Our correspondent Jillian Tangen shows how 12 top trendy designer sneakers for women in 2022 will be keeping us cool, comfy and chic all summer long, including new drops from Prada, Nike, Converse, Gucci, on running and more.
cool sneakers are the best way to prep for a hot summer
We don’t know about you, but our warm weather wardrobe wouldn’t be complete without a few new pairs of sneakers. Sure, we love flirty dresses, bold bijoux and trendy polo knits, but it’s trainers that are our favorites thanks to their comfy and cool nature. Not to mention they go so well with each of the aforementioned.
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But which sneakers should you be investing in this season? Whether you’re into channeling retro vibes, prefer something a little sportier, are looking for some extra inches or a classic summer white, we’ve got you covered with 6 of the trendiest styles this season.
Ahead, find our 12 top picks from Nike, Gucci, Converse, Prada and more. Your closet is about to get a whole lot fuller.
The 12 trendiest best designer sneakers for the Spring/Summer season
1. fashion collabs: new balance x staud
New Balance just dropped a fresh new collection with fashion-insider-adored brand Staud that includes these colorful 574 Sneakers ($120).
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2. fashion collabs: veja x mansur gavriel
Veja teamed up with cult brand Mansur Gavriel to reimagine the brand’s Campo Sneaker ($157) in four monochromatic shades, inspired by the rainbow. Our pick is this sunny shade of yellow.
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3. throwback: puma
Puma is everywhere this season. We’re loving these Y2K inspired Cali Dream Sneakers ($90).
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4. throwback: loewe
Retro style running sneakers reign supreme this season. Among our favorites are these our school track inspired Flow Runner Mesh Sneakers ($690) from Loewe.
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5. platforms: converse
Move over chunky “dad-inspired” sneakers, platform sneakers like these sky high Run Star Hike Low-top Sneakers ($85) from Converse are ready to take us to new heights.
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6. platforms: prada
Slip on these understated Prada Double Wheel Low-top Sneakers ($950) to elevate your look.
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7. multicolored: nike
Want to make a statement? Nike’s kaleidoscopic Dunk Sunset Pulse Sneakers ($240) offer a mismatching design between the left and right shoe.
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8. multicolored: gucci
Don’t underestimate the power of an eclectic pair of sneakers featuring bold color-blocking like these Gucci GG Basket Sport Sneakers ($950).
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9. classic white: superga
If wearing sneakers that are decked out in tons of prints, patterns, and colors isn’t your thing, you can’t go wrong with a pair of neverfail Superga Cotu Classic Sneakers ($65).
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10. classic white: nike
A good pair of all-white sneakers will forever be a wardrobe staple, just like these fashion girl fav Air Force 1 ’07’s ($100) from Nike.
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11. athletic: on cloud
Athletic sneakers are more of a staple than a trend, but it’s about wearing them outside of the gym. These Cloudrunner Sneakers ($140) from On Cloud work great both in and out of the office.
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12. athletic: adidas
Not only do these Adidas by Stella McCartney Earthlight Sneakers ($168) look forward and cool teamed with more polished separates, but they are made in part with ocean plastic.
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cool trendy designer sneakers for women for Summer 2022
Those are our top picks for the trendy designer sneakers for women in 2022 that will be keeping us cool, comfy and chic all summer long, including new drops from Prada, Nike, Converse, Gucci, on running and more. Which one(s) will you be shopping for, dear reader?
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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.