42 Biggest New Sneaker Trends To Inspire Your Fall Style

With a significant increase in fashion-forward sneaker options and the rise of their loyal fans, it often feels like no other shoe styles matter, but that wasn’t always the case. At one point, sneakers were purely functional, often designed in clunky shapes and awkward silhouettes, meant to be worn strictly to the gym or for commuting.

But the script has been flipped as sneakers have become an organic extension of everyday style. “[Sneakers] are now one of the fashion industry’s main focus and have their own arena, with hyped launches and exponential resale values,” notes Jamie Lee, a Shoe Buyer at luxury retailer Moda Operandi. So much so that white sneakers have become as fundamental to one’s wardrobe as a white T-shirt. Black sneakers, to their own credit, have also bubbled up as a viable trend in the office as a go-to work shoe option, especially in the fall and winter months.