10 trending sneakers to shop this autumn

2 April 2026
By Natalia Didovich

Put your best foot forward with shoes that strike the perfect balance between form and function.

Dries Van Noten S26. Credit: Launchmetrics/Spotlight.
Prada ‘Montecarlo Re-Edition 2005’ leather sneaker, $1774, from Mytheresa.
adidas ‘Originals Samba’ snake-effect sneaker, $259.
adidas originals ‘Taekwondo Mei’ ballet leather sneaker, $226.
Alohas ‘Tb.490’ sneaker, $440.

Styling tip:
Offset sharp tailoring with pared-back sneakers for a refined high-low mix. Relaxed trousers and an oversized blazer ensure the look feels effortless rather than overly corporate.

Wales Bonner ‘Paris’ sneaker, $1146, from Net-a-Porter.
New Balance ‘Gator’ sneaker, $229.
Dries Van Noten suede sneaker, $1414, from SSENSE.
Dries Van Noten suede sneaker, $1414, from SSENSE.
Salomon ‘XT-6 GTX’ sneaker, $380, from Fabric.

Read all that, and so much more in Fashion Quarterly’s autumn issue—on sale now!

Imagery: Supplied.

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