Where to buy brown sneakers, 2025's biggest sneaker trend

WORDS Cassandra Dimitroff PHOTOGRAPHY courtesy of brands PUBLISHED Mon, 13 Jan 2025 - 5:15 pm

It seems the sneaker has found its perfect hue in 2025 – brown. Once confined to earth-tone boots and leather totes, the colour has stepped boldly into the realm of luxury sneakers, balancing versatility with quiet sophistication. This season, the muted allure of brown reigned across runways, where it was treated as more than a neutral, but a narrative.

At Miu Miu, brown sneakers punctuated Miucia's preppy silhouettes, melding together sporty elements with vintage aesthetics, and brown suede sneakers made in collaboration with New Balance, with subtle coloured accents, tethering the looks to the earth while remaining otherworldly. Wales Bonner, too, embraced the trend, with their latest adidas Sambas collaboration unveiling sneakers in a spectrum of mocha and umber tones, crafted from woven leather and suede, emphasising texture and artistry.

And off the runway, the recent Loewe x On capsule featured hues inspired by raw earth, paired with exaggerated soles – a testament to the elevation of sneakers from practical to poetic.

This trend speaks to a broader movement in fashion – one of reconnecting with nature, even in urban contexts. Brown sneakers’ versatility transcends seasons, easily pairing with spring pastels or autumnal knits. Their presence on runways suggests a shift toward mindful dressing, where simplicity meets statement. Below, here are some of our favourites to shop now.