There’s no better time to buy new sneakers than the start of a new season. So, with the arrival of spring 2026, that time is now.
Now that we’ve officially shifted to the spring, we’ve scoured the internet to help readers find sneakers that will complement the warmer weather. This includes classic silhouettes like Air Jordans and Nike Air Force 1s along with newer models like the New Balance Ellipse and the Adidas Adistar XLG 2.0. A majority of the pairs featured in this list are at their intended retail prices, but there are also a few that you can grab on sale now. These are the 15 Best Sneakers to Buy for Spring 2026.
Nike Mind 001/002
Price: $95/$145
Where to buy: Nike.com
Will the Nike Mind 001 and Nike Mind 002 alter your brain? That’s up to you to decide, but the footwear has been flying off shelves since its early-2026 introduction. The good news is that Nike is promising to double production over the next two seasons, and another restock is coming soon.
New Balance Ellipse
Price: $145
Where to buy: Newbalance.com
The New Balance Ellipse was made to look good and feel comfortable as both a running and a lifestyle shoe. Plus, there are a bunch of colorways available depending on your style.
Air Jordan 3 ‘Spring Is in the Air’
Staple x Brooks Ghost Trail
Price: $170
Where to buy: Brooksrunning.com
It’s no “Pigeon” Dunk, but if you want a Staple collab you can actually cop and wear this spring, this Ghost Trail is a compelling option. It even will work as a performance running sneaker both on and off-road.
Nike Total 90
Price: $115
Where to buy: Nike.com
Spring 2026 is the perfect time to cop the soccer cleat-inspired Nike Total 90 ahead of the FIFA World Cup happening later this summer.
Nike Air Max 95 ‘England’
Price: $190
Where to buy: Nike.com
We all want the perfect sneaker to wear with our favorite World Cup jersey, and this one definitely fits the bill for the UK team. It even has the Big Bubble Air unit.
Nike Vomero Plus
Price: $190
Where to buy: Complex
The Nike Vomero Plus was one of the most popular new silhouettes last year and it continues to make a strong case for why that was. While it’s intended to be a performance running shoe, it also works as an everyday shoe.
Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘Easter’
Price: $125
Where to buy: Complex
Nike’s “Easter” Air Force 1s are a throwback to the patent leather era of the mid-2000s. If you like that nostalgic feeling, these are a must-cop sneaker for spring.
Vans Old Skool ‘Archival Flames’
Asics Gel-NYC
Price: $150
Where to buy: Complex
Mesh running shoes aren’t going anywhere, which means you can’t go wrong with adding this white and blue Asics Gel-NYC colorway into your spring rotation for any occasion.
Adidas Adistar XLG 2.0
Price: $150
Where to buy: Complex
No, these aren’t the $300 Pharrell Virginia Jellyfish, but they’re pretty close to looking like it, and available for half the price too.
Adidas Samba OG
Price: $70
Where to buy: Complex
You can’t ever go wrong with adding a pair of Adidas Sambas into your rotation—especially when it’s a simple white and black colorway that’s also on sale for $70.
Vans Knu Skool
New Balance Abzorb 2000
Price: $170
Where to buy: Newbalance.com
New Balance may be best known for its grey “Dad shoes,” but the brand has plenty of choices for a more modern vibe. Thanks to its full-length Abzorb pods, the Abzorb 2000 offers futuristic running option for spring.
Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘Triple White’
Price: $115
Where to buy: Complex
I mean what else needs to be said about the all-white Air Force 1? Perfect for the spring, the summer, the fall, even the winter, you quite literally cannot go wrong.