Fashion People Are Over Sandal Season—6 Polished Trainer Looks They'll Be Wearing in Autumn

It took until last year for me to wear trainers outside the gym. Sporty footwear has never felt very ‘me’, and I was always more confident in boots, loafers and sandals in the summer. But 2023’s Adidas Samba craze finally converted me, and ever since, I’ve found myself wearing sneakers almost daily. I don’t expect this to change with autumn’s arrival, a season that calls for comfort and ease as we adjust to falling temperatures.

I’ll be starting by recreating a handful of outfits I’ve saved on Instagram, each of which meets my core criteria: versatile layers to combat the chill, chic elements that elevate the casual footwear and clean, simple silhouettes that are as wearable as they are stylish. And of course, each look is anchored by a sleek sneaker.