Gone are the days of chunky dad sneakers and little formfitting minidresses — in 2020, we're confronted with the mom sneaker, which is really only a slight variation of its counterpart. The mom sneaker calls for more of a "lewk," if you will. I still remember my mom coming home from the gym when I was a kid, working a red drawstring hoodie and coordinating sweats in the exact same color. Her ribbed white socks would be pulled up to the tapering on her joggers, her hair in a ponytail. Maybe she wore her long work coat or blazer over the casual outfit if it was cold out. The mood reminds me of Princess Diana's iconic biker shorts fashion moments, which are now being re-created by the likes of Hailey Baldwin and Bella Hadid.
The mom sneaker is most commonly paired with socks, and rather than the shoe featuring splashy logos or embellishments like past designer versions, these come in more muted, neutral tones. The sole is also decidedly less chunky — the trainer itself is more rounded — not meant to stand out on its own but be integrated smoothly into a totally '90s mom look. Of course, you don't necessarily have to wear yours with sweats. You can try a button-front floral midi dress (think: something Rachel Green would wear) or really go all out in mom jeans, too. Keep scrolling to find some inspo for pulling off the vibe, then shop a handful of our favorite footwear that fits the bill.
Wear your mom sneakers with: Tight ankle socks and an oversize t-shirt.
Wear your mom sneakers with: A white t-shirt, shorts, and a scrunchie.
Wear your mom sneakers with: A little black dress and big sunglasses.
Wear your mom sneakers with: Ankle socks pulled up to the cinch on your tapered sweats.
Wear your mom sneakers with: Ankle socks and a little sweat set.
Wear your mom sneakers with: Black athleisurewear and some jewelry.
Wear your mom sneakers with: A cropped turtleneck and sweatpants.
Wear your mom sneakers with: Gray sweat co-ords, an oversize blazer, and a topknot.
Wear your mom sneakers with: Bike shorts and a furry cropped sweater.
Wear your mom sneakers with: A coffee-colored sweat set and a messenger bag.
Wear your mom sneakers with: A leotard — duh.
Wear your mom sneakers with: Biker shorts and an oversize graphic-print hoodie plus sunglasses.
Wear your mom sneakers with: Mom jeans! Isn't that a no-brainer?
Wear your mom sneakers with: A cable-knit cardigan and joggers.
Wear your mom sneakers with: Casual gray sweats, a lavish coat, and designer bag.
Wear your mom sneakers with: Yoga gear and an easy throwover.
Wear your mom sneakers with: White ribbed socks and chunky chain jewelry.
Fila Ray Tracer Sneaker ($75)
KOIO Avalanche Nude Sneaker ($298)
Karhu Fushion 2.0 Sneaker ($140)
Puma RS-X Sci-Fi Sneakers ($110)