Well, I can honestly say I don’t see this happening. Fashion had a direction on “ugly” sneakers — and “ugly” shoes in general — it’s been quite a while, so I think I’ve seen it all when it comes to unusual footwear. Turns out I was wrong because there’s officially a new trend of sneakers in town, and it… unexpected. Trends mentioned? Performance sneakers. More specifically, these are pairs made for hiking and trail running and those that often have a tech element for outdoor activities. Call it part of “gorpcore” aesthetic, but fashion finally captures what is extremely practical, and to my surprise, I’m here for it.
Like many emerging trends, Bella Hadid is a huge champion of this trend. In fact, she was wearing a briefcase Salomon XT-6 . Sneakers so often that the style is constantly sold out in a variety of colors, but she’s not the only celebrity endorsing the look. Hailey Bieber sported Balenciaga chunky pants with her best oversize yet, and even Dua Lipa wearing a platformer can be caught trading her heels for a pair.
It doesn’t matter if you get your hands on noisy Salomons or designer label runners-up as OG running contenders from brands like Asics and Hoka are also much more consistent and wallet-friendly. Continue shopping for all the great performance sneakers that define trends and collect some stylish apparel along the way.
