In every man’s wardrobe, there should be footwear for every occasion. You need to have dress shoes for formal affairs , be it Oxfords or brogues. Loafers or derbies are great when you’re dressing smart-casual .
But then, one step higher in the pecking order as an absolute essential for every day is a pair of trainers, and not just any colour. They need to be white. As a stylist with years of experience dressing guys for photoshoots and events, white trainers are always something I need on hand.
Think about it – nearly every ‘fit works with a pair of fresh white kicks. You can wear them with denim. You can wear them with simple black trousers.
You can even wear them with a laid-back suit – just take a look at Brad Pitt’s red carpet looks to see how it’s done. They work for every event in your calendar. To the office or the pub.
For date night or a night out. They deliver serious outfit mileage across a range of formalities meaning they’ll work harder than nearly every other pair of shoes you own. So it makes sense why nearly every footwear label, high street store and luxury fashion house offers their own take.
There are smart classics, ugly-cool dad shoes and limited-edition collaborations. Right now, the trending kicks are retro-inspired – for the last couple of years the Adidas Samba, a reprise of a popular Eighties silhouette, has been #1. If you’re feeling a little over the hype, though, there are countless others which take design cues from the archiv.