Sneakers can easily add comfort and coolness to any ensemble, whether you wear them to spice up a pair of jeans or give a traditional suit a casual touch.  In addition to bright colors, distinctive embellishments, graphic patterns, and matching sneaker tees and other apparel, innovative designs are sure to make even the most basic street-style outfits look stylish without sacrificing functionality.

While sneakers have long been relegated to either strictly athletic use or to the category of casual footwear, the ongoing fusion of streetwear and high fashion has allowed them to reclaim their rightful position as the most adaptable footwear choice. The most fashionable designer women sneakers are now as  likely to be seen on the feet of the elite of street style and fashion as they are on the runways or in the gym. It all boils down to your choice of shoe trend and how you wear them.

Read on for our editor’s selection of the top women’s stylish shoes for 2022.

 Tennis Shoes

Tennis shoes have a rubber sole and a low-top canvas or leather upper. They are named after the sport. The original tennis sneaker silhouette has been improved upon by sportswear companies and fashion houses, who have modified the shoe more for aesthetics than for use on a tennis court.

Trainers, sometimes referred to as the ’70s running shoe

The 1970s are another resurging fashion era. ’70s runners are back in style, joining flared pants and boho designs. You can depend on legendary sports companies like New Balance and Nike to nail the style of these throwback jogging sneakers.

 Shoes with a high top

When worn with monochromatic suiting, high-top sneakers are the ideal footwear choice for creating that effortlessly casual, carefree vibe. The stylish Loewe Anagram sneaker is the style we wear every day. A leather square signature on the sides and copyright and trademark markings provide some finishing touches to the traditional ivory canvas upper.

Old-school sneakers

Regardless of whether you consider yourself a casual dressing or not, a pair of classic sneakers should be in every men, woman, and child’s closet. When it comes to the classics, we prefer the more trend-driven products from high-end designers to the historical sports brands.

Low-Heeled Shoes

The ankle-skimming silhouette goes particularly well with jeans and calf-grazing skirts and dresses. Low-top sneakers are a wardrobe must. While sporting goods companies have always had a role in the low-top market, designer brands are increasingly focusing on the style and releasing a variety of runway-ready variants year after year.

Eco-friendly sneakers

When choosing clothing and accessories, including footwear, sustainability is becoming a more crucial consideration. Fortunately, advances in technology and design have made it possible for “sustainable sneakers” to not be as unfashionable as you may have been taught to assume.

Father Sneakers

The current sneaker craze? Daddy’s shoes This footwear design, sometimes referred to as chunky sneakers, ugly sneakers, dad sneakers, and hiking sneakers, is having a moment. The short, big, extra-cushioned, chunky silhouette has been kept lightweight so that your feet will feel secure.

Slip-on shoes

Slip-on sneakers are undoubtedly one of the most useful and adaptable types of trainers, making them the ideal option for ladies who are always on the go. In particular, this shape is one that minimalists will adore because to its sleek design and simplicity of slipping in and out of them. A monochromatic colorway is the simplest method to guarantee that your appearance stays current no matter the season when it comes to picking a finish.

Shoes with platforms

Platform shoes will stay huge through 2022 and beyond since the ’90s are still heavily influencing both runway and street style trends.

Mixed-material sneakers

Patchwork uppers, which are sneakers made of a variety of materials like leather, suede, velvet, and mesh, are a perennially popular shoe design. The combined upper creates a striking sneaker that looks great with a variety of looks.

 

Mid-top sneakers

Mid-top sneakers have a real retro appeal that doesn’t mean you’ll struggle to incorporate them into a contemporary closet.

 

Dress Sneakers

Although sneakers have long been associated with sports and casual wear, they’re still a valid footwear option when it comes to more elegant occasions—it just depends on what you choose and how you style them. Metallic accents, glitter, and sequins are the easiest way to elevate the humble sneaker, and luckily for us, most designer brands know this all too well.

 

Basketball Shoes 

It makes sense that designer labels would start to imitate the streetwear industry’s growing trend for hefty basketball-inspired shapes.