What has happened so far
The first half of 2024 is already behind us, which is the perfect time for an evaluation: What are the sneaker trends for 2024? Will something new appear? Will we still wear Adidas Samba? Or has the Y2K trend already taken over? Are we still interested in running and technological sneakers, or are we only wearing slippers made of a blend of synthetic resin and suede? We will answer all your questions. We can tell you one thing in advance: the boundaries are fluid, and there is no single trendy sneaker for 2024.
Casual sneakers also known as Terrace Sneakers
Thanks to the powerful comeback of the Adidas Samba model, Adidas turned the sneaker world upside down in 2023. From basketball to football. Revival could, but didn't have to, start in Tokyo. We were the first to notice the growing popularity of this silhouette in the local streets. Through TikTok and the stars of this world, it has made a comeback worldwide. Together with the casual - also known as the terrace core of the trend. But it's not just the model Samba that has made its mark; Adidas has also offered us other alternatives from archival silhouettes throughout the year. They include Gazelle Indoor, HandballSpezial, SL 72 and really crazy Spz styles.
Did you know?
The casual alias Terrace Core has its roots in football. At the end of the 1970s, some fans changed their style from wide pants and Dr. Martens for narrow pants and adidas soccer shoes. In England, the stands at the stadium are also referred to as 'Terrace', from which the term Terrace Culture, better known as Casual Culture, originates. Fans wielded their Adidas sneakers at every opportunity, and over time, this style transitioned to the music scene and eventually into the mainstream. For a long time, there was silence about archival silhouettes and casual style, but now you can finally buy them everywhere again.
And if you feel that in 2024 you won't be able to look at alternatives to Adidas anymore, we have a solution for you: if you want to adapt to the current casual spirit, there are plenty of other brands and models that you can wear. First of all, it is the closest competitor to the Adidas brand - Puma. As you may have noticed, we have just released our own design for the silhouette Palermo, model Scopa. Furthermore, we can recommend the models Army Trainer and Suede. However, Nike Cortez, also fits well into the casual core, even though this silhouette wasn't originally worn by a subculture and has nothing to do with football. An alternative that models wear on the streets of New York is the popular shoe worn by Uma Thurman in the movie Kill Bill, Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66. It's not a football shoe, but we're sure we'll be seeing it more often this year.
As you can see, the buzz around Adidas Samba may have quieted down in some parts of the sneaker community, but we will continue to see the football silhouettes from the 2024 Archive by the brand from Herzogenaurach.
Y2K and running shoes from the year 2000
In addition to the Adidas Samba model, in 2023 we also saw bolder silhouettes, such as the Campus 00s. Especially among Generation Z, reinterpreted, robust silhouettes are in trend: wide pants, jerseys, crop tops, and underneath, a really chunky shoe. Or just an old Adidas shoe, as we said, the boundaries are flexible this year. Adidas at the forefront, but also brands like Vans and Puma have taken existing silhouettes and literally inflated them to match the current spirit of the 20s. And they did a great job. Everywhere on the streets we see Campus 00s, Vans Knu School or Fenty Puma Creeper Phatty or Suede XL.
Old running silhouettes from the year 2000 are still in fashion this year. Last year, brands like Asics and New Balance captivated the masses with their archival sneakers. New Balance 1906 and the new Asics GT-2160 also fit perfectly into the current Y2K and casual spirit. There is a lot of buzz this year around the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 sneakers, which are often sold out immediately. So keep your eyes open - new color variants disappear quickly.
Trekking and outdoor sneakers
Hiking and outdoor sneakers are not only comfortable and functional, but they also look really good. This trend is now becoming increasingly prominent. Suddenly, influencers who are far from the tech wear movement are wearing Salomon XT-6 in all colors at fashion week. Perhaps it was also Rihanna and her legendary performance at the Super Bowl 2023 in bright red Salomon x MM6 shoes. Perhaps it's simply because outdoor sneakers look great and are very comfortable. Whether way or another, if you want to keep up with the times, we recommend getting functional sneakers Salomon, Hoka One One, Arc'teryx or Nike ACG.
Crocks, Birkenstocks, and ballet flats
This year, however, we have also noticed that within "our sneaker scene," more and more different shoes are being worn. At the forefront are Crocsy and Birkenstocky . We have often heard the term "loungecore aesthetic" in this context. It doesn't matter what the trend of slippers on the street is based on. This year, you can confidently put on your favorite sweatpants and wear any slippers of your choice. Even brands like Nike and New Balance are now bringing their sneakers to the market in the form of slides.
What is completely outside our bubble, but should not go unmentioned: In 2024, ballet flats are making a comeback, even with socks.
Design and aesthetics in 2024 and what will fade into the background
This year and last year, sneaker trends have changed a lot. Instead of purely white sneakers , silver and metallic colors are increasingly appearing on the streets. One of the reasons is certainly the collaboration Adidas Samba x Wales Bonner. But that's not all: white sneakers on a white background are simply not in trend this year. Trendy jsou tenisky barevné. You can dare to try wild color combinations. By the way, the trendy color of the year according to Pantone is "Peach Fuzz." And you can even shine with a leopard print (here's a small thank you to Wales Bonner and Adidas). Classic platform soles are no longer the hit of the season; we see more interesting running soles, such as the designs from Asics and Kiko Kostadinov, on the new Air Max DN or more complex sole constructions like the Gazelle Bold. Basketball sneakers, especially high-tops, such as Nike Dunk and the Air Jordan line, don't play an important role. Generally, it can be said that the hype around hype sneakers has quieted down. This year you can wear sneakers with the general release, you don't have to camp outside the store or sit at your laptop at midnight.
It's still exciting to see what else awaits us this year in terms of sneaker trends for 2024. In our online store, you will definitely find a wide selection of all the trendy sneakers for this year.
