11 Sneaker Trends to Have on Your Radar for Spring 2026

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

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.

Photo: Courtesy of Phoebe Philo

Valentino x VansPhoto: Armando Grillo - Salvatore Dragone / Gorunway.com

Photo: The Image Direct

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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.