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.
What makes trainers such a key player in our wardrobes is their ability to add both texture and colour to an outfit. In many ways, they can inform and even influence the rest of a look. While technically an accessory, trainers have increasingly become a driving force in how we dress day-to-day, often dictating the palette or mood of an entire outfit. Which is why the arrival of a new wave of trainer colours feels so exciting this season.
So if you’re looking to change up your trainer collection for Spring, below I have researched and compiled an edit of the latest trending trainer colours so you can shop with ease. Read on to find out more.
5 TRAINER COLOURS I THINK ARE DATED FOR 2026:
1. PAUSING: APPLE GREEN
Wearing: Yellow
STYLE NOTES: For a long time, we have turned to dark green trainers to deliver that punch of colour. But it may be time to consider a different shade: yellow. A trend that was sparked by the rising popularity of the Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 trainers, the sunshine shade has proven it can deliver the same statement-making effect. Bright yet versatile, it makes a statement when teamed with grey or black trousers and indigo jeans.
Shop Yellow Trainers:
Onitsuka Tiger
Mexico 66™ “kill Bill – 2023” Sneakers
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