It may come as no surprise that men’s sneakers make up our best-selling menswear category, spanning everything from world-renowned brands to emerging names. To help you sift through our extensive selection, we’ve put together the top trending men’s designer sneakers as well as the all-time bestsellers to help you decide which to invest in.

Insights are based on FARFETCH customer sales and engagement data. Each list is ranked from top to bottom by GTV (gross transactional value).

Meet the sneakers in everyone’s baskets right now, from Golden Goose, Maison Margiela and Salomon.

The numbers are in: Golden Goose Ball Star sneakers are the ‘It’ shoe of the season. Our data shows sales for Golden Goose sneakers are up 30% from this time last year. Staying true to the brand’s signature look, this pair is suitably distressed with the Golden Goose name scribbled on the sole and scuffing on the main body.

So good, it places twice — shoppers are loving Golden Goose right now. This suede gray pair exude the skater aesthetic, a key inspiration for the shoe brand. We’re seeing a clear move toward neutral suede finishes across sneakers, in line with the boho revival we’re seeing everywhere. For sneakerheads with a finger on the pulse, a buttery suede gains you easy style points.

First seen in Margiela’s SS11 collection, this futuristic sneaker has made its way back into SS26 having seen a 68% growth in sales across all Margiela sneakers YOY. The brand cites de-identification and anonymity as an inspiration for the shoe’s blank canvas aesthetic. If your favored shoe is design heavy and logo-light, this is the sneaker for you.

Proof the dad sneaker is alive and thriving. This pair of Saucony Omni 9 sneakers give 90s energy with a sports-luxe finish. Online merchandiser Carlota Ruiz says, ‘Retro-inspired performance runners have previously been trending from other brands such as ASICS and Nike, but for the first time this year Saucony takes center stage.’ Our data shows that Saucony sneakers have had a 87% growth in sales YOY and it’s no wonder.

Once upon a time, Salomon was best known for its high-performance outdoor gear — today, depending on who you ask, it’s famed for its gorpcore essentials. The Salomon XT-6 Trail sneakers are a FARFETCH customer favorite and it seems Salomon sneakers are set to have another great year with an 87% increase in sales YOY.

We asked online merchandiser Carlota Ruiz for her expert analysis: here were her key insights.

- Gorpcore is here to stay: ‘Performance and hiking sneakers that started trending in 2025 continue to see strong momentum in 2026, especially as technical, outdoor-inspired styles remain popular in everyday fashion.’

- Suede is the next big thing: ‘Suede styles are emerging as bestsellers, across women’s and menswear. The rich texture and elevated finish are driving renewed interest in classic sneaker silhouettes.’

The mainstays of our customers’ sneaker rotation — expect to see Veja, Nike Air Force and more.

Launched in 2009, the Comme Des Garçons Play x Converse collaboration became an instant classic, peaking in popularity in FW20 according to our data. The high-top sneakers feature the playful heart, an instantly recognizable emblem. If you want a high-fashion take on a streetwear staple, this is your ticket. The numbers don’t lie — this is our most popular men’s designer sneaker of all-time.

The sneaker brand built on transparency both in its ethical practices and ecological impact, VEJA made a massive impact on the sneaker scene. Even the brand name ‘Veja’ means ‘look’ in Portuguese, a message to look beyond a product to see how it’s produced. After the Campo’s launch in 2019, VEJA Campo sneakers shot to fame and became a mainstay of the off-duty rotation, peaking in popularity in SS22.

Could any sneaker round-up be complete without a shout-out to the Samba? First marketed for the 1950 World Cup in Brazil, the shoe has come a long way. Adopted by numerous sub-cultures, the shoe has since emerged in the last six years as the shoe for the fashion conscious. The adidas sneaker peaked in sales during FW21 but numerous collaborations and colorways keep FARFETCH customers coming back for more.

Most popular for FARFETCH customers in FW23, Common Projects Achilles sneakers became renowned for its minimalist design and signature gold serial number. A clean, polished shoe that will go with just about anything, Common Projects low-tops are your go-to when you need to upgrade a pair of jeans or you want to tone down a suit.

Originally designed by Bruce Kilgore in the 80s, Nike Air Force marked the first time Nike’s ‘Air’ technology was used in a basketball shoe. Since then, Nike Air Forces merged seamlessly into streetwear style and soon built the foundation for the sneakerhead culture we live and breathe today. Customers loved Nike Air Force 1s the most in FW19/SS20.

Joint fifth is the 2010 iteration of the Air Force 1s in collaboration with streetwear giants Supreme. Here you’ll see the classic AF1 design punctuated with bright-red Supreme detailing in the form of bold laces and the iconic red logo. If you want a low-key update with maximum impact, these designer sneakers are a must.