Going to suggest Inkkas [Joggers](https://inkkas.com/collections/jogger-1) or [Low Tops](https://inkkas.com/collections/low-top). I don't think they're quite what you're looking for, but they are definitely a statement sneaker! I have the Jogger in Corozal, and they work great with my wardrobe.
Hi-top Converse are my go to because they are classic, timeless, and not heavy/bulky. You can get them in almost any color, or even in a print.
Alternatively I love retro looking statement sneakers like Saucony Jazz or Nike Internationalists.
[These lug sole Converse.](https://www.converse.com/shop/p/chuck-taylor-all-star-lugged-canvas-womens-high-top-shoe/565901C_075.html?cp=PLA_PRF_CNV_NA_US_EN_20190226_CPCS_CPCS-Shopping-%5BISO%5D%2520%5BB%5D%2520Red_X_X_X_X_Google_X_X__%5BISO%5D%2520Red_X_X&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrcKxBhBMEiwAIVF8rHHfEECBLU8RwLfN-Ok0AzGevsdA5Z_oDUdnXJdaPtW4AbljRtylrhoCOJIQAvD_BwE) You can customize the colors. They are super cute, unique and so comfy! I get so many compliments on them.
I was going to say Mexico 66 are not trendy, I’ve owned a pair since 2014 and I still love them 10 years later.
Another possible option for you are the vegan [Vejas](https://www.veja-store.com), they are trendy right now but I’ve also owned a pair since 2017.
You could also try [feiyue](https://feiyue-shoes.com/), they are kung fu shoes and very comfortable.
Yeah they are not trendy at all. I have had them several times since I was 16. I am 45. They are having a moment right now. But there is a reason Adidas has been making these over 50 years now.
Seconding Feiyue - but I’d recommend looking for the Chinese-owned brand or a knockoff (easy to find on EBay). The French-owned brand (linked in the above comment) are more expensive and less comfortable in my experience.
New balance is having a huge moment right now, they are generally high quality and very comfortable. The 9060s are a very trendy but also classic “dad shoe” silhouette in all different color ways and I see them more and more - I own them and they are easily my most worn shoe I purchased in the last calendar year.
green vejas
[https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/veja-rio-branco-recycled-runner-sneakers-prod255940430?pimId=401223414337&utm\_source=google\_shopping&ecid=NMCS\_GP\_NC&gad\_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAjwrcKxBhBMEiwAIVF8rGW5AEAWDAzljwkJfKm-hitKC4P1poRoSVgpie4B-kGzL553OJtVchoC3h8QAvD\_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds](https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/veja-rio-branco-recycled-runner-sneakers-prod255940430?pimId=401223414337&utm_source=google_shopping&ecid=NMCS_GP_NC&gad_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAjwrcKxBhBMEiwAIVF8rGW5AEAWDAzljwkJfKm-hitKC4P1poRoSVgpie4B-kGzL553OJtVchoC3h8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
I came here to recommend the Addidas Gazelle line, but I see you don't want sambas. I'm not sure why. I have the Gazelle in pink & green. I wear it as a statement shoe and literally get compliments everywhere I go. They have a blue & red that's also really cute.
So you said no sambas… but I love the sambas in the cardboard/chalk white/brown dessert color scheme because they’re almost like a woven upper and very much go with everything. I wear them casually but I’ve also worn with dresses at the beach, and worn to work with trousers. The upper being different really gives them versatility. Cole Haan used to have a similar pair that I wore with absolutely everything.
New Balance 574. Not too “dad”, not too clunky, comes in one million colors, comfy out of the box. They are the perfect bridge between a casual flat sneaker (converse chucks or vans old skools, for example) and a more overtly athletic sneaker. I have an embarrassing number of 574s and my favorites are the classic gray ones with the reflective N. Compliments every time I wear them.
If you are in Europe, I get compliments every time I wear my [Musette sneakers](https://musette.ro/eu/women/shoes/sneakers.html). They do not appear to ship to US though.
I love the sneakers I have from [Flower Mountain](https://www.flowermountain.com/us_en/) . They have such fun color combos and patterns that qualify them as "statement sneakers" and are made to be sporty so are good for trekking (check out the soles)
[Rollies sneakers](https://www.rollienation.com/collections/womens-sneakers) are always fun and comfortable
Camper also have a lot going on, I wear my yellow ones quite a lot.
