Festival season sneaker guide – here's how to prep!

Festival season is all about freedom, music and unforgettable moments – but the wrong pair of shoes can easily ruin your weekend. Hours of standing, long walks, dusty or even muddy ground: at a festival, your sneakers aren't just a style piece, they're some of your most important gear. It's worth picking a pair that's comfortable, durable and easy to style with your festival fits.

Make comfort your number one priority

Over a full festival day you can easily clock tens of thousands of steps. Models like the New Balance 9060 or ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 are hugely popular for their comfort and cushioning, which makes them ideal for long days. A modern sole and the right stability can help make sure you don't feel like you've run a marathon by the evening.

Go for versatile colors

Shoes take a beating at festivals, so instead of light colors it might be worth going for earth tones, grey or black. The New Balance 9060 Black Cement, the ASICS Gel-NYC Grey Cement or the adidas XLG Runner Deluxe Black Grey go with pretty much any outfit and hide minor dirt much better.

The timeless classics always work

Some sneakers have been defining streetwear culture for years. The Nike Air Force 1 Low and adidas Campus 00s models are both timeless and on-trend, so they go with almost any festival look. With simple jeans, cargo pants or shorts, they give you a confident look.

Think about the weather too

Summer festival weather is unpredictable. Heat during the day, a chill at night, and a surprise downpour can turn the ground into mud in seconds. It's worth going for a sneaker that's easy to clean or made from a material that holds up better to everyday wear. And if you want to play it safe, a proper festival-ready streetwear outfit can save the day when it rains.

Don't leave it to the last minute

One of the most common mistakes is heading to a festival in brand-new shoes. However comfy a sneaker seems, it's worth wearing it for at least a few days beforehand so your feet and the shoe can get used to each other. That way you avoid nasty blisters and unnecessary discomfort.

Picking the right sneakers makes your festival experience not just more stylish but way more comfortable too – and you'll find the freshest, most popular models at OnSize.