Slim, Sleek & Colorful Sneakers

I try, so hard, to keep up with sneaker trends and it seemingly changes so often. Why can’t one type of sneakers stay in style for a decade or more? Well, I suppose there are the mainstays like Converse, Vans, Nikes… you can’t look out of style wearing those classics. But one minute it’s the ridiculously expensive beat-up beat-up-looking Golden Goose sneakers, only to have them fade out a couple of years later. Chunky white sneakers? All the rage for a few years and now I’m being told I need to tuck those away in the back of my closet to make room for slim colorful sneakers. This change in trend I’m down with as I always felt like Frankenstein walking around in those chunky white sneaks.

Everywhere I look in the media, it seems fashion editors and stylists alike are wholeheartedly embracing slim runners, especially in suede, earth tones, or streamlined track styles. The sleek, low-profile silhouettes are also bursting with color and retro appeal. If your fall wardrobe leans neutral (beige coats, cream knits, camel trousers), these sneakers are the pop of personality you need. Bright reds are having a serious moment, but jewel tones, animal print, and even metallics are proving just as chic.

Slim Sneakers: The Perfect Fall Shoe

In my humble opinion, there are a few reasons why this type of shoe is trending right now:

• The streamlined shape makes fall layering look intentional instead of bulky
• Bold colors instantly brighten a neutral outfit
• The retro vibes feel familiar to our past but in a really fresh way
• The lightweight design means you can be stylish without sacrificing comfort

This fall’s sneakers prove you don’t need a chunky sole to make a statement. Slim, colorful, and undeniably cool, these are the shoes I’m reaching for as I swap out my Birkenstocks and sandals for sneaker vibes this season. (In fact, my brown Adidas Spezial’s just arrived today and I’m not sure I can wait until after Labor Day to bust them out!)

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