Style, performance, authenticity: what makes the perfect trainer?

Of course, a winning pair of kicks requires all three – but there’s always an X factor when it comes to a design classic How do you make the perfect trainer? It’s a question designers the world over have surely pondered, and one many brands would pay big money for the answer to. Arguably, the ideal sneaker could already be on your feet. Most people have a favourite trainer brand, and styles such as Nike’s Air Force 1, the Adidas Stan Smith and Vans Old Skool have all earned iconic status. Continue reading...