Take it from Hailey Bieber: there's room on your shoe rack for both ballet sneakers and chunkier trainer trends. To stock up on the latter, check out the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, which currently offers Bieber's favorite New Balance sneakers for a fraction of the price.

The It girl's go-to 530 sneakers—complete with ultra-cushioned soles, breathable mesh uppers, and bulked-up toe boxes—dipped to $89.99 (down from $109.99). Her exact color combination (white with silver branding and black treads) is unfortunately not available. However, the metallic-and-cream and white-and-truffle-brown pairs offer plenty of nostalgic, dad-worthy charm.

To commit to the Hailey Bieber Bit, pair the discounted sneakers with a baby tee, the belt bag trend, and leggings—just like she did last summer.

The New Balance 530s run the risk of selling out (such is the fate of anything Bieber-approved), but don't worry, another set of sneakers jumped from her shoe rack to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Months after the Rhode founder declared chunky trainers and Chanel's Maxi Flap Bag an unlikely (yet equally stylish) duo, Nordstrom slashed $35 off the New Balance 1906R pair.

Bieber owns the supportive, 15,000 steps-per-day-tested shoes in multiple cool-toned colors, including shiny silver with pops of cobalt blue. You may also recognize their stripe-heavy sidewalls from New Balance collaborations with Ganni and New York designer Aimé Leon Dore, which Jennifer Lawrence and Taylor Swift still wear with off-duty outfits.

During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, the New Balance 1906R sneakers are available in white, gray, and butter yellow, a cool-girl color combination I'm surprised Bieber hasn't styled yet.

For sneakerheads, Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is always the can't-miss shopping spectacle of the year. Where else can you save on slim Puma Speedcats and Bieber's go-to New Balances at the same time?

Between the cleat-studded 327s and the futuristic 9060s, there's an on-sale New Balance shoe for everyone during Nordstrom's biggest clearance of 2026. Ahead, consider styling more underrated, on-sale styles—before Bieber beats you to it.

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Tennis legends like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka typically keep new tournament outfits under lock and key until their first serve. But Coco Gauff couldn't wait for Wimbledon 2026 to debut her latest New Balance x Miu Miu collaboration. On June 23, one week before Wimbledon begins, Gauff revived the brown sneaker trend with a New Balance x Miu Miu twist, alongside "minimal" tennis whites.

Almost a decade into her New Balance ambassadorship, Gauff went all out for her return to London's Centre Court. "Obviously Wimbledon is the most traditional, if not the biggest event we have in tennis,” the 22-year-old told British Vogue. “You have to wear all white, so there were some limitations.”

The New Balance x Miu Miu 530 SL Sneakers—the slim, circa-2023 tennis shoes Gauff wears pre- and post-match—followed Wimbledon's dress code with creamy uppers, punctured sidewalls, and nude gumsoles. Five years into their partnership, the labels also released the 530 SLs in brown leather, which Gauff will reserve for the street style scene.

Monochrome branding and weathered leather make the $1,270 pair one of fashion's most understated takes on the brown sneaker trend. Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, and Selena Gomez all chose two-tone, chocolate-colored trainers, bookended by ivory stripes of some sort. Gumsoles and stark-white shoelaces are the New Balance x Miu Miu 530's only opposing features.

Brown sneakers in the same tennis-core realm might dominate the Wimbledon 2026 stands. On the actual turf, expect a sea of summer whites, however. It seems Gauff has no plans of challenging Wimbledon's time-tested dress code.

"There are four different silhouettes in total that I can possibly wear,” Gauff said, referencing a traditional tennis dress, a skintight tank top, a pleated tennis skirt, and the windbreaker trend for warmups. The chance to compete in all of her New Balance x Miu Miu looks is "a big motivation" to "keep winning," she added. "Because they’re so white and minimal, the most important thing for me throughout the design process was the fit on my body."

Whether Gauff's wearing the mini dress or matching skirt set, the New Balance x Miu Miu athleisure will support every volley and serve, all the while standing out in post-win photo ops. New Balance knows what it takes to sculpt a stellar tennis dress—the Boston brand outdid itself twice on Gauff's behalf during the 2026 French Open last month.

The Spring 2026 campaign marked Gauff's second collection with New Balance x Miu Miu since 2024. She's worn the collaboration's custom tennis kits at the Italian Open, the Cincinnati Open, and the Berlin Grass Court Tournament as well.

At last year's Italian Open, the silver sneaker trend shined alongside Gauff's red, white, and blue New Balance x Miu Miu tennis dress. Not to mix sports, but Wimbledon dressing is a whole new ballgame. With New Balance and Miu Miu on her team, there's nothing stopping her from securing another style Grand Slam.

