There will be no sneakerinas featured in this article because I don’t like them. Yes, Lyst noted a 1,300 per cent increase in searches for the dreaded hybrids in the first quarter of 2025 alone, but I cannot separate them from all the fashion victims on TikTok who so often style them with tutus and swimming caps. Good for them! Just not for me. Sneakers are, after all, so much more than the cloth and rubber they’re made from. They are barometers of our own tastes, and a measure of our willingness to sublimate ourselves into trend slaves. With that in mind, here are five kinds of sneakers that should serve you well this season, and beyond.

Slimline trainers

I do wonder what the lifeline will be on slimline trainers, given every single brand is making the same version of the same shoe

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