Four best mens trainers

4 best mens white trainers that you need in your collection

White trainers: the bread and butter of the casual footwear world. From the sweltering heights of summer to the coldest depths of winter, these colourless kicks provide a blank canvas upon which to craft all manner of looks.

They’re the backbone of your off-duty footwear rotation; a shoe-rack staple up there with the likes of the Derby shoe and a quality pair of leather boots.

If you don’t already own a pair, you should, and to help you pick the right ones, I have rounded up some of the best options out there.

In order to bring you the perfect selection, we aimed to include a mixture of all-time classics and current favourites in a range of shapes and styles to suit every taste.

Adidas Stan Smith Converse chuck 70 classic high top

I love the look of this shoe and struggled to find anything it didn’t pair with. From soft tailoring and an overcoat in the winter months to shorts and a Cuban-collar shirt in the summer, this is about as versatile as footwear gets.

New Balance 998

A minimalist, white-leather trainer is an absolute must in anyone’s footwear rotation and this one from Adidas may just be the greatest of all time. The Sstan Smith has been around since the Sixties and remains one of the most significant footwear designs of all time More commonly known as the “Chuck Taylor”, Converse’s all star is a shoe that should need no introduction. It’s been around since 1917, remaining largely unchanged, and is still one of the most popular trainers in the world today. This version is a retro spin on the classic, featuring double-layered canvas uppers, a slightly higher rubber rand and a springy foam insole that makes it considerably more comfortable than its no-frills sibling.

No list of trainers, white or otherwise, would be complete without a mention of New Balance. The Bostonian footwear brand is behind some of the most recognisable lifestyle trainers ever made and it’s “made in UK/USA” line is home to the cream of the crop.

There are plenty of all-white options to be had – the brand’s ever-popular and ultra-hip 991, for example, is available in a whiteout colourway – but I loved this pastel-infused take on the 998 silhouette which uses subtle tan and pale-grey accents to add a barely-there splash of colour to an otherwise white canvas. Perfect for BBQ season, just don’t spill any ketchup on the soft suede uppers. The air force 1 is one of Nike’s oldest basketball shoes. It paved the way for many of the brand’s biggest and most-loved designs and its popularity only seems to grow as time goes on. It’s a fairly chunky trainer with a thick sole and a perforated toe box.

It’s a timeless style and we think it’s a great option for anyone looking for a plain, versatile trainer that isn’t too minimalist. Comfort-wise, it can’t be faulted and we can’t see it ever going out of style.

Over the up coming months you will see a big surge in sustainable footwear, so theses will be designed with the environment in th forefront of the design. Either way love your trainers no matter the style, colour or design.

Article by Molly Fashion editor for Direct Local

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