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As the reigning champion of the French Open and a fashion girl, there was a lot of pressure on Coco Gauff before her grand return to Roland-Garros. On May 28, Gauff proved she's ready to serve again while styled in a custom New Balance tennis dress and signature sneakers.

Gauff faced Egypt's Mayar Sherif in her second women's singles match of the competition. She stayed true to tradition in a sleeveless, two-tier New Balance tennis dress crafted just for her. The bottom layer featured a stark-white romper with waist cut-outs, sculpted from stretchy lightweight spandex. Then, she added a semi-sheer, charcoal gray mini dress on top. Her contrasting bodysuit shined through the mesh overlay, adding some visual interest to the otherwise classic silhouette.

“As everyone knows, Paris is my favorite city and this kit captures everything I love about it—elegance and sophistication with a little bit of edge,” Gauff revealed in a press release. “Returning to Paris after winning here last year is really special. We wanted to create something that lets me feel confident, while honoring the fashion and culture that makes the city so iconic.”

Gauff’s Thursday afternoon match brought her Coco CG2 tennis shoes back to centre court, too. They’re still her circa-2024 creation, except the heightened, hexagonal treads turned peony pink; the triangular 3D toe boxes switched to cream; and the high-top ankles were dark gray to match her dress. The new color combination sells for $159.99, just like every Coco CG2 sneaker before it. To complete her full New Balance ‘fit, the star athlete slipped on frilly crew socks, white arm bands, and a gray headband in lieu of a visor.

Gauff came prepared for her French Open comeback, her luggage filled to the brim with custom New Balance looks. Earlier this week, she challenged Taylor Townsend to a singles match with a secret weapon in tow: a lavender tennis dress, featuring a familiar action-ready fabric and design. The only difference? She stacked a peony pink one-piece underneath. Her headband and warm-up-only long-sleeve matched her take on the pastel color trend. To finish, Gauff stuck with the same Coco CG2 sneakers and ruffly socks.

It seems custom New Balance dresses are Gauff’s good luck charms this tournament. She secured her second 2026 French Open win in her NB look on May 28. When she competes in her third round Saturday, May 30, tennis players and fashion girls alike will find inspiration in her on-court outfit. And Gauff will definitely clinch another style victory.

New Balance sneakers would make a stellar baby shower gift—not just because of their wide toe-boxes, supportive arches, and non-slip soles. They're becoming an wardrobe essential for cool pregnant women, from Jennifer Lawrence to, now, Aubrey Plaza.

On April 8, not long after People exclusively confirmed she is expecting her first child with partner Christopher Abbott, Plaza joined New York City's maternity style scene in a bump-covering, navy blue coat over gray sweatpants and—you guessed it—chunky New Balance sneakers. White-and-beige rubber soles stood out against each upper's warm-toned brown suede; a monogrammed "N" atop each sidewall appeared a few shades brighter than the chestnut-esque base.

New Balances are a staple in stylish women's closets, whether they're expecting or not. Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ana de Armas, and Kaia Gerber all love them, though they prefer more versatile color combinations like black and white, gray and beige, or silver and ivory this year.

This time last year, Jennifer Lawrence stuck to similar sneaker-forward uniforms while pregnant with her second child. Just like Plaza, she went for more unique New Balance color combinations, like butter yellow, silver, and green, from the Boston brand's 2019 collaboration with Aimé Leon Dore. The New Yorker even styled the sneakers with no-fuss sweatpants and oversize outerwear, much like Plaza did on Wednesday.

Turns out, Plaza and Lawrence have a lot more in common than just dry senses of humor. Both stars haven't fallen for the myth that your non-pregnant personal style has to collect dust until your due date. Other celebrity moms like Rihanna and Sofia Richie Grainge have proven your sneakers can (and should) transform right alongside you, even when swollen feet are the norm.

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Kaia Gerber and Hailey Bieber both became New Balance sneakerheads in 2019: the former with chunky 990s, and the latter with sleek 501s. Seven years later, both It girls still add fresh models to their New Balance collections. For proof, just see Gerber rejecting the ballet sneaker trend with Bieber's beloved 530 sneakers on April 1.

Paparazzi captured Gerber after an acting class in West Hollywood, but she would've fit in at Bieber's workout class earlier that morning. The Palm Royale actor wore all-black athleisure—a black fleece jacket from Guizio zipped over matching leggings—before her New Balance 530s brightened up the color story. Following in the footsteps of Bieber's latest white sneakers, Gerber chose New Balances with snow white mesh, metallic silver curvatures, and chunky, off-white soles—all punctuated by the "N" logo embroidered on the sidewall.

The $110 530s seem to be Gerber's first New Balance sneakers since 2023, when the simpler 990 was still her signature pair. Perhaps seeing Bieber in an almost-identical make and model last summer influenced her migration back from On sneakers. Given the ballet sneaker trend's resurgence, I might've pegged Gerber for a sneakerina girl. But now, she's giving the extra-padded silhouettes of yester-summer another chance at stardom.

