I Stopped Wearing This Sneaker Trend and Now Live in These 4 Styles Instead

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In taking stock of my latest shoe collection, I’ve come to realize that I have been reaching less and less for what used to be my go-to: plain, white, minimalist low sneakers. While my love and appreciation for the classic style will always be there, I have been opting for more retro-style sneakers in their place. This can most definitely be attributed to the rise of "dad sneakers” that we have seen over recent years. There are four styles in particular that I have been wearing on heavy rotation.

One sneaker trend, which happens to be my favorite at the moment, is all about the resurgence of ’90s Adidas classics like the Samba and the Gazelle styles—I would own a pair in every color of the rainbow if I could. Another trend I can’t get enough of lately revolves around the array of great New Balance running sneakers. These sporty kicks give any look a cool touch. Scroll on to check out more of the sneaker trends I am living in this season plus outfit inspiration for how pull off each style.

1. New Balance Running Sneakers

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2. Throwback Adidas Sneakers

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3. Black Converse Sneakers

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4. Boxy '80s-Era Sneakers

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Jennifer Camp Forbes
Contributing Editor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently the shopping updates editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.