5 ACE AUTUMN TRAINERS

Nike sure know how to spoil us, and this year the sportswear giant released its latest silhouette in its iconic Air Max range – the Nike Air Max 270. With a mesh upper and an extra-high sole (the highest in Air Max history, in fact), this super-sleek shoe has been released in multiple colourways since it was first unveiled in February this year. Jump on the hype for emergency orange with a pair of these bad boys.

Whoever said that clean white kicks are exclusively for summer is undoubtedly missing a trick. Yes, there’s more maintenance involved, but finishing off a Scandi-inspired seasonally appropriate ’fit is only right with a minimal pair of kicks. Also, this luxe leather pair from Polo Ralph Lauren will keep your toes nice and dry, and there’s nothing that a quick wipe down with some Crep Protect won’t fix.

We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again: minimal trainers are the one when the mercury drops. Iconic sportswear label adidas has garnered a lot of attention from hypebeasts this year for the release of its seminal Yung 1 silhouette, but it’s important to not forget the brand’s more low-key options. The adidas Originals POD-S3.1, for example, comes in a steezy off-white shade for all your muted, athletic needs.

The 90s has been the most popular decade to channel for a while now, but no one quite anticipated the meteoric return of Skechers. The original creators of the chunky trainer, which is now a sartorial mainstay for street-stylers everywhere, the brand’s bulky designs are where it’s at for AW18. To get involved with the look, go for a dad-approved pair like this one in a dark colour palette – that way, you can throw them on with most of your autumnal getups.

Another incoming from adidas, but this time on the other end of the spectrum. In a neon-green colourway with hints of highlighter orange, these archive-inspired adidas Originals EQT Support Mid ADV trainers (quite the mouthful) are the prime example of expertly designed running shoes. With a flexible knitted upper, these standout breathable creps will keep your feet cushioned all autumn long.