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THE SNEAKER EDIT / 2026

Sneaker trends 2026.
22 styles.
Your way.

The pair you keep noticing.
The outfit you already own.

Salomon, New Balance, adidas, ASICS, Nike, PUMA and HOKA—newer trend picks and familiar favourites, brought together. Compare the shape, see the outfit and try your version before you buy.

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· minniie editorial · 9 min read

Emma in cream and maroon Salomon XT-6 EXPANSE sneakers, loose ivory trousers, a butter tank and a relaxed mini trench
Emma · Salomon XT-6 EXPANSE · AI-generated styling illustration

WHICH SNEAKERS TO COMPARE?

Start with the shape.
Then make it yours.

For a slim profile, compare PUMA Speedcat, adidas Samba and Nike Cortez. For technical detail, look at Salomon XT-6 EXPANSE, New Balance 530 and ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14. For a more substantial sole, compare New Balance 9060 and HOKA. The right starting point is the silhouette you like with your own clothes.

Start with New Balance 204L, adidas Tokyo and Salomon XT-WHISPER for newer trend references, then compare the established favourites below. This is an editorial selection, not a sales or popularity ranking.

Four ways
to change the balance.

A different toe, a deeper sole, a flash of silver. Small details change the whole outfit. Tokyo and 204L offer a slimmer alternative; XT-WHISPER adds another technical reference beside the XT-6 EXPANSE.

01

Retro & low-profile

A slim toe and a quieter sole. Start with Speedcat, Samba, Gazelle, Spezial, Cortez, 327 or 574; compare how much shoe shows beneath the hem.

02

Technical & mesh

Mesh, overlays and graphic details. Compare Salomon XT-6 EXPANSE with New Balance 530, ASICS GEL-1130 and GEL-KAYANO 14, Nike P-6000 and Vomero 5.

03

Sculptural soles

More volume at ground level. New Balance 9060 and HOKA Clifton 10 or Bondi 9 change the balance of a trouser leg or skirt.

04

Court & platforms

A firmer visual base. Air Force 1 and New Balance 550 bring court proportions; Sambae adds a platform to the familiar adidas shape.

Relaxed dark leather jacket, cream knit and barrel jeans with black technical Salomon sneakers
Salomon street styling · AI-generated styling illustration

TECHNICAL LINES

A technical shoe.
An easy silhouette.

A soft leather jacket, simple knit and roomy denim give a technical sneaker a relaxed everyday setting. Compare the exact Salomon model and color in the shortlist below.

Compare the shoe references ↗
Black adidas Samba sneakers with barrel jeans, a cream knit and a relaxed chocolate leather jacket
adidas Samba · AI-generated styling illustration

A SLIMMER PROFILE

Loose denim.
A lighter shoe.

The black Samba sits neatly beneath curved denim. Cream knitwear and a relaxed leather jacket keep the outfit soft and familiar.

Explore the Samba outfits ↗
New Balance 9060 sneakers styled with relaxed blue barrel jeans, an ivory knit and a brown leather jacket
New Balance 9060 · AI-generated styling illustration

A SCULPTURAL SOLE

A little volume.
A softer layer.

The 9060 adds a substantial base beneath roomy denim. A loose knit and shorter leather jacket balance the shape without making the outfit feel styled to excess.

Explore the 9060 outfits ↗
Chocolate and cream New Balance 327 sneakers with cropped barrel jeans, an ivory knit and a brown leather jacket
New Balance 327 · AI-generated styling illustration

THE RETRO WEDGE

Chocolate suede.
Familiar denim.

A cropped hem reveals the 327’s wraparound outsole. Repeat the warm brown in a jacket or bag to connect the shoe with the rest of the look.

Explore the 327 outfits ↗

SEVEN BRANDS / TWENTY-TWO REFERENCES

The sneaker shortlist.

Showing 22 of 22 sneakers

New Balance 204L in White / Green; product cutout, background edited

Retro & low-profile

New Balance 204L

White / Green

A low-profile silver-and-white mesh runner with green accents and a cream midsole.

Named in SheerLuxe’s April 2026 trainer edit for its versatile low-profile silhouette.

