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 fashion mixture that’s caught with me ever since. Now costume codes are relaxed and we’re all going high-low, sporty footwear are an on a regular basis wardrobe staple. And, I’m comfortable in my consolation zone. Omnipresent and nostalgic, the Adidas SL72 is a present favorite. I’ve it in two completely different colors – an airforce blue pair purchased pre-pandemic and nonetheless going sturdy ( 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 sort of flat so it’s price trying out the RS fashion with the thicker sole.
Photographed for the Telegraph in 2020
My buddy has the Gola x Anthropologie leopard trainers and studies that they’re cozy sufficient to put on all day and one other strategy to convey animal print into her life. She’s a long-term Leopardess and likewise keen on metallics. For individuals who choose 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 Nineteen Seventies and 80s, and all are made utilizing recycled supplies. The Marathon Runner’s insole options a suitable arch assist – that is the very first thing I test today 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 fashion 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 My outdated orange Gore-Tex pair at the moment are relegated to cycle put on (after three to 4 years of pavement pounding); changed by a beautiful new khaki leather-based model the XT-6 Expanse. On a current Euro journey I wore my Salomon’s daily and doubled the standard step depend.
White trainers: In or out? Who cares. This traditional fashion is flexible and stylish and I’m nonetheless carrying my Grenson sneakers from a number of years in the past. At the moment, each snazzy and refined footwear seems to be nice. In Paris on the weekend, there have been queues exterior the Alohas retailer (multi-coloured sneakers) and the American model Autry (principally white with a distinction trim. But additionally leopard) is in all places. Tip: Purchase now earlier than the retaliatory tariffs kick in…
STYLE NOTES
Prime picture: Tweed blazer is just a few years outdated from Weekend MaxMara (comparable HERE and HERE). The navy sweater is by Navygrey (PR present). White T-shirt from Uniqlo. Large leg observe pants from Wyse London (PR present). Adidas SL72 trainers.
Center picture: Taken for the Telegraph in 2020; my very own Adidas trainers and a cotton summer season costume from Brora.
Ultimate picture: Military surplus shirt purchased in Belgium. Cotton frill shirt from NRBY ( PR present). 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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