The trainer that never goes out of style and probably never will — the Stan Smith has been produced continuously since 1971 and the design hasn't needed changing because it was right from the start. Leather upper that cleans easily and ages better than canvas, perforated three-stripe detail that's subtle enough to work with almost any outfit, and the OrthoLite insole provides genuine comfort for all-day wear. The benchmark against which every minimalist trainer is measured.
The gold-standard minimalist trainer — no branding except a serial number in gold on the heel, which is recognisable to anyone who pays attention to footwear. Italian leather from the best tanneries, a Margom sole that's properly durable rather than purely aesthetic, and construction that's inspected by hand before leaving the factory. Common Projects charge what they charge because the product genuinely justifies it. A trainer that looks better the longer you own it.
Berluti applies their legendary patinated leather to a trainer silhouette and the result is entirely unlike anything else available. The Venezia leather is hand-painted with their signature patina — a process that takes days and means every pair is genuinely unique. The sole is functional and well-proportioned, the construction is done in Italy to the standard you'd expect at this price, and the result is something that sits between footwear and art. Worn by people who've run out of conventional luxury options.