Trust Me, Trainers in This Trending Colour Will Be Everywhere This Summer
Not white, not black—trainers look chicest in this in-the-know colour trend.
If you're in the market for a new pair of trainers, I only have one recommendation for you right now. Rather than reaching for the usual white or classic black, make this the season you shop a pair of cobalt blue trainers.
Building on the wider cobalt blue trend that's already seen trousers, bags and knitwear rendered in the vibrant hue, this trainer iteration feels like the easiest way to tap into the trend. Balancing the casual nature of the shoe, the punchy colour injects instant energy into an outfit, making simple trainer outfits feel far more considered.
Style them with an all-black outfit for the perfect pop of colour without overwhelming your look. Equally, they pair well with tonal shades of blue, creating a rich, layered ensemble that feels elevated.
Instead of investing in another pair of ubiquitous white trainers or defaulting to dependable black styles, this is the shoe colour trend I'm backing for summer. If you're tempted to try the trend for yourself, keep scrolling to shop my edit of the very best cobalt blue trainers below.
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Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
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