Trainer trends you’ll actually wear
Paris street style pushed four trainer types this week: retro runners, chunky platform soles, technical trail-inspired pairs, and minimalist monochrome classics — worn with wide-leg trousers and suits alike []. Video trend coverage also flags a move toward hybrid, performance-minded sneakers with sustainable materials — so comfort is the new statement shoe [].
Salomon’s XT‑6 and other trail‑rooted models were repeatedly called out in fashion coverage this month, with FashionBeans documenting the XT‑6’s crossover from mountaineering kit to street staple. fashionbeans.com Paris shows also pushed designer‑led sneaker projects: Who What Wear flagged Chemena Kamali’s first trainer for Chloé, the ballet‑meets‑boxing “Kick,” as an example of houses launching signature trainers in 2026. whowhatwear.com Sustainability cropped up in the same breath as performance: Veja’s supply‑chain model uses Amazonian rubber and 100% recycled polyester meshes, while Allbirds markets its SweetFoam® midsole made from Brazilian sugarcane and merino/eucalyptus uppers. project.veja-store.com Retail signals back the street sightings — Lyst’s quarterly Index has been tracking sneaker collaborations and slimline sport silhouettes (Nike x Jacquemus among the top‑ranked products), and Puma’s Speedcat Ballet “Doelette” officially dropped in late 2025 as a high‑demand low‑profile release. lyst.com Who What Wear’s wider trend audit lists nine trainer categories for 2026 (hybrids, trail‑run tech, wedges and more), and its spring follow‑up notes specific product winners and predicted bestsellers to watch through the season. whowhatwear.com
