We have brands like Loewe, Gucci and Wales Bonner to thank for the rise and rise of the Fashion Trainer, responsible for designing some of the most desired pastel trainers currently on the market. Low-profile shoes inspired by retro runners abound for 2026, while there are plenty of styles to peruse if you prefer the sporty-dad silhouette popularised by New Balance.
If you’re more likely to be found sporting a ballet flat than a chunky trainer, Jil Sander’s beautifully elegant pale pink silk sneaker may just turn your head. And there are plenty of undeniably chic options to shop from other brands, too – from the ruched ballet-boxer hybrid by Chloé to the vintage-coded Puma Speedcats that Dua Lipa, Emily Ratajkowski and Rihanna adore.
Ahead, 15 of the best pastel trainers for women to shop this winter.
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Fashion Editor Favourite
Adidas Originals By Wales Bonner Japan Suede And Leather-Trimmed Canvas Sneakers
Six years in, Wales Bonner x Adidas remains one of the most covetable partnerships in sportswear. Blending performance heritage with fashion edge, this style is a reinterpretation of the Adidas Japan silhouette — a low-profile, heritage running sneaker from the 1980s — redesigned with a crochet insert, contrast topstitching and suede panels in lilac and burgundy, by the British designer next to lead menswear at Hermès.
UK sizes: 3-13
Material: Suede, rubber
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Best Powder Pink
New Balance 204L Paneled Suede And Leather-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers
Combining the best of the Seventies with the Noughties, New Balance’s newest style features suede, leather and mesh in contrasting shades of rose and pale pink. The curved lines and tonal logo provide a point of interest while the white and grey rubber soles offer plenty of grip and shock absorption.
UK sizes: 2-9
Material: Leather, suede, mesh, rubber
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Best Low-Profile
Adidas Gazelle Lo Pro Shoes
The ever-popular Adidas Gazelles receive an update with a new low-profile and soft suede fabrication in icy blue. The sleek, more streamlined design makes these ideal for city life, while the pale colourway feels instantly modern.
UK sizes: 3-13.5
Material: Suede, rubber
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Best Ballet-Boxer Style
Chloé Kick Suede And Leather Sneakers
Chloé’s Kick trainers fuse traditional ballet and boxing styles to create a shoe as desirable as the rest of Chemena Kamali’s womenswear. Pale mint green leather is overlaid with suede panelling, while logo-labelled tongues enhance the retro appeal. The elegant lace-up, elasticated sides are a novel touch.
UK sizes: 2-9
Material: Leather, suede, rubber
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Best Celebrity Collaboration
On Cloudtilt Moon
Co-created by Zendaya and her longtime stylist Law Roach, the Cloudtilt Moon is an all-day shoe with a soft, sock-like fit and underfoot cushioning. The brand’s innovative Helion superfoam ensures soft landings, whether you’re aiming for 20k steps or just on your lunch run, while the pale lilac colourway will look sharp paired with mid blue jeans or grey tailored trousers.
UK sizes: 3-9
Material: Recycled polyester, rubber
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Most Chic
Jil Sander Floor Suede-Trimmed Satin Sneakers
If you’re naturally more drawn to a ballet slipper than a chunky trainer, Jil Sander’s beautifully feminine take on the pastel sneaker will appeal. The label’s sophisticated minimalism is exemplified here by clean lines and precisely-placed suede panels on an upper of lustrous pale pink satin.
UK sizes: 2-8
Material: Satin, suede, rubber
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Best crochet
Gola Tornado Zephyr Trainers
A reinterpretation of Gola’s classic Tornado silhouette, this 2026 model has a woven crochet-style upper that feels light and breezy, making it the perfect shoe to see you into spring. Also available in pale pink, the soft pastel blue hue would look smart worn with a grey herringbone coat now, switched out for a linen blazer in the summer.
UK sizes: 3-8
Material: Leather, rubber
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Best Colour Pop
Asics + Hidden.NY Gel-Ds 14 Metallic Rubber-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers
Designed in collaboration with streetwear brand Hidden.NY, Asics’ 2026 trainer has a futuristic feel. The cheering green pops of colour and silver stripes will breathe new life into your winter wardrobe, while the breathable mesh fabric and gel cushioned soles provide comfort and support.
