So You're Not a Boot Person? That's Okay—Here Are 31 Cool Sneakers Instead

Below, shop the best sneakers for fall 2026, from Adidas to Puma.

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@shhtephs wearing a baseball tee, camo shorts, and silver sneakers; @michelleinfusino wearing green and yellow Adidas sneakers.
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I love boots, but for the same reason I'm partial to ballet flats, I need to have sneakers in my life for comfort and ease. Before the streets pile up with snow and waterproof boots become my only option for survival in NYC, I need to make the most of this crisp fall forecast and break out the kicks. That said, my sneaker game could use an upgrade.

Whether I go classic with Adidas Sambas or lean experimental with metallic low-profile sneakers, I can trust my soles will be protected all day. Scroll on to shop the best sneakers for fall 2026, from Adidas to Puma to Nike. PS: I threw in some outfit inspiration if you find yourself in need.

Shop the Best Sneakers for Fall 2026

@shhtephs wearing a baseball tee, camo shorts, and silver sneakers.

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@_livmadeline wearing Adidas loafer sneakers.

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@michelleinfusino wearing green and yellow Adidas sneakers.

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@mimi.orere wearing a jeans, a black long-sleeve, and Adidas sneakers.

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@_livmadeline wearing Adidas sneakers.

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Josephine Hadjiloucas
Josephine Hadjiloucas
Assistant Shopping Editor

Josephine Hadjiloucas is a New York–based writer. She first interned at Who What Wear UK in 2024 and later joined Who What Wear U.S. as an assistant shopping editor after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2025. When she isn’t covering the latest Gen Z trends or updating her under-$100 Nordstrom wish list, you can find her browsing the racks of NYC’s best vintage stores or rewatching Moonstruck for the 50th time. “Snap out of it!”