Right on time for Paris Fashion Week, a new study reveals what the fashion crowd already knew: 2025 is the year of standout designer footwear.
According to research compiled by Slingo, Balenciaga’s divisive-yet-undeniably-buzzy 3XL trainers reign supreme. The exaggerated, ultra-wide silhouette has racked up nearly 900,500 annual global Google searches, with a 22% jump in interest over the past three months. Add in over 5,000 social media hashtags and a recent cameo on Kim Kardashian, and it’s no surprise this sneaker is the breakout star of 2025.
Close behind is The Row’s Fisherman Sandal — a quiet-luxury favourite defined by its clean lines and secure ankle strap. Searches for the style have surged 120% in just three months, with nearly 20,000 annual searches globally. It’s further proof that fashion’s obsession with minimalist elegance is still going strong.
Third on the list is the highly sought-after Wales Bonner x Adidas Samba, a collaboration that continues to make waves thanks to its nostalgic ‘70s-meets-Caribbean styling and luxe leather finishes. The Studded Pack edition, in particular, has become a collector’s grail.
From retro revivals to minimalist staples, these are the most popular designer shoes everyone is Googling, styling, and obsessing over in 2025.
Top 10 Must-Have Designer Shoes of 2025:
900,500 annual searches | +22% in 3 months
+120% search growth
21,000 searches | cult collab
timeless with a twist
refined and versatile
sleek and sensual
quiet-luxury staple
fashion meets function
sculptural cool
rising stars for the season
The study also revealed that Chanel Slingbacks continue to be one of the most iconic luxury shoes ever, earning a near-perfect score of 8.46/10 in long-term desirability.
And in case you’re wondering, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton remain the most searched luxury brands overall, with over 12.3 million global searches last year — proving that even in a year of niche drops and quiet luxury, the big names still dominate.
With Paris Fashion Week in full force, don’t be surprised if several of these styles — dubbed the “most popular designer shoes 2025” — show up on the cobblestoned streets outside the shows, and soon after, in your Instagram feed.
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