When considering what shoes to wear in Paris, likely, sneakers aren’t the first style that comes to mind. Truth be told, I think of ballet flats, block heels, ankle boots, and pumps before I get to sneakers. That said, I took a trip to Paris two summers ago with a sneaker brand, and thus wore sneakers with every outfit I packed. Ever since then, my sneakers-in-Paris radar is always on alert, and whenever I spot a chic outfit worn by someone living or visiting there, I take note.

That brings me to the topic of this piece: What to wear with sneakers in Paris in 2026 if you want to look chic. I’ve pinpointed six specific items I’ve spotted being paired with sneakers in the City of Light recently. Sneakers are chameleons, and your outfit can go from sporty to elegant in an instant, depending on what you pair with them. For the most part, the six chic items I’m highlighting below are more of the latter, which suits Paris perfectly.