<p data-start="0" data-end="201">In 2026, which sneakers will begin to dominate the streets is no longer a random prediction, but rather a fairly predictable outcome based on what has been happening over the past few seasons.</p>

<h3 data-start="203" data-end="234" style="text-align: center;"><strong data-start="203" data-end="232">Suspiciously thin.</strong></h3>
<p data-start="236" data-end="1139" style="text-align: justify;">The trend of flat and slim shoes actually began to emerge in the Fall/Winter 2025 season, when major brands started to streamline silhouettes. Nike re-released the Moon Shoe in collaboration with Jacquemus, and Maison Margiela introduced the Sprinter line with a sleek and sharp silhouette. These designs with slender silhouettes followed one another, creating a relatively consistent trend. As fashion houses simultaneously reduced thickness and weight and emphasised clean lines, it's understandable that sneakers are being drawn closer to the concept of fashion, rather than continuing to showcase technical prowess. This trend is likely to intensify in 2026, because once a trend is established at the forefront, it only tends to spread, rarely reversing.</p>

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<h3 data-start="1141" data-end="1168" style="text-align: center;"><strong data-start="1141" data-end="1166">The taste of the original colour</strong></h3>
<p data-start="1170" data-end="1985" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" style="text-align: justify;">When silhouettes have been sculpted to the point of being unquestionable, colour naturally becomes the quickest way to grab attention. Recently, fashion houses like Dries Van Noten and Prada have launched shoes in bold shades, looking as if they've just been dipped straight into ketchup or mustard before being displayed. Influencer Evi also stirred things up by pairing yellow sneakers, which are notoriously difficult to wear, with deep Prussian green items. In a context of increasingly minimalist clothing, original-colored sneakers serve as just the right amount of unconventionality, preventing the overall look from becoming overly demure.</p>
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<h3 data-start="0" data-end="73" style="text-align: center;"><strong data-start="0" data-end="73">The evolution of sneakers continues.</strong></h3>
<p data-start="75" data-end="786" style="text-align: justify;">From sneakers with a soft, ballet-like feel to designs that make you pause for a few seconds to determine whether they're leather shoes or athletic shoes, even hybrids that have given rise to a whole new concept like "sports dress shoes," sneakers are acting like a fashion metamon, constantly changing shape and function. Otherwise, they would quickly become redundant in an already saturated market. Therefore, the continued evolution of sneakers this year is not a subjective prediction, but a logical consequence of the intense competitive pressure.</p>
<p data-start="788" data-end="1548" style="text-align: justify;">Take Asics, for example, which consistently collaborates with feminine and romantic brands like Cecilie Bahnsen and Shushu Tong. In a high-performance sneaker market that has reached technological saturation, a more logical approach is to broaden its usage context. By placing sneakers in softer, more fashion-oriented spaces, Asics is pulling its products out of the gym and running track. Conversely, Coperni chose a strategy of attention-grabbing aesthetics when launching the 5T sneaker with its split-toe design, and it has proven to be highly recognisable.</p>

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<h3 data-start="1550" data-end="1589" style="text-align: center;"><strong data-start="1550" data-end="1589">Saucony fever</strong></h3>
<p data-start="0" data-end="411" style="text-align: justify;">In a video of her MMA stage practice posted by her personal music label ODDATELIER, Jennie appears in an all-black outfit, paired with a pair of "dad shoes" style sneakers with a slightly thick sole, exuding a familiar retro vibe. Those shoes are the Grid NXT from Saucony, a century-old American running shoe brand that doesn't often appear in mainstream fashion discussions.</p>
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<p data-start="413" data-end="1375" style="text-align: justify;">Founded in 1898, Saucony is one of America's oldest professional running shoe brands. The brand's name originates from Saucony Creek in Pennsylvania, where it was founded. The wave-shaped logo on the shoe symbolises the river and reflects the brand's decades-long research into foot movement and stride structure. In the running world, Saucony has long been recognised for its strong feel and performance, yet it remains relatively low-profile compared to other well-known brands in the media.</p>
<p data-start="413" data-end="1375" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">The problem is that the brand isn't currently distributed in South Korea, and the black version Jennie wore has quietly disappeared from the brand's official US website. If Saucony doesn't quickly expand its distribution, build its image, and maintain its presence after this viral moment, it's likely that everything will just remain at the level of being mentioned once. Conversely, if the brand knows how to capitalise on the timing and turn fleeting attention into a long-term strategy, a "Saucony craze" could absolutely materialise.</span></p>
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