I’m a retro-sneaker-freak at coronary heart. This goes proper again to teenage years spent kicking round in denims and trainers, a traditional model mixture that’s caught with me ever since. Now gown codes are relaxed and we’re all going high-low, sporty sneakers are an on a regular basis wardrobe staple. And, I’m blissful in my consolation zone. Omnipresent and nostalgic, the Adidas SL72 is a present favorite. I’ve it in two totally different colors – an airforce blue pair purchased pre-pandemic and nonetheless going robust ( see beneath in a 2020 Telegraph characteristic), and final summer season’s buy in maroon/chocolate brown (nonetheless accessible). The German sports activities shoe model has launched a variety of brighter shades, metallics and leopard print. The OG model is kind of flat so it’s price trying out the RS model with the thicker sole.
Photographed for the Telegraph in 2020
My pal has the Gola x Anthropologie leopard trainers and stories that they’re cozy sufficient to put on all day and one other solution to carry animal print into her life. She’s a long-term Leopardess and in addition keen on metallics. For many who want a extra minimal vibe the Novesta Marathon Runner ( in navy, or black) is one other retro-favourite. This Slovakian firm bases its trainers on designs from the Seventies and 80s, and all are made utilizing recycled supplies. The Marathon Runner’s insole options a suitable arch help – that is the very first thing I test as of late after I’m shopping for trainers, too flat and I put them again – so it’s good for operating round city in.
Me and my Salomon sneakers in Paris
For longer city walks, my go-to model is the Salomon XT-6 (and HERE) with an orthotic insole which is super-comfy and supportive. My outdated orange Gore-Tex pair at the moment are relegated to cycle put on (after three to 4 years of pavement pounding); changed by a stunning new khaki leather-based model the XT-6 Expanse. On a current Euro journey I wore my Salomon’s each day and doubled the standard step depend.
White trainers: In or out? Who cares. This traditional model is flexible and stylish and I’m nonetheless sporting my Grenson sneakers from a number of years in the past. At this time, each snazzy and refined footwear appears nice. In Paris on the weekend, there have been queues exterior the Alohas retailer (multi-coloured sneakers) and the American model Autry (largely white with a distinction trim. But additionally leopard) is in all places. Tip: Purchase now earlier than the retaliatory tariffs kick in…
STYLE NOTES
High picture: Tweed blazer is just a few years outdated from Weekend MaxMara (comparable HERE and HERE). The navy sweater is by Navygrey (PR reward). White T-shirt from Uniqlo. Broad leg observe pants from Wyse London (PR reward). Adidas SL72 trainers.
Center picture: Taken for the Telegraph in 2020; my very own Adidas trainers and a cotton summer season gown loaned from Brora.
Last picture: Military surplus shirt purchased in Belgium. Cotton frill shirt from NRBY ( PR reward). White barrel trousers, my outdated pair from Kin at John Lewis ( comparable HERE and HERE). Salomon trainers.
First picture by: Neil Mackenzie Matthews
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