Sandals are great but…have you tried sneakers that give your feet actual support (and prevent them from getting filthy)? Sneakers are taking the number one spot as our go-to shoe during the warmer months. With styles that come in gingham, cherry print, and a literal beach scene, the freshest kicks are more seasonally appropriate than flip flops. Shop our roundup of the best summer sneakers, here.
1
Vans Classic Slip-On
zappos.com
$49.95
Vans’ classic, easy to slip on style, but in a cheery picnic-blanket gingham print.
2
Air Force 1 High LX
nike.com
$110.00
Another classic kick but in a summer-ready bold color.
3
Transparent Soled Sneakers
zara.com
$39.90
Plain white plimsolls are the ballet flats of sneakers, and these are a ridiculous steal at under $40.
4
Burberry Check Sneakers
$590.00
Riccardo Tisci is bringing back the Burberry check in a big way, and infusing it into everyday pieces like these sneakers. Hey, if you want to show off your label love, this is a comfy way to do it.
5
Chuck Taylor All Star 70
finishline.com
$89.99
Converse searched their archives as inspiration for this retro style that will make you feel like an extra in The Sandlot.
6
Avocado Platform Sneakers
shopbop.com
$99.00
These are for the girl who never says no to extra guac. Total whimsy, plus a little extra height without a heel.
7
R13 Beach Print Lace Up Sneakers
shopbop.com
$325.00
It’s the opposite of the spare, white, sneaker. A whole summer beach party on your feet.
8
Women’s Disruptor 2 Premium Neon Lace-Up Sneakers
bloomingdales.com
$65.00
Fluoro chunky kicks that were made for the ’gram.
9
Intruder Trainers
topshop.com
$140.00
CAT is known for construction equipment, but they’ll be known for their footwear if they keep making sneakers this good.
10
Air Max 720 Sneaker
nordstrom.com
$180.00
Air Max 720s are the highest bubble soles Nike has ever made. These also look like a Firecracker popsicle, too.
11
Tretorn Lace-Up Lite Sneakers
bergdorfgoodman.com
$70.00
Tretorn’s classic kick, but with a playful rainbow detail.
12
Addict Leather Colorblock Sneakers
saksfifthavenue.com
$275.00
Perhaps the dad sneaker trend is more palatable in pastel?
13
ASOS Dodger Sneakers
us.asos.com
$16.00
I’m obsessed with cherry print, and these cost less than a bag of organic cherries.
14
Gola® for J.Crew Coaster high-top sneakers in Liberty® floral
jcrew.com
$68.00
Plain white high-tops go great with cropped jeans or denim skirts and this collab from Gola and J.Crew has just the right amount of difference: subtle floral detailing.
15
Eyelet Lace Up Sneakers
loft.com
$83.28
Style this girlish pair of sneakers with a little white dress.
16
Sambarose Sneakers
adidas.com
$100.00
Millennial purple is the new Millenial pink. There I said it.
17
Eclypse Sneakers
net-a-porter.com
$685.00
Sneakers for when you’re feeling extra, these Stella McCartney kicks have everything: platform, rainbow, and they’re iridescent.
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again.