2. Extra-slim soles
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Ask any fashion insider what the silhouette of the moment is, and you’ll get the same answer: the absolute thinnest soles possible, a look ushered in at the start of 2025 by the brand Dries Van Noten. (Prada and Celine, meanwhile, showed super-slim sneaks for spring.) Chunky kicks are officially on the back burner—and we’re okay with that, since this shape is much more versatile. You can easily style the pairs below with a blazer and work pants for the office or with a dress for a dinner date without feeling underdressed. How many other sneakers can do that?
Styling tip: Wear these shoes anywhere you’d otherwise go with ballet flats—including, yes, with dresses for post-work drinks or weekend celebrations.