Trending Sneakers: Suede Runners, Sambas and More

How to Wear 2025’s Latest Shoe Trend

Update your casual shoe wardrobe with this year’s most relevant sneaker silhouette to refresh your denim, trousers and casual dress/skirt outfits. These slim, low-heel “indoor soccer” style it-sneakers are in stark contrast with the chunky shoe silhouettes of years past. What started with the now famous Adidas Sambas sneaker has grown into a craze for similar low-flat styles like Speedcats, Spezials, ALOHAS, Gazelles and Loewe Llueves. Embrace the style shift and explore our favorite outfit ideas suitable for days on-the-go, casual office looks and more below.

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Shop The Shoe Trend: Suede Runners, Sambas & More

Master the Basics: Wearing Runners With Jeans

The extra volume in boot cut, barrel, wide-leg and boyfriend straight-leg jeans balance out the thin silhouette of trending soccer sneakers.

Casual Sneaker and Denim Office Outfit Ideas (images via Pinterest)
Casual Day Out Sneaker Denim Outfit Ideas(images via Pinterest)

Style it for the Office: Sneakers and Trousers Outfit Ideas

Full-leg trousers and dark colored or suede soccer shoes look great for a casual office look. Complete the look with elegant yet easygoing work layers like a trench, cardigan, blazer or suede coat.

Casual Sneaker with Trousers Office Outfit Ideas (images via Pinterest)

This trouser/sneaker combo paired with tees, tanks, oversized sweaters and casual layering with button ups make for a reliable day-out look.

Casual Sneaker and Trousers Citywalker Outfit Ideas (images via Pinterest)

Trending Now: Brown Suede Runners

Suede Runners in shades of brown like taupe, camel, chocolate or sand are trending for both workwear and casual wear, working back to other popular pieces like brown leather jackets and brown suede accessories.

Trending Brown Suede Runners (images via Pinterest)
Casual Brown Suede Runners Outfit Ideas (images via Pinterest)

Rise of the Speedcats

These cheeky athletic shoes from Puma bring an iconic “athleisure” bend into your everyday outfits. Master the look by offsetting the ultracasual design with luxe textures, intentional layering and working any bright colors from the shoe into your outfit.

How to Wear Speedcat Sneakers, Outfit Ideas (images via Pinterest)

Micro-Trend: Animal Print Runners

Animal print is trending for 2025. Use animal print sneakers as textural interest in your outfit. Pair it into a brown color story, or work it into red, blue or white outfits.

Animal Runners (images via Pinterest)
Casual Animal Suede Runners Outfit Ideas (images via Pinterest)

Styling Sneakers With Animal Print

Use pops of animal print in your shoe, accessories, bag or pants to elevate your sneaker outfit.

Animal Print with Sneakers Outfit Ideas (images via Pinterest)

Pair Your Sneakers with Two-Piece Athleisure Looks

Embrace the art of ultracasual by pairing soccer-style runners with two-piece athleisure sets.

Athleisure with Sneakers Outfit Ideas (images via Pinterest)
Two-Piece Athleisure Sets with Sneakers Outfit Ideas (images via Pinterest)

Styling Alternative: Sneakers with Skirts and Dresses

While soccer sneaker silhouettes are most popularly styled with denim and trousers, you can always style them with midi-skirts and casual dresses too!

Skirts with Sneakers Outfit Ideas (images via Pinterest)
Dresses with Sneakers Outfit Ideas (images via Pinterest)
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