Maybe you think trainers are dead (what with the current appetite for polished alternatives like Derbies, ’90s-style boots and loafers). Or maybe, like me, you think tastes are simply evolving. The Samba fever that pervaded the early 2020s may have worn off a while ago – and even become, dare I say it, cheugy – but there are certain trainers that many of us are still copping for 2026. And more often than not, they’re throwback styles – the sort that stand the test of time, or are being reevaluated through a contemporary lens.
The Noughties obsession isn’t going anywhere, so it makes sense that we’d turn to aesthetics from one of the most beloved – and copycatted – decades for our footwear choices, too. To that end, here are all the Noughties trainers we’ll be wearing well into 2026.
Nike Air Rift
Thought weird-ass ballet sneakers were a new phenomenon? Think again! In 1996, Nike released their Air Rift style, also known as the Ninja, which gathered momentum throughout the late ’90s and early ’00s (A-list fans included the likes of Madonna and Jennifer Aniston). These days, they’re more likely to be sported by off-duty fashion girls who’ve grown tired of their scuffed Tabis (plus Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lawrence, who’ve both been spotted in Air Rifts recently).
Puma Mostro
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