Derby Sneakers Are the Shoes Every Fashion Person Will Wear in 2026 Leave a comment
The runways, celebrity looks, street style scene, and outfits on social media feeds are already indicating how trainer trends are shifting this year. While there are many styles on our radar for 2026, one key trend is expected to prevail: derby trainers. Michael Rider introduced the shoes on the runway for his debut at the Celine resort 2026 collection with a sleek white leather pair that was styled with everything from jeans to trousers. Then, he doubled down on the style for the spring/summer 2026 collection, where they appeared with miniskirts and tailored outfits. Now that they’re hitting the Celine stores, they’re in high demand as everyone adds the bright white trainers to their spring capsule wardrobes.
(Image credit: Celine Spring/Summer 2026/Launchmetrics Spotlight)
The shoe trend is also appearing in the spring collections of other brands. With styles from Celine, Reformation, and Zara, they’re available in a range of silhouettes and price points.
Keep scrolling to shop the editor-approved derby trainers, which are set to be the most important trainer trend in 2026.
Shop Derby Trainers
ZARA
Flat Lace-Up Leather Shoes
It’s no surprise that Zara has already hopped on the trend.
CELINE
Ballet Lace-Up Shoes
Straight from the runway.
JAMIE HALLER
The Jazz Slipper Leather Brogues
These will go with everything you own.
Proenza Schouler
Leather Ballet Flats
Simple, chic and easy to style.
Prada
Leather Derby Shoes
This chunkier pair will keep hemlines off the floor.
Maison Margiela
Tabi Jazz Leather Oxford Shoes
Maison Margiela’s viral tabis now come in Derby form!
Lemaire
Souris Leather Derby Shoes
The square-toe is calling to me.
& Other Stories
Leather Derby Shoes
If white feels too stark for you, try this beige iteration.
How to Style Derby Trainers
(Image credit: Celine Spring/Summer Resort 2026/Launchmetrics Spotlight)
Style Notes: This nautically-inspired outfit is one that I’m planning to recreate all season. long for the office. The white button-up, navy boxy blazer and white leg trousers just look so elegant with the derby sneakers.
(Image credit: Celine Spring/Summer Resort 2026/Launchmetrics Spotlight)
Style Notes: The derby trainers! The waisted blazer! The wide-leg culottes! This outfit ticks off so many of the key 2026 trends.
(Image credit: Celine Spring/Summer Resort 2026/Launchmetrics Spotlight)
Style Notes: I don’t think there’s a single shoe style that stovepipe jeans don’t pair well with. But these straight-leg jeans and white derby trainers might just be my favourite combo yet.
(Image credit: Celine Spring/Summer Resort 2026/Launchmetrics Spotlight)
Style Notes: Derby trainers not only pair well with trousers, but with skirt season almost upon us, they’re the perfect footwear style to wear with mini styles.
