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From the new Sambas to the best shoes for a soggy run – 64 trainers to tick every box
Feb 22, 2025
Want to know the best way to keep your kicks clean? Looking for a comfy pair that aren’t gross? We’ve got all your trainer questions answered
I bet you know very few people who don’t own a single pair of trainers. Even the most cursory glance at people’s feet on the street, in the office or, occasionally, on a red carpet (Spike Lee is never not in his Air Jordans) is proof that they have transcended their original purpose.
But does that mean it’s OK to wear them to work – and if so, which ones? Does wearing black or white ones show your age, as much perhaps as how you wear your socks? What should you actually wear to run in – and, most burning of all, what is the new Adidas Samba in this post-Rishi world (clue: there’s more than one)?
Whether you think everyday trainers are a slippery slope towards casualness, or you’re one of those people who lust after trainers the way that some of us fetishise handbags, let us help you with your next pair.
What are the kids wearing these days?
What trainers are in fashion right now? The discourse around this is endless but, with gen Z adopting a buffet-type approach to fashion, there’s no one shoe dominating. In fact, they differ wildly.
For teens, on the chunky side of things, there are Skechers (the Y2K classic that had Britney Spears in the ad campaign) and the Balenciaga Triple S, a shoe given the nod by Vogue for 2025, even though it’s been around since 2017. Also in the mix are “Frankenshoes”, like the Axel Arigato Marathon Ballet with bow detail and New Balance “snoafers” (half sneaker, half loafer).
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