This year, Bieber's been so busy endorsing shoe trends like white sneakers, hiking sneakers, heeled flip-flops, and high-vamp heels, she hasn't had much time to re-wear her New Balance 530s. But they could return any day now.

The anti-slim shoes have been MIA since her June 2025 trip to New York City. Then, the Rhode founder styled the circa-1992 sneakers like Gerber: with leggings and a black designer bag. (Bieber's is the belted tote from her favorite flip-flop label, Toteme.) New Balance's 12 color combinations all but confirmed another A-lister would follow her lead someday. Who knew it'd be as devoted a sneakerhead as Gerber?

The New Balance 530s aren't the only It-sneakers tying Gerber and Bieber together. They're also owners of the 550, 574, 990, and 740s. Whether you gravitate toward Gerber's literary look, or Bieber's cool-girl glamour, you can't go wrong with any of the New Balances below.

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Coco Gauff's New Balance sneakers are always a highlight during her tennis matches, right up there with her powerful backhand serve. Better yet, she's just as much a sneakerhead beyond centre court. On March 17, for instance, one of Gauff's rarest New Balance pairs joined her at a baseball game in Florida.

The Grand Slam champion is in town for the Miami Open, but she also scored box seats to the 2026 World Baseball Classic Championship game. Gauff reserved her New Balance Coco CG2's—her second signature tennis shoe—for March 19's match. Up in the stands, shoes from the Boston brand's collaboration with Loro Piana served as her plus-one.

First, she set a neutral tone for her sneakers with a white tank top stacked beneath a four-figure, cropped sweatshirt from Miu Miu. Its checkered pattern matched Gauff's brick red utility pants. Each drawstring hem covered the branded tongues atop her New Balance sneakers, but eagle-eye fashion girls know they're from Sept. 2024's Loro Piana partnership.

Six years into Gauff's New Balance endorsement, Loro Piana revived the circa-1990 sneaker series with its signature Italian minimalism. (NB's 990v6—the sixth addition to the 990 family—released in 2022.) Loro Piana kept the two-tone soles extra-chunky, the mesh uppers beige, and the sidewalls monogrammed with capital Ns. The only updates? Rust orange strips outlined each letter, toe box tip, and tongue. One more change: New Balance x Loro Piana spiked the price tag to $1,500, as opposed to the preceding $200. Now, they only sell secondhand for upwards of $2,650.

It seems Gauff eats, breathes, and serves in New Balance sneakers, and not just the pair custom-made to her measurements. If she's in the market for another niche, luxury sneaker, might I suggest Asics's new silhouette with Thom Browne? Don't worry, Gauff, you won't have to hand over your latest win's prize money: They're $450.

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Hailey Bieber is one of Hollywood's most disciplined fashion girls. Twelve hours after partying with 2026 Oscars guests at Dior's pre-show party, she traded Saint Laurent stilettos for Pilates-proof New Balance sneakers. But because she's Hailey Bieber, her workout 'fit wasn't completely devoid of designer: Her gym bag was the extra-large Chanel Flap sending fashion insiders into a shopping frenzy from Paris to New York City.

Kendall Jenner—Bieber's plus-one at last night's bash—joined her at Forma Pilates in Beverly Hills the next day. Jenner's gym set of black leggings and flip-flops flew mostly under the radar, but Bieber's combination of New Balance 1906Rs and the Chanel Flap definitely gave her away.

The Rhode founder chose one of New Balance's rarest color combinations: Silver Metallic Blue Agate. Translation: It featured white mesh, metallic silver toe boxes and heels, plus blue detailing atop the laces and branded sidewalls. Rubber, two-tone soles were just as pumped-up as her other New Balance models, like the 530s and 740s. The biggest difference? Bieber's 1906R shade is the trickiest to track down out of her New Balance trio. (Marie Claire doesn't give up that easy: Shop her exact pair below.)

It didn't take an accessories expert to ID Bieber's tote as the Chanel Flap by new creative director Matthieu Blazy. The Spring 2026 shoulder style was bottomless in every sense of the word—it probably held all of her Pilates essentials with ease. (Bieber's is even more spacious than the Métiers d'Art tote Harry Styles got his hands on this week.)

Without the maison's interlocking Cs atop the flap-style closure, its black, butter-soft leather would've passed as one of The Row's investment pieces. The bag instantly elevated Bieber's navy crewneck and Princess Diana-esque biker shorts.

Bieber has rarely given her new Chanel bag a day off this season. Now that it's finally shoppable—for the low, low price of $11,000—it could appear in Pilates studios from here to Paris. Her New Balances, on the other hand, don't require a loan to purchase. They're available for under $250 on most sneaker sites. After adding the Chanel Flap to your luxury wishlist, shop the Bieber-approved sneakers below.

