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I Know You Speak Fashion If You're Already Wearing This Rich-Looking Sneaker Color

By Swedan Margen

I Know You Speak Fashion If You're Already Wearing This Rich-Looking Sneaker Color

Okay, mocha, espresso, and beige have quietly been campaigning for the top color trend of winter. From cashmere knits to east-west bags, the tonal shades of brown have become a staple among fashion people from L.A. to Portugal. If you're looking to participate in the chocolate trend but don't want to commit to a floor-length suede jacket or corduroy pants, may I suggest humble sneakers? While black and white usually dominate, opting for a dark brown or suede beige can satisfy that neutral desire without feeling predictable. Below, shop the brown-sneaker trend and see how to style it.

On the Style Set

Maria Barteczko, with a dark brown straight bob haircut, seen wearing a gray striped oversized wide-fit blazer by Vival.Studio layered over a beige V-neck knitted sweater from Gitta Banko The Label. She completes the look with black wide-fit leather pants by The Frankie Shop and brown suede leather sneakers from COS. The outfit is accessorized with a vintage brown suede leather Victoria bag by Hermès and oversized black aviator optical eyeglasses by Victoria Beckham on October 31, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.
Diane Batoukina wears long straight light brown hair, oversized rectangular sunglasses by Kaleos, a brown suede oversized blazer jacket by Source Unknown, a dark brown knit sweater and matching pants by Dissh, brown suede sneakers by Alohas, and a quilted brown suede Miu Miu bag, during a street style fashion photo session, on October 28, 2025 in Paris, France.

On a Celeb

Bella Hadid wearing Adidas SL72 sneakers, blue straight-leg jeans, a fitted white tank, and a brown leather jacket.

On IG

@deborabrosa wearing brown sneakers, one of 2026's biggest trends.

Shop the Brown-Sneaker Trend of 2026

Terra Sneaker

Reformation

Terra Sneaker

adidas, Gazelle Indoor Shoes

adidas

Gazelle Indoor Shoes

Tb.56 Sneaker
471 Leather-Trimmed Suede and Woven Sneakers

NEW BALANCE

471 Leather-Trimmed Suede and Woven Sneakers

Ld-1000
The Tennis Leather-Trimmed Suede Sneakers

JACQUEMUS

The Tennis Leather-Trimmed Suede Sneakers

Sportiva 59l Suede Sneakers

TOD'S

Sportiva 59L Suede Sneakers

Colorful Running Shoes

ZARA

Colorful Running Shoes

Viper Sneakers Dk Brown Suede

DOLCE VITA

Viper Sneakers in Dk Brown Suede

Leather Sneakers

DRIES VAN NOTEN

Leather Sneakers

adidas, Sl 72 Rs Shoes
Alohas Tb. 490 Leather Sneakers

Alohas

TB. 490 Leather Sneakers

Serina Sneaker

Dolce Vita

Serina Sneaker

Cortez Leather, Suede and Canvas Sneakers

NIKE

Cortez Leather, Suede and Canvas Sneakers

Jambo Logo-Appliquéd Suede Sneakers

LOEWE

Jambo Logo-Appliquéd Suede Sneakers

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Combination Sneakers

ZARA

Combination Sneakers

Coolchic - 6
adidas, Tokyo Shoes
Speedcat Og Sneaker
Driving Shoe Sneaker

Common Projects

Driving Shoe Sneaker

adidas, Japan Shoes
Zendaya Sneaker

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