Summer’s Colorful Sneakers Trend Is the Chicest Way to Stay Comfy

All the most stylish women we know agree: Colorful sneakers are the easiest way to inject some sunshine into every warm-weather outfit in 2025. To be clear, we’ll always have a place in our wardrobes for white sneakers, which have reigned supreme for the past decade—but come on, how fun is it to wear the rainbow on your feet?

This sneaker trend got its legs with the help of brands like Puma, Gola, and Adidas, which have been releasing bolder and bolder colorways over the past few seasons. Now, virtually every brand (from high-end labels like Coach to viral newcomers like Alohas) offers candy-colored kicks alongside classic neutrals. Bold hues take some of the pressure off the rest of your ensembles, helping quieter basics—faded jeans, white tanks, prim button-downs—pop. And they also look great with summer’s bolder pieces, including jewel-tone dresses and long denim shorts. Here are the pairs our editors are eyeing, plus styling tips for each color.

Glamour’s colorful sneakers wish list

The Viral Adidas: Adidas Tokyo Sneakers, $90
The Amazon Gems: Dream Pairs Nia Sneakers, $18
The Butter-Yellow Kicks: Sam Edelman Isabel Sneakers, $100
The Court Sneakers: Veja Volley Sneakers, $145
The Celeb-Approved Pumas: Puma Speedcat OG Sneakers, $100
The Sneakerinas: Reformation Terra Sneakers, $198
The Sleek Trainers: Alohas Tb.490 Rife Sneakers, $190

1. Best pink sneakers

Pink is basically a neutral, meaning it’s one of the easiest ways into the trend. Lighter shades feel fresher and sunnier, while deeper, darker picks lean a little edgier—but both will look great with medium-wash denim and billowy white skirts. We expect those Adidas Tokyos to become the next Sambas, by the way, so here’s your chance to get ahead of the curve (like Jennifer Lawrence).

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Adidas Tokyo Sneakers

$90

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Sam Edelman Irma Sneakers

$100

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Gola Tornado Sneakers

$100

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Rihero Fashion Sneakers

$40 $34

Amazon

2. Best red sneakers

Fiery red looks so good during the summer, whether you’re rocking trendy jorts or an equally of-the-moment gingham dress. Plus, it’s a great investment for the rest of the year; a pop of red makes fall and winter ’fits feel a little more alive. Those red Pumas below have already been cosigned by style icons like Emily Ratajkowski, but you can’t go wrong with any of these sporty picks.

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Puma Speedcat OG Sneakers

$100

Nordstrom

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Jeffrey Campbell Aleta Sneakers

$115

Nordstrom

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Dream Pairs Nia Sneakers

$50 $18

Amazon

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Dolce Vita Notice Sneakers

$90

Nordstrom

3. Best orange sneakers

Orange doesn’t get enough love, but that’s kind of its superpower: It’s unexpected and ready to add an energetic accent to whatever you’re wearing. We’d love to see these picks styled with wide trousers or floral dresses and cute tube socks. Adidas and New Balance offer their classic silhouettes in bright orange, but trendy Autry sneakers and Alohas trainers also come in the color. Your pick.

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Adidas Samba OG Sneakers

$100

Nordstrom

$100

Adidas

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New Balance 997H Sneakers

$70

Amazon

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Autry Windspin Sneakers

$195

Neiman Marcus

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Alohas Tb.490 Rife Sneakers

$190

Free People

4. Best yellow sneakers

Butter yellow is enjoying a major moment as spring fades into summer, but you don’t need to stick to pastels; vibrant daffodil is also very much in the conversation. Go with a sportier pair for all your off-duty jaunts, like errands and city vacations. Meanwhile, Vivaia’s popular sneakerinas, which have been spotted on the likes of Bella Hadid, are perfect for the office or dressy brunches, especially paired with other pastels.

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Puma Palermo Sneakers

$80

Free People

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Reebok Classic AZ Sneakers

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Sam Edelman Isabel Sneakers

$100

Amazon

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Vivaia Cristina Sneakerinas

$159

Amazon

5. Best green sneakers

These green trainers lean sporty and academic, meaning they’re right on trend for summer; everyone’s wearing preppy classics and elevated athleisure right now. Green pairs swimmingly with jeans and denim skirts, so keep these pairs (along with a great T-shirt) in your back pocket the next time you need an easy outfit that doesn’t look basic.

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Steve Madden Dodge Sneakers

$70

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Nike Cortez TXT Sneakers

$90 $68

Norstrom

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Adidas Country Sneakers

$100

Nordstrom

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Puma Palermo Sneakers

$68

Nordstrom

6. Best blue sneakers

Should you be missing your old sneakers, light blue is one of the easiest swaps for white, and it’s just as easy to style with denim and dresses. We’ll also encourage you to go a little bolder with royal blue or navy, which look darling with shorts and white socks. Find your new footwear obsession below.

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Reformation Terra Sneakers

$198

Reformation

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Converse Chuck 70 Oxford Sneakers

$85

Nordstrom

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Nike Pacific Sneakers

$75

Nordstrom

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JSlides Low-Top Sneakers

$50

Nordstrom Rack

7. Best purple sneakers

Purple’s been flying under the radar for a while now, but its moment is arriving; the color plays heavily into recent collections from Gucci, Miu Miu, Valentino, and Altuzarra. Whether you prefer soft lavender or eye-catching grape, the effect is the same: tons of compliments. Try these pairs with summery midi-dresses or ripped jeans, stat.

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