The Colorful Sneaker We’ll Be Wearing on Repeat This Fall

A splash of color, whether it’s your handbag, jacket, or a piece of jewelry, has the power to transform even the most basic of outfits. Welcome: red sneakers.

When it comes to making a statement with minimal effort in 2025, a colour-pop sneaker—specifically, in a shade of stop-sign red—seems to have particular allure.

A satisfying mix of sporty and stylish, red sneakers as a trend sits halfway between casual staple and statement-making accessory, and has become a focal point for many an it-girl outfit this summer—that’s Emily Ratajkowski in a white linens and Iris Law’s urban, denim trompe l’oeil co-ord included.

But the best thing about this look? While red is enjoying a moment in the spotlight right now, we know it’s a shade that will transcend any seasonal trend fluctuations. The red sneaker can look just as good on holiday with shorts and a tank top as it will during the first days of fall—simply style with baggy jeans, a cashmere crewneck, and sand-coloured trench coat—on lazy weekends and in your 9-5 if styled with suit pants for some welcome juxtaposition.

Luckily, there are plenty of options to be found from the likes of adidas, Puma, Dries Van Noten, and more, brands who understand the power of the pop of red. You can even combine multiple trends. Example: The fire engine red Puma SpeedCat (a shaped loved by Dua Lipa), which ticks the color and the trending sneakerina shape. Many of these red-toned sneakers are low-profile (a sneaker with a minimalist midsole and a simple upper that fits close to the foot) which has come back into fashion, in resistance to the more maximalist, Y2K shapes that had been popular previously. (Look to brands like Katie Holmes-fave Autry, for one).

Whether you opt for Ferrari red, a vibrant cherry hue, or a deeper shade of burgundy, red sneakers are the perfect way to add character to your new-season ensembles.