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If you caught a flight out of LAX on January 12, chances are a 2026 Golden Globes attendee sat a few seats away. Paparazzi captured winners Teyana Taylor and Stephen Graham at the airport wearing post-Globes loungewear. Nominee Keri Russell, for her part, checked her bags in New Balance sneakers.

The actor was celebrating her work in The Diplomat on Sunday, so it's only right she channeled her character on the flight home. For the Golden Globes red carpet, she went with Kate Wyler's eveningwear vibe in a Stéphane Rolland LBD, but at the airport, she looked straight out of Season 1 in khakis, a matching crewneck, and New Balance kicks. (In the pilot episode, Kate wore the 574 sneakers, finished with the same nostalgic suede as her 2026 airport looks.)

It's hard to tell exactly which sneaker style Russell picked for her flight, but it could be either the brand's beloved 530s or the slightly more rare 520s, which were reissued back in 2017. Luckily, the New Balance's catalog is flooded with similar options all priced under $200.

Her top-handle suede carry-on appears to be Métier's $2,950 Suede Marrakech, a gift from the 2024 Golden Globes to the ceremony's winners and presenters. (Russell was the latter.) Each tote was made from scratch, and features hand-sewn leather panels, discrete exterior pockets, and a bottomless, 16-inch laptop-holding body.

The Season 4 release date remains a secret, but you can fill the Diplomat-sized hole in your closet by shopping the curated sneaker edit below.

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In a 2024 game of "I Spy," Adidas Sambas would have been the easiest pair of sneakers to spot. But by 2025, rarer models stepped up in the rankings.

All year, celebrity sneakerheads traded best-sellers for pairs only recognized by eagle-eyed enthusiasts (or Google Image Search). "Styles like Adidas Sambas or Onitsuka Tiger’s Mexico 66 may be fan favorites, but they are also everywhere," StockX's Brendan Dunne, senior director of customer community and engagement, tells me over email. "That ubiquity pushed consumers to seek out new releases that have yet to see widespread adoption, or exclusive styles that feel more unique."

So in 2025, A-listers' biggest flex wasn't simply finding a sneaker that coordinated with their five-figure designer bag or off-the-runway outfit. It was tracking down a new or retro sneaker that hardly anyone else had.

In early September, Rihanna got her hands on circa-1998 Spike Turf Sneakers from Puma's collaboration with Jil Sander. The white trainers stood out for their cleat-like soles, contrary to the Puma Speedcats and Avantis already on Rihanna's shoe rack.

It seems Rihanna—the brand's most loyal ambassador—debuted the cleat sneakers to tease the March 2026 return of Puma x Jil Sander. The labels announced their second collaboration just weeks after Rihanna took her archival pair for a walk.

A month prior, Rihanna pulled another sneaker out of retirement: Puma x Ottolinger Mostro sneakers, to match the yellow underlay of her vintage Issey Miyake Spring 2001. With neon-green soles, these are some of the more vibrant Pumas in her collection (right next to her blue Speedcat and Mostro Ecstasy sneakers, anyway). Rihanna first styled the metallic silver shoes in July 2024, four months after they hit shelves. The red-and-silver shade joined her closet shortly after.

Rihanna's rare Puma collection is something of a work requirement: As a fashion designer, she often releases pieces under the Fenty x Puma umbrella. But not every celebrity needed an official contract to trot out a rare collaboration. Take Jennifer Lawrence, who got her hands on a limited-edition pair of New Balance's 1906Rs designed with Aimé Leon Dore.

Lawrence wore her green and bronze pair on repeat during her second pregnancy. The Dore's preppy streetwear blended seamlessly with New Balance's best-selling silhouette; now, pairs from the collab fetch up to $325 on the resale market.

This isn't the last New Balance collab to enter the A-list arena. "Since then, the silhouette has continued to evolve through additional partnerships with Kith, Jack Harlow, Comme des Garçons, and Salehe Bembury, solidifying the 1906R as one of the brand’s most ubiquitous styles," Dunne of StockX adds.

Some celebrities, like Dua Lipa, tapped a close designer friend to build out their sneaker collection. In mid-November, she ended her five-year Nike hiatus with headline-making Moon Shoes—from a collaboration with her close friend, Simone Porte Jacquemus.

Dunne called the retro slip-ons "a Jacquemus-stamped answer to the recent slim sneaker trend." The original design, however, is 53 years old. The Moon Shoes have remained otherwise unmanufactured since Nike's co-founder Bill Bowerman presented them at the U.S. Olympics Trials in 1972. By the time Jacquemus and Nike were joining forces for a partnership nearly 50 years later, the French designer decided it was time to bring the archival style back.

