The Festival Season Sneaker Cheat Sheet – Here's How to Prep!

Festival season is all about freedom, music and unforgettable moments – but the wrong pair can wreck your whole weekend. Hours on your feet, long walks, dusty or even muddy ground: this is when your sneakers stop being just a style statement and become one of the most important bits of kit you've got. Go for a model that's comfy, hard-wearing and easy to style with your festival fits.

Comfort Comes First

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

Pick Versatile Colours

Festivals put your kicks through their paces, so instead of light colours, it's worth going for earth tones, greys or blacks. 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 they hide the odd bit of dirt far better, too.

Timeless Classics Never Miss

Some sneakers have been defining streetwear culture for years. Models like the Nike Air Force 1 Low or the adidas Campus 00s are timeless and on-trend at the same time, so they slot into pretty much any festival outfit. Team them with plain jeans, cargo trousers or shorts and you'll look effortlessly confident.

Keep an Eye on the Weather

Summer festival weather is anyone's guess. Scorching by day, chilly by night – and one surprise downpour can turn the whole site into a mudbath in minutes. Go for sneakers that are easy to clean or made from materials that can take more of a beating. And if you want to play it safe, a proper festival-ready streetwear outfit will serve you well on rainy days too.

Don't Leave It to the Last Minute

One of the most common mistakes? Turning up to a festival in a brand-new pair. However comfy a sneaker feels, wear it for at least a few days beforehand so your feet and your new kicks can get used to each other. That way you'll dodge nasty blisters and any needless discomfort.

Pick the right sneakers and your festival won't just be more stylish – it'll be way more comfortable, too. And you'll find the freshest, most-wanted models right here at OnSize.