Last Updated on January 7, 2024 by Eve Dawes
2024 sneaker trends & the 40 best womens sneakers for fashion, style & comfort.
Women’s sneaker trends 2024 contain all the usual suspects from Nike to New Balance and Adidas but with lots of throwbacks and functional styles. Trendy womens sneakers for 2024 include women’s sneakers with exposed treads, soccer vibes, metallics, retro hightops, wedges and classic white styles. I normally play it safe with my sneakers but this year it’s all about taking risks with both the color and style. Fashion sneakers for women this year aren’t just about the style but also brand and color specific. With Bottega Veneta’s Orbit sneakers flying off the shelves. Keep scrolling or jump to shop for the best trendy sneakers 2024 to shop for now.
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Are chunky soles sneakers still in for 2024?
Most designers, websites, blogs and fashion shows all show and say chunky sole sneakers for women are still in style for 2024. There’s only 1 site I found that says they’re out so I’m with the consensus that if you like them, stick with them.
Wedge sneakers are also back in style for 2024 with brands like Converse bringing out new styles to jump on this women’s sneaker trend. So there’s nothing wrong with a chunky sole.
The chunky shoe era is far from over, as Proenza Schouler, Fendi and Jonathan Simkhai’s spring runways proved.
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What sneakers are in style for 2024
Keep scrolling for the top 15 trendy women’s sneakers for 2024. Think unexpected textures, pinks, retro styles, and hiking inspired trainers but if you’re wondering are white sneakers in style 2024? Yes, classic white sneakers, especially classic, plain leather sneakers are still in for 2024 sneaker trends too.
Sneakers are one of those shoes that’ll always be part of our wardrobes whether they’re more athletic or more stylish for the street. They’re the comfortable flat none of us are ever going to give up and will always be a part of streetwear fashion just in different iterations.
15 womens sneaker trends for 2024 to step into the new year in style
It’s another throwback year for footwear trends and colors and that includes women’s sneaker trends for 2024. The women’s sneaker trends for 2024 are comfortable, functional and classic which means a stylish comfortable break from platform heels and a shoe that can multi-task.
So if you’re looking for a practical and on trend pair, now’s the time to shop for a pair of sneakers. Especially as a lot of the 2024 sneaker trends are classic white kicks which you can wear year after year for better CPW.
2024 womens sneaker trends to instantly update your look
The 15 sneaker trends to know in 2024:
- Ballet flat style sneakers are one of the most unexpected trends seen at Simone Rocha.
- Distressed trainers. Think Golden Goose, pre-loved vibes.
- Metallic sneakers. Metallics, especially silver are everywhere this year and sneakers are part of that trend.
- Exposed treads are a big sneaker trend for 2024. Veja, Converse and New Balance have some of the best versions.
- Retro sneakers are still in style for 2024 (and probably always will be) like Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars, Nike Air Force 1’s and C 85 Vintage Reeboks.
- Retro soccer sneakers AKA football core Adidas Samba Classic Sneakers as seen on Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Emily Ratajkowski.
- Eco friendly sneakers like Veja trainers are still in style for 2024. Especially their + Net Sustain styles and metallic iterations as seen on Emma Watson and Meghan Markle.
- Vegan sneakers like Stella McCartney and Veja’s are a big sneaker trend for 2024 and probably will stay that way going forward as shoppers get more conscientious.
- Functional sneakers AKA gorp-core | Think hiking shoes like Salomon and Hokas sneakers for your morning coffee run or trekking around the city.
- Designer sneakers. Move over quiet luxury, Logomania is still going strong.
- Dad sneakers are the ‘It girl’ casual shoe of choice. Think traditional running shoes like Asics with thick chunky soles and colored panels that can be worn for both for the gym and street.
- Athletic sneakers | If you look like you’re headed to the gym you’re doing it right. Asics Gel-1130s, Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 860 V2s and Bottega Veneta Orbit sneakers are the most popular styles trending now.
- Understated style, think classic, clean white plimsolls or sneakers as seen on Sofia Richie Grainge that go with everything.
- Chunky soles while less mainstream are still all over designers websites from Balmain to Versace.
- Pop of color | Forest green, burgundy, yellow and pink sneakers or pink accents for the perfect mix of feminine but athletic styles.
The women’s sneaker trends for 2024 I’m wearing
Needless to say, my pink suede retro Adidas sneakers are coming out of retirement for 2024 and my white leather women’s Veja Esplar sneakers will stay on rotation as well. I just got a pair of white Converse Chuck Taylor All Star high tops too for something a bit different to my normal style.
I got a lot of wear out of Nike white Air Force 1‘s last year and they’re staying on rotation for this year too.
The trendy women’s sneakers for 2024 I’m not personally wearing are the hiking shoes, unless I’m going hiking.
From luxe for less to designer, all of the women’s sneaker trends 2024 are here. Whether you’re looking for classic white sneakers, high tops, chunky soles or a pop of color. The comfortable, classic fashion theme of 2024 has me excited for this years looks.
The best trendy women’s sneakers for 2024
Whichever of the 15 sneaker trends for 2024 you’re loving and looking for they’re here from designer to luxe for less. All of the classics like Adidas Samba Classic and Nike Air Force 1’s to designer collaborations like Adidas X Gucci Gazelle sneakers.
I have the Veja classic white leather sneakers but Revolve has all of Veja’s latest collection (56 styles). I also have pink suede Gazelle Adidas sneakers and the Nike Air Force 1’s. Which are still one of the sneakers to wear in 2024. I love classic and box fresh white sneakers and springy cushioned soles for lots of walking.
The Adidas Samba OG sneaker is under $100 and such a great casual sneaker for wearing with jean shorts or jeans for an athletic look.
Shop the best women’s trendy sneakers for 2024
The most on trend women’s sneakers for 2024 for all tastes in fashion, whether it’s for the street or gym, designer to high street brand. These are these brands best sellers and most on trend styles. Because this years sneaker trends are more brand and style specific than general colors and details, snap them up while you can!
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Now you’ve got your women’s sneakers 2024 figured out, here’s the rest of the shoe trends this year to update your outfits.
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