It was a savvy move. The reworked sneaker "landed at a middle ground between sneaker nerds and fashion enthusiasts," Dunne explained. And, it sold out in minutes after two restocks.

Still, Lipa was able to secure the Moon Shoes in the Alabaster colorway. The once-$180 shoes are currently shoppable on StockX for $345.

In the midst of the Moon Shoe's takeover, Jennifer Lopez brought a seven-year-old Nike collaboration back into the conversation. This year, the circa-2018 Nike x Off-White Air Presto sneakers became her signature dance studio footwear.

Each shoe's block-letter Helvetica script, mesh monochromatic uppers, and red plastic zip-ties set them apart from the market's constant stream of white sneakers. Creative director Virgil Abloh deconstructed the Air Prestos in true Off-White form, 18 years after the model's original release.

Sure, she was six years late to the Nike x Off-White party. But Lopez made up for it in spades, having worn them over 15 times since April 2025.

The reign of the non-obvious sneaker is hardly nearing its end. Toward the end of the year, StockX noticed "impressive sales growth" in smaller, "more niche" brands like Saucony, Mizuno, and Brooks. It seems 2026's celebrity sneaker scene is on track to continue last year's streak. "This speaks to consumers’ desire to be early adopters of new brands and diversify their closets," Dunne said.

By this time next year, a sidewalk sneaker tally might even be Sambas-free.

Last week, in an unexpected turn of events, the Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer debuted a smartwatch and sneaker created in collaboration with American athletic innovator New Balance. You may not have had this link-up on your bingo card, but the two brands actually have a lot in common: over a century’s worth of heritage, a shared commitment to excellence, and a brand ambassador, two-time Olympic champion and world record-holder hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.

The Connected Calibre E5—or the Connected E5—is Tag Heuer's fifth smartwatch. In fact, the brand was the first luxury Swiss watchmaker to enter the category all the way back in November 2015, mere months after Apple released its first Apple Watch.

Try mentally placing yourself 10 years ago, before tracking your steps and checking emails from your wrist became the norm: The idea was quite novel. Now imagine being a Swiss luxury watchmaker back then, unsure of the impact a product designed for the mainstream (by Apple, who already was rendering analog watches obsolete by putting a smart phone in everyone’s hands) would have on your industry. The idea was threatening to many, but TAG Heuer stared this could-be opponent directly in the eyes.

Perhaps it learned from when, decades earlier, the watch industry faced a similar existential crisis as the advent of the quartz battery—a more efficient, affordable method of powering a watch—nearly drove mechanical watchmaking to extinction. The industry "was nearly decimated," says veteran watch journalist Roberta Naas. “But it learned from its mistakes, and when smartwatches started stealing wrist space around the world, savvy brands were quick to jump on the bandwagon.” (According to a Deloitte study, smartwatches now dominate everyday wristwear.)

Naas name-drops TAG Heuer specifically as the “prime example of diving in head-first." The 165-year-old brand has been at the forefront of many game-changing moments in watchmaking. It was the first watch brand to partner with a Formula 1 team back in 1971, changing the course of sports marketing as we know it today.

In the "avant garde" spirit the brand's name suggests (TAG stands for "Techniques D'Avant Garde"), that first Connected watch was more of a statement than anything. Now in its 5th generation (hence: “E5”), its tech has caught up with the symbolism. “In 10 years, they’ve built up a dynamite Connected watch business and they’re making smart moves by teaming with contemporary lifestyle brands,” Naas says. (Before New Balance, TAG Heuer worked with KITH on the reissue of the cult-favorite F1 watch.)

The Connected E5 clocks in at 40mm (a decidedly unisex case-size in this context, the same as the smallest Apple watch) and is predominantly made out of black DLC-coated Grade-2 titanium. This table of elements-sounding material is at once lightweight, robust, and comfortable.

Rather than a generalized device, the Connected E5 is designed for the modern runner interested in optimizing their performance, whether they’re seeking to beat the next world record at the LA Olympics in 2028 (like McLaughlin-Levrone, the face of this campaign) or just trying to hit a marathon PR. That’s where partnering with the authority on all things running came in: The E5’s proprietary operating system was developed in close collaboration with New Balance, and features a slew of apps that synthesize navigation and personal fitness metrics into a user-friendly experience designed to help you, dear runner, run your little heart out.

Aesthetics-wise, New Balance and TAG Heuer landed on a striking color palette of muted purple and what I like to call “Gatorade green” that seamlessly finds its way on the watch itself, as well as the accompanying sneakers. The FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 is equipped with a carbon fiber plate and an ultra-responsive PEBA midsole. (It's seriously the lightest shoe I’ve ever held in my hands.) They were created in a literal lab—specifically, New Balance’s Sports Research Lab, directed by a woman named Jinger S. Gottschall who holds a PhD in integrated physiology.

