A complete guide to fashionable sneakers: 14 cool pairs – from budget to unrealistically expensive

Sneakers are one of the most comfortable footwear options for spring and summer. Designers have been declaring their love for them for many seasons, and stylists offer more and more non-trivial combinations. Today sneakers easily fit into emphatically classic images. Of course, the usual tandem – with jeans – also no one canceled.

This shoe belongs to the category of sports, but has long since migrated to everyday life. One of the reasons for the popularity of sneakers is their versatility. They are suitable for all ages and work well in a variety of contexts. Yes, it was once thought that sneakers might not be up to the status of an adult and respectable person. Today, those perceptions have faded into oblivion.

Of course, there are nuances. Some models are more universal, some are “shown” for a certain age and fashion mood. Let’s get into the details together with stylists.

Men’s Vans Classic Slip-On Sneakers, 10,499 rubles / Sportmaster

What to wear sneakers with?

stylist, fashion expert

It can be said that sneakers and sneakers are the modern base for most people. But if the former are worn to work and out at any time of the year, the latter are more often a choice for warm weather and very simple (relaxed) images.

As a personal stylist, I can say that sneakers are clearly underrated. Believe me, with them you can also create very unexpected and stylish looks.

As an example for such images I suggest to take black basic sneakers Vans. Today from skateboard culture they have confidently entered mass consumption. The most popular models of this brand are Jazz Stripe, Vans Style #44 and Vans Slip-On. I recommend girls to wear them with a light sundress, classic pants with arrows and a long coat. A t-shirt or a longsleeve will fit perfectly into this eclectic, intelligent look.

Women’s Vans Ward Platform Sneakers, RUB 6999 / Sportmaster

Another famous brand of rubber-soled shoes is Converse. They also do not concede the title of “trendy and favorite”, however, they are still a little more youthful.

Combine the classics with sneakers is much easier than with sneakers, as the basic models of these shoes look more laconic and calm. They will not attract too much attention.

Women’s sneakers Converse CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR, 9830 rubles / Lamoda

By the way, even Princess Diana combined in one image a classic coat and white sneakers with high socks. Of course, Charles’ wife made Queen Elizabeth II terribly nervous, but her majesty’s subjects liked such fashion experiments.

How to choose your sneakers?

Today, the variety of models is impressive. You can find any color and print: from zebra to the image of your favorite cartoon character. Design has also taken a big step forward. On the shelves we are met with an abundance of textures, embroideries, metal elements and other stylistic attributes. In general, today everyone can find their perfect sneakers.

Women’s Vans SK8-Hi 38 Decon SF sneakers, 6999 rubles / Sportmaster

Perhaps it is the brand that matters to someone. Some are fans of fashion collaborations. There is a lot to choose from: Converse and Issa Rae, Converse and GAP, Converse and Maison Margiela, Converse and JW Anderson. The Vans brand is not inferior. It is worth remembering the fruits of their joint work with Hermes, Kenzo, Supreme, Comme des Garçons.

For creative people with a good imagination, there are even a number of stores where you can create a pair of sneakers in any design.

Women’s sneakers KEDDO, 4299 rubles / Lamoda

If brands aren’t what you’re after, you can focus on trends. Of course, to a greater extent and here we will talk about brands, but there are other signs. For example, the format of the sole and the height of the trim. We propose to break down the whole list.

Which brands and their creations are especially popular this spring? What to do if you are not ready to spend a lot and want to buy something “inspired by”?

Women’s sneakers OBBA, 3199 rubles / Lamoda

Fashionable sneakers of spring-summer 2023 season

Designers in creating collections decided to play with materials, colors, not forgetting to use eco-friendly solutions. You can choose for every taste and for a different image. Stylist Evgenia Gudoshina tells us about the main novelties .

personal stylist, trend analyst

If until now everyone dreamed of sneakers, in the spring-summer 2023 season the fashion attention has turned to sneakers. Now it’s sneakers that attract the attention of trendsetters and inspire new stylizations.

What trends are worth a closer look?

1. Forgotten Old

In sneakers for the spring-summer 2023 season, the 80’s trend and a general appeal to the retro theme prevails. Converseas a canonical model is once again at its peak.

Women’s sneakers Converse CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR, 10 390 rubles / Lamoda

Under the same trend falls the brand “Two Balls”, which has recently started to actively return to the Russian market. Their blue classic sneakers with a sole leaving a trail of two balls were worn by cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the hero of the movie about Electronik – Syroezhkin, parrot Kesha from the cartoon.

Women’s sneakers “Two Balls” Dba, 4999 rubles / Sportmaster

Foreign brands also “sing” the most popular models from past collections. Now there is another boom on adidas All Stars and their Antilope model .

Retrokeds can be worn with things of similar style: dimensionless plaid or denim (boiled) shirts. Make them look like you borrowed them from your parents. You can also let similar sneaker models into classic looks. Wear them with suits and jackets.

Men’s adidas Grand Court Shoes Sneakers, RUB 6999 / Sportmaster

2. stand firmly on your feet.

A compacted sole is a microtrend of the season. These sneakers look massive, so I recommend combining them with something voluminous on top. Suitable: an oversize bomber, a jacket with an extended shoulder line or a shirt jacket with patch pockets.

Women’s high sneakers on a solid sole Converse, 14,799 rubles / Lamoda

3. Higher and taller

High sneakers are also relevant today. Shortened jeans, any shorts, mini-skirts or bikinis will go well with them.

4. clever combination

Sneakers that combine different textures look modern. For example, leather and suede. There may be other additions. Options with suede always look noble and well combined with textured materials: with a cotton sweater or a jacket made of denim.

Men’s Vans SK8-Hi MTE-2 sneakers, 8999 rubles / Sportmaster

5. Pass it on

Intentionally aged and stained sneakers are a trend from the “not for everyone” category. Nevertheless, such models are sold and popular. The flagship here, of course, is Golden Goose. Such shoes are great to combine with something else “worn”. It can be jeans with a torn edge or slits. A leather jacket with scuffs is also suitable.

Women’s sneakers GOLDEN GOOSE DELUXE BRAND, 52 500 rubles / tsum.ru

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If we talk about popular colors, here the choice is great and varied – for every taste and mood.

Sneakers women’s adidas VL COURT 2.0, 9399 rubles / Lamoda

Classic white still remains a win-win option. Such sneakers can be worn “under everything”. Black with a white sole is suitable if you prefer a dark bottom in the image. Blue leather (suede) will refer to retro and therefore also relevant. Pink sneakers will support the BarbieCore trend, while bright green ones will be a manifesto for the long-awaited spring.

If you prefer models made of natural materials, there is an option for you. When creating this year’s spring and summer collections, some brands used eco-friendly natural fibers: hemp, organic cotton. There are also models made of recycled plastic bottles.

Women’s Vans Authentic 44 DX sneakers, 5999 rubles / Sportmaster