5 Major 2026 Sneaker Trends I’m Shopping From Nordstrom This Spring

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I wear sneakers every day—no exaggeration. Whether I'm giving a polished outfit a casual touch with my retro Adidas Tokyo's or leaning into a sporty-chic look on the weekend with my Salomon's, I'm unquestionably embracing my sneaker era right now. For this reason, I'm never one to overlook a fresh silhouette, buzzy new trend, or cool new brand. I've been analyzing the runways, celebrity looks, and the street style scene to see what sneaker trends are set to dominate in 2026. From light-as-air designs championed on the runways by the likes of Celine and Prada, to bright and bold primary colors we're seeing all over the fashion set right now, below, I'm sharing five sneaker styles that will have you looking altogether on-trend this year. Luckily, you don't have to go to countless stores to get your hands on them. I've found all five trends at trusty, Nordstrom.

Keep scrolling to shop the major sneaker trends of 2026 at Nordstrom right now.

1. Low-Profile Slim Sneakers

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The slim-sneaker trend with a low-profile silhouette is dominating this year—distinguished by a light-as-air design, a slim silhouette, and barely there soles. It's understated, effortless, and endlessly wearable, championed by designers on the spring 2026 runway, including, Celine, Prada, and Dries Van Noten. Whether you go for a neutral hue or bold color, they're the shoe of choice among the fashion set right now.

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2. Bold and Bright Colors

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A joyful Crayola color palette was seen all over the spring/summer 2026 runways, from cobalt blue to canary yellow and fire-engine red—and now we're seeing this trend translate to sneakers too. It's the perfect way to liven up a neutral outfit, making it look both intentional and fashion-forward.

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3. Ballerina Sneakers

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The "sneakerina" continues its dominance in 2026. We're seeing delicate and feminine sneaker styles, most notably in satin fabrics sweeten up everything from denim to dresses and winter jackets.

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4. Sleek White Sneakers

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Sleek white sneakers anchored several of Celine and Polo Ralph Lauren’s spring 2026 runway looks (a far cry from the chunky Y2K styles we’ve seen the last few seasons). At Celine the styles resembled a cross between lace-up jazz shoes and oxfords. Opt for a sleek low-profile silhouette to pair with your mini skirts or tailored trousers.

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5. Soft Suede Sneakers

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Suede sneakers are sticking around for 2026 and it's easy to see why. They exude a rich-looking touch and add instant polish to any outfit. Neutral choices make for an easy go-to that you can style with almost everything. My advice? Invest in a good suede sneaker cleaner.

Judith Jones
Judith Jones
Associate Shopping Director

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.