If you're a sneaker head you probably heard about, or even better, attended, Crepe City last weekend in Shoreditch's Old Truman Brewery. Founded in London in 2009 by friends Ronal Raichura and Paul Smyth, the footwear festival showcases leading streetwear brands from across Europe each year and is home to the world’s largest selection of limited edition and hard-to-find trainers.
But whether you're a connoisseur or not, you may have noticed that trainers are no longer just intended for your workout, and the right pair can be just as acceptable in the workplace or for a night out as they are in the gym. In case you didn't make it down to Crepe City or are a bit daunted by the vast selection of fresh footwear on offer, we've rounded up the best trainers out now so you can step out in style this summer.
Florals and vibrant colours are the perfect way to get into the spring spirit and we're obsessed with this flowery, fun reboot of an all-time classic.
Pam Pam London is a mecca for those in the know, specialising in women's premium trainers. We've got our eye on a fair few pairs there but for casual days when you want to look effortlessly stylish these adidas originals are the perfect pick.
adidas originals superstars 80s, £85, available at Pam Pam London
Box fresh, white trainers are a wardrobe staple and can add an element of casual cool to tailoring or go just as well with denim for down days. This pair by Australian brand Senso are a less obvious option among ubiquitous white plimsolls.
Skate shoes are the gift that just keep giving and for SS16, Calvin Klein put a sports luxe twist on the footwear trend with a large floral print and flatform sole.
Calvin Klein Collection Ariel printed leather skate shoes, £620, available at Selfridges
And if you want to up your floral and flatform game even further then Joshua Sanders' daisy denim trainers are the ones for you.
Joshua Sanders daisy denim bow slip-on platform trainers, £280, available at Matches Fashion
New Balance trainers are pretty popular amongst aficionados so stand out from the crowd in a baby blue and powder pink pair.
If you're an all-black everything kind of person why not try adding a tiny pop of colour to your outfit with these retro Puma trainers? Updated from the original 90s style with buttery soft suede, these are exactly where comfort meets style.
First released in 1991 by legendary Nike designer Tinker Hatfield, the Air Huaraches are cult classics in the trainer world. Customise your own for £120, or hotfoot it to Nike as new releases sell out almost instantly.
A step up from the iconic, bright white Reebok Classic, these pastel pink versions are perfect for the summer months.
Reebok Classic pale pink classic leather spirit trainers, £60, available at Schuh
But if you're still not ready to fully commit to trainers and prefer something a little more chic, these paint-splattered, colourful Kat Maconie slip-ons are a cool compromise.
Wear these with a slip dress to channel the vibes from Hedi Slimane's penultimate womenswear show for Saint Laurent, where grunge met glamour.
Saint Laurent Classic Court floral-print low-top trainers, £335 available at Matches Fashion
Versatile and incredibly comfortable, the classic Superga comes in countless colour ways so there's something out there for everyone. With ambassadors and campaign stars including Alexa Chung, Abbey Lee Kershaw and Suki Waterhouse, it's no wonder they're the go-to choice for the fashion pack.
No longer just the uniform of skate kids, emos and goths, Vans have also become a style staple. If you feel a bit intimidated by the incessant trainer releases, stick to these cult classics.
2016 has taken the woven trainer trend and run with it but we're all about knit trainers and love this modern take on the crisp, clean classics.
If you're a hardcore footwear fan with an eye for design details, you need to know about Axel Arigato if you don't already. Keeping up with the fast pace of the digital age, this Swedish brand release new styles each week, using the very best materials. These guys are the ones to watch.
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