If I'm ever in need of new-season trainer inspiration, my first port of call is always models.
Privy to the latest fashion collections—and thus well clued-up on the key trends set to ripple out—this specific style set also knows a thing or two about making off-duty dressing chic. As such, they’re one of the most reliable sources I've come across when it comes to spotting the trainer trends worth knowing.
After last year’s wave of vibrant, colourful kicks, I’ve been curious to see what would come next. This week, Gigi Hadid answered my question in one swift step, debuting the non-boring neutral trainer trend I can see catching on everywhere very soon. Selecting a pair of warm brown trainers with a supple suede finish, her chic sneakers were polished enough to feel elevated yet still grounded in wearability.
More sophisticated than the rainbow-bright styles that dominated past seasons, but far more interesting than the plain white pairs that preceded them, brown suede trainers are quietly positioning themselves as autumn’s most desirable laid-back shoe.
The trend first gathered momentum when Miu Miu and New Balance’s (now sold-out) collaboration exploded onto the scene, and appetite has only grown since. Dries Van Noten and COS were early adopters, and now the style is cropping up everywhere, from H&M, Massimo Dutti and Zara to the collections of Chloé, Jacquemus and Rick Owens.
Below, I’ve pulled together an edit of the best brown suede trainers to buy now. Read on to discover my picks.
Shop Brown Suede Trainers:
These are available in plenty of sizes right now, but I can't see this staying the case for much longer.
Style with thick wool socks when it's chilly.
COS's minimal leather trainers are a fashion person's favourites.
The supple suede finish gives these such an elevated edge.
This light-brown shade is so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.
The chocolate-brown colour trend is very much back for autumn.
These also come in black, green and plum.
Style with denim or cream trousers.
Be quick! These are on their way to selling out.
Look to Dries Van Noten for an in-the-know option.
The perforated lines mimic Adidas's iconic three-stripe motif.
Style with a chocolate-brown outfit for a chic tonal look.
These also come in three other shades.
These also come in half sizes, so you can find your perfect fit.
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