The 6 Sneakers Already Dominating Summer 2026

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Whether you're a sneakerhead who builds their shopping around the latest drops or someone who only wears sneakers to the gym, there are some buzzy styles out there to have on your radar for summer 2026. The rising popularity of Nike Moon Shoe OG sneakers shows signs of their future status as the It-sneaker of 2026. Another in-demand shoe is the latest Jil Sander x Puma K-Street sneaker collaboration, which dropped earlier this year and is already one of the most-shot styles in editorials. I predict it will be a top buy for summer.

Other sneaker styles on the rise include the Salomon XT-Whisper Void sneakers in punchy shades, the Celine Ballet sneakers first spotted on the runway, the ever-popular Miu Miu Plume sneakers, and the Dries Van Noten leather-trimmed suede sneakers, a cult classic that returns each season in updated colorways. Ahead, the 5 key sneakers to invest in for summer 2026.

Nike Moon Shoe OG Sneakers

Miu Miu Plume Sneakers

Jil Sander X Puma K-Street Sneakers

Salomon XT-Whisper Void Sneakers

Celine Ballet Sneakers

Dries Van Noten Sneakers

Kristen Nichols
Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.