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Saturday, 1 November 2025

Tread softly: 15 of the best retro trainers

Chunky shoes make a big impression, but these super-slim sneakers have a more streamlined appeal

Red suede, £42, Next

Red suede, £42, Next

Contrast stitching, £89.99, Zara

Contrast stitching, £89.99, Zara

Cortez, £99.99, Nike

Cortez, £99.99, Nike

Speedcat, £115, Puma

Speedcat, £115, Puma

Yolk, £148, Puraai

Yolk, £148, Puraai

Levon, £139, Kurt Geiger

Levon, £139, Kurt Geiger

Ghost sprint, £120, Adidas (End Clothing)

Ghost sprint, £120, Adidas (End Clothing)

Mexico 66, £185, Onitsuka Tiger

Mexico 66, £185, Onitsuka Tiger

Zola, £250, Lili Curia

Zola, £250, Lili Curia

Slow runner, £255, Axel Arigato

Slow runner, £255, Axel Arigato

Nikoletta, £295, Miista

Nikoletta, £295, Miista

Tokyo, £250, Y3 (Adidas)

Tokyo, £250, Y3 (Adidas)

Mesh, £420, Dear Frances

Mesh, £420, Dear Frances

Ballerina, £595, Simone Rocha (Dover Street Market)

Ballerina, £595, Simone Rocha (Dover Street Market)

Sprinters, £720, Maison Margiela

Sprinters, £720, Maison Margiela

Main image: Montecarlo antiqued leather sneakers, £810, all by Prada

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