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Sambas! Spezials! Gazelles! The Only 4 Shoe Styles Fashion People Are Wearing This Year
The fashion set may gatekeep some things, but its unequivocal love for adidas sneakers certainly isn't one of them. And that's not changing one bit in 2026. Though any pair will undoubtedly be a wardrobe staple this year, fashion people are wearing a few specific adidas styles with every outfit from casual jeans and a white tee to a sequined going-out top and trousers. Keep scrolling to shop ultra-versatile styles, including the über-popular Sambas and sporty Spezials, that fashion people will wear this year and beyond.
Handball Spezial
Everyone needs a pair of comfortable, stylish, and endlessly versatile Spezials. I especially love these new, unique colorways.
Samba
The name doesn't lie: Sambas are the OG fashion-person sneaker. Go with classic black and white, or spice it up with a snakeskin stripe.
Gazelle
If your style is equal parts sporty and chic, may I suggest one of these pairs? I love the blush colorway.
Tokyo
This sleek design is steadily rising in popularity, so I suggest grabbing these pairs before they're out of stock.

Emma is a beauty editor on the branded content team. She’s a passionate writer who loves all things beauty, wellness, and personal growth. Before pursuing writing, she worked in influencer marketing at Gallery Media Group, which owns digital brand PureWow. She lives in New York City, where you can usually find her running to a Pilates class or sipping on a green juice in the park.

