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    Brown Trainers Are the Unexpected Hero Piece in Every Chic Wardrobe Right Now

    All the smartest pairs are selling out fast

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    Published 24 August 2025 In Buying Guides

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    Autumn dressing is well and truly on its way in, and nothing signifies that shift quite like the masses of brown tones cropping up in the fashion set's wardrobes. The simplest and most versatile way to introduce the timeless neutral into your own outfit formulas? A pair of brown trainers.

    Although many of us are still squeezing every last drop out of our summer investments, search for brown trainers is currently at an all time high—and I can bet that will only continue to climb in the coming weeks. But the beauty of a footwear switch-up is that you can slot them into almost any look to slowly ease yourself into cool weather ensembles, particularly when they're as practical as the best trainers.

    influencer Tine Van Cauwenberghe wearing a pair of brown prada trainers

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    It's no secret that the suede trainer trend is one to watch, but soft beiges and rich chocolate tones are the clear frontrunner for the next must-have wardrobe addition. Prada, Dries Van Noten, Miu Miu, Loewe, and Jacquemus are just a few of the fashion houses leading the charge with their understated yet outfit-defining chestnut silhouettes, and the high street has been quick to follow suit.

    Even Adidas' retro-inspired brown SL 72 iteration has been spotted in countless street style moments, and on the feet of sartorial pacesetter Bella Hadid herself. The mass appeal seems only natural considering Pantone declared Mocha Mousse the colour of the year for 2025, reflecting a collective mood of comfort and harmony through dressing that we're all more than ready to embrace.

    bella hadid wearing brown adidas sl 72 trainers

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    street style shot of woman in grey peplum top and skirt with brown trainers

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    Equally as chic as jet black but simpler to style than animal print accessories, brown trainers make for the ultimate styling companion for tailored trousers and slouchy denim alike.

    Shop brown trainers

    Leather and Suede Sneakers

    Dries Van Noten
    Leather and Suede Sneakers
    £380 at Dries Van Noten

    There's nothing these trainers can't be styled with.

    Minimal Pony Hair Trainers

    COS
    Minimal Pony Hair Trainers
    £139 at COS UK

    You'd be forgiven for mistaking these brown Cos trainers for a designer pair.

    Sport Woven and Suede Low-Top Trainers

    TOTEME
    Sport Woven and Suede Low-Top Trainers
    £320 at Selfridges

    If there's one thing Toteme knows, it's chic footwear.

    The Tennis Leather-Trimmed Croc-Effect Suede Sneakers

    JACQUEMUS
    The Tennis Leather-Trimmed Croc-Effect Suede Sneakers
    £340 at NET-A-PORTER UK

    Capturing the animal print, brown, and suede trends in one, this might just be the perfect autumn trainer.

    Adidas, SL 72

    Adidas
    SL 72
    View at Office Shoes

    I'm calling it: these will be 2025's answer to the Samba.

    Tan Suede Lace Up Trainers

    New Look
    Tan Suede Lace Up Trainers
    £39.99 at New Look UK

    Designer-inspired and budget-friendly, these timeless New Look trainers will inevitably fly off the shelves.

    Nike Ld-1000 Women's

    Nike
    LD-1000
    £60 at size?

    Add a hint of colour to your autumn wardrobe with this retro pop of pink.

    Ballet Runner 2.0 High-Top Leather and Suede-Trimmed Shell Sneakers

    LOEWE
    Ballet Runner 2.0 High-Top Leather and Suede-Trimmed Shell Sneakers
    £750 at NET-A-PORTER UK

    The boxing trainer trend has made unexpected waves, and it's not going anywhere just yet.

    Coloured Running Trainers

    ZARA
    Coloured Running Trainers
    £49.99 at Zara UK

    For a sportier feel, these Zara trainers have my vote.

    Logo Suede Trainers

    PRADA
    Logo Suede Trainers
    £720 at Selfridges

    This understated Prada silhouette is of the most sought-after pairs of late.

    Italia 60s Leather Sneakers

    Adidas
    Italia 60s Leather Sneakers
    £275 at Mytheresa - UK

    Go brighter with this elevated leather Adidas pair.

    Brown Lace-Up Leather Sneakers

    Acne Studios
    Brown Lace-Up Leather Sneakers
    £460 at SSENSE

    Not ready to let go of your ballet flats just yet? Acne is channelling the best of both worlds.

    Tb.490 Rife Chocolate Brown Leather Sneakers

    ALOHAS
    Tb.490 Rife Chocolate Brown Leather Sneakers
    £150 at ALOHAS

    Get the vintage look with this slim silhouette and gum sole.

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