New Balance's 327 has become the trainer that fashion editors reach for as their off-duty staple — a retro running silhouette with a modern colourway sensibility, suede and mesh uppers that feel premium at this price, and a wave sole that provides genuine comfort for a full day of wearing. Pairs equally well with tailored trousers and straight-leg jeans.
The deliberately distressed Italian trainer that became the luxury casual staple of the last decade — Golden Goose's Superstar uses full-grain leather with a hand-applied vintage treatment that makes every pair unique. The star detail is the signature, the construction is properly Italian, and the comfort is surprisingly good for something this considered aesthetically.
The gold-standard minimalist trainer — no branding except a serial number in gold on the heel. Italian leather from the finest tanneries, a Margom sole that provides proper support, and construction that's inspected by hand before leaving the factory. The trainer that makes other trainers look like they're trying too hard. A wardrobe investment that pays back in quality and longevity.