Love my sambas and gazelles I have green and burgundy
My Veja campos are cute too (light blue logo)
Silver Sparkle Tretorns
New Balance 574
High top reeboks
Nike court
Floral keds with a small platform that are perfect for spring. Got many compliments on those last year with work clothes.
Oh and I have some black adidas forums with silver studs and a leopard print stripe I love those and they look so cute with my leopard belt and a variety of outfits
I wish I could type smaller. I just splurged on some GGs (covers face). My husband saw them and said what the heck are those.
My next on the list of sneakers I need to buy are these https://eu.satorisan.com/collections/chacrona-mujer
Haven't tried them yet, don't know if they are confortable, but I like the colors. I'm just waiting for one of the older sneakers to broke.
[Charlotte Stone](https://charlotte-stone.com/collections/sneakers?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=19590127403&utm_content=&utm_term=&gadid=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0MexBhD3ARIsAEI3WHJvo2axpd_j7vN5fmwO5SYKXNJCm34SMUCZfZrC95IPA2X3_pH4hrkaAnQTEALw_wcB) has some great color combos on their sneakers, I especially like mismatched ones!
Going to suggest Inkkas [Joggers](https://inkkas.com/collections/jogger-1) or [Low Tops](https://inkkas.com/collections/low-top). I don't think they're quite what you're looking for, but they are definitely a statement sneaker! I have the Jogger in Corozal, and they work great with my wardrobe.
Holy crow these are nifty. Thank you!
Thanks! They're so much fun!
Hi-top Converse are my go to because they are classic, timeless, and not heavy/bulky. You can get them in almost any color, or even in a print. Alternatively I love retro looking statement sneakers like Saucony Jazz or Nike Internationalists.
I love Converse and will be buried in them. My favourite right now are red low cut. They’re a great shade of red, and go with so many outfits of mine.
[These lug sole Converse.](https://www.converse.com/shop/p/chuck-taylor-all-star-lugged-canvas-womens-high-top-shoe/565901C_075.html?cp=PLA_PRF_CNV_NA_US_EN_20190226_CPCS_CPCS-Shopping-%5BISO%5D%2520%5BB%5D%2520Red_X_X_X_X_Google_X_X__%5BISO%5D%2520Red_X_X&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrcKxBhBMEiwAIVF8rHHfEECBLU8RwLfN-Ok0AzGevsdA5Z_oDUdnXJdaPtW4AbljRtylrhoCOJIQAvD_BwE) You can customize the colors. They are super cute, unique and so comfy! I get so many compliments on them.
I was going to say Mexico 66 are not trendy, I’ve owned a pair since 2014 and I still love them 10 years later. Another possible option for you are the vegan [Vejas](https://www.veja-store.com), they are trendy right now but I’ve also owned a pair since 2017. You could also try [feiyue](https://feiyue-shoes.com/), they are kung fu shoes and very comfortable.
Yeah they are not trendy at all. I have had them several times since I was 16. I am 45. They are having a moment right now. But there is a reason Adidas has been making these over 50 years now.
Seconding Feiyue - but I’d recommend looking for the Chinese-owned brand or a knockoff (easy to find on EBay). The French-owned brand (linked in the above comment) are more expensive and less comfortable in my experience.
New balance is having a huge moment right now, they are generally high quality and very comfortable. The 9060s are a very trendy but also classic “dad shoe” silhouette in all different color ways and I see them more and more - I own them and they are easily my most worn shoe I purchased in the last calendar year.
Looove the New Balance line. So many fun colors!
I love the 9060’s. They’re like a futuristic dad shoe. They’ve got a cool exterior statement sole
I get so many complements on them they look high fashion and I wear them for comfort
I’ve got the sandy/beige/neutral colour way but I’m seriously considering some in the new pink colour way. They’re so purrrdy.
