Streetwear Market Pulse

Trainers drive traffic; premium boots & transitional jackets peak

Trainers drive traffic; premium boots & transitional jackets peak

Key Questions

What are the top-selling sneakers right now?

Top sellers include Nike Sabrina multicolor ($135), Cortez, Court, Adidas Tokyo, Asics Gel-Kayano and Nimbus ($100-200), Sambas, New Balance 480, Axel, Salomon, Adidas SL72, Gazelle, Puma, and Veja ($100-750), with Adidas VL Court Bold at $56 on Amazon. Low-profile Adidas Samba, Gazelle, Campus, and Handball dominate women's styling. These trainers are driving traffic alongside premium boots and transitional jackets.

How are women styling low-pro sneakers currently?

Women are pairing low-profile sneakers like Adidas Samba and Gazelle with wide cargos, Zara elevated tan/brown/green pants ($70), athleisure, skirts, bombers, and athletic shirts, as seen in Amazon street style, PFW, and UK casuals with jeans. Drawstring pants from Donni, LESET, and Chan Luu are hyped. This trend blends seamlessly with regular rotation outfits across Paris, Milan, London, and NYC.

What denim trends are considered dated for 2026?

Dated trends include skinnies, bright washes, and ivory denim; instead, refresh with Levi's wide-leg ($50), cigarettes, crochet, capris, 70s flares, and stark whites ($200+). Runway and street style from Paris Fashion Week confirm ditching these for updated silhouettes. Resale values for summer denim are holding steady.

Which flat shoes are popular for spring styling with jeans and skirts?

Fashion people are wearing flats, loafers, ballet flats, and flip-flops like KuaiLu ($14) with jeans and skirts, as confirmed by street style trends. These pair well with transitional outfits in the UK and beyond. Low-pro sneakers and budget options like Rothy’s Amazon styles complement this casual vibe.

Which sneakers should I hold for potential resale value into summer 2026?

Hold sneakers like Sambas, NB 480, Axel, Salomon, Adidas SL72, Gazelle, Puma, and Veja, as they are topping sales and projected to rise in value. Resale summer holds are strong, per intel from Whatnot and YouTube analyses. Premium pairs in the $100-750 range show the best potential.

Nike Sabrina multicolor $135/Cortez/Court/JLaw Adidas Tokyo/Rothy’s Amazon flats/loafers; Asics Gel-Kayano/Nimbus $100-200; Sambas/NB 480/Axel/Salomon top sales/adidas SL72/Gazelle/Puma/Veja $100-750 incl Vl Court Bold $56 Amazon; low-pro adidas Samba/Gazelle/Campus/Handball dominating women's styling w/wide cargos/Zara $70 elevated tan/brown/green/athleisure/skirts/bombers/athletic shirts incl Amazon street style list/PFW, drawstring pants Donni/LESET/Chan Luu hype, flats/loafers/ballet/flip-flops KuaiLu $14 w/jeans UK casuals; Supreme/MM6 shearling; NYC athleisure joggers/cropped; Halara colorful; denim refresh Levi's wide-leg $50/cigarettes/crochet/capris/70s flares/stark whites $200+ ditch dated skinnies/bright/ivory; resale summer holds. Paris/Milan/London/NYC sneakers w/blazers.

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Updated Apr 9, 2026