Navy Trainers Are 2025's Most Elegant Sneaker Trend, Fact

Influencers @chanelmckinsie, @dianekari wear navy trainers with skirts and dresses.

(Image credit: @chanelmckinsie, @dianekari)

published 17 August 2025

If you, like me, often default to trainers for their unparalleled comfort, you may also know they don’t always deliver in terms of elegance. Some pairs are more versatile than others—I’ve certainly worn many a white trainer outfit to ensure it skews polished—but when it comes to colourful styles, achieving refined, pulled-together looks can be trickier to make feel elevated as they can sometimes come off as clashy.

Still, in my ongoing pursuit of an elegant trainer outfit, I’ve landed on a very specific shade that feels instantly more considered: navy trainers. Richly saturated and striking, this deep sapphire hue is doing the heavy lifting in my capsule wardrobe right now.

Influencer @dianekari sits down on stairs outside wearing a yellow dress with navy adidas trainers. She holds a stick of candy floss and rests her head on her arm.

Much like the navy dresses, which I’ve personally always favoured over black for their softer edge, navy trainers carry a depth to them that lends them a grown-up feel. That, however, doesn’t mean they have to look too serious, though—styling makes all the difference. Pair them with a swishy skirt and a knit, or lean into their sophistication with tailored trousers for an effortlessly chic finish.

Influencer @chanelmckinsie stands outside a shopfront wearing a brown leather jacket, plaid skirt and navy trainers.

Unsurprisingly, the likes of Nike and Adidas have plenty of sleek navy options, but I’ve also spotted equally compelling pairs from Zara, Ralph Lauren, and beyond.

Read on to discover the best navy trainers to shop right now.

Shop Navy Trainers:

Zara

Colour Combination Trainers

Zara's trainers are some of my favourite on the market right now.

Novesta

Marathon Trail Trainers

While I love these in the navy, they also come in brown and beige.

Clarks

Stara Walk

Honestly, these look more expensive than they actually are.

Ralph Lauren

Janson Canvas Trainer

These rich navy trainers are some of the most elegant I've seen.

Gola

Tornado Trainers

Add a pop of colour to your autumn rotation.

Nike

Cortez Trainers

I'll always have space in my wardrobe for a classic pair of Nike Cortez.

Autry

Reelwind Low Metallic Leather-Trimmed Suede and Shell Sneakers

Autry's trainers are a fashion person's favourites.

Asics

Gel-Nimbus 10.1 Metallic Rubber-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers

These chunky trainers ensure a comfortable stride.

Adidas Originals

+ Clot Gazelle Suede-Trimmed Scuba Sneakers

Be quick! These are on their way to selling out.

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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.

With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.