Retro Runners Are All the Rage to Wear Now and Beyond

Sleek sneaks ahead!

Repetto Sneakerina

I love sneakers almost as much as I love handbags, and just like bags, sneaker trends change year after year. While gorpcore favorites from Salomon and Asics are still relevant, the trend continues to move away from chunky dad sneakers towards ’70s-esque retro runners and the “sneakerina” silhouettes we saw popping up earlier this year.

Everyone from sportswear brands like Adidas and Puma is hopping aboard the trend, but so are our favorite designers. Loewe’s Ballet Runner, which has long been a brand favorite, saw an update this year, and the sleek sneaker made waves on the runway at Prada.

Bella Hadid Sneakerinas Vivaia
Bella Hadid wears a Vivaia sneakerina
Prada FW2025
A model walks in sleek sneakers on the Prada Fall 2025 runway.

As a sneaker lover, I tend to prefer chunky styles from Nike or New Balance, but as a former ballerina, this style has really won me over and spoken to my heart! I’ve got my eye on a silver pair from Repetto, but there are a ton of options at many price points.

Some are more girly, while some lean more sporty; below we’ve got 15 fresh picks to get you going!

Designers and Sportswear Brands Embrace the Look

Adidas Gazelle Low Pro
Adidas Gazelle Low Pro,
Dries Van Noten Retro Sneakers
Dries Van Noten Leather-Trimmed Suede Sneakers, $585
Loewe Ballet Runner 2.0
Loewe Ballet Runner 2.0, $890
Reformation Terra Sneaker 1
Reformation Terra Sneaker, $198
Jacquemus Suede Sneaker
Jacquemus Tennis Sneaker, $490
Repetto Tennis Silk Sneaker
Repetto Tennis Silk Sneaker, $440
Vivaia Sneakers
Vivaia Sneakerina Jogger, $159
Miu Miu Retro Sneakers
Miu Miu Gymnasium Technical Fabric and Suede Sneakers, $1,070
Celine Retro Racer
Celine Racer, $900
Prada Low Top Sneakers
Prada Collapse Re-Nylon and Suede Sneakers, $975
Gucci Shift Sneaker
Women’s Gucci Shift Sneaker, $980
Ralph Laurent Sneakerina
Ralph Lauren The Suede Pony Ballerina, $228
Louis Vuitton Sneakerina
Louis Vuitton LV Sneakerina, $995
Marc Jacobs the 72 Spring Sneaker
Marc Jacobs The 72 Spring Sneaker, $225
Puma Speedcat Ballet
Puma Speedcat Ballet, $80

Featured image via @repettoparis


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Annie

They don’t look like they provide much support.

Jonah 43

Repetto used to be made in France but now a lot of their manufacturing has been shipped overseas.

SonShownu

I honestly curious, those designer sneakers, are they really comfy like meant to walk / run, or they just Fashion?

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