They're Here: 6 Trainer Trends That'll Alter Your Autumn Outfits for the Better

If there’s one shoe style that has shifted from practical necessity to fashion essential, it’s the trainer. What was once confined to gyms and off-duty moments has long since earned a permanent place in our capsule wardrobes, now worn with everything from suiting to satin skirts, as well as the jeans and leggings they've long been paired with. And now, for autumn 2025, the season's trainer trends are once again proving they have the range. The styles dominating this season feel more intentional than ever: polished enough to hold their own alongside more formal looks and, in some cases, they also have the ability to elevate more basic clothing items.

Expanding on this idea further, I’ve noticed the best-dressed fashion people leaning into trainers as a way to strike balance between formal and casual, trend-led and classic. There’s also an increasing emphasis on texture and colour. While white trainers remain a year-round staple, this season’s key pairs move beyond the obvious, embracing deeper tones, subtle metallics and tactile finishes that go hand in hand for autumn. Elsewhere, performance-inspired shapes have also been reworked through a fashion lens, proving just how versatile this category has become.

Alongside loafers, ballet flats and boots, trainers have officially secured their place as the shoe that can be worn on almost any occasion. So, without further ado, here are the trainer trends defining autumn 2025

6 Autumn 2025 Trainer Trends to Know About Now

1. Black Trainers

Style Notes: As I said, white trainers will never be out but, to shake things up, you'll find the answer at the other end of the shade spectrum.Sleek, understated and just as wearable, black trainers are remerging as the minimalist’s favourite, who are currently pairing them with everything from sharp tailoring to relaxed denim and canvas jackets to A-line skirts.

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ADIDAS ORIGINALS

SL 72 Og Suede and Leather-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers

The addition of burgundy laces makes these trainers feel even more elevated.

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Suede-Detail Trainers

The quilting adds a unique point of difference to other trainers.

M&S Collection

Leather Side Detail Trainers

The thick, cushioned sole will mean you can walk miles in these and not feel a pinch.

2. Sneakerinas

Style Notes: A pretty twist on sporty footwear, sneakerinas blur the line between trainers and ballet flats and have proven to be a big hit in London across the final few weeks of summer. The fact that they're as prevalent as they are right now, I have no doubt they'll be just as influential on autumn's trainer scene.

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ADIDAS ORIGINALS

Taekwondo Mei Ballet Leather Sneakers

These also come in a black colourway, but the red stands out for all the right reasons.

Charles & Keith

Satin Bow Two-Tone Mary Jane Sneakers

Stine Goya

Ballet Mesh Sneaker

Look for pink pairs to add to the ballerina feel.

3. All Terrain Trainers

Style Notes: Performance-inspired trainer designs are making their way into everyday wardrobes at great speed right now, with chunky soles and functional details reimagined in sleek, styled-up colourways and fabric combinations. Think suedes and mesh, berry tones and beiges. Brands leading the trend charge here include Asics and Salomon, both of which are of equal interest to fashionable crowds.

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SALOMON

X-Alp Rubber and Mesh-Trimmed Brushed-Suede Sneakers

I'm into this colour combination in a big way.

ASICS

+ Kiko Curation Ub10-S Gel-Kayano® 20 Rubber-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers

Wear these with black leggings and a rugby-stripe top for an on-trend, errands-running outfit.

ON

Cloudwander Waterproof Hunter Trainer

If you prefer pared back trainers, look no further than this style from On.

4. Sunbleach Shades

Style Notes: Pastel colours might have been one of the biggest summer trends but, on trainers, they can look a bit juvenile. That's where autumn's fresh line-up of trainer shades comes in; instead of embracing either vibrant or saccharine colours, I'm starting to see more diffused tones cone through—pairs that look like they may have once been punchy but were left out in the sun to bleach. Consider this the freshest way to update your jeans, be they blue, black, grey or beige.