I Just Came Back From Copenhagen—This Is the Sneaker Trend I Spotted Everywhere

It's no surprise that the stylish, colorful Scandi crowd has a few sartorial rules they live by: Number one, an all-black outfit, though chic, tends to be mundane. Number two is that flat shoes are an essential if you're walking or biking anywhere in the city. 

After spending almost a week in Copenhagen earlier this fall and winter, I've got to admit that I've been coming around to the colorful sneaker trend that the Danish set swears by. I picked up not one, but two (!!!) saccharine sneakers while I was in the Scandi city and, as expected, they don't disappoint.

While colorful sneakers can be daunting to style, there are a few outfit formulas that the Copenhagen crowd has perfected to a science. Below, see colorful-sneaker outfit inspiration and shop some of the  coolest pairs of the season.

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How to style: Colorful sneakers + bright suit + rhinestone handbag + '90s-inspired accessories

How to style: Minimalist top + embroidered vest + slouchy denim + colorful sneakers

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How to style: Maxi skirt + colorful technical sneakers + scrunched socks + mini bag

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@emilisindlev

How to style: Rimless sunglasses + colorful sneakers + wide-leg denim + sports top

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How to style: Colorful sneakers + tights + minimalist handbag + wool jacket

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Christian Vierig/Getty Images

How to style: Straight-leg jeans + hoodie + sling bag + colorful sneakers

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Christian Vierig/Getty Images

How to style: Colorful sneakers + monochromatic outfit

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@nnennaechem

How to style: Colorful sneakers + oversize blazer + miniskirt + hair bow