Terrace Styles Are Trending – Here Are the Sneakers You Should Cop

If you’ve been anywhere near social media lately, you may have noticed a slight shift in sneaker trends. While basketball-style kicks still rule the roost right now, terrace-style sneakers are shaping up to have quite the moment too, having gained the seal of approval from designer brands such as Gucci and Wales Bonner. With roots in football fashion and casual culture, these styles really took off leading up to the World Cup, but its looking like they're set to stick around throughout 2023, too.

When it comes to terrace style, adidas knows what it's doing - the brand has dominated the casual scene for decades. With some of last year's biggest styles in stock right now, scroll to see our top picks - but be quick as they definitely won't be around for long.

First up – the adidas Samba is undoubtedly the shoe of the moment. After starring in Wales Bonner’s most recent adidas collection, the retro-style Samba quickly found itself on every Instagram mood board page imaginable, before then taking over TikTok where styling videos are racking up millions of views. It’s not exactly short of celebrity fans either: Bella Hadid, Jonah Hill, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have all been spotted sporting Sambas on a number of occasions.

Having originally been developed as a football shoe, the Samba is now the uniform of choice for football fans, skaters, and the fashion crowd, so be sure to cop your pair while they’re still in stock!

Next up, you really can’t go wrong with a trusty pair of Gazelles. The silhouette was chosen for the Three Stripes legendary Gucci collaboration – and for good reason: they’ll always be in style, and they look great in every colour. Whether you’ve been a fan of the model for some time or you’re looking to test the waters, be rest assured that you’ll get a lot of wear out of these.

Gazelles are available in a number of shades, but to keep things simple we’ve picked out some of the easiest to style. They’ll go with pretty much everything – go elaborate like Gucci, opt for something more casual or try them with a Blokecore-style 'fit.

Finally, if you’re struggling to get your hands on a pair of Sambas, the Handball Spezial is another great option in a similar style. Introduced in 1979 for pro handball players, it still channels the same sporty retro vibe as its football-inspired cousin, but it's a little more readily available right now. Nubuck suede uppers add a soft and suppled feel, while a gum sole completes the shoe’s retro vibe.

Which style are you planning to go for? Hit the links to cop yours now or head on over to adidas to shop more Three Stripes styles.