STYLING COLOURFUL TRAINERS

If there’s one vibrant colour dominating the trainer landscape of late, it’s yellow. It might be a difficult tone to tackle in the style department, but there is an array of low-profile sneakers to balance the intensity with an understated silhouette. From the adidas Tokyo to the Japan, these sleek trainers are lightweight summer staples. The sunny hue is just a bonus, pairing perfectly with black jeans and a casual tee. With a colour this controversial, there’s no need to overcomplicate things.

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adidas Originals Japan trainers in preloved yellow and maroon, £95
COLLUSION X001 antifit mid rise jean in dark navy, £32.99
Topshop shrunken everyday tee in black, £10
Accessorize padlock shoulder bag in black, £38

If you fancy trying out a less obvious shade, consider pink trainers. These PUMA Speedcats are a fun way to test out the trend without going full-on, thanks to the soft satin finish. You can easily offset the sporty silhouette with an all-brown ‘fit because pink and brown is an unbeatable combo – think a long skirt and a simple halterneck, or mini shorts and a blazer. This one’s all about balance.

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Puma Speedcat satin trainers in pink, £115
ASOS DESIGN linen bias midaxi skirt in brown, £30
New Look embellished mesh halter neck top in brown, £20
Topshop Tobias large woven tote bag in off white, £55

Red shoes are everywhere. This summer trend is thanks in large part to The Row, which sent the industry spiralling when it debuted red jelly sandals and ballet flats lat year. Since then, everyone has been reaching for rosy flip flops and flats. But this bold tone works just as well in trainer form (the viral PUMA Speedcat being a prime example – so good we had to feature them twice). Red and burgundy trainers are arguably a neutral at this point, as timeless as they are versatile. We love this pair with beige tones and cargo pants, pulling everything together with a trusty white tee.

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Puma Speedcat OG trainers in red, £90
ASOS DESIGN cargo trouser with knee seams in mocha, £42
ASOS DESIGN eyelet detail off the shoulder top in white, £22
Von Dutch mechanic trucker cap in beige and red, £38

Green is a year-round staple, not least for the multitude of shades you can choose from. Whether it’s an earthy olive tone or a vibrant neon, green trainers are easy to pair with neutrals and brights alike. adidas Originals Samba trainers are perfect for all your outdoor summer plans, but they’ll also add some edge to your feminine pieces. Especially in this textured snake print. Consider styling these with a white cotton maxi skirt for real mix-and-match energy.

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adidas Originals Samba OG trainers in dark green and cream snake print, £95
Stradivarius boho midi skirt in white, £25.99
Levi's graphic printed tee in white, £35
Sui Ava Bohemian floral crochet headscarf in white, £20

If you want to play it a little safer, blue is the ideal way to dip your toe into colourful trainers. They’ll stand out with an all-white look, but blend in seamlessly with denim – so you’re sure to reach for them no matter the season. Bronx's summer-ready Myr-aa trainers combine a denim blue shade with brown laces for added depth. Style them with micro shorts and a track jacket for off-duty style that still feels elevated.

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Bronx Myr-aa lace up trainers in denim blue suede, £130
ASOS DESIGN bubble hem track jacket in mushroom, £45
adidas Originals three stripe sprinter shorts in blue and cream, £38
ASOS DESIGN slim oval sunglasses in milky brown, £14