The 2018 Winter Sneaker Trend We've Been Waiting For

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Winter is—unfortunately, if you ask me—right around the corner. That means snow, sleet, rain, and slush will soon be gracing the presence of all your footwear whether you like it or not. Talk to any fashion girl, and she will admit that finding shoes that are equal parts stylish and practical for the freezing winter months is no easy feat. With so many factors to consider including thick soles, waterproof lining, and insulation, your everyday sneakers are typically not a shoe style that makes the cut… until now.

As of late, we've been witnessing a particular sneaker trend circulating the market that just so happens to be perfect for winter 2018. The winter sneaker trend we speak of is reminiscent of hiking boots, but with more sneaker qualities than boot qualities. We're talking thick platform bottoms, high tops, and durable laces—qualities that will survive pretty much any winter weather mishap. Ahead, we've rounded up a handful of our favorite styles that fall within this winter sneaker trend category. So, in case you're sick of clunky snow boots, snag a pair of these and you'll be on trend and on brand for the snowy season ahead.

Next up, shop the 2019 spring trend everyone's posting about on Instagram.

Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.