June 17, 2025, 3:15 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
Boots are usually a staple of festival outfits. However, if you’re not feeling them this year, you can opt for sneakers instead. STYLEBOOK has curated a selection of trendy models for you.
With rising temperatures, festival season has begun again. The right festival outfit also includes the right footwear. However, open shoes like sandals or slides are rarely seen—not just because it can get muddy on such grounds, but because they’re simply not comfortable enough. The first choice is usually boots or rubber boots, as they withstand the mud and often have thicker soles. If that’s not your style, you can, of course, opt for sneakers. Find out which sneakers are trending at festivals this year here.
Overview
Sneakers Instead of Boots? Here’s How
Basically, boots are the right choice for a festival. Whether the weather is good or bad—the ground is usually muddy. Yet, sneakers have a small advantage for festival-goers: they’re incredibly comfortable. You can dance all day and night in them.
However, there are a few things to consider if you choose sneakers for your festival look. The currently trendy retro sneakers are not the best choice, as they usually have very thin and flat soles. Chunky dad sneakers with thick soles are more suitable. Also, you might want to avoid bright white models, as they’ll just get dirty anyway. Trending are dark or brightly colored options, or versions with prints.
1. Bold Prints
Sneakers with a bold print are the perfect choice for a festival. For one, they’re real eye-catchers and match the look. For another, you won’t see every stain on them right away. Animal prints or a mix of many different colors are particularly popular.
2. Dark Colors
Instead of white, you should opt for dark sneakers for the festival look. Just like with prints, dirt is less noticeable here. If black or dark brown sneakers are too dark for you, you can easily jazz them up with colorful laces. This year, pearls and ribbons that you can attach to the laces are also in vogue.
3. Metallic Look
The metallic look is a must for sneakers this year—even at festivals. While these models aren’t quite as dirt-resistant, they’re real eye-catchers and thus a must for the festival outfit. Variants in metallic pink or red—or the classic silver—are especially cool.
4. Bright Colors
In addition to the striking metallic look, shoes with bright colors and special designs are also trending. They’re the perfect choice to complete the festival outfit.
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