At a time when dressing is as much about practicality as polish, these hues strike the perfect balance: neutral enough to seamlessly slot in with your current wardrobe rotation, while adding depth and a subtle point of difference. New Fashion Trainers by Loewe and Toteme are already being wish-listed by the ELLE editors, while existing sneaker enthusiasts are sure to be impressed by launches from New Balance, Adidas, Nike, Puma and Asics. The low profile trend for retro-inspired runners continues with sleeker, more streamlined designs, while softer takes in satin, courtesy of Le Monde Beryl and Miu Miu, demonstrate how to wear the trend with an understated femininity.
The popularity of neutral, earthy trainers lies in their versatility. Camel, beige, coffee and tan tones will look sharp paired with grey or navy tailoring, while an accent of olive green adds warmth to any monochrome ensemble. And, of course, any earth shade will pair easily with denim. Looking ahead to spring, lighter fabrications of nylon and suede, cutout details and mesh panels ensure these styles will transition easily, when they’ll look just as good teamed with a checked skirt or breezy cotton dress.
Ahead, 12 of the best earth-toned trainers for women to shop this winter.
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If you’re drawn to a chunky trainer, you’re likely already an Asics convert. The low-top design of the GT-2160 nods to classic running styles, while the contrasting patterns in orange, grey and navy refresh the silhouette for 2026.
UK sizes: 3-9.5
Materials: Mesh, rubber
Most neutral
Le Monde Beryl Slim Runner Suede-Trimmed Sneakers
You’ll no doubt be familiar with Le Monde Beryl’s chic Mary-Jane flats, but don’t overlook the trainers. Bringing the brand’s signature Italian flair to the category, the result is an elevated take on a classic low-top, with a minimalist, contemporary shape seen here in a plush olive green.
UK sizes: 1-9
Materials: Satin, suede, rubber
Best for all-day wear
On Cloudsolo Loewe Shoe
We couldn’t complete this edit without a style from the On x Loewe collab. The Cloudsolo shoe retains all you’d expect from the Swiss performance brand (a lightweight, cushioned sole, and all-day, 10k-suitable comfort) while introducing tactile design features such as the Loewe pebble toggle and the brand’s Anagram logo, all brought to life in shades of khaki green and taupe.
UK sizes: 3-9
Materials: Recycled polyester, nylon, rubber
Best low profile
Adidas Originals Gazelle Lo Pro Shoes
If you’ve previously overlooked Gazelles, consider the slimline, lower profile iteration. In a coffee-coloured suede, the Lo Pros have a leaner shape while maintaining the classic Gazelle features of T-toe stitching and trefoil branding. You can even personalise them with a name or number for the bespoke touch.
UK sizes: 3-13.5
Materials: Suede, rubber
Most interesting shape
New Balance 9060 Nubuck-Trimmed Suede And Mesh Sneakers
Drawing on the Y2k revivial, the New Balance 9060 silhouette is a modern classic. An exaggerated sole gives the style a sculptural feel which is juxtaposed with retro shades of mustard, grey and pale green.
UK sizes: 3.5-9
Materials: Mesh, suede, rubber
Editor’s Pick
Miu Miu Plume Satin Sneakers
Reinventing the form of a ballerina flat with Miu Miu’s experimental spirit, these sneakers are almost too pretty to wear. Languid satin contrasts with tough suede, arriving in girlish tones of powder pink and ice blue. We already want them all.
UK sizes: 2-9
Materials: Satin, suede, rubber
Best custom option
Nike Cortez Textile Shoes
Nike’s classic Cortez shoe has been updated for 2026, and now boasts a wider toe and sturdier sides, while maintaining the retro aesthetic loved since its 1972 launch. The deep olive tone makes a smart choice for winter, but there is also the option to play designer, and choose the colourways for the Swoosh, suede panels and soles.
UK sizes: 2.5-14
Materials: Nylon, suede, rubber
Best tan
Tory Burch Tory Travel Suede-Trimmed Sneakers
Panels of canvas intersect with suede and leather trims in Tory Burch’s winter-ready trainer. In a warm shade of Cognac brown, it has an understated yet luxury feel.
UK sizes: 2.5-8.5
Materials: Suede, leather, rubber
Best Quiet Luxury
Toteme The Sport Suede And Twill Sneakers
Taking a classic running silhouette but reimagining it through a minimalist Scandinavian lens, Toteme’s khaki-toned trainers are pared-back enough to wear everyday, while still adding a sophistication to your casual looks.
UK sizes: 4-9
Materials: Twill, suede, rubber
Most Affordable
M&S Suede Side Stripe Retro Runner Trainers
With more than a nod to the 70s, Marks & Spencer’s tan suede trainers are among the best we’ve found on the high street. The contrast side stripes and saw-tooth edging add just enough of a sporty reference to feel current, while the monochromatic colour scheme means they’ll pair easily with the other shades in your wardrobe.
UK sizes: 3-8
Materials: Suede, rubber
Celebrity Favourite
Puma Speedcat Plus Sneakers Unisex
First introduced in 1999 as a driving shoe designed to shave milliseconds off lap times, Puma Speedcats have become a streetwear staple, as well as a favourite for Gracie Abrams, Dua Lipa and Jennifer Lawrence. The suede used for the original has been swapped for a mixed mesh and leather upper, with smaller-size branding for a more subtle take.
UK sizes: 3-13
Materials: Suede, mesh, rubber
Best for evening
Mach & Mach Ballet Runner Embellished Suede Sneakers
Earth-toned trainers become evening-appropriate courtesy of Georgian shoe label Mach & Mach. The brown suede fabric contrasts beautifully with lines of shimmering pale pink crystals, adding shine to the humble sneaker.
UK sizes: 2-9
Materials: Suede, crystals, 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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