It’s January, it’s chilly and we’re all a bit skint. Christmas is over and it very much feels like we should be getting our lives together, whatever this may look like for you. There is a lot of new-year-new-me chat around, and despite obviously being in favour of anything that improves people’s lives, I can’t help thinking what we really need in January is a bit of light-hearted frivolousness.

On that note, I think I have found the perfect addition to our January shopping baskets and wardrobes too. A retro trainer. Specifically in bright, dopamine-inducing hues.

We all know about the sell-out success of the white Adidas Samba and the appeal of the retro trainer is set to grow for 2024. “Retro sneakers have seen a huge surge in demand,” says Libby Page, market director for Net-a-Porter. “Searches for Adidas’s Samba styles have increased by 80%, requiring multiple reorders. This includes the collaborations between Wales Bonner and Adidas, with each drop almost selling out in all sizes upon launch. We’re also thrilled to announce the launch of Onitsuka Tiger on Net-a-Porter in 2024, which I believe will have the same response from our trend-driven customer.” Stylist’s very own Holly Bullock has picked out the Onitsuka Tiger trainer as the next viral shoe on her list of hot things for 2024.

Why bright retro dopamine-inducing trainers are the perfect addition to your January wardrobe