Dries van noten low sneakers: women, elegant 2026

Uultra slim, ultra chic. For Spring Summer 2026, sneakers change their characteristics. Goodbye chunky with exaggerated volumes inspired by the Eighties: today, there are sneakers (so to speak) that are making the rounds in terms of coolness and that wink at the retro running models of the Seventies, low, with almost imperceptible soles, thin and elegant.

A shift towards a slimmer fitwhich fully reflects that of the wardrobe: the Ozempic mania seems to also affect sneakers, as well as the outfit. Fortunately, purchasing a pair of very light sports shoes has no contraindications whatsoever. Indeed, it promises to significantly improve the tone of the look, without danger.

Elegant low sneakers: the birth of the trend

But how did we go from the ugly sneakers par excellence, the “monstrous” Triple S by Balenciagaat low and harmonious sneakers by Dries Van Noten which are now all the rage at the feet of fashionistas? From 2017 to today, the change has been slow but irreversible. The discreet taste brought into vogue during the Covid era by the so-called Quiet Luxury, the return to essentiality and the rejection of excesses: cultural and fashion changes that have brought the classics of the past back into vogue. In the beginning there were adidas Samba (born in 1949, very popular in the Seventies) and the Onitsuka Tiger Mexico (1968), two low sneakers that have returned to everyone’s feet since 2023. But today the trend is even more evident, thanks to new models that are even slimmer, even more glam.

From Dries Van Noten’s suede sneakers to Plume Of Miu Miu

One above all: the sneakers in suede, which look like they came out of a 70s marathon, with a thin sole, signed Dries Van Noten. Thanks to the not cheap but affordable price (starting from 400 euros) these shoes have conquered the fashion world since their first release in 2024. Vintage color block details, mesh or nylon inserts, contrasting rope laces: there are many variations to focus on in 2026. Following closely in the range of designer low sneakers are the Celine shoes The Flat: nomen omen. The micro logo is hidden on the heel, because To be truly glamorous, these sporty It Shoes must absolutely not stand out. Like the new low sneakers Plume Of Miu Miuthe most reserved heirs of the now cult ones 530 SL made in co-lab with New Balance, available in suede, but also in satin.

Sneakers or ballerinas?

Yes, because if there is a shoe that comes closest to this new hype shoe it is certainly the ballerina. Be careful, the sneakers that exploded in 2025 are something else. Here the sneakers are refined, thanks to a refined silhouette that is reminiscentprecisely, that of the traditional ballet flat. The use of unusual materials for a sneaker does the rest. Two trends within the trend: it is not surprising that, in addition to the big Maisons, low cost and niche brands also follow them, helped by the fact that the main characteristic of these shoes is their essential anonymity.

Zara focuses on total black satin, Mango on scarlet red and elasticated heel, Massimo Dutti and Cos on suede. For those who want to stand out with a less “popular” choicethe advice is to focus on Vivaia low sneakers in recycled Re-Nylon, a mix between a graceful ballerina and nostalgic 70s sneakers. The model Pretty by Dear Frances updates the sporty shoe with a side mesh panel. And for those who remain faithful to the hyper classic running shoe, the Earth by Reformation, suede, in old-fashioned colors.

How to match slim low sneakers in 2026

Versatility is another strong point of these sporty shoes: away from the gym, They allow them to be worn with any type of outfitfrom the sportiest to the most romantic. Perfect with straight jeans or with a miniskirt, just like any self-respecting sneaker or ballerina.

Oversized garmentssurprisingly, They work with slim sneakers contrasting.

Yet another demonstration that, in the outfit as in life, it’s all a question of balance…