TAG Heuer’s engineers also worked closely with New Balance’s specialists to introduce the patented Cushion Comfort System, made with a textile from the shoe’s inlay, for the watch strap, so your wrist won’t chafe as you hit mile 19 in your marathon training.

The focus on running is no accident. If you feel like your Instagram feed has been flooded recently with images of cool people running in cool athletic wear, you’re not alone: We’re currently undergoing a running boom, sparked by the pandemic when shuttered gyms and spin studios left few other options for exercising. According to the New York Road Runners (NYRR), a nonprofit that produces the New York Marathon, a record-breaking 200,000 people applied to run the 2025 marathon, a 22 percent increase from 2024.

Running has also become a popular social activity. According to the fitness app Strava (which you can sync your Connected E5 watch to), participation in run clubs grew by 59% in 2024. Female runners are a large driving force behind this swell in popularity; the BBC states that 45% of the 56,640 participants in this year’s London Marathon were women—and women made up 49.55% of UK applications for the 2026 ballot.

At the highest level, professionals like McLaughlin-Levrone represent a shift in how the world perceives competitive running. If you watched the Paris 2024 Olympics, you likely caught her seizing the gold medal in the women's 400m hurdles, setting a new world record of 50.37 seconds. Not only was she wearing a TAG Heuer Link watch (her lucky “world record watch,” as she calls it), but she was in a full face of makeup, along with the rest of her opponents. Female runners at this calibre are not only breaking records, but they look good doing it, conveying a message of fierce glamor that younger women look up to.

“When you talk about some of the top athletes in track and field, most of them right now are women,” says McLaughlin-Levrone in a hotel suite in Boston, fully decked in New Balance and her E5 watch. “We’re seeing this generation doing amazing things, and I’m grateful to be a part of that and expand upon that. The question is: How can we help elevate them to the position they deserve to be in?”

Despite all of the accolades, there's great room for growth. According to TOGETHXR, a platform dedicated to achieving gender equality in sport, “women make up 44% of all participants in sport yet only receive less than 16% of sports media coverage.” Gender aside, McLaughlin-Levrone points out how “track and field, at this current moment, does not have the structure to make the stars in the sport stars: Unlike, say, basketball or football—two sports that have transcended the game by venturing into the category of entertainment—it doesn’t have a television deal.

“Our sport has some amazing characters, and these athletes don’t get their just due because of things like this,” she continues. “I really hope in the future that there can be the infrastructure to professionalize our sport, because there’s no real distinction at the moment between pro and amateur, then also [to] create those opportunities through TV deals, through brands, sponsorships and endorsements for the stars that we do have, to help them grow.”

Sézane joining forces with New Balance for a sneaker collaboration might have surprised shoppers who know the French label for its stable of button-up cardigans and double-buckled Mary Janes. But within the halls of Sézane's Paris office, teaming up seemed almost inevitable.

"On any given day, you’ll find a handful of New Balance sneakers walking through our Paris headquarters—each worn in a way that reflects the individuality of the person wearing them," Morgane Sézalory, Sézane founder and creative director, tells Marie Claire. "Some embrace the casual ease, pairing them with denim from head to toe. Others elevate them with a tailored trouser and blazer."

Both brands have already embarked on their fair share of collabs in the past. Sézane has linked up with Farm Rio and Sea New York; New Balance has tricked out sneakers with Miu Miu, Aime Leon Doré, and a lot more. Still, both brands found room to dream up something new—and authentically Parisian—in the form of a standalone, $150 sneaker. After initially selling out in October, it's back in stock today, May 27.

The Sézane x New Balance model updates the 471 sneaker with a mix of trendy suede and the signature "N" logo remixed in denim. The color combination, Sézalory says, is "timeless yet distinctly Parisian."

"We wanted the sneaker to blend seamlessly into a wardrobe of everyday essentials, with thoughtful accents—like the subtle play of color at the heel and the natural cream laces that make it feel considered," she explains. "Just as with our clothing, it’s about creating something that feels both effortless and enduring."

Forget pre-conceived notions about what makes a "French girl" shoe. Comfortable footbeds and contrasting laces count just as much as a bow-tied ballet flat. "Sneakers embody so much of what Parisian style is about: versatility, comfort, and ease—never at the expense of style," Sézalory adds. "At Sézane, we design every piece to take you wherever life leads, and sneakers felt like a natural extension of that philosophy."

Her words came to life when Marie Claire editors got ahold of the Sézane x New Balance sneakers ahead of their original shopping date. The team wore them from the office to walks around their neighborhood: sometimes with jeans and a T-shirt, other times with a printed dress and a Sézane Clyde Trench. Our verdict? This is the sort of collaboration that's headed for the streets of Paris—and every major style capital. Months after our initial review, we still stand by the testimonials ahead.

