2024 fall footwear trends for GenZ: Appeal of the hybrid, hyper-fem sneaker that's taking over runways and red carpets

Fall's hottest sneakers are designed for the girls' girl who loves style with substance — common consensus is that there's nothing better than a shoe that's both super cute yet super functional. Rise of the hybrid, hyper-fem sneaker that's taking over runways and red carpets The Lella Hybrid driving shoe by the brand Kiko Kostadinov explores the designers' fascination with the dichotomy between femininity and functionality, while the New Balance 1906 Loafer acts as an olive branch for believers and business casual agnostics. “A clash of the ballet pump with a more ergonomic technical shoe.” The Crystal Buckle Tracker Ballerina by Simone Rocha Generation Z's increasing love for hybrid silhouettes is inexplicably driven by a shift toward comfort-focused, sustainable footwear — a trend that reflects the popularity of current fashion trends like jorts, oversized pants and the eccentric Grandpa aesthetic. Take the Onitsuka Tiger “Ensemble 59” Ballet Flats — delicate, lingerie-inspired shoes perfect for the petite partygoer — or any of the hundreds of designs in the Puma archives, which remain some of the most stunning blends of sneakers and other silhouettes we've ever seen. It was such a revolutionary time for the brand that not many people know about.” Archival Pumas and the Onitsuka Tiger “Ensemble 59” Ballet Flats The hybrid sneaker's juxtaposed appeal is for the modern woman.