If there’s something you can’t have too much of in your wardrobe, it’s sneakers. They’re comfy, cute, and pair well with everything. From your favorite dress to skinny jeans with a casual tee, sneakers can make any outfit trendy. So we dove deep into the world of sneakers to dig up the best trends of 2020 and our favorite shoes to rock the runway or simply strut around the living room.
Bright & Colorful
Classic white sneakers will always have a place in our hearts, but 2020 is the year to be bold and colorful from head to toe. So let your colors fly and amp up your wardrobe with maximalist, vibrant styles like Odsy-100 Sneakers from Off-White or the Puma’s Rider Ride On Sneakers.
Off-White Odsy-100 Sneakers ($790), Puma Rider Ride On Sneakers ($80)
Chunky Soles
At first glance, these may look like they were taken from your grandparent’s closet, but these chunky soles came onto the fashion scene in 2019 and are still booming into the new decade. Chunky soles picked up popularity with styles from Fila and Reebok, but has now taken on a life of its own with larger brands like Adidas and Nike with the Ozweego Sneakers and Zoom X Vista Grind Sneaker.
Filas’ Disruptors ($65), Reebok Classic Leather Sneaker ($75), Nike Ozweego Sneakers ($110), Zoom X Vista Grind Sneaker ($160)
Going Green
As sustainability becomes a larger conversation in industries across the board, fashion is no exception. Which is why it’s no surprise that responsibly produced sneakers are taking the spotlight. So get yourself a pair from Everlane’s Tread line, a new sneaker made from recycled plastic, rubber, and leather. Or slip into some casual canvas shoes from Cariuma, a company that pays its craftsmen fair wages and even ships to your door using transportation methods that are 100% carbon neutral to combat climate change.
Tread by Everlane ($98), Cariuma Canvas Shoes ($79), Veja Sneakers ($150), Allbirds Wool Runners ($95)
Fresh Whites
White sneakers are always a safe bet, but this season try a fresh look on these translucent classics. Sneakers like Andy’s velcro-strap trainers from Saint Laurent or the V-Lock sneaker from Veja make velcro not just acceptable for adults, but stylish. Or maybe take platform sneakers for a spin with Superga’s all-white 2790 Platform Sneaker.
Saint Laurent Trainers ($545), Veja V-lock Sneaker ($160), Superga 2790 Platform Sneaker ($99)
Unexpected Retro
Everything old is new again and the sneakers of the past have found a new life. Throw it back to the shoes of your childhood with icons like New Balance and Reebok or go full early 2000’s with the deluxe Golden Gooses.
Golden Gooses ($550), New Balance 990 ($175), Reebok Club C ($70)





