One trend is clear in 2024, sneaker style is here to stay. Dressed up kicks are a fit for the office. And they can be worn for a night out on the town, too. And sneaker silhouettes are becoming the footwear of choice for those in the medical and hospitality fields as well, where comfort and tech innovation are driving trends.

In 2023, team sports were back in full swing following pandemic-induced setbacks and the progress has been substantial. “[In 2023] we got through all of the challenges and the people that came back to team sports came back strong,” says Tom Cove, president and CEO of the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA).

While circularity is a global initiative, groundwork is being laid domestically. In March 2024, Campbell Hall, NY-based Accelerating Circularity announced its next phase of action, Building Circular Systems, in an effort to expand circular textile-to-textile systems to reduce both greenhouse gas impact and the volume of textiles being sent to landfills. This phase will include more collaborations with additional partners and a broadened geographic scope.

One trend is clear in 2024, sneaker style is here to stay. Dressed up kicks are a fit for the office. And they can be worn for a night out on the town, too. And sneaker silhouettes are becoming the footwear of choice for those in the medical and hospitality fields as well, where comfort and tech innovation are driving trends. Athleisure and streetwear style are keeping sneaker designers on their toes as consumers continue to look to make a fashion statement with their everyday footwear. Also of note: All white is still trending in 2024 and looks to be a versatile sneaker staple for the spring and summer seasons.