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sneakers I saw the cool girls wearing in Europe

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I spent 2 months in europe taking sneaky zoomed in photos of all the sneakers the cool girls were wearing. With Google Lens as my guide I have compiled them into this list for you!
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Adidas

 
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The gum sole and extra stitching on these is so good
Clot Gazelle Shoes by Edison Chen
 
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The BEADING! Are you kidding me? Basic white but with an extra fun twist
Sambae Shoes
 
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The SL 72s are going to be the next it shoe and remember that you heard it from me first please! The cow print is amazing but honestly this style in any color is giving “I'm cooler than you”
Cow Print SL 72 OG Shoes
 
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Set up an account and Adidas will send you an email when these restock in your size. Highly recommend doing that for the popular styles like this that sell out quickly
SL 72 OG Shoes
 
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The Handballs are slightly less oversaturated than the Sambas which I think makes them 10x cooler. The brown and the blue color combo is everything
Handball Spezial Shoes
 
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The Tokyos are only for the coolest of cool girls so if thats not you look away. But if that is you, you know how good these are
Tokyo Shoes
 
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The red fabric on these adds fantastic texture. pop up red is a style trend I don't see going anywhere anytime soon
Gazelle Indoor Shoes
 
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These are not going to be everyones cup of tea but styled right there are such a statement
Samba Jane Shoes
 
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The silhouette of these plus the snakeskin is so chic. Where most sneakers dress down an outfit these would dress them up
Japan Shoes
 
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The stitching on the toe of these really levels them up imo. Love the shape
Taekwondo Lace Shoes
 
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These were all OVER Europe when I was there this fall and you know the eu girlies are always ahead of the curve on the sneaker trends.
Taekwondo Shoes

Nike

 
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The Cortez are a classic for a reason and Nike is doing some fun color and textures in them that scream cool
Nike Cortez Textile Shoes
 
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Perfect run around to do errands type of shoes
Nike V2K Run Women's Shoes with Reflective Accents
 
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The maroon in these for fall/winter is perfect!
Nike Initiator Women’s Shoes - IB4688-111 | Nike.com

New Balance

 
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These are a tried and true. could actually wear to the gym or you could wear them out and about. cost per wear so good
New Balance 530
 
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Different take on a classic style which I love. slightly different from everyone else
New Balance 1906R
 
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Silver sneakers are the perfect pop of something without being a color so you can wear them with anything
RC42

Lesser known brands to put on your radar

Puma, Gola, Salomon, Keen an Becks. Plus the best product to actually keep your sneakers looking fresh.

 
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These are not only cool girl sneakers but they're also actual comfortable, hike, walk 20k steps type of shoes
XT-6 GORE-TEX White | Salomon
 
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The color combos that the Gola team comes up with is unmatched. I love the gum sole on these!
Gola Womens Elan
 
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Keen is that you?? The double laces on these is giving the same vibes as designer sneakers for way less
KEEN Jasper Sneakers
 
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The toe box on these is giving way more expensive than they are. Love a shoe that no one else has
Coolway Becks Sneakers
 
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Puma is about to make a huge comeback, mark my words. This specific style is so chic and they have such a good range of neutrals and funky options
Puma Speedcat Elevated Sneakers
 
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The extra laces on these are so incredibly chic!! are you kidding me? I'd pair with a dress or long skirt
PUMA Womens Speedcat Lea X Rosé Sneakers
 
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The BEST hack for keeping your sneakers (or any shoe) looking good for longer!
Crep Protect Shoe Protector Spray - Waterproof