We are always on the lookout for the next biggest sneaker trend, and one that doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon are the best red sneakers. We’ve seen many celebrities sporting kicks in varying shades of this primary color over the past few months, from cherry to scarlet and even crimson—proving these bold and bright sneakers can be worn by anyone, including minimalists, who may favor a wardrobe full of neutrals.
Vogue’s Favorite Red Sneakers for Women
The key to nailing the red sneaker trend is finding styles with a heritage feel, either retro silhouettes pulled directly from the archive or something inspired by vintage models. Choose from standby favorites, such as Emily Ratajkowski’s Puma Speedcat OGs in a fiery tone, which she has mixed and matched with everything from white sundresses to off-duty separates, or Gigi Hadid’s Adidas Sambas, in the perfect shade of poppy red (these work with both tailoring and black leggings). Olivia Rodrigo has recently been spotted in classic, Nike Cortez sneakers in the brand’s signature tone from the ‘70s, worn simply with a white tank and flared pants, while Hailey Bieber couldn’t resist a deep crimson version in suede from Miu Miu, pairing them with a longljne leather jacket and jeans, a no-brainer transitional outfit, especially as we head into the cooler months.
Using these effortless styling ideas, choose from our list of favorites—including more heritage essentials from Vans and Reebok, plus designer riffs from Dries Van Noten, Maison Margiela, and Prada. Below, shop the 18 best red sneakers—all sure to bring a little brightness into your wardrobe.