Sporty shape, metallic details and cult heritage… Sneaker experts say it’s essential.
In 2026, sneakers will remain more than ever at the heart of women’s fashion. Having become real everyday essentials, they are no longer content with being practical: they dictate trends. For several months, a phenomenon has been obvious in the streets, on social networks, but also in sports and dance halls: the explosion of metallic sneakers. Silver, shiny, sometimes with reflective details, they perfectly embody this mix of Y2K nostalgia and performance aesthetics that appeals to the current generation.
This trend is part of a context of massive enthusiasm. In France, Google searches for trendy sneakers jumped 343% in one month, proof that consumers are already anticipating the must-haves of the coming year. Silhouettes inspired by running, long reserved for sporting activities, are now establishing themselves as fashion pieces in their own right, easy to combine and ultra desirable. According to the sneaker experts at JD Sports, one model in particular is establishing itself as the sneaker that everyone will snap up in 2026, confirming in the process the supremacy of a legendary brand. This is Nike and its Nike Air Max Moto 2K model, whose Google searches have exploded with a spectacular increase of 846% last month.
Inspired by running shoes from the 2000s, the Nike Air Max Moto 2K ticks all the boxes for a trendy sneaker. Its dynamic design combines breathable mesh, technical inserts and metallic and reflective details. The visible Air Max unit ensures excellent everyday comfort, while its assertive look makes it a strong piece of the wardrobe. Priced around €130, it seduces with its style/price ratio. It can be worn with straight jeans or cargo pants as well as with a skirt or dress for a confident fashion contrast. Already adopted by many content creators, it promises to be the future star of the asphalt.
Around this flagship model, other sneakers will mark 2026. Nike remains ultra dominant with the Air Max 95, the timeless Air Force 1, the P-6000, while adidas marks the strong comeback of the Superstar and confirms the lasting success of the Handball Spezial, now available in very fashionable colors such as brown or pink. Models with a performance aesthetic also continue to rise: New Balance 740, ASICS Gel-1130, Salomon XT-6 and On Cloudtilt are gaining popularity thanks to TikTok and their comfort.
In 2026, the trend is clear: between heritage, modernity and practicality, sneakers have not said their last word… and intend to remain firmly laced to our feet.
