Sneakers were a huge trend in 2016, with everyone from celebs to high school students sporting the most popular shoes, like Adidas Superstars, Vans slip-ons, Superga low-tops and Nike Air Max. Sneakers broke a lot of fashion ‘rules’ last year, as everyone’s Instagram feeds became flooded with different styles of outfits that all had one thing in common: sneakers. These kind of shoes are no longer only appropriate for a ‘sporty’ outfit, worn with leggings or sweatpants, and a hoodie. Now, the popular casual chic look means that sneakers can be worn with almost anything. You can wear them to dress down dresses and skirts, or add an edgy feel to a casual-glam outfit of skinny jeans and a nice top.

In 2017, the sneakers trend is here to stay, but it’s got an interesting twist for those who want to dare something a little different: This year, shiny sneakers are in, in shades of silver, gold and other metallic colours. Here are some tips on how to wear them, to add a pop of sparkle to any outfit:

• If you’re wearing this trend during the day, keep the rest of your outfit simple. Anything shiny stands out, so you don’t want to overdo it. A pair of dark wash jeans and a plain jumper are all you need – let the shoes do the talking!
• If you’re not ready for a bold statement, don’t worry! Instead of going for totally shiny sneakers, grab a pair with some shiny detailing on them.
• If in doubt, wear black. If you’re not sure about which colours will look good with your metallic shoes, stick to black. A simple black dress paired with shiny sneakers is the perfect party look if you don’t want to opt for heels.