If a fashionable girl in NYC isn't sporting ballet flats or thong kitten heels, she's opting for this surprising sneaker instead…
Not suede, not satin—this surprising sneaker trend is bold, stylish, and perfect for pairing with jeans, jorts, and midi skirts. So, what is it? If you regularly follow Who What Wear or have a keen eye for trends, you might be able to guess the sneaker trend of 2026. If you guessed animal print, you’d be right. This spring, fashion enthusiasts from NYC to London are making room in their shoe collections for a pair of animal-print sneakers. Cow print gained popularity last fall and continues to be a favorite. Dalmatian print made its debut earlier this year as a trend for the end of winter, and fortunately, those spots are here to stay at least through summer. Adidas has combined its iconic stripes with a zebra print in their Japan sneakers, while leopard print is often seen on low-profile sneakers for a streamlined look. We can’t overlook snakeskin either—its geometric design is, in my opinion, the most sophisticated within the animal-print sneaker trend.
As we are four months into 2026, an It sneaker has not yet emerged (last year, of course, was the classic black-and-white Adidas Samba). Consider this my proposal to make animal print the official It sneaker of 2026. Whether you're a fan of Puma, a follower of Nike, or a devotee of Adidas, you can expect your preferred sneaker brands to embrace this trend. Below, you can shop the top animal-print sneakers of 2026.
**The Animal-Print Sneaker Trend 2026**
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**Shop the Best Animal-Print Sneakers**
- **adidas**: Taekwondo Mei Sneaker
- **WALES BONNER**: Jewel Leather-Trimmed Leopard-Print Calf Hair Mary Jane Sneakers
- **AUTRY**: Windspin Zebra-Print Calf Hair Sneakers
- **Free People**: Gola Elan Savanna Sneakers
- **AUTRY**: Windspin Snake-Effect Suede Sneakers
- **Puma Select**: Speedcat Sneaker in Leopard
- **adidas Originals**: Japan Sneaker
- **Dries Van Noten**: Snake-Effect Leather Sneakers
- **Nike**: Nike Air Superfly Lx Sneakers
- **Puma Select**: Speedcat Ballet Snake
- **Rag & Bone**: Retro Runner Slim Ultra Sneaker
- **PUMA**: Speedcat Mixed Feel Sneaker
- **Vans**: Lx Classic Slip-on Sneakers
- **Puma Select**: Speedcat Cow Sneaker
- **adidas Originals**: Japan Sneaker
- **adidas**: Handball Spezial Sneaker
- **Anthropologie**: Maeve Low-Profile Sneakers
- **Anonymous Copenhagen**: Elevate Calf Suede Print Leopard
- **DOLCEVITA**: Viper Sneakers Snake Print Embossed Leather
- **Anthropologie**: Gola Exclusive Elan Premium Sneakers
- **ALOHAS**: Tb.490 Rife Sneaker
- **Reebok**: Classic Az Sneaker
- **adidas Originals**: Sl 72 Og
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If a fashionable girl in NYC isn't sporting ballet flats or thong kitten heels, she's opting for this surprising sneaker instead…
Neither suede nor satin.