Top 10 Sneakers Right Now: Styles, Fit and Materials

There is no single, fixed top 10: popularity changes by season, retailer, and size availability. For a practical shortlist, these ten models cover the silhouettes shoppers are wearing most often, from slim retro shoes to everyday runners and basketball classics.

1. adidas Samba OG, 2. adidas Gazelle Indoor, and 3. Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 are strong choices if you like a low-profile shoe with jeans or relaxed trousers. Check the upper material before buying: versions within the same model line can use leather, suede, or synthetic materials, and suede needs more care in wet weather.

4. New Balance 990v6, 5. ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14, and 6. Nike Vomero 5 bring running-shoe details into casual outfits. If you plan to walk in them all day, compare the fit around your toes and heel rather than choosing solely by color; a comfortable retro runner should not pinch when your foot flexes.

7. Nike Air Force 1 ’07, 8. Nike Dunk Low, and 9. adidas Campus 00s offer a more substantial look than the slim styles above. The Air Force 1’s leather versions wipe down easily, while the Campus 00s often features suede, so choose according to how much upkeep you want to do.

10. adidas Stan Smith rounds out the list with a clean shape that works with chinos, denim, and simple tailoring. Materials vary by release, so read the product description if a leather upper matters to you. For more ways to wear dark adidas pairs, see the black adidas leather sneakers style guide.