Editors Review the Sézane x New Balance Sneakers

"I’ve been dying to get my hands on a pair of suede sneakers, and I think I just found my match. These warm-toned shoes have a versatile color palette—a perfect blend of mocha mousse, navy blue, and cream—which makes them easy to style. I decided to team them with a laid-back barn jacket and wide-leg jeans, but I could also see myself wearing them with a suit set. The best part of all, though? They’re designed with a cushioned footbed and a soft upper for ultimate comfort. I wore them around my apartment for a few hours, and I didn’t even have to break them in. So, yes, I’ll be styling these trendy sneakers all year long—and for many seasons to come." —Lauren Tappan, fashion editor

“These shoes really grew on me. We’ve been talking about brown sneakers a lot in this office, but I hadn’t tried a pair out on my own—until now. I loved how they played off the rest of the pieces in my very-neutral collection. The light brown paired perfectly with my black knits (black-and-brown is one of my favorite color combinations) and the navy pop was so preppy and fun.” —Julia Marzovilla, commerce editor

“I never questioned whether I could wear these New Balance sneakers with my favorite Sézane sweaters and jeans. The touches of suede and denim immediately struck me as dressier than even my usual ballet sneakers, meaning I could swap them in place of loafers and socks. For me, the real experiment was whether these could translate to less obvious pairings (like, say, with the Rixo dress I'm wearing here). My final verdict? Sézane x New Balance passes the versatility test and earns a permanent spot in my shoe rack.” —Halie LeSavage, senior fashion news editor

After months of raving about my favorite slim sneakers, I’ve started to change my tune. Summer 2025’s biggest sneaker trends include chunky, comfortable styles, and fashion’s favorite It-girls—namely Dakota Johnson, Kaia Gerber, Hailey Bieber, and Bella Hadid—are to blame.

It all began when Jennifer Lawrence was seen wearing a pair of Nike V2K Run sneakers in early April. The style caught my eye because it stood out from her usual sneaker lineup with its more eye-catching silhouette. So long, Adidas Tokyo—there was a new silhouette in town.

I wouldn't have thought much of it if Johnson hadn't stepped out in the same pair a few weeks later—and then kept wearing them repeatedly. Before long, they became a staple in her sneaker collection, perfectly complementing her casual athleisure outfits. While her Materialists wardrobe was all about luxury designer basics, Johnson’s everyday wardrobe was quite the opposite.

The sudden fixation on a single pair of Nike sneakers was just the next step in moving away from the ultra-close-fitting kicks of seasons past. Styles from French hiking brand Salomon, for example, have quietly made their way into the closets of stars like Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, and Kendall Jenner—and have remained there for years.

Sticking with the "sporty sneaker to fashion girl favorite" pipeline, On’s running sneakers have found fans in Zendaya and, more recently, Gerber, who just wore them this week. Even New Balance has gotten in on the resurgence, earning a recent co-sign from Hailey Bieber in New York City. These styles have always been around, but they've been bubbling away under the surface, waiting for their moment in the sun.

So, if three is a trend, then four is something bigger and more definitive. Consider this my official decree that retro sneakers have a new look as we head into the second half of 2025, and I’m here for it. Ahead, shop other similar styles from fashion’s favorite brands across the price spectrum.

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While the biggest sneaker trends of 2024 emphasized minimal branding and understated silhouettes, this year has taken a bold turn in the opposite direction. 2025's sneaker trends are less about blending in and more about showcasing unique personal style.

The shift lets sneaker lovers stretch out of their comfort zones with louder iterations of their go-to silhouettes and forgotten favorites. The ever-popular Adidas Samba is reimagined with design adjustments (spoiler alert: elongated tongues have become a popular feature) and in wild animal prints. Retro sneakers from four-plus decades ago that have built dedicated followings among top tastemakers, such as the Adidas Tokyo and Taekwondo, are also staging successful comebacks. (Rarely will Jennifer Lawrence leave the house without one of her many Adidas Tokyos laced on her feet.)

However, the ballet sneaker trend is, without question, the most ubiquitous of 2025. Blending a feminine flat with tech-y design touches, "[ballet sneakers] are the best of both worlds," says Julia Lebossé, founder of the popular Instagram account, Sneakers by Women. Puma's Speedcat Ballet Sneakers are a hero in this category; fashion search engine Lyst named the brand's pirouette-ready style one of the top shoes of the year in its Q1 Index report.

That said, a more understated, quiet luxury influence is still present. Jamie Lee, a shoe buyer at the luxury retailer Moda Operandi, notes that "minimal designer sneakers from brands like Prada and The Row remain a key trend," while more affordable sneaker brands, like Nike and Puma, introduce slight tweaks to timeless silhouettes—think swapping smooth leather for textured suede and opting for brown over the typical black or white. These changes are subtle, but they show you know, that you read the shoe trend reports and can keep up with the fashion girls.

