Retiring closed-toe shoes in the summer is a big mistake (huge!), one that few fashion-literate celebrities make. As much as Jennifer Lawrence and Bella Hadid adore flip-flops, they also do not exclude sneakers from summer 2026's shoe trend conversation.
By ignoring sandal-friendly forecasts, fashion girls are helping metallic and Mary Jane sneakers (to name some popular trends) run laps around open-toe options. The former made Hadid unmissable at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, while Lawrence's Mary Jane sneakers proved Hollywood is still hooked on freaky hybrid footwear. Popular styles like the Adidas Tokyo are giving toe-ring and thong sandals some summery competition, too. Just this summer, the Samba's even slimmer sister shoes won over Anne Hathaway, Gracie Abrams, and Sofia Richie Grainge.
So, if you stuffed all sneakers into storage bins labeled "save for fall," you still have time to right your wrong. Keep scrolling to see how VIPs are heatwave-proofing sneaker trends this summer. Pro tip: Do your soles a favor and add some lightweight socks to your cart, too.
The Mary Jane Sneaker Trend
With help from Wales Bonner, Jennifer Lawrence started dipping her toe into the Mary Jane sneaker trend last year. Now, versions by Nike, NikeSKIMS, and Salomon have joined her impressive collection. But vintage Air Rifts from Nike—known for their split-toe boxes and chunky Velcro bands—are her favorites by far. A-listers like Lola Tung, Dua Lipa, and Jean Smart have endorsed the ballet sneaker trend, too.
The Adidas Tokyo Sneaker Trend
Following in the footsteps of Sambas and Taekwondos, Tokyos are the newest standout sneakers from sportswear giant Adidas. The design, which features a round toe and ultra-slim soles, debuted over 60 years ago, but thanks to the low-profile sneaker trend, Tokyos are finally getting their flowers.
While J.Law prefers classic color combinations like white-and-red, Hathaway stepped outside her minimalist comfort zone with zebra-print calf-hair trainers. Meanwhile, Grainge got her hands on limited-edition Tokyos from Adidas's May 2026 collaboration with Australian menswear label Song for the Mute. She earned extra points for debuting them in the city the style is named after: Tokyo.
The Brown Sneaker Trend
In late 2025, fall's chocolate brown takeover influenced how celeb shoppers like Gigi Hadid and Selena Gomez shopped for sneakers. Rihanna didn't tap into the trend until May 2026, but she made up for lost time by styling the Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoes perfectly, with an autumnal trench coat and wide-leg jeans. Even more recently, right before Wimbledon 2026, tennis legend Coco Gauff teamed up with Miu Miu to design her dream brown sneakers.
The White Sneaker Trend
In April, Hailey Bieber restarted her circa-2016 white sneaker era with ballet-inspired sneakers from Miu Miu. Soon after, everyone from Emily Blunt and Nicole Kidman to Julianne Moore and Camila Morrone gave the colorless trainers a summer essential stamp of approval. Thanks to Morrone, white sneakers even joined The Summer of Sports style circuit at the 2026 World Cup.
The Metallic Sneaker Trend
A few months ago, Marie Claire called 2026 "the year of the silver sneaker." Fast forward to the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, and Hadid proved our point in metallic silver Puma Speedcats. According to Fall 2026 fashion shows from Cecilie Bahnsen, Miu Miu, Zadig & Voltaire, and more, silver styles will see no shortage of success come September, too.
The Suede Sneaker Trend
Suede is everywhere lately, heatwaves be damned. The velvety texture more commonly associated with fall popped up on Cate Blanchett's travel sneakers, Lipa's Puma Speedcats, and Gabrielle Union's Nike Cortez trainers. Cool-blue-colored suede also gave Florence Pugh's gumsole style from Italian footwear label P448 a corduroy-inspired exterior.
The Vans Sneaker Trend
Don't let anyone tell you otherwise: Vans are so back. The once-skater boi staple has been embraced by Simone Ashley, Teyana Taylor, and Olivia Rodrigo. Last month, Taylor traded iconic checkered print pairs for the rare "Lucky Charm" sneakers from the April 2026 Vans x Satoshi Nakamoto collaboration. Distressed canvas, bedazzled detailing, and the L.A. label's prominent logo made the low-tops almost unrecognizable.
