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Over the past few years we've seen many sneaker trends come and go.
Colourful Sambas had a major moment, then red trainers swiftly took over — only to be replaced with brown suede.
We've seen 'sneakerinas' sashay onto the scene, Salomon's hiking styles embraced by Gen-Z, and lower-profile options from Puma and Onitsuka Tiger rival the chunky styles we're used to.
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But despite fashion's fickle nature, one thing remains constant: sneakers are a fast-track to lifting your everyday outfit game.
I've always got one eye on the ground to see what cool people are wearing on their feet, both IRL and in the streetstyle images filtering in from fashion weeks across the globe.
As style gets more and more eclectic (just take a look at the outfits from Copenhagen), that vibe is being reflected at a retail level, with an appetite for accessories that incorporate clashing textures and tones.