Read on for expert insights into the top sneaker trends to wear for the rest of 2025 and shop our curated picks for each one. Insider tip: These styles are so popular and ubiquitous, they'll stay the course as 2026's shoe trends, too.

2025's Biggest Sneaker Trends at a Glance:

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• Shop Slender Sneakers
• Shop Long-Tongue Sneakers
• Shop Boxing Sneakers
• Shop Pink Sneakers
• Shop Running Sneakers
• Shop Suede Sneakers
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• Shop Brown Sneakers
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Ballet Sneakers

Anush Mirbegian, Director of Accessories at Fashion Snoops, notes she has been observing the rise of hybrid footwear for several seasons, highlighting ballet-inspired Mary Jane silhouettes with ties or Velcro straps. While viral favorites include Simone Rocha's $1,000 ribbon-lace trainers (pictured above and available to shop below), more budget-friendly options from Bella Hadid-approved brand Vivaia are also gaining significant attention. Marie Claire's editor-in-chief, Nikki Ogunnaike, has also called the so-called "sneakerina" a shoe trend to watch, so this dance-inspired style is unlikely to disappear anytime soon.

Mary Jane Sneakers

Similar but different: Alongside ballet-inspired styles, Mary Jane sneakers are more evidence that sneakers are "for the girls' now." Boosted by viral silhouettes like Miu Miu's and A-list endorsements (namely Jennifer Lawrence, who wore Wales Bonner's black Mary Janes for three months straight last spring), feminine designs have taken over the market. And the strapped, sporty shoe is a clever hybrid that provides the comfort of a sneaker but the refinement of a more put-together shoe.

Metallic Sneakers

Metallic sneakers are the latest maximalist trend to win over the fashion crowd. Whether you choose gold or silver, these kicks are guaranteed to stand out. Chrome-style silver options from Tory Burch and Gola give a futuristic vibe, while bright gold pairs accentuate your wear-everyday chain necklaces and dainty hoops.

Brown Sneakers

Brown sneakers have taken over white or black as the go-to neutral shoe for 2025. Especially as we move into winter, the earthy color adds a warm touch that aligns with a cozy season. This sneaker trend earned a huge boost from Miu Miu and New Balance's team-up, the sneakerhead and It girl collab of the year that catapulted the chocolate brown 530 L silhouette to the top of fashion's leaderboards.

Animal Print Sneakers

Animal prints have dominated every fashion category this year, and sneakers are no exception. Zebra, cheetah, and cow prints have gained popularity over the past few months, stepping up to become one of the foremost sneaker trends of 2025.

Super Slender Sneakers

The slender sneaker trend is reaching new heights. According to Lee, "It sneakers are going even sleeker with very thin soles, tapping into the ballet flat’s market share." Case in point: Prada’s Collapse sneaker, which Lee especially loves. Meanwhile, Adidas is offering its delicate laceless Taekwondo (another celebrity favorite) at an accessible $100 price point.

Long-Tongue Sneakers

Elongated shoe tongues add a bold and playful twist to classic silhouettes. First seen in collaborations like the Adidas x Wales Bonner sneakers—popularized by Gigi Hadid’s effortlessly chic pairing last summer—this exaggerated design detail is quickly establishing itself as a signature look across all sneaker brands.

Pink Sneakers

Red sneakers were a major trend last year, but the top trending color in 2025 is much softer. Pink sneakers blend sportiness and femininity for an easygoing, feminine addition to your everyday wardrobe.

Running Sneakers

Fashion is clearly in its active era, and running sneakers have gained popularity in 2025. Whether it's your Dad's favorite Asics Gel Kayano 14 or the Jennifer Lawrence and Dakota-Johnson-approved Nike V2K (Kendall Jenner and Kaia Gerber are also fans), fashion is choosing comfortable, movement-friendly sneakers over what's traditionally deemed "stylish". However, that doesn't mean these running-ready options are hard to style: A tech-y, Strava-approved sneaker adds a cool, gorpcore factor that works with the simplest jeans-and-a-tee outfit.

Suede Sneakers

Fashion insiders are loving suede sneakers in 2025. Miu Miu's versions were the first to truly capture the trend a few seasons ago, and the style has been a must-have ever since. Those in mocha mousse stay popular, but other brands offer versions in a range of brighter, more expressive shades.

Boxing Sneakers

Remember when everyone rocked a pair of Converse high tops? They’re making a comeback in 2025—but with a twist. This time, sporty boxing sneakers have taken the place of the classic high-top silhouette, giving the vertical look a one-two punch of personality. The one-two-punch shoe has even earned the red carpet co-sign: At The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 premiere, Lola Tung wore off-the-runway boxing sneakers by Ann Demeulemeester (you'll find a similar pair to shop below).

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