Last year, when FashionBeans named the Riviera Run Sneaker of the Year, it wasn’t because it was unavoidable.

It wasn’t on every billboard. It wasn’t pushed through endless collaborations. It wasn’t saturating feeds.

It won because it was right.

Right in its proportions.

Right in its timing.

Right in its understanding of where menswear was heading.

Now Pane has released new colourways for summer 2026, and the story feels less like a comeback and more like confirmation. The silhouette that quietly reshaped 2025 is becoming the foundation of 2026.

And judging by how quickly stock is disappearing, the market has caught up.

The Silhouette That Changed The Base

For almost a decade, sneakers got heavier. Thick midsoles, exaggerated tooling, visible technology. That aesthetic worked when trousers were cropped and tailoring was tight. The contrast between slim clothing and bulky footwear created tension.

But menswear moved on.

Trousers widened. Pleats returned. Jackets lengthened. Linen softened everything in summer. The line of the outfit became more important than the shoe making a statement.

Under those new proportions, chunky sneakers stopped feeling intentional. They shortened the leg. They interrupted the drape. They added weight where none was needed.

The Riviera Run did something deceptively simple. It returned to a low, elongated profile inspired by mid-century Olympic runners. Not retro. Not costume. Just clean.

Slim through the waist. Low to the ground. Long in the toe.

That adjustment alone changed how outfits sat.

A Love Letter To Track Heritage

Pane’s references aren’t subtle. The Riviera Run draws from an era when running shoes were built for movement rather than marketing. Before air pockets became selling points. Before sneakers were designed to photograph louder than tailoring.

You see that restraint immediately.

The upper blends nappa leather with suede, flashes of glossy nylon and breathable sandwich mesh. It feels layered but not busy. Technical without looking like gym equipment.

The construction is modern, though. Ortholite, polyurethane foam and Poron combine in a triple-layer cushioning system designed to resist collapse over time. A cork sheet midsole adds natural resilience and moisture control. The EVA outsole keeps the profile light and flexible without adding unnecessary height.

Pane is transparent about the leather softening with wear. The shoe adapts. The sole molds to your gait. It’s built to live in, not to perform for a month and fade.

That combination — vintage posture, contemporary build — is what made it stand out in 2025.

The New Colourways Land At The Right Moment

For summer 2026, Pane hasn’t disrupted the formula. It has refined it.

Dash Blue feels architectural. A pale white base brushed with restrained sky tones that sit naturally under navy tailoring, off-white linen or washed denim. It reads clean, not seasonal.

Dash Evergreen runs deeper. Forest-toned without veering outdoorsy, grounded enough to anchor charcoal and sand palettes without stealing focus.

Each pair includes two lace options — off-white cotton for understatement, or tonal leather-cotton for a slightly sharper finish. Small choices, but they subtly alter the posture of the shoe.

These details matter because this sneaker operates on proportion, not spectacle.

How It Works With Summer Clothing

The reason the Riviera Run is becoming the sneaker of summer isn’t hype. It’s compatibility.

Under wide pleated trousers, the slim profile sharpens the hem instead of bunching it. The leg looks longer. The silhouette feels cleaner.

With relaxed linen tailoring, the low stance allows the jacket and trousers to move naturally. There’s no heavy sole dragging the look downward.

With loose denim and a simple tee, the shoe brings structure without overpowering the rest of the outfit.

Even with oversized silhouettes — boxy shirts, draped coats — the Riviera Run stabilises the base.

It doesn’t compete.

It completes.

That distinction is everything.

The Market Has Shifted

Low-profile runners are no longer niche insider picks. You see them outside fashion week venues, not on influencers chasing attention but on buyers and stylists who understand line and proportion. You see them in cafés the morning after shows, paired with pleated wool and relaxed tailoring.

The bulky sneaker hasn’t vanished dramatically. It has simply fallen slightly out of sync.

Pane didn’t ride this shift. It anticipated it.

That’s why it defined 2025.

And that’s why this summer drop feels inevitable rather than experimental.

Nearly Gone, Again

The original Riviera Run release disappeared faster than many expected. Limited accessibility only intensified the appeal. Early wearers praised the finish, the structure, the way it elevated outfits without demanding attention.

The new colourways are following the same pattern.

Stock is already thin.

Which makes sense.

Because when a silhouette aligns this cleanly with the direction of menswear, it doesn’t need shouting. It spreads.

Summer 2026 has a base.

Pane has already built it.