9 Neon Sneakers to Brighten Up Your Summer Wardrobe

Salomon XT-Whisper is one of our favorite Salomon drops as of late, thanks in part to its very fun colorways. The pink ombre is a standout. You get your signature Salomon sport-style shoe—a comfy midsole and a durable outer—but in a trendy color.

Hoka's Mafate Speed 4 is electric and also essentially see-through, making it an excellent summer-shoe choice. That mesh upper is as breathable as it gets, and it sits on top of a cushioned, super-grippy Vibram outsole.

For a comfy, everyday sneaker, an Asics Gel-Kayano never fails. The shoe is a reliable way to test out a new color for your footwear wardrobe. The sneaker style itself is comfortable and breathable, and the hits of neon make it just edgy enough.

Nike's Air Max Dns have a chokehold on me right now, and every colorway they come out in seems to one-up the last. They have Nike's retro-futuristic signature detailing—a runner shape with Air Max spheres–and a ton of fun colorways. We like this black and electric orange, but there's a stellar lime-green version too.

Saucony's Grid Jazz 9 sneaker shape is a favorite for traveling and long days on our feet—any time we need to wear a sneaker but don't want to be giving too much athleisure. The hot-pink mesh is just plain fun.

I mean, if you're really going for it (and why shouldn't you?) there's nothing more on this specific trend than an all-over neon green. The 1906A is a comfortable, easy-to-wear sneaker, which means the neon color isn't competing for attention. It is the attention. A small modern upgrade to these neon sneakers versus what you had 15 years ago: The midsole is neon too.

Adidas has a ton of super-bright Spezials and Gazelles out right now (peep Bad Bunny's very sold-out iterations), and we are particularly into the hits of neon on an otherwise neutral shoe. The navy suede and crossing-guard-yellow stripes are as fun as it gets.

Speaking of an all-over neon sneaker, the Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2 is crazy bright. It has a slight ombre fade into the midsole, but we like how it doesn't shy away from the insane color. As a running shoe, they are some of the most breathable we've tried. You can see your socks through the knit upper—a plus for anyone running outside in the summer.

Reebok is also making quick-to-sell-out brightly colored sneakers, particularly using classic sneaker styles. Take the classic Nylon sneaker here, with its retro-runner-shape lightweight design. The light-blue upper and neon-stripe detailing are fun ways to test the trend for yourself. Plus, at $60, it's not too hard on the wallet either.