September is a good month to regroup: we set new goals, we get our rain jackets out, and we think about new shoes. Actually, we always think about new shoes. The trainer landscape has become a very abstract place over recent years, it’s all about what you feel like wearing more than what’s trending. You can dabble in different styles as everything is trending all at once. One day you’re a Converse dude, next day you’re donning Air Rifts. It’s about the vibe of the day. Saying that, however, we have been seeing some patterns across the sneaker space, some silhouettes are prevailing more than others. Scroll down for the shoe trends we’re seeing this autumn.
Squared-toe sneakers
With Jennie’s new adidas collaboration, the new square-toed Stan Smiths and Superstars, and Nike’s upcoming angular releases, the sneaker industry is truly asking us to square up.
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Low-profiles
Low profiles are getting an upgrade this autumn/winter season. Forget Sambas and Speedcats, we’re now entering new realms. Skate shoes are back (big up Puma Suedes and Vans), climbing shoes are in, retro runners are in, and so are boxing shoes.
Canvas trainers
If you thought you had retired your Converses and Vans from the Tumblr age, think again. Canvas sneakers are creeping up into the culture, we’ve been seeing the new Vans Pearlized collection everywhere, as well as Vans Classics and high-top Chuck Taylors.
Moccasin style
New Balance has been cooking up hybrid designs that blur the lines between formal shoes and sneakers. From the brand that brought you the snoafer, New Balance has now come out with the 1890A, aka the “snoccasin”, ensuring that we’re looking elevated without being uncomfortable.
Gore-tex
Every year, come autumn, Gore-tex pieces become the main characters. It’s truly the time for waterproof jackets, hiking gear and Salomons to shine. And this year, we have a new XT in town: Salomon’s new XT-Evo dropped just a week ago. Considering the generational run that Salomon has had with previous XT silhouettes (such as the XT-6 and the XT-Whisper), we might be looking at the next it-hiking shoe.
Wellie boots
We didn’t have Glasto this summer, so wellies are coming in full force for autumn. With Scandi brand Rains new venture into Wellington boots and the new Hunter x Ganni leopard print Wellies collaboration, we’re in for a rainproof season.
