Axel Arigato’s Squish Sneakers Are Pure Cartoon-Core Energy

If you’ve been over sleek, sharp sneakers and want something that actually looks like it had a good time making itself, meet Squish – Axel Arigato’s newest unisex silhouette for Spring/Summer 2026.

Unlike the brand’s past architectural styles, Squish is all curves, volume, and playful exaggeration. Think oversized toes, swoopy soles that bend every which way, and an extra-large woven label that screams “we’re here to have fun.” Basically, it’s skate-park meets modern sculpture meets a little bit of kitchen-baking chaos.

Handmade in Portugal with premium nubuck and suede, wool laces, and split-color rubber outsoles, these sneakers are tactile, soft, and way more interesting than your usual kicks. The design is literally sculptural – the soles hug the upper like melted chocolate around a marshmallow. Cute, right?

Squish comes in five statement-making shades: light beige, black, lilac, tan, and bright yellow. A men’s-only tonal pack is also dropping for anyone who wants a quieter vibe.

Price: £240 / $365 / €260
Where: Online and in stores

If you’ve been waiting for sneakers that are oversized, irreverent, and full of personality, this is your new obsession.