Popsugar Fashion Fashion Trends The Biggest Trainer Trends For 2020 These Are the Biggest Autumn Trainer Trends — You Ready? 15 January 2020 by Nikita Charuza Image Source: Getty / Brian Dowling As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. If you're staring down at your trainers wondering if your retro dad kicks are still a thing, we've got all the answers you need. This year may mark the start of a new decade, but somehow some of 2020's biggest trainer trends are taking us back in time. (Shout-out to our 'rents, who paved the way with one of my personal favourite silhouettes of the year, aptly dubbed the mom and dad trainer.) Don't worry, one of the common factors among all of these trends is functionality, which still reigns supreme with our five top styles. This year's trends have all left us with a newfound love and appreciation for streetwear. Ahead, take a look at the silhouettes and colourways you're about to see everywhere in 2020. Then, shop our favourite selects by category, because that's just how we roll. Futuristic Mom and Dad Trainers It's All About the Platform The Vintage Comeback Colourblock Kicks 1 Futuristic Trainers Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig If you're looking for a trend that's out of this world (or at least this decade), futuristic trainers are for you. Think space-age silhouettes including sleek cutouts. 2 Balenciaga Track Sneakers Image Source: Net-a-Porter.com These Balenciaga Track Sneakers ($895) can only be described as badass. Balenciaga Track Sneakers $895 from net-a-porter.com Buy Now 3 Adidas Originals by Alexander Wang AW Bball Football Sneakers Image Source: shopbop.com These Adidas Originals by Alexander Wang AW Bball Football Sneakers ($125, originally $250) scream future! Adidas Originals by Alexander Wang AW Bball Football Sneakers $125 from shopbop.com Buy Now 4 Mom and Dad Trainers Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig If you were to take a look at pictures of your parents back in the day, chances are they would be wearing similar sneakers to the ones in this category. The name of this trend basically describes it all. They have super-normcore silhouettes and are practical to walk in. 5 Isabel Marant Kindsay Trainers Image Source: shopbop.com Pair these Isabel Marant Kindsay Sneakers (£517) with your favourite mom jeans. Isabel Marant Kindsay Sneakers £517 from shopbop.com Buy Now 6 Chloe Sonnie Mixed-Media Low-Top Sneakers Image Source: bloomingdales.com These Chloe Sonnie Mixed-Media Low-Top Sneakers ($620) are the perfect mix between fashion and comfort. Chloe Sonnie Mixed-Media Low-Top Sneakers $620 from bloomingdales.com Buy Now 7 It's All About the Platform Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig It's all about the sole with this sneaker trend. Your favourite platform sneakers got an update with unique, chunky soles that are no doubt attention grabbers. 8 Adidas Ozweego Shoes Image Source: adidas.com You can wear these Adidas Ozweego Shoes ($110) with just about anything. Adidas Ozweego Shoes $110 from adidas.com Buy Now 9 Palm Angles Sneakers Image Source: yoox.com These Palm Angles Sneakers ($ $307, originally $349) are easy to style. 10 Colorblock Sneakers Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot If you rely on your sneakers to give your outfit a pop of colour, this is the trend for you. Thanks to the contrasting colours in both pastel and neon hues, this trend has something for everyone. 11 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 70 Trainers You can't go wrong in these classic Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 70 Sneakers (£70). Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 70 Sneakers £70 from net-a-porter.com Buy Now 12 Nike + Off-White Vapor Street Trainers These Nike + Off-White Vapor Street Sneakers (£160) come with unique spikes on the soles. Nike + Off-White Vapor Street Sneakers £160 from net-a-porter.com Buy Now 13 The Vintage Comeback Image Source: Getty Vintage is making a comeback, and we're not mad about it. Think retro materials like suede and canvas along with interesting colorways and designer logos from the '70s. 14 New Balance 574 Sneakers Image Source: newbalance.com We can't get enough of these New Balance 574 Sneakers ($60, originally $80). New Balance 574 Sneakers $60 from newbalance.com Buy Now 15 Nike Air Max 270 Reacts Image Source: nike.com We love the colorway and the laces on these Nike Air Max 270 Reacts ($170). Nike Air Max 270 Reacts $170 from nike.com Buy Now Fashion TrendsFashion ShoppingShoppableSneakersTrainersShoesBest Of 2020