End X Clarks Originals Trigenic Flex Maple
Clarks has long celebrated its British heritage, and the brand’s latest collaboration sees it heading up north with Geordie retailer End for a new take on a classic. The Trigenic Flex Maple – a contemporary update of the moccasin – boasts a hand-stitched suede design and a grain leather upper locally sourced by Clarks in Leeds. Rule Britannia. Available from 31 March at End Clothing, priced £109.
Nike and Adidas dominate trainer town, but there are plenty of other brands worth giving a go. Amsterdam-based footwear label ETQ offers minimalist sneakers with maximalist attention to detail. For SS17, the Low Top 2 Rugged packs in luxurious leather uppers, a cushioned leather lining and tonal rubber cup sole in a range of colours including the shade of the year. Available at End, priced £205.
Adidas Originals By Alexander Wang AW BBall
Continuing their joint domination of the high-fashion-sportswear scene, Adidas Originals and Alexander Wang are back at it with the AW BBall sneaker. Fully-loaded with a Boost sole, fleece detailing, elastic collar, and unique traction pattern, the chunky basketball high-top is yet another slam dunk. Available at Alexander Wang, priced £225.
Diadora x Bait N9000 Spiaggia Rosa Beach Runner II
Swap Made In Italy for Made Of Italy with the latest collabration from LA footwear retailer Bait and Diadora. Inspired by the sandy beaches of Regione Siciliana, the classic runner brings together subtle pink nubuck, grey suede and a clear, sand-flecked sole to resemble a Spiaggian sunset. Bellissimo. Available at Caliroots, priced £182.
Hogan H302 Sneakers
Why go for 50 shades when two lots of grey looks this good? The new H302 trainers from Italian brand Hogan are a straightforward mix of dual-tone suede uppers, exposed stitching and a perforated monogram on the side. The only thing that needs to get tied up are those laces. Available at Hogan, priced £246.
