If, like me, trainers make up 90% of your shoe collection and you’re always eyeing the next pair to add to it, then you’ll know just how quickly the trainer trend cycle moves. New shapes, materials, colourways, brands and even collaborations are emerging at such a pace that keeping track of what’s rising (and what’s quietly fading) can feel like a full-time job. And while shapes and styles certainly evolve, it’s often colour that marks the shift into a new season.

Over the past few years, colourful trainers have usurped the classic white trainer as a wardrobe staple, appearing across several runways and dominating our social media feeds. But as with any trend cycle, tastes change and new shades begin to emerge. For 2026, that shift is already underway, as we see new hues take centre stage while previously trending shades take a back seat.