With a continuous stream of options on the market – and new styles cropping up all the time – there are many contenders vying for title of the “best trainer.” The slimline retro styles doing the rounds right now are catnip for anyone with a penchant for a supple ballet flat, while more substantial styles with bulky soles and exaggerated details, like Asics’s Gel-Kayanos, would be better suited to anyone wanting to inject their wardrobe with a healthy dose of nostalgia. It can be helpful to look at bestselling models and the latest trainer trends, but don’t get too fixated: to guarantee maximum usage and shelf-life, you want to make sure your chosen trainers blend seamlessly into your wardrobe and work with your everyday outfits.