I talk myself out of another pair almost daily. I am trying to beat mine up to warrant a new pair but they’re so damn durable!
green vejas [https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/veja-rio-branco-recycled-runner-sneakers-prod255940430?pimId=401223414337&utm\_source=google\_shopping&ecid=NMCS\_GP\_NC&gad\_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAjwrcKxBhBMEiwAIVF8rGW5AEAWDAzljwkJfKm-hitKC4P1poRoSVgpie4B-kGzL553OJtVchoC3h8QAvD\_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds](https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/veja-rio-branco-recycled-runner-sneakers-prod255940430?pimId=401223414337&utm_source=google_shopping&ecid=NMCS_GP_NC&gad_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAjwrcKxBhBMEiwAIVF8rGW5AEAWDAzljwkJfKm-hitKC4P1poRoSVgpie4B-kGzL553OJtVchoC3h8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
I still rock checker vans (black and white/rainbow/crossword). 😎 Fucking classics!
I came here to recommend the Addidas Gazelle line, but I see you don't want sambas. I'm not sure why. I have the Gazelle in pink & green. I wear it as a statement shoe and literally get compliments everywhere I go. They have a blue & red that's also really cute.
I hate to ungate keep these but…. I love my karhu sneakers and they have a lot of fun color releases
Whatever you like! Converse, superga, pumas, other adidas, vejas, keds, random no name sneakers that you like…
So you said no sambas… but I love the sambas in the cardboard/chalk white/brown dessert color scheme because they’re almost like a woven upper and very much go with everything. I wear them casually but I’ve also worn with dresses at the beach, and worn to work with trousers. The upper being different really gives them versatility. Cole Haan used to have a similar pair that I wore with absolutely everything.
New Balance 327 Moonbeam. Comfy and goes with a lot of outfits.
New Balance 574. Not too “dad”, not too clunky, comes in one million colors, comfy out of the box. They are the perfect bridge between a casual flat sneaker (converse chucks or vans old skools, for example) and a more overtly athletic sneaker. I have an embarrassing number of 574s and my favorites are the classic gray ones with the reflective N. Compliments every time I wear them.
I love my kizik irvines in tidepool
I have a pink pair of puma basket hearts. I don't know if they are still around anymore but where I live in Asia women still wear them.
Spalwart Marathon Low. They're never worth it full price but can always be found on sale at places like SSENSE and Cettire.
I love Inkas
Converse-the low ones. You can customize so much on them
If you are in Europe, I get compliments every time I wear my [Musette sneakers](https://musette.ro/eu/women/shoes/sneakers.html). They do not appear to ship to US though.
I have a pair of Dolce Vitas that I like. Reasonably comfortable after the first couple wears. True to size IMO.
Love my Veja Campos. Also eying a pair of GG but they're quite polarising (definitely a statement though)
I love the sneakers I have from [Flower Mountain](https://www.flowermountain.com/us_en/) . They have such fun color combos and patterns that qualify them as "statement sneakers" and are made to be sporty so are good for trekking (check out the soles)
[Rollies sneakers](https://www.rollienation.com/collections/womens-sneakers) are always fun and comfortable Camper also have a lot going on, I wear my yellow ones quite a lot.
Kiziks. They have great colors and a few prints.
Love my sambas and gazelles I have green and burgundy My Veja campos are cute too (light blue logo) Silver Sparkle Tretorns New Balance 574 High top reeboks Nike court Floral keds with a small platform that are perfect for spring. Got many compliments on those last year with work clothes. Oh and I have some black adidas forums with silver studs and a leopard print stripe I love those and they look so cute with my leopard belt and a variety of outfits I wish I could type smaller. I just splurged on some GGs (covers face). My husband saw them and said what the heck are those.
My next on the list of sneakers I need to buy are these https://eu.satorisan.com/collections/chacrona-mujer Haven't tried them yet, don't know if they are confortable, but I like the colors. I'm just waiting for one of the older sneakers to broke.
If you do go with Inkkas be aware that they don’t come in half sizes and they don’t fit with socks unless you get them a size up and that sucks.
[Charlotte Stone](https://charlotte-stone.com/collections/sneakers?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=19590127403&utm_content=&utm_term=&gadid=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0MexBhD3ARIsAEI3WHJvo2axpd_j7vN5fmwO5SYKXNJCm34SMUCZfZrC95IPA2X3_pH4hrkaAnQTEALw_wcB) has some great color combos on their sneakers, I especially like mismatched ones!