It’s no secret that suede is having a major moment right now. Thanks in large part to the return of the boho aesthetic—a trend spearheaded by Chemena Kamali at Chloé, and since adopted by practically everyone else—the soft, fuzzy, luxurious leather material has taken over everything from our jackets and bags to our boots in recent months. And now, it’s coming for our trainers, too.
Versatile, chic, and bang-on-trend, suede trainers are the new-season wardrobe addition we never knew we needed—but now can’t stop thinking about. They’re perfect for the everyday, elevated enough to still look smart, and can be seamlessly styled with everything from floaty dresses to oversize tailoring and casual denim, particularly in their sleeker, slimline iterations. Just look to their many celebrity and street style fans for proof.
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Of course, it was the suede trainers from Miu Miu and New Balance’s collaboration that dominated cool girls’ feet at the most recent Fashion Week—even though it’s been more than two years since the style first launched. The fact that they are still in such high demand, and go for increasingly eye-watering prices on resale sites, is testament not only to this specific design’s enduring appeal, but the continued rise of the suede trainer trend as a whole.
Meanwhile, Proenza Schouler‘s Seventies-inspired suede sneakers, the Miu Miu Plumes, Puma Speedcats, Larroudé Stellas and Autry Windspins have also been steadily rising the ranks of popularity—and Zara has come through with a selection of more wallet-friendly options, too.
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If you tend towards a more low-key style, we’d recommend opting for suede trainers in classic beige or rich chocolate-brown. They’ll pair perfectly with casual denim and add depth to head-to-toe neutrals. Or, make like Emily Ratajkowski and style a bright red style with a black ensemble to add a fun pop of colour.
