Sneaker trends 2022: These sneaker models are popular this year - from minimalist to retro

Sneaker trends 2022: These sneaker styles are popular this year

Each of us has at least one pair in our closet: sneakers. Whether minimalist-clean or colorful and eye-catching, as a low-top or high-top version, super modern or with a retro flair - the sporty shoes (with a few exceptions) simply fit anytime and anywhere (yes, even in the office for a long time). !). The fact that sneakers continue to gain in importance as a shoe trend is shown by the countless collaborations between sports labels and designer brands: Dior and Nike, Prada and Adidas or, more recently, Miu Miu and New Balance.

The selection is just as diverse as the way they can be combined. With every new year, a few specific styles and designs emerge from the multitude of sneakers, which we will see conspicuously often in the following months - and of course want to wear. We reveal which sneaker models are particularly popular in 2022, where you can shop for them and how best to style them.

Sneaker trends 2022: These models are in this year

Sneaker trend 1: high-top models

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High-top sneakers, i.e. those with a high shaft, are back in vogue in 2022 and can increasingly be seen on the feet of fashion professionals. The possible reason? Sports shoes inspired by basketball have been going through the roof again in recent seasons, not least triggered by the mega hype surrounding the Nike Air Jordans. The higher-cut sneakers are back in every variant and this year is a huge trend that can be styled with baggy jeans, dad pants and leggings alike.

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"Air Force 1 Sculpt"

€130 at Nike

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Converse high-top sneakers

75 € at goertz.de

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Sk8-Hi Tapered sneakers

€95 at VansSneaker Trend 2: Retro flair

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Speaking of which: sneakers with a certain retro or vintage flair as well as true classic models are ahead in 2022. They look authentic and always give outfits that certain something, paired with a pinch of (fashion) nostalgia. The models from Adidas, Nike, Reebok and Co. look particularly cool in combination with monochrome outfits, or in a style break with colourful, more playful looks.

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"Club C Revenge Vintage"

€100 at Reebok

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Forum Mid sneakers from Adidas Originals

€110 at snipes.com

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High-top sneakers from Isabel Marant

€395 at mytheresa.comSneaker trend 3: colorful models

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The “dopamine dressing” trend doesn’t stop at sneaker trends either. Colorful styles in eye-catching colors will be very popular in the coming months, as they spice up even the simplest outfit in no time. Extravagant and bright color combinations in particular play an important role, but less so models in delicate pastel shades. In spring and summer, the colorful sneakers provide absolute eye-catcher moments in our looks - especially in combination with muted colors or neutral nuances.

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Rs-X Toys sneakers

€110 €75 at Puma

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"Xc-72" sneakers

€120 at New Balance

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"Waffle One" sneakers

€100 for Nike sneaker trend 4: sustainable sneakers

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More and more brands are deciding to expand their range of sneakers with sustainable alternatives or to offer best-selling models in vegan versions, for example. The list of labels that have completely focused on sustainable sneakers is also getting longer every year. Good this way! Whether advanced materials, more environmentally friendly production methods or new dyeing techniques, the trend towards sustainable sneakers will continue its triumphal march in 2022.

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Trailrunner SWT sneakers

€140 at Allbirds

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Pantone Very Peri/Off-White sneakers

€98 at Cariuma

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Classic Leather Legacy AZ sneakers

€100 at ReebokSneaker trend 5: white sneakers

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White sneakers are the perfect all-rounders that you can't go wrong with. Minimalist sneaker styles are pretty much always popular because they effortlessly complement any outfit. This trend is particularly useful for those who like things simpler but don't want to forego the comfort of a sneaker. A clean, unobtrusive silhouette in white always looks classy - even with sports shoes - and is by far the most suitable sneaker trend for everyday use, which even those who don't like sneakers will love. The only hint: white sneakers are best worn on dry days so that they remain bright and beautiful for a long time.

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Trainers by Vty

€15 at deichmann.com

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Clean 360 Laceless sneakers

€205 at Axel Arigato

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"Uno 2" sneakers

€85 at SkechersSneaker trend 6: performance style

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Also experiencing their big fashion moment this year: sneaker models that have certain performance elements, such as special sole shapes, and use the aesthetics of other sports shoes (example: hiking boots). They move stylistically between the “dad” and “running sneakers” that have become dear to them in recent years; they are practically the next evolution of this trend and sometimes look retro, sometimes futuristic. Especially wide trousers, cargo pants and the like are excellent styling partners for performance sneakers.

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"Marathon Runner" sneakers

€260 at Axel Arigato

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"Gel Preleus" sneaker

€110 at Asics

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"Shando" sneaker

€90 at New BalanceRead MoreKaia Gerber: The top model swears by these affordable iconic jeans that make us all look better

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