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Sneaker fever continues to gain traction for spring 2026, and as we start building our closets for the new season, we’re taking a look at the sneaker trends you should be investing in for the next few months. From minimalist-friendly mainstays, like the return of the white plimsoll at Celine, to the bold and bright low-runner shapes across the runways of Fendi and Dries Van Noten, now is the time to get acquainted with the freshest options for the upcoming season—whether or not you’re a bonafide sneakerhead.
Vogue’s List of Sneaker Trend Styles in 2026:
Across the spring 2026 runways and current street style scene, there’s a great divide between minimalist styles and maximalist pairs. With Phoebe Philo’s recent “Collection E” announcement, skater-influenced silhouettes with gummy soles are top of mind. White leather lace-ups, straight from the Celine catwalk, anchored many street style looks this Fashion Month; their canvas counterparts are expected to make headway as temperatures start to rise. Retro brown suede runners continue to be a street style favorite (they really are the perfect transitional shoe) in slim runner silhouettes.
On the opposite spectrum, saturated colors in rainbow brights lit up the streets of New York and Milan, courtesy of Fendi and Dries Van Noten. A new category of “fancy sneakers,” coined by Vogue’s Christian Allaire, are finding favor amongst the personality dressers, with intricate embroideries, delicate beading, and a smattering of sequins for good measure—seen on the Valentino runway and among the recent Adidas x Wales Bonner drop.
Discover spring’s top sneaker trends ahead—including our favorite pairs to shop.
Skater Shapes
Skater shoes are holding steady in 2026. Vans Slip-Ons and Old Skools have had plenty of traction, thanks to celeb endorsements from Zoë Kravitz and Jennifer Lawrence, who routinely sport theirs in their ever-cool off-duty wardrobes. But there’s plenty of new fashion spins—Phoebe Philo, the Row, and the Vans x Valentino collaboration prove they’re more relevant than ever.
High Shine
Silver shoes are everywhere, including the sneakersphere. Simone Rocha featured a pair on the spring/summer 2026 runway, instantly sparking our attention last fall, and as spring products hit stores (Adidas and New Balance both have options), we know this trend is going to keep gaining traction throughout the year. Cecilie Bahnsen featured a pair for fall/winter 2026 on their latest runway, so watch out for a fresh crop of styles to drop around summertime, too.
Slim Runners
Casual and cool, the retro silhouettes we’ve been living in over the past few seasons are shifting to even slimmer runner shapes for spring 2026. We spotted fresh takes at Miu Miu, Fendi, and more, with a subtle thin sole and lace-up design. Harry Styles was an early adopter on the street, and now that part two of the Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoe collaboration has dropped, there’s even more reason to test drive these. You’ll find the idea in plenty of neutrals, such as clean black or white, with lively colors in the mix, such as Proenza Schouler’s colorblocked red, for a modern spin.
Plimsoll Revival
Although white sneakers are not necessarily groundbreaking, this season they’re experiencing a resurgence—specifically in the form of plimsoll silhouettes. Celine’s stark white, leather lace-up felt so fresh, styled across the runway with everything from billowy trouser pants and trench coats to embroidered mini skirts. You can also go the clean canvas route, with iconic silhouettes from Keds or Polo Ralph Lauren. They make for the perfect transitional shoe, as temperatures start to rise.
Sumptuous Brown Suede
As fashion brands and sneaker houses plumb the depths of their archives, retro-inspired shapes meet their maker in all things suede. No color has been more desired than brown, from designer takes at Bottega Veneta and Tory Burch to Emily Ratajkowski’s favorite Puma Speedcats, which continue to be contemporary favorites on the street. Keeping things muted with this rich, ’70s-inspired color palette that feels perfectly on point as we head into the warmer months.
The Satin Sneakerina
No one was prepared for sneakerina fever, the sleeper hit of 2025, which is very much continuing into 2026. The buzz around these hybrid sneakers, characterized by elements of ballet, such as delicate laces and satin fabrications (similar to a pointe shoe), continues to gain traction. Celebrities have already doubled down on this trend (think Bella Hadid, Harry Styles, and Chloë Sevigny). Given that Prada and Simone Rocha featured new variations of satin low-tops on their spring runways, you can rest assured if you already bought in, the sneakerina is here to stay.
Crayola Colors
Step aside, minimalism. The sneaker-sphere went technicolor for spring 2026. Fendi, Dries Van Noten, and Lacoste all featured low-runner sneaker shapes in an assortment of primary brights, as if they dipped their fingers into a Crayola crayon box. Rainbow-coded iterations of classic sneaker shapes from the likes of Nike and Vans also continue to roll out, making the idea of injecting something bold into your usual mix a seamless move, whether with neutrals for a bright pop, or a textural maximalist ’fit.
Fancy Sneakers
Fatigued by the clean girl uniforms? Let spring’s array of fancy sneakers be the antidote to algorithmic dressing. Characterized by intricate detailing, there were delicate embroideries at Louis Vuitton, intricate beading at Dries Van Noten, along with sprinklings of sequins on both the Valentino runway and the Adidas x Wales Bonner drop. Sneakers packed with personality are fashion’s latest obsession, whether or not you’re a magpie at heart.
Hybrid Silhouettes
Just as sneakerina styles quietly took off, we clocked the early rise of hybrid sneakers for 2026 in their earliest phase. At Loewe, creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez featured their own take on a hybrid shape, with off-center laces and a rubber cap-toe that calls to mind approach shoes. Bottega Veneta’s futuristic shoes felt particularly forward-thinking, with an athletic-inspired look and gummy sole. Meanwhile, loafer-inspired footwear with a chunky sneaker sole stole the show at Calvin Klein Collection, reframing the idea of le chic sportif.
Boxing High-Tops
This micro trend moved to the major leagues in fall 2025, and continues to stick around for 2026. Although high-tops with a boxing-inspired look feel a little more niche, after seeing them debut at Michael Rider’s first Celine show, we were completely sold on the idea. For spring 2026, they made another cameo on the brand’s catwalk, elegantly tucked into slim pants. Between Celine’s streamlined shape, Chloé’s ’80s-inspired pair, and Gucci’s newest lace-up, these high-tops offer wearability with a bit of designer flair.
Gorphardcore
Gorpcore is no longer a trend—it’s a lifestyle. Enthusiasts who never venture further than a 5-mile radius on their daily walk still pine after performance trainers like Salomon’s XT-6 every time a new colorway hits the market. A go-to for busy mom Jennifer Lawrence on off-duty days, runway trends solidified another uptick in hiking-inspired sneaker silhouettes, with sightings at Off-White and Cecilie Bahnsen for spring 2026, confirming the trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