UK sizes: 3.5-9
Material: Mesh, leather, rubber
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Most Classic
Nike Pacific Sneaker
Worn in monochrome by Dakota Johnson in Materialists, Nike’s Pacific shape is given a spring refresh with accents of pink on a taupe base. Panels of leather and suede are topped with a puffed Swoosh logo, while the herringbone sole with flex grooves adds a Seventies twist.
UK sizes: 2.5-9.5
Material: Leather, suede, rubber
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Most Subtle
Puma Speedcat Go Shoes
Originating in racing culture, the Puma Speedcat launched in 2000 at Formula 1, but it has since transcended the tracks of Monaco for the streets of the fashion capitals. Inspired by the original, the Speedcat Go bears a more breathable design with mesh panels and criss-cross laces. This pair in an aptly named shade of Spring Lavender feels just right for the new year.
UK sizes: 3-8
Material: Mesh, suede, rubber
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Best Mint Green
Loewe Flow Logo-Appliquéd Shell, Leather and Suede Sneakers
Emblazoned with the label’s swirling ‘Anagram’ logo, Loewe’s trainer has been worn by Jennifer Lawrence and Margot Robbie. In subtle pale green, this iteration has gripped rubber soles which extend along the heels and toes to prevent scuffs, while the brand name is embossed in glistening gold lettering on the back.
UK sizes: 2-8
Material: Leather, suede, rubber
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Best Neutral
Tory Burch Good Luck Trainer
Tory Burch’s bestselling trainer style is given a touch of everyday luxury with leather overlays and suede lace loops in refined tones of lemon yellow and beige. The ergonomic sole provides all-day support while the deep ankle scoops elongate the leg for a flattering fit.
UK sizes: 1.5-10.5
Material: Nylon, leather, suede, rubber
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Best Lilac
Gucci Shift Webbing And Leather-Trimmed Mesh And Suede Sneakers
Gucci’s mesh and suede trainer is ultralight and easy to wear thanks to a low, ballet-inspired sole. The House’s signature design language — from the green and red Web stripe to the interlocking G charm at the top of the laces — gives this feminine iteration a Quiet Luxury feel.
UK sizes: 3-8
Material: Suede, leather, mesh, rubber
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Best Reissue
Prada Montecarlo Re-Edition 2005 Sneakers
Giving Italian heritage a modern direction, these streamlined Montecarlo Re-Edition 2005 trainers by Prada are expertly crafted with suede trims, signature Re-Nylon panelling, and light, flexible rubber soles. The square toes and powdery blue shade add an appropriately 2026 fashion edge.
UK sizes: 1.5-8.5
Material: Suede, nylon, rubber
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Best colour combination
Tod’s Runner Suede Sneakers
One for the fan of understated luxury, the Runner trainer from Tod’s contrasts dusky pink suede with scarlet nylon panels for a sporty yet sophisticated look, while the generous rubber sole gives adequate support for prolonged wear. Make like the model and wear with a brown suede jacket and mid blue denim.
UK sizes: 2-9
Material: Suede, nylon, rubber
Esther Coombes is the Senior Ecommerce Editor at Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE and Esquire, overseeing luxury shopping content across fashion, beauty, travel and homes. She graduated from London College of Fashion with a First Class BA in Fashion Journalism in 2010, and has since worked at Marie-Claire, Easy Living, GLAMOUR and Women’s Health.
She held positions as Senior Fashion and Beauty Executive, Senior Lifestyle Executive and Content Lead during her nine years at HELLO! and HELLO! Fashion, creating editorial and branded content across the lifestyle sector and interviewing talent and experts including Lisa Eldridge, Jo Malone and Katie Jane Hughes for print and digital features.
With exacting standards and a critical eye for editing new launches, she enjoys recommending readers best in class products and experiences, be that a glow-giving skin tint, a boutique hotel stay or the perfect slingback stiletto.
In her spare time you can find her at a spin or reformer class or streaming the latest zeitgeisty podcast or television drama.
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