Perhaps we have brands like Miu Miu and Dries Van Noten to thank for the ever-increasing interest in the season-appropriate rustic tone. Both labels are responsible for designing some of the most talked-about brown trainers on the market. The latter of the two created a sleek retro-inspired shoe that captured the attention of many fashion editors, while the former teamed up with New Balance to produce a coveted design that instantly sold out – but don’t worry, a newer style is linked below.
Of course, there are plenty of undeniably chic brown trainers to shop other brands, too – from the always-chic Adidas Samba to the vintage-coded Puma trainers that Rihanna and Jennifer Lawrence love. Find all of the best brown trainers for women to shop this autumn below.
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Thank Dries Van Noten for creating the most talked-about brown trainers on the market. This pair is a fashion editor favourite. Size: UK 2-7.5 Material: Suede
Puma Brown Wine Club Speedcat Trainers
We know that retro trainers are in right now, and what’s more vintage-coded than the Puma Speedcat? Revived from the brand’s archive collection, these chestnut shoes deserve another round of consideration.
Size: UK 3-8 Material: Leather and rubber
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Gucci Shift Sneaker
Gucci challenged itself to create the slimmest, most lightweight trainer, and came up with the Shift. The streamlined silhouette is made of a breathable, mesh-like fabric at the top, and you’ll find the brand’s signature stripes on the side as well.
Size: UK 2.5-6.5 Material: Suede
Polo Ralph Lauren Pony Ballerina Sneakers
Another slim style to consider is this ballerina-inspired pair by Polo Ralph Lauren. If you’re unsure how to wear a chestnut or an oat colour, this rich coffee brown may be easier to match with what’s already in your wardrobe.
Size: UK 2-8 Material: Suede and leather
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Tory Burch Field Sneaker
Newer to the trainer scene is this Tory Burch Field style. The low-profile silhouette is sleek and trendy; the kind you can wear with pleated trousers and still look put together.
Size: UK 2.5-10.5 Material: Suede, polyester and leather
Alohas TB.56 Sneaker
Why not try the trend in suede? These Alohas trainers have a rugged build, adding a sporty-chic touch to your ensemble, while the leather construction distinguish it from a simple athletic trainer.
Size: UK 3-8 Material: Suede
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Adidas Samba OG
Adidas Sambas hardly need an introduction, and while the cult-favorite brand has plenty of brown trainers, we find this espresso version in pebbled leather to be a new classic. You’ll get plenty of wear out of it long after the trend has died down.
Size: UK 3-13.5 Material: Suede, leather and rubber
Isabel Marant Beth Leather-Trimmed Suede Sneakers
Isabel Marant brings back the nostalgic Velcro-strapped sneaker and gives it a mature twist. You can find the style in this light brown shade or a darker chocolate tone.
Size: UK 4-8 Material: Suede, leather and rubber
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Prada Suede Low-Top Sneakers
Designer trainers aren’t always worth the investment, but a brown suede, slim-fit pair will never fail to look put together, making this Prada trainer a viable purchase.
The newest It shoe on the scene is the Miu Miu Allacciate trainer. The designer is no stranger to creating viral must-have shoes, and this unique shape is no exception. We recommend getting your hands on it before it sells out like all its predecessors.
Size: UK 2.5-11 Material: Leather
Alexis Bennett Parker is the Commerce Content Lead at ELLE.com. In this newly created role, she oversees all shopping-related stories online, from fashion-forward trend pieces to the most coveted beauty buys on the market right now. Alexis has worked in the publishing space for 11 years, and seven of those years have been dedicated to helping shoppers make informed purchases—no buyer’s remorse here! Before joining the team at ELLE.com, she worked in the editorial departments of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and InStyle, to name a few magazines. Not only has Alexis worked closely with several brands and tested hundreds of products over the course of her career, but she’s also won awards for her work as a shopping journalist. Namely, she was an honoree at the Pynk Magazine Gala in 2023, received the Condé Nast Commerce Content Award for Best Article by a New Hire in 2021, and was included on the Top 40 Under 40 Heir’s List in 2018.
Bianca Kratky is a fashion and beauty writer based in New York City. You can find her work in InStyle, Travel & Leisure, Cosmopolitan, Oprah Daily, and more. While she loves writing about fashion, nothing keeps her going like a good cup of coffee, hugs from her dog, and planning vacations.