The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on areas for change and set resolutions to achieve our goals. For fashion lovers, it’s also an opportunity to reassess our wardrobe and refine our personal style. And since shoes often set the tone for an outfit, why not begin from the bottom up this time?
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Unlike the previous season, which leaned heavily into feminine silhouettes, the spring/summer 2025 season sees luxury brands like Miu Miu, Dior, and Loewe embracing athleisure and casual styles. If you’ve been considering swapping your sky-high stilettos for something more practical, now’s the perfect time to explore this curation of the season’s best luxury sneakers.
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QUINTESSENTIAL PICKS
This season, classic silhouettes—featuring technical fabric detailing, lightweight soles, and sporty facades—are taking over. From Balenciaga's Monday shoe and the Fendi Flow to the Dior D-Sketch, these luxury sneakers fuse signature design elements with bold, athletic accents for an effortlessly sleek look.
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Women's Monday Shoe, $1,400, BALENCIAGA.
D-Sketch Sneaker, $1,550, DIOR.
Fendi Flow low-top sneakers in light blue mesh and suede, $1,390, FENDI.
FIT FOR A LADY
Sneakers may have an inherently masculine feel, but these fanciful kicks show that the right details can effortlessly exude feminine allure. Think Roger Vivier's Viv’ on the Run shoes for a chic blend of Parisian elegance and streetwear edginess, or Loewe and Valentino's ballerina-inspired sneakers for a touch of delicate sophistication.
Viv' on the Run Sneakers in leather and fabric, $1,750, ROGER VIVER.
Ballet Runner 2.0 in nylon and calfskin, $1,250, LOEWE.
Bay by bay Ballerina sneakers in moire plus de pois fabric, $1,140, VALENTINO.
BLAST TO THE PAST
Go retro with your footwear this season, with '70s-inspired silhouettes from Miu Miu, Chloé, and Onitsuka Tiger. From vibrant colour blocking to a stylish boho twist, these luxury sneakers effortlessly combine athletic appeal with nostalgic flair.
Gymnasium technical fabric and suede sneakers, $1,510, MIU MIU.
Chloé Kick sneaker, $1,016, CHLOÉ.
Duck tiger trainer, $340, ONITSUKA TIGER.
TEXTURAL DELIGHTS
Loud luxury is back, bringing unconventional textures with an experimental twist. This season, amp up your style with maximalist kicks featuring plush faux-fur, velvety perforated leather, and the eclectic glamour of shimmering sequins.
Orbit sneaker, $2,550, BOTTEGA VENETA.
T Vintage sneakers in leather, $1,550, TOD'S.
Women’s Super-Star in silver glitter with leather star and heel tab, $945, GOLDEN GOOSE.