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These are the trending sneakers for 2026.
If we could wear one type of shoe for the rest of our life it would be a cute lifestyle sneaker. There’s truly nothing more comfortable and versatile than a good sneaker. Whether you’re going to the office, running errands or going on a casual date night, sneakers are there for you.
However, every year we go through the perpetual cycle of needing to refresh our sneaker collection. While the styles of the shoes virtually stay the same year after year, the styles that are trending come and go. We took a deep dive to find the cutest sneakers to wear in 2026, and they are perfect for dressing up or down and making it through every season of the year.
Read on to for the four 2026 sneaker trends that everyone is going to be wearing this year.
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Trending Sneakers for 2026
1. Slim Runners
Slim runners are a low profile sneaker that have a retro, European feel. We love how these are a bit sportier than other sneakers. They are perfect for wearing with cute pants and a sweater or a cute skirt and t-shirt when the weather is warmer.
White New Balance x Miu Miu
Rec Sneakers in Leather
Serina Sneakers
Tokyo Shoes
2. “Gorpcore” Sneakers
The term “gorpcore” was coined by The Cut in 2017 and originated from the trail mix snack that people call “gorp”. Gorpcore references a style adn aesthetic that’s marked by outdoor grunge pieces. When incorporating this style into your sneaker collection, brands like Solomon and Keen (major outdoor adventure retailers), are making an appearance in the high-fashion world. Below are some of out favorite sneaker options to add to your closet this year.
Salomon XT-Whisper Sneakers
KEEN x Skall Studio Jasper Sneakers
Gel-Cumulus 16 Sneakers
HOKA® Mafate Speed 2 Sneakers
3. Nike Is Back & In a Bold Way
Growing up in the 90s and early 2000s, Nike sneakers were the “it” shoe to wear. It was the era of Nike Shox and we were thriving. If you’ve been longing for the day of their return, 2026 is the year of the Nike sneaker. We predict we’ll be seeing it in bold ways. Nike Shox will have their moment, and other similar styles of athlesiure shoes will become fashion staples in street style looks across seasons.
Nike P-6000
Nike Shox Z Mesh Sneakers
Nike Shox TL
Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Sneakers
4. Skater Shoes (AKA: Vans)
Leave it to Vans to come back in a fresh and edgy way this year. To be honest, we haven’t worn Vans sneakers since punk rock was the “it” aesthetic in middle school. But, we’re totally here for their comeback. Plus, there are so many styles and color ways to choose from, like Valentino collab checked print and classic slip ons in every color imaginable.
Valentino Garavani + VANS Authentic Checked Canvas Sneakers
Suede Authentic Shoe
Classic Slip-On Shoe
