Call me nerdy, but I love a good graph. If you’re similarly inclined, then allow me to direct you to this Google Trends graph that demonstrates just how popular trainers suddenly became back in March. I probably don’t need to refresh your memory, but this was the month when the UK went into lockdown and all we could do for weeks on end was leave the house once a day for a bit of exercise. Most took up walking, and some did the couch to 5k, but plenty needed new trainers, with sales booming over that period.
Of course, to anyone who loves fashion, sneakers have been a cornerstone of our wardrobes for some time and not just something to wear with leggings and a sports bra. The Phoebe Philo effect means that white sneakers remain a staple for most of us, as they work so well with quite literally everything in our wardrobes. Then, there are the Converses and the Vans of the world—classics that don’t date and are always useful. But what about sneakers outside of the above? What are the new trends for 2021 that we’re going to see? In addition to the trainers being worn by influencers right now (they’re always a step ahead) and those on the runways, Net-a-Porter gave me some intel on the styles that it predicts will be super popular, too. Keep scrolling for all the trainer trends you need to know about next year.
