We bang on a lot about trainers here at Who What Wear, but we don’t need to justify that. No longer for simply working out, sporty footwear is now just as commonplace during fashion week as it is at the gym. The phenomenon for cult sneaker styles is perhaps at its peak, what with queues round the block for the newest Yeezy’s, and waiting lists longer than Hermès for the latest Aimé Leon Dore collab. But when it comes to styles fashion people actually wear on repeat year after year, there are some classic sneakers which a) you don’t have to know someone to get hold of, b) won’t cost the same as a museum-worthy art piece and c) will never date.
There’s a reason, after all, why brands like Converse, and Adidas can now be considered iconic. Their designs have already stood the test of time, mostly because they’re neutral enough to be worn with so many different outfits and styled up in so many different ways.
Below, we’ve pinpointed six styles and brands in particular that are not only super versatile but come in well under £150 (okay, bar those Gucci x Adidas Gazelle‘s, but we couldn’t resist including). These are trainers you’ll undoubtedly wear down over many years, and then buy again—because they’ll always be classically ‘cool’. So, what’s not to love? Keep scrolling and prepare to discover the best trainers you’ll ever own—you’re welcome.