Wear it with. Try the slim runner beneath loose dark denim or tailored trousers; a simple knit keeps the silver and green considered.

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adidas Tokyo in Cloud White / Collegiate Green / Gum; product cutout, background edited

Retro & low-profile

adidas Tokyo

Cloud White / Collegiate Green / Gum

A very slim white upper, green serrated stripes and a thin gum sole.

Tokyo is a featured silhouette in SheerLuxe’s April 2026 edit, with both printed and understated versions.

Wear it with. Let a wide trouser leg fall softly above the toe. Keep the rest understated so the narrow silhouette and green stripes lead.

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Salomon XT-WHISPER in Silver-grey / red reference · L49219100; product cutout, background edited

Technical & mesh

Salomon XT-WHISPER

Silver-grey / red reference · L49219100

Silver-grey mesh, red overlays, a cord lacing system and a segmented trail-inspired sole.

The exact L49219100 reference is linked in SheerLuxe’s April 2026 trainer edit.

Wear it with. Pair the technical upper with an easy bomber and straight jeans, or contrast it with fluid trousers.

Read the trend feature ↗Shop the shoe ↗
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YOUR PHOTO. YOUR WARDROBE.

Before you buy,
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Love the shoes on someone else? See how the idea works with your own outfit first. Compare a slim sneaker with a chunky sole, or silver with a quieter neutral.

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  1. 01

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  2. 02

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  3. 03

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A visual styling preview does not measure your feet or confirm size, width, comfort or performance. Check those with the retailer before buying.

A few things
before the checkout.

What sneaker trends should I know in 2026?

Slim retro shapes, hiking-inspired technical sneakers and color accents are useful starting points. This edit compares those directions with court classics and sculptural soles from our existing shoe guides; it is not a sales or popularity ranking.

Which New Balance sneakers are included?

The 204L, 9060, 530, 550, 327 and 574 Core. Compare the newer 204L’s low profile with the 9060’s sculptural sole, the 530’s mesh runner shape, the 550’s court profile, the 327’s distinctive outsole and the compact 574. The 204L links to its trend feature; the other five link to their outfit guides.

Is the Salomon XT-6 EXPANSE the same as the XT-6?

No. Our reference is the XT-6 EXPANSE in Vanilla Ice / Maroon Banner / Almond Milk, with traditional laces. Do not substitute a standard XT-6 Quicklace reference when comparing the look.

Can I try these sneakers with my outfits before buying?

Use minniie for a personal AI styling preview. Create an account or sign in, review the current plan and image allowance, add your personal photo and the exact shoe reference, and choose to generate. Compare the shoes with an outfit you already own. Clicking a guide or signing in alone does not import or generate the shoes.

Will a virtual shoe try-on tell me my size or comfort?

No. It is a visual styling preview, not a measurement or physical fitting. Check the exact model’s size guide, width, support, intended activity and retailer returns policy before buying.

Are all these sneakers suitable for running or the gym?

This page compares everyday styling. Some references have running or trail origins; others are lifestyle, court-inspired or motorsport-inspired styles. A fashion photograph does not establish suitability for exercise. Choose performance shoes for your actual activity and fitting needs.

THE EDITORIAL NOTE

What’s behind
the shortlist.

Updated 1 November 2026. This edit brings together 18 existing sneaker outfit guides, our Salomon XT-6 EXPANSE feature and three newer trend references. We excluded slippers, clogs and clothing so this page stays focused on sneakers.

Vogue Singapore’s 6 January 2026 sneaker report ↗ gives context for slim shapes, bold colors and hiking-inspired shoes. Those broad directions inform our comparison; the source does not rank every exact model or color shown here.

SheerLuxe’s 14 April 2026 trainer edit ↗ supports the addition of New Balance 204L, adidas Tokyo and Salomon XT-WHISPER. Its coverage supports the silhouette selection, rather than a claim that every pictured colorway is a bestseller.

Product names and color references come from the linked shoe guides and official retailers. Shortlist cutouts are edited from those references for consistent backgrounds and direction; see the official shoe for original photography. Editorial outfit images are AI-generated styling illustrations, not physical wear tests or live-app results. Check the official model page for current construction, sizing, intended use and purchase terms.