It’s official — we made it through winter! Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to break out of that knitwear-lined cocoon that you’ve been living in since 2022.
The quickest way to add a little flavour to your ‘fit is switching up your footwear, and you can’t miss with a great pair of trainers. Versatile and endlessly comfortable, we’ve found 5 of the best trainers to wear this spring.
Keep it classic
Timeless, retro, comfortable and in available in every colour way, there’s a reason why they’re a classic. Choose a block colour to go with any outfit, or elevate your basics with cheeky design details like these embroidered gold stars.
https://www.schuh.co.uk/womens/converse-all-star-hi-timeless-black-and-gold-trainers/1923497970/
Colour pop
Spring is the perfect time to inject some colour into your life. If you’re nervous about wearing bold shades, playing with colour in your footwear is a great way to experiment.
https://www.superdry.com/products/details/196891/vegan-basket-lux-trainers-yellow
Sustainable style
These platform slip-ons are a great choice if you’re looking for something that’s easy on your feet, your wallet and your conscience. Responsibly manufactured in recycled materials, for every pair you buy a donation goes towards funding access to mental health resources for people in need.
Size matters
From knitwear to tailoring, the oversized, Dad-fashion aesthetic has been seen everywhere from the catwalk to the high street. It’s no wonder that our shoes are making a size statement too. Swap out understated, minimalist pieces for chunky platform trainers and embrace the relaxed dad-core vibe.
Make spring the season where bigger is always better.
https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.1127981002.html
Refashion revolution
If the cost of living isn’t leaving much in your budget for shopping, why not give your existing pieces some love instead.
Grab an old pair of trainers and get creative—stitch, paint, tie dye, or simply replace white laces with a pop of colour. Breathe some new life into your wardrobe standbys.
Hit Pinterest for more inspiration like these illustrated Vans:
Words by Kate Relton
Support The Indiependent
We’re trying to raise £200 a month to help cover our operational costs. This includes our ‘Writer of the Month’ awards, where we recognise the amazing work produced by our contributor team. If you’ve enjoyed reading our site, we’d really appreciate it if you could donate to The Indiependent. Whether you can give £1 or £10, you’d be making a huge difference to our small team.