Innovative. Creative. Luxurious. Meet the new guard of runway-ready men’s designer sneakers.
Sneakers are getting the moment they deserve, thanks to designer brands taking bold steps into more advanced style terrain. For the latest instalment of the Mr Jones Style series, we’re chronicling the most of-the-moment trends to help you put your best foot forward at all times. From sneaker styles to update your new-season kit, to the accessories that help piece it all together, these are the latest street-ready sneaker trends to know now.
The bold type
Oversized brand type and logo cloning is the latest hype trend stepping down runways. Working best on a monochrome canvas, it’s a low-key way to turn heads without sacrificing dark sneaker sharpness. These pairs from Balenciaga and Valentino tick all the boxes – and then some.
Panel beater
Contemporary panelling – modernist shapes in luxury textures – adds a new kind of depth and intrigue to classic sneaker silhouettes, such as the Alexander McQueen Oversized Leather Sneakers.
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Dad sneakers 2.0
The second coming of the ’90s trainer revival is hitting the streets – this time, it’s about levelling up with rich drops of monochrome and colour, futuristic detailing and functional materials. The best of dad sneakers 2.0? Dolce & Gabbana put a worthy foot forward, with its Daymaster Chunky Sole Sneakers.
The luxe loafer
Bonus footwear tip: sneakers they aren’t, though luxe loafers are getting a designer resole with brands such as Bally adding minimalist panel details and textures for a new take on a traditional footwear icon.
Finishing touches
Accessories can be used to your advantage, helping frame your sneakers and make them pop, especially with fluoro yellow and green being the hyper-colour hues of the moment. The eternally classic (absence of) colour, black, is this season punctuated with bold brand logos in luxury materials, on everything from side bags to caps.
Photography by Oly Begg; Styling by Dannielle Cartisano; Words by John Agnew