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Shoes Trends

Despite only going on your feet, footwear has evolved tremendously over the years to provide consumers with not only function, but aesthetic appeal as well. Whether it’s on the runway or on store shelves, shoes have become more than just an ordinary wardrobe accessory. From high-tech footwear trends to DIY alternatives and futuristic designs, Trend Hunter’s shoes category is here to showcase how traditional fashion accessories are evolving.
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Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers
Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers
KITH Presents a Range of Refreshing adidas Sneakers for Summer
KITH unveils its latest range of designs in the form of adidas sneakers remixed with refreshing colorways for the summer season. The retailer shines a spotlight on classic models such as the Samba,... MORE
Laceless Technical Zipped Shoes
Laceless Technical Zipped Shoes
The North Face Japan Presents the New TOWNT II GORE-TEX
The North Face Japan unveils its latest footwear in the form of the TOWNT II GORE-TEX silhouette. The TOWNT sneaker was first dropped in 2020 and was defined by its hiking purposes supported with... MORE
Performance Footwear Lines
Performance Footwear Lines
NOBULL Introduces the DRIVE Footwear Silhouettes
NOBULL introduces DRIVE, its latest addition to its performance footwear line. Through this model, the brand combines the features of both running and training shoes to enhance versatility and... MORE
Trail-Ready Perforated Footwear
Trail-Ready Perforated Footwear
Crocs Introduces the Newest Variation of the Quicktrail Low
Crocs introduces a new look at the latest pair of the Quicktrail Low shoes which highlight the technical Croslite material. this is a rubber-like material that the brand has created. This is paired... MORE
Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers
Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers
Mastery Atelier Transforms Two Vans Footwear Silhouettes
Japanese designer Mastery Atelier works in collaboration with Vans with new custom work highlighting two specific silhouettes. The Vans Skate Authentic and the Vans Slip-On Classics undergo a... MORE
Rugged Chunky Trail Sneakers
Rugged Chunky Trail Sneakers
Merrell Presents Two New Colorways of the Ontario Speed Sneaker
Belstaff works in collaboration with Merrell 1TRL on a special trek shoe: the Ontario Speed sneaker model gets a new iteration prepared for hiking and retains its traditional details. The two... MORE
Tablet-Made Exclusive Sneakers
Tablet-Made Exclusive Sneakers
Nike Craetes an Exclusive Made on iPad Air Max 1 Shoes
Apple recently announced, “Nike made these exclusive ‘Made on iPad’ Air Max 1 ’86s for Tim Cook to celebrate the launch of the new iPad.” This is an exclusive design and it is defined... MORE
Pickleball-Specific Insoles
Pickleball-Specific Insoles
CURREX PICKLEBALLPRO is the Official Insole of Major League Pickleball
For the 2024 professional pickleball season, Major League Pickleball announced CURREX as its exclusive insole partner and named CURREX PICKLEBALLPRO the official shoe insole of Major League... MORE
Adventurously Inspired Skate Sneakers
Adventurously Inspired Skate Sneakers
Axel Cruysberghs and Vans Present the Skate Old Skool Sport
Vans skater Axel Cruysberghs is often enjoying rides on his bike or trekking through the Southern Californian mountains and his latest project highlights a pair of the Skate Old Skool Sport sneakers.... MORE
Crisp Tonal Leather Sneakers
Crisp Tonal Leather Sneakers
The Hot Step 2 Sneaker by NOCTA Launches in a White Colorway
Drake’s NOCTA introduces a new Hot Step 2 sneaker model with a white on white colorway palette. The crisp tonal look is perfect for the summer season and is essentially an updated variation of... MORE
Recovery Shoe
Post-workout shoes step into mainstream as recovery focus rises
Trend - Post-workout footwear is transitioning from niche to mainstream within the athletic and wellness spaces. This signifies a growing consumer focus on recovery, with footwear designed to promote comfort, circulation, and potentially even joint health after exercise.

Insight - There is a growign shift towards holistic health practices, where recovery is seen as essential as the workout itself. This trend is driven by a deeper consumer understanding of the biomechanics of recovery and its impact on overall performance and long-term health. As people become more attuned to their bodies' needs, there is increasing demand for products that support optimal recovery.
Workshop Question - How can your brand leverage the growing consumer focus on recovery and holistic health practices?
