Luxury sneakers have been stealing the spotlight in the shoe department for quite some time. There’s the Gucci Ace, Saint Laurent Court Classic and cult-favourite Golden Goose Superstar sneakers, to name a few that debuted long before the reign of chunky silhouettes.

Today, almost every designer, if not all, has a flagship sneaker to call their own – plus new designs and launches to keep the hype going on this ever-growing category of shoes. To bring you up to speed, we round up the latest designer sneakers to shop right now.

Dior B27

The new Dior B27 sneakers makes its debut this month as part of the Dior Men’s collection by Kim Jones. Embodying a vintage look inspired by ‘80s tennis shoes, the fresh kicks feature a combination of smooth calf leather and nubuck, juxtaposed with the Dior Oblique or Dior Oblique Galaxy motif. Finished with the iconic “CD” logo and “DIOR” branding in several places such as the insole, they are available in white, black or grey colourways in low- and high-top editions. W dior.com

Zegna Triple Stitch Sneaker

It’s a sneaker and a slip-on at the same time. Meet the Zegna Triple Stitch in a new, reimagined style offering comfort and versatility. It’s made with a more lightweight and flexible construction while retaining the triple crossed elastic design that mirrors the hand-stitches on a suit lapel – ideal to pair with both casual outfits and tailored getups. The sneakers are available in an array of rich shades such as beige, dark vicuna, red leather as well as mixed materials. W zegna.com

LV Trainer Denim

Louis Vuitton’s signature LV Trainers arrive in a denim finish for this season to match the brand’s ready-to-wear collection. Designed by Virgil Abloh with cues from the basketball world, the sneakers feature the iconic Monogram of the house with a distinctive LV logo on the sides and around the back. Aside from denim, the LV Trainer is also available in a rainbow of materials and silhouettes, including a Tricolour version. W louisvuitton.com

Versace Trigeca

After the Chain Reaction and Squalo, the Trigeca is the latest to join the Versace sneaker family. Maximalist by nature, the sneaker is distinguished by the house’s Greca geometric pattern on three parts of the shoe: the sole, midsole and upper shoe strip – this earning its name. Zigzag topstitching further accentuates its bulky silhouette, which is supported by an innovative Greca Cushioning System. W versace.com

Giorgio Armani Emom

Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani is introducing a new sneaker collection for the Autumn/Winter 2020 season: Emom. The name is an acronym of the sports term, “each minute on minute”, which alludes to its basketball-inspired design. Characterised by a leather Fußbett (read: footbed), oversized rubber soles and tumbled calfskin inserts, these latest suede sneakers exude a sporty and contemporary character. The collection comes in a variety of colours and mixed materials, including a bold red and all-black finish. W armani.com

Christian Louboutin Loubishark

Sneakerheads may want to trade a classic pair of Louboutin pumps for the new Loubishark – and there’s a stark difference between the two indeed. The striking jaws-like ridged sole is pretty self-explanatory, but don’t let that distract you from its technical craftmanship. Playful, unconventional and radical to say the least, the new sneaker icon is made from 13 different components including suede leather panels, rubber and mesh for an urban, sporty feel. A rubber lattice cage hugs the heel, and signature spike studs complete the pull tab. Only 600 numbered pairs of this sneaker will be offered, in 3 different styles. W christianlouboutin.com

Jimmy Choo Hawaii

While other designers may be adding more details and elements to their offerings, Jimmy Choo is stripping it back. Enter the Hawaii sneakers with an understated silhouette, featuring subtle silver star eyelets, perforations and embossing at the heel. Made to go with anything, the collection is available in versatile shades including white, black, ballet pink and red. For those looking for something more outstanding, there’s also a glow-in-the-dark glitter version. W jimmychoo.com

Gucci Virtual 25

Gucci’s latest drop isn’t exactly available irl (that’s Internet speak for “in real life”). Yes, the Gucci Virtual 25, as its name suggests, is a virtual shoe – the first ever designed by creative director Alessandro Michele. Unveiled in conjunction with the launch of the Gucci Sneakers Garage, the brand’s new platform that allows users to redesign their own Gucci sneakers, the hyper-real sneakers is made for trying on and sharing with friends digitally. It is defined by neon colors and a dial instead of laces to wind together the high-top, and is named after the Michele’s favourite number. W gucci.com

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