Fashion

11 Not-So-Basic Sneakers To Wear All Spring And Summer

Time to give your all-white kicks a break.

April 1, 2021

Dressing for the warmer months of spring and summer is all about raising a few hemlines, breezy linen pieces, and all-white sneakers. While we can’t wait to start wearing it all, this season we’re taking a little hiatus from the latter to add some pops of color to our shoe game.

That’s not to say all-white sneakers aren’t a classic wardrobe staple, it’s just time to change things up. Trust us, giving your white Chucks or Air Force 1s a rest will actually have them stay white and bright due to the lack of wear. (Though, we won’t judge a pair of beat-up and worn-out white sneakers either.)

With that being said, we understand that most trendy sneakers are typically the ones that are very hyped with extremely limited releases that’ll most likely cost you a pretty penny to purchase on the resale market. Luckily, you don’t need to spend a fortune on cool colored kicks, because there are plenty of styles and options that are currently in stock and worth the purchase.

Up ahead, you’ll find 11 new pairs of sneakers from pattern high-tops to fun pastel trainers to add to your warm-weather footwear rotation.

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VANS Red Embroidery OG Authentic LX Sneakers

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Even if you don’t skate, a pair of fun colored Vans can be just the thing you need for a cute summer outfit.

This is a brand new colorway on one of Nike’s latest silhouettes that has a the lifted ultra-soft ZoomX foam sole.

$140

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adidas Originals Campus Human Made Shoes

adidas

A lot of sneakerheads will tell you, Adidas makes very comfortable sneakers across the board. Give these baby blue Human Made collab kicks a try.

$150

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COMME DES GARÇONS PLAY Converse Multiple Heart Chuck 70 Sneakers

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If you’re a Converse fan, a pair of CDG Play Chuck Taylors are the staple shoes to add to your collection.

Next to Jordans and other hype releases from Nike, the latest trend is vintage silhouettes making a comeback, like these Waffle Racers.

If bright colored sneakers aren’t your thing, might we suggest some metallic accents instead? We love the lush gold details on this pair.

$160

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Puma X Kidsuper Mirage Mox

End Clothing

These multi-textured pastel sneakers are in collab with NY-based brand Kidsuper, which will give you and your kicks some much recognition.

$129

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New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro V6 Sneakers

Shopbop

New Balance is one of the leading performance brands, especially for sneakers. If you find yourself outside this summer give this chunky style a try.

$90

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HOKA ONE ONE® Bondi 7 Sneaker

Urban Outfitters

We don’t know how, we don’t know when, but we’re hiking this summer. These Hoka One sneakers offer the best balance for everyday running to trail hikes. But they’re super stylish too. Pair them with wide-leg pants or your favorite cottagecore dress.

$150

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Air Max 97 SE

Nike

For Air Max lovers, 97s are a must-have. Give this cheetah-printed pair a try if you just can’t part with neutrals.

$180

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COLLINA STRADA X REEBOK CL

Collina Strada

Sure, these are a version of all-white kicks, but the added splash of green with “call mom” written on the back will turn these into your new go-to sneakers. (This collab comes in black, too, if you want another option.)

$100

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