Buying a new pair of trainers is one of those tasks most people put off. Because 1) how do you know which styles are the most popular (without being so popular everyone is wearing them?) 2) is there a certain silhouette to look out for—Retro? Dad? Sleek ballerina? And 3) which shades go with most outfits, while still being key for 2026? Well, eeam Who What Wear UK has already cleared up the first two questions with the sneaker styles set to dominate the year, and now it’s my turn to decode the colours.

With the ‘more-is-more’ aesthetic being big news this season, most of the key sneaker shades play into this, demanding attention as soon as you see them. Icy blue is a key colour this season in itself, and when worn as a dress—as seen on the Dior spring/summer 2026 runway—or a top, it can look soft and unassuming, but when in the form of trainers, it suddenly feels less unlikely and more statement. Then we’ve got the colours that simply can’t go unnoticed. Chartreuse green and Aperol Spritz orange are fun, they’re bright, they’re about to add that sprinkling of summer to your simple vest and shorts look that couldn’t be achieved by standard white iterations.

And then, if you’re looking to invest in pairs with guaranteed longevity, then silver and beige styles have proven their staying power. Sandy suede and futuristic chrome may be on different ends of the colour spectrum, but they both hold the same easy styling power. Going with quite literally any outfit (in the same way that camel trousers and silver jewellery would), you can rest assured you’ll get the wear out of them for seasons to come.

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