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These are the sneakers you should be lacing up this summer
From a reinvented pair of retro German Army trainers to a sneaker crafted by a heritage British shoemaker, here are the best trainers of 2021…
Words: Izzie Price
Photography: Ashton Hugh
Sneakers are the great and the good of the summer shoe world. They’re ideal for bringing the casual to a smart casual outfit; just the thing for a barbecue, or a more relaxed garden party.
They’re sturdy enough to hold their own on a beach, or a pier, or on a country walk; and they allow for that freedom of movement we all crave on those long, sunny days when it feels like anything is possible. And we’ve rounded up the very best pairs of sneakers to lace up this summer…
Tod’s Sneakers in Leather
The Tod’s blue leather sneakers are crafted from sophisticated hammered leather — with plenty of rubber detailing on the heel, a stamped Tod’s logo on the tongue and handsome contrast trim.
Church’s Boland Sneakers
The Boland is a classic white leather sneaker from Church’s, crafted from calf leather and with plenty of heel padding for that soft, cushiony feel. The sole is crafted by the heritage brand — and imbued with decades of sturdy, hardy shoemaking experience.
CQP Racquet Sneakers
The deep navy RACQUET sneaker comes courtesy of C.QP. Made by hand from tumbled Italian suede and with a soft, breathable deconstructed build, it’s the brand’s classic low top sneaker. They’re a real European affair — designed in Sweden, crafted in Portugal and fitted with an Italian sole.
Unseen Footwear Clement Sneakers
An updated version of Unseen Footwear’s signature suede shoe. This classic Basketball silhouette is inspired by an AF1 sole. The Clement Suede Contrast in Grey is clean, minimal and unbranded with a subtle logo embossment on the tongue. With an extra pair of contrasting laces included, this is a great versatile shoe to add to your collection.
Cheaney x Goral Kelham Trainers
The Kelham is an addition to the Cheaney X Goral Trainer Collection; crafted from white leather, it perfectly merges traditional heritage with contemporary modernity. Crafted in the Goral factory in Sheffield, it’s an utterly versatile unisex design.
Scarosso Ryan Sneakers
Scarosso’s ‘Ryan’ sneakers are the brand’s modern take on the German Army Trainers of the 1970s — handcrafted from soft white leather with grey suede detailing and boasting a honey-coloured sole, they’re both durable and blissfully comfortable.
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