affiliate_ret_p%26sp_source=rakuten%26sp_campaign=J84DHJLQkR4&u1=___psv__p_46249904__t_w__d_d_
[19] https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/1142871/Alexandre_Birman/clarita-bow-embellished-suede-trimmed-leather-slip-on-sneakers?ref=popsugar.com
[20] https://www.keds.com/en/champion-slip-on/14099W.html?dwvar_14099W_color=WF23240&ref=popsugar.com#cgid=women-styles-slipons&start=1
[21] https://www.miumiu.com/us/en/shoes/sneakers/products.nappa_leather_slip-on_sneakers.5S314C_038_F0009_F_010.html?ref=popsugar.com
[22] https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/reebok/x-gigi-hadid-triple-platform-sneakers-p000000000006173599?cid=ls_us&ranMID=42684&ranEAID=J84DHJLQkR4&ranSiteID=J84DHJLQkR4-YytWvYO6t12DnVMC3w_xxQ&colour=Red&ref=popsugar.com
[23] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=42352&murl=https://www.shopbop.com/drihanna-logo-sneakers-acne-studios/vp/v=1/1586587886.htm?folderID=42708%26fm=other-shopbysize-viewall%26os=false%26colorId=10966&u1=___psv__p_46249904__t_w__d_d_
[24] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=37490&murl=https://www.gucci.com/us/en/pr/women/womens-shoes/womens-sneakers/ace-sneaker-with-crystals-p-505995DOPE09095?position=53%26listName=ProductGrid%26categoryPath=Women/Womens-Shoes/Womens-Sneakers&u1=___psv__p_46249904__t_w__d_d_
[25] https://hbx.com/women/brands/opening-ceremony/cici-classic-slip-on-3?utm_source=affiliates&utm_medium=commissionjunction&utm_campaign=ShopStyle+Inc.&cjevent=e755326c86d211e980bc009b0a24060e&ref=popsugar.com
[26] https://www.journeys.com/product/vans-slip-on-tie-dye-skate-shoe-multi-497223?ref=popsugar.com
[27] https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/converse-chuck-70-tie-dye-high-top-sneakers-item-14072062.aspx?fsb=1&storeid=9359&size=21&clickref=1101l6j6aiiX&utm_source=shopstyle&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=PHUS&utm_term=USNetwork&pid=performancehorizon_int&c=shopstyle&clickid=1101l6j6aiiX&af_siteid=1101l510&af_sub_siteid=1011l270&af_cost_model=CPA&af_channel=affiliate&is_retargeting=true&ref=popsugar.com
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