THESE ARE THE TRAINERS TO FALL FOR THIS SEASON

adidas Originals SL 72 OG trainers in brown and cream woven- Exclusive to ASOS, £85

The SL72 is one of several archival adidas Originals trainers that’s taken everyone from fashion purists to commuters by storm. They have the same low-profile design as the iconic Spezials, Sambas and Gazelles, but with a slightly sportier touch thanks to the spiked sole. This ASOS-exclusive pair come in 2025’s most important shade – chocolate brown – meaning they’ll complement all those 9-5 and 5-9 ensembles like a dream. Brown is basically a more elevated version of black, so garnish any look with these and it'll turn the cool factor up a few notches.

New Balance 204L unisex trainers in white and blue, £110

The Y2K era was known for Britney Spears churning out hit after hit and a global hyper-fixation with futuristic-looking fashion. Give your 740s and 530s a break and slip into the newest New Balance must-have – the 204L. Coming in the poster palette of the 00s – silver and baby blue – this shoe blends old-school runner with everyday sleekness. They’re slim and accented with the kind of curved shapes you’d find on a warehouse rave poster – meaning you can do anything from walk the dog in them to party in them.

Salomon XT-Whisper Iridescent trainers in purple, £135

All trainers in the Salomon XT (X-trail) range share the same DNA – a hiking-first design, fuss-free pull-on comfort and certified icon status. But the XT-Whisper is the outsider of the family – a little edgier, likes to stay in its own lane and kind of eccentric, especially the iridescent purple colourway. With shoes this good, there’s no choice but to go all out with your ‘fits. No basics here, these pair best with statement styles like printed denim, graphic T-shirts and bright sunglasses.

Puma Rosé Collection Speedcat ballet flats in white, £80

PUMA Speedcat trainers have received the Dua Lipa, Em Rata and Rihanna stamp of approval, but the trainers aren’t where the fun stops. The Rosé collection – a collaboration with BLACKPINK megastar ROSÉ – builds upon the ultra-viral Speedcat ballet flats with even clearer nods to girlhood. They feature a tie-up design inspired by pointe shoes and the iconic PUMA logo embroidered in pastel pink on the tongue. Describing this collection as highly coveted is an understatement – they're already selling out, so get your hands on them fast.

ON Cloudpulse Next training trainers in blue, £120

Whenever we see ‘cloud’ in the name of a trainer, we know it deserves a spot in our rotation. The Cloudpulse Next trainers are ideal for training and HIIT sessions, but who says you can’t wear them during runs to the coffee shop, post office and that morning train you just can’t miss? They feature On’s signature Helion™ superfoam for maximising energy return and stability, a breathable mesh upper and Speedboard® technology for side-to-side movement. If you base your trainer purchases more on style credits than technicalities, just picture these with all those athleisure ‘fits. Exactly.