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Stealthy Fashion Collaborative Sneakers
Stealthy Fashion Collaborative Sneakers
Issey Miyake Remixes the New Balance MT10 Sneaker Model
Issey Miyake works in collaboration with New Balance for the first time and the two shine a spotlight on the MT10 sneaker model. It is joining the seasonal Spring/Summer 2024 roster with a standout... MORE
Co-Designed Lifestyle Shoes
Co-Designed Lifestyle Shoes
PUMA Hoops and LaMelo Ball Announce Their New Shoe Silhouette
PUMA Hoops and basketball star LaMelo Ball have collaborated to unveil their inaugural co-designed lifestyle shoe, LaFrancé. Inspired by LaMelo’s eponymous lifestyle brand, which blends... MORE
Lush Pink-Floral Lifestyle Sneakers
Lush Pink-Floral Lifestyle Sneakers
Jack Harlow Presents His 1906R Sneaker Collaboration
Jack Harlow introduces his new 1906R sneaker collaboration with New Balance. He first became an ambassador for New Balance in 2022. Harlow noted in a press release when it was first announced that... MORE
Perforated Shoe Camouflage Colorway
Perforated Shoe Camouflage Colorway
Crocs' Juniper Sneaker Gets Another Colorway Palette
The Juniper sneaker model by Crocs was teased about six years ago and was officially launched last week. Now, it is already launching a new colorway palette with a camouflage theme. The shoes are a... MORE
Retro Collaborative Skate Sneakers
Retro Collaborative Skate Sneakers
BILLY's and Vans Join Forces on a Set of Speed LS Sneakers
Japanese streetwear store BILLY’s continues to work in collaboration with Vans and this time, the two highlight a series of special Speed LS sneakers. The two highlight a retro era that... MORE
Ultra-Cushioned Hiking Footwear
Ultra-Cushioned Hiking Footwear
The On Cloudhorizon Waterproof Hiking Sneaker is Wilderness-Ready
The On Cloudhorizon Waterproof Hiking Sneaker is a new shoe style from the footwear brand arriving just in time for inclement spring weather to provide explorers with the perfect option to don this... MORE
Neutral Urban Summer Sandals
Neutral Urban Summer Sandals
Birkenstock's Shinjuku Sandals are Inspired by the Bustling City
Birkenstock introduces a look at the Shinjuku sandals, which are named and inspired by the bustling Tokyo neighborhood. The area is known for its bright neon accents and ironically enough, the... MORE
Maximalist Patterned Lifestyle Shoes
Maximalist Patterned Lifestyle Shoes
New Balance Elevates its 1906r OG with Dynamic Patterning
New Balance presents a teased look at the upcoming iteration of the 1906r OG sneaker model for the season ahead. It is defined by its dynamic pattern with a bold visual highlighting a rose motif... MORE
Minimally Designed Collab Sneakers
Minimally Designed Collab Sneakers
PUMA and Slam Jam Join Forces on the PUMA GV Sneaker
PUMA works in collaboration with Slam Jam to highlight a new variation of the PUMA GV sneaker model, creating one of its most minimal looks yet. The Italian streetwear imprint joins PUMA on the... MORE
Revived Dynamic Running Sneakers
Revived Dynamic Running Sneakers
adidas' Adistar Cushion 3 Gets a New Visual Update by atmos
atmos Creative Director, Hirofumi Kojima updates the iconic Adistar Cushion 3 running shoes by adidas as the latest collaborative effort between the two. the Japanese sneaker store decorates the... MORE
Summer-Ready Sporty Slip-Ons
Summer-Ready Sporty Slip-Ons
Nike's Aqua Swoosh Shoes are Expanding to Offer Adult Sizes
Nike introduces a new expansion that highlights its Aqua Swoosh shoes for the summer season ahead. Previously, the slip-on silhouette was only available in kids sizing and now it is launching in a... MORE
Bubblegum-Scented Jelly-Like Loafers
Bubblegum-Scented Jelly-Like Loafers
Melissa's Royal Loafers Undergo a Makeover by UNDERCOVER
Jun Takashi’s UNDERCOVER imprint works together with Melissa once again following up on their link-up from 2023 with elevated iterations of the Royal Loafers. The silhouette by Melissa gets a... MORE
Purposefully Imperfect Joint Sneakers
Purposefully Imperfect Joint Sneakers
Kanghyuk Updares the Reebok Club C and Classic Leather
Seoul-based fashion brand Kanghyuk is no stranger to Reebok as the two worked together on the Premier Road Modern shoes before. This time around, the brand returns to work on its own version of the... MORE
Skate-Ready Basketball Sneakers
Skate-Ready Basketball Sneakers
Supreme Remixes the Nike SB Darwin Low Sneaker Model
Visuals of Supreme’s design of the Nike SB Darwin Low sneaker collaboration first leaked to the public a while ago and it is now finally launching. The brand unveiled a look at four... MORE
Adventure-Centric Hybrid Sneaker-Clogs
Adventure-Centric Hybrid Sneaker-Clogs
Crocs Join MARMOT On a New Quick Trail Shoe
Croc’s signature Quick Trail shoe is one that is ready for adventures and it serves as the canvas for its latest collaborative project alongside MARMOT CAPITAL. This marks the silhouette’... MORE