Some people are all about practicality when it comes to the sneakers they buy – and that’s okay. But sometimes it’s more fun to be a little delusional. Sometimes we want to wear a sneaker that not only fulfils our practical needs, but that also fulfils our aesthetic and sartorial desires.
And we aren’t the only ones loving designer sneakers – they’re hot property in the fashion industry these days, and we’ve seen brands left and right lining up to release their limited-edition collaborative sneakers this last year. Whether it’s the ongoing collaboration between Grace Wales Bonner and adidas, or the latest installation to Miu Miu’s covetable range, the market is saturated with specialty designer trainers to elevate your street style.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite designer sneakers currently available to purchase in 2025.
1. MIU MIU Gymnasium technical fabric and suede sneakers
There aren’t many designers setting sneaker trends quite like Miuccia Prada, who is responsible for some of the most covetable styles of recent years. Her elevated take on simple, preppy styles – from the ubiquitous New Balance X Miu Miu shoe, to the most recent Gymnasium style – have caught the eye of fashion influencers and critics everywhere, and for good reason.
Price: $1,580 at Miu Miu
2. ACNE STUDIOS Paneled smooth and patent-leather sneakers
Towing the line between a traditional sneaker and a ballet flat is this patent style by Acne Studios. In the perfect shade of wintery brown, and adorned with patent panels and laces, these are the unexpected shoes you didn’t know you needed in your rotation.
Price: $878 from Net-A-Porter.
3. ALOHAS Tb.490
If you’re looking for something cute and colourful that isn’t going to completely break the bank – we love these Alohas Tb.490s, which come in 17 colourways (yes, 17!). This deep blue hue is a perfect neutral to add to your wardrobe for autumn, designed in a low-top silhouette with a rubber sole and suede and brown leather details.
Price: $360 at Alohas
4. LOEWE + ON Cloudtilt 2.0 stretch recycled-knit sneakers
There aren’t many sneaker collaborations hotter right now than LOEWE and ON’s. The duo have proved they have plenty more than frills up their sleeves, pairing sleek design with state-of-the-art technology for a shoe that’s as chic as it is functional. For the more neutral among us, there’s grey, cream, and black colourways. Or, if you prefer to jazz up your gym gear, look to the baby pink or vibrant green styles.
Price: $840 at Net-A-Porter.
5. ADIDAS BY STELLA MCCARTNEY Solarglide Primeknit and rubber sneakers
Stella McCartney’s Solarglide sneakers for adidas are our dream technical sneaker, made from a breathable knitted mesh and trimmed with reinforced rubber overlays. McCartney’s sustainable side shines through with the Primeknit fabrication, which is partially generated from recycled materials. There’s also a chunky outsole and ‘BOOST’ midsole, which is designed for the ultimate cushioned comfort.
Price: $381 at Net-A-Porter.
6. COPERNI X PUMA 90SQR
Part of the Coperni x Puma collaboration, the Blue Puma Edition 90SQR Sneakers are a bold sneaker choice for those looking to inject some serious colour into their wardrobes this year. Think of this as the designer cousin of the super popular Puma speedcats, but in a welcome new hue.
Price: $630 at SSENSE
7. ADIDAS ORIGINALS + Wales Bonner Samba Millennium
There are few forces in the sneaker world quite like British designer Grace Wales Bonner and Adidas. In a departure from their long-coveted classic Sambas, the two have once again joined forces, this time on a chic re-imagining of the Samba Millenium. Featuring a combination of metallic leather and croc-effect overlay, these have that effortlessly vintage feel to them.
Price: $569 at Net-A-Porter.
8. CHRISTIAN DIOR D-Sketch Sneaker
Dior’s D-Sketch sneaker is the perfect elevated shoe for the everyday. Combining two-tone rubber and leather, it’s ultra-lightweight and designed to combine the comfort of sportswear with the signature couture aesthetics of the House. There’s also several nods to the production stages of shoemaking — in particular, sketch-marks and a handwritten Christian Dior Paris signature.
Price: $1,650 at Dior.
9. LOUIS VUITTON LV x TM LV Trainer Sneaker
This fun and colourful addition to the Louis Vuitton x Murakami collection marries the House’s iconic multi-coloured monogram with a retro sneaker style. The chunky silhouette is distinguished by its lifted rubber outsole, and finished with a cursive Louis Vuitton signature, and the number 54 printed on the back — a playful reference to 1854, the year the House was founded.
Price: $2,530 at Louis Vuitton
10. CHANEL Trainers
CHANEL’s creamy calfskin trainers from their Cruise 24 25 collection are an accessory for those looking to refresh their footwear options. This one is timeless, and easy to pair with just about any outfit.
Price: $2,210 at CHANEL
11. DRIES VAN NOTEN Taupe & White Suede Sneakers
For a style that’s understated and just a little retro, look no further. The sleek, low-top shape comes is available in a range of neutral hues (plus a few metallic if that’s more your style), with just a pop of colour courtesy of the laces.
Price: $770 at SSENSE.
12. BOTTEGA VENETA Orbit Sneaker
Bottega Veneta’s much-loved runner sneakers received a futuristic upgrade with this glass white colourway. At first glance, they might look like a purely technical shoe, but on closer inspection, there are a few tells that these are the work of Bottega Veneta: from the discreetly-placed logo, to the see-through fishnet panels that nod to the brand’s signature intrecciato leather weave.
Price: $1,150 at Bottega Veneta.
2025-04-01 10:15:00
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