6 Shoe Trends Everyone Is Wearing in Europe Right Now

I’m a London-based fashion editor, and my Who What Wear colleagues in the U.S. often like to tap me for insights into the trends that are bubbling up on this side of the Atlantic. This time around, my editor has tasked me with sharing the shoe trends that you’ll see in every stylish European destination this summer. While leather Grecian sandals, white sneakers, and classic espadrilles will always see a spike in sales during the summer months in this market, there are several styles that are contenders for the shoes of summer 2025.

Whether you’re navigating London’s underground system, cycling in Copenhagen, or traversing the cobbled streets of Provence, the dominant shoe trends are all rooted in practical design, with styles you could easily walk 10,000 steps in. When it comes to sneakers, retro silhouettes have proved big business for brands like Adidas and Puma in recent years, and there has been a surge in demand for brown suede runner styles that have a distinct ’70s aesthetic. Fashion insiders are clambering for a Dries Van Noten pair, and I see toffee-hued Puma Speedcats every time I leave my East London flat.