When it comes to trainers, what do you do?

Trainers fall into a bit of a grey area here at The Gentleman’s Journal, some of the team love them, others abhor them. Over time, trainers have seen a marked rise in the world of gentlemanly footwear. No longer reserved for style-blind fathers and athletes, the trainer trend is bourgeoning at record pace. Now, when venturing into this widespread world, there are a few questions you’ll be asking yourself. Where do I start? What style do I go for? Where can I find the best? The list goes on and on. Ever the saviours of gentlemen the country over, we’re here to give you a little nudge in the right direction, a nudge in the direction of Rubirosa.

First off, you really have to assess what will suit you. Some, and only some, can pull off the full Kanye West Yeezy contraption, others can dabble in the Nike Airs and still remain sartorially sound, but for the majority out there, street-style trainers simply won’t cut the biscuit.

Odile Trainers, Rubirosa, £269

Instead, the modern trainer-seeking gentleman must focus on stylistically timeless elements to his footwear. Leather? Yes. Handcrafted? Yes. Classic shape? Yes. Well you’re in luck, because the stunning Swiss brand, Rubirosa, are here to complete all your trainer needs.

As they state, “Rubirosa, named after the legendary Latin American gentleman Porfirio Rubirosa (1909–1965), is more than just a brand. Like the style icon Rubirosa, this young label represents an outlook on life: embracing beautiful things, fashion, style, pleasure, personality, authenticity and creativity. In short, Rubirosa is pure joie de vivre – from head to toe.” And we couldn’t agree more.

Odile Trainers, Rubirosa, £269

These Odile Blue trainers are made from the highest-quality leather available to maintain exclusive standards of craftsmanship. Each pair is made by hand in the best and most experienced workshops in Italy – so what you’re receiving is less a mere trainer, but an item of true footwear panache. If it’s sartorially sound trainers you, Rubiroa is the master brand to buy them from.

The article has been written in collaboration with Rubirosa. For more information visit rubirosa.ch

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