Sneaker Trends From the 1990s- 2010s

1990s -Chunky Trainers

-Dad shoes were one of the many 90s trendy items.

-They’re big, they’re chunky, and they’re often quite colorful.

So why are such ugly shoes starting to appear on the feet of even the classiest celebrities?

-Famously worn by Princess Diana while she was out and about, the chunky trainer or the “dad shoe” continues to be a hot style in footwear.

Just like a lot of fashion trends, Dad shoes made their come-back on Instagram. More and more influencers and celebrities start wearing these big, colorful and chunky shoes. This 90s fashion trend is making a come-back.

Brands now make modern versions of retro classics

Adidas,New Balance, Nike, Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton, Gucci etc.

2000s -Canvas Slip-Ons

Back when these Vans first hit the scenes in the early 2000s, they were huge. Suddenly, everyone had a pair.

-Part of the brand's recent success is its ability to capitalize on two major trends that are currently happening: sports and leisure and a preference for retro and vintage style.

-Vans originated from the skateboarding culture of the 1960s and also attracted young shoppers who like retro style. By the mid-'70s, skateboarding was a genuine phenomenon, with its own set of rising stars. Vans quickly noticed, driving guys like Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva, and Jerry Valdez—all three of whom would become legends of the sport—from location to location in a van, and hooking them up with sneakers. Van Doren saw it as an easy tradeoff. A few free shoes for the guys in exchange for entrée into a whole new community. That year, with the help of Alva and Peralta, Vans launched the Era.

-Vans gradually entered people's vision and became a fashion item loved by teenagers and skateboarders.

2010s -White Sneakers

-Classic, white sneakers have always been a go-to, but they really soared this decade. Adidas’ Stan Smith and Superstar silhouettes revived in popularity among a millennial and Gen-Z set, leading a major boom for Adidas. Given that white shoes go with just about everything, the trend seems likely to have some sticking power.

-Nearly everyone has gotten in on the white sneaker action, from traditional labels like Adidas, Reebok and K-Swiss to fashion players Gucci and Balenciaga.

-“[White sneakers] complement every outfit, and the increased acceptance of color in apparel today supports a clean footwear look,” explained Andrew Gray, GM and chief merchandising officer for Foot Locker in North America.