The days are lighter, the weather is more temperate, outdoor exercise is sanctioned: a trinity of reasons to invest in a new pair of trainers. Here’s our pick of this season’s crop.
Air and Grace trainers are created by women, and designed for women to celebrate style without sacrificing comfort. Rave reviews for the Cru Signature style follow them around the internet. The look has been reimagined in silver and neon for spring’21.
Did you know that the Lacoste crocodile is allegedly the first visible logo to be displayed on an item of clothing? From the 1930s to the present day, the distinctive green reptile is proudly displayed across this classic sporty brand.
Trainers £80 schuh.co.uk
Puma’s Camo trainers come in traditional khakis or a pastel pink and rose combination. Suede meets leather meets mesh in built up, exaggerated form.
£102 eu.puma.com
We’re big fans of Saint + Sofia who make basics chic and add a little edge to your everyday. Their Hoxton trainers are a case in point with roughed-up gun metal leather uppers in a not-quite-but-almost hi-top design
£225 saintandsofia.com
Brighten up your walk or run with these blindingly bright pony-hair Vans. Old skool style meets modern-day comfort with Ortholite sockliners.
£85 vans.co.uk
Leather uppers, suede logo flashes, organic cotton jersey lining and sole made from wild rubber sustainably sourced from the Amazonian rainforest. The sort of woman you probably dream of being owns V12 Veja trainers. Buy into it.
£115 veja-store.com