Casual footwear goes back to the 80s with these 'Astride' high tops from Faith, which come in black or white, with pink and blue accents. Although they're shown folded down here, they can also be buttoned all the way up, turning them into a boot. Personally I like the folded-down look better, and think these could look good with a pair of skinny jeans, for a real comfy-casual look. If you agree, they're £25 and available at Faith.co.uk.
Related: Casual Friday: 'Toons' school pumps from Topshop | Casual Friday: Topshop's 'Vanessa' dotty bow pumps | Casual Friday: Blue canvas high tops from Dorothy Perkins
Are you counting down until the weekend like I am? Well then you might need a comfy shoe to take you through to Saturday. Like these cool Graphite Virgin High Top Trainers by Ash. I've never been one to wear 'comfy' shoes which are closed foot, but I'm slowly coming around, and these boots are cool in a shiny high-top way. The charcoal grey mock croc leather detail sets these high tops apart of the canvas variety with the buckle detail holding your foot in your shoe nicely. So, who wants to hit the local skate park with me this weekend ;)
Related: Ash Hi-Top Perforated Trainer from Urban Outfitters | Ash's peep toe button T-bar at Sniff | Ash shell satin high heel sneaker
Sportswear label, Gola, has collaborated with Christian Lacroix on a range of women's and men's trainers. The Gola by Christian Lacroix collection has been inspired by the French designer's signature 'Torero Cape' pattern, incorporating features such as rich leather, embroidery, and embossed fabric. "In a way, trainers are to the 21st century what shimmering ties and multicoloured vests were to the dandies of the 19th century - a distinctive sign, a personal signature," said Lacroix. The shoes will hit stores January, 2009.
Related: Gola's 'Ace' trainers in nude | Not-So-Casual Friday: Black satin dragonfly sandals by Christian Lacroix
I realise I'm showing my age here, but when I was in high school, Gola trainers were one of the least cool things you could possibly wear, and anyone who owned a pair would be subjected to endless ridicule from their peers. Oh, how the times have changed! Now they're being stocked in Topshop, and although the various multicoloured versions leave me feeling a little queasy, I have to admit to being partial to these nude coloured ones, which will allow me to take my current passion for nude footwear into the gym.
Less chunky than many of their trainer brethren, and with a touch of metallic to the trim, these are really quite classy looking, and I think I'd probably even pay the £45 being asked for them. My teenaged self would never forgive me....
Related: Casual Friday: 'Toons' school pumps from Topshop | Casual Friday: Topshop's 'Vanessa' dotty bow pumps | Casual Friday: Blue canvas high tops from Dorothy Perkins
So you start your day off wearing some pretty cool-looking trainers, but by midday, the heat has turned up several notches - you're sweating, your feet are sweating and you're generally just not a happy chappy. Or how about that day you glanced outside your bedroom window to see the sun streaming down, so chose to wear a pair of summer-worthy sandals to work. Unfortunately, (because it's the UK and all) by mid-afternoon, you can bet it's pelting down rain and you still have to navigate your way home around all those puddles...
Just as well you had these two-in-one shoes from Nat-2, which means you're prepared for any situation. Retailing at Wild Goose in Twickenham for £59.99, they can be mixed and matched with other Nat-2 styles. What do you think - good idea or silly idea?
[via Daily Mail]
Ever whooped with joy at building a hotel on Park Lane? Or hurrumphed after landing on Old Kent Road for the third time and thought "oh well, why not?". Monopoly was a big part of my childhood and I'm banking it played at least some part in yours too. So these high-tops - a collaboration between Reebok and Hasbro - are the perfect way to revert back to those days of Community Chest, hypercolour t-shirts and high-top velcro 'Boks.
The Reverse Jam designs are due out this month and will retail for around $40 for toddler sizes and $85 for men's. The Courtee low and high-cut designs of luxury houses and hotels will be for women and will retail for around $75-$80.
[source via Fashionista]
I'm not quite sure about these trainers. On the one hand, as a short girl, I appreciate the extra lift provided by the small wedge heel, but on the other, there's something rather orthopaedic about them that really puts me off. That may just be the effect of the all-white leather, of course. These are also available in black leather with white soles, and they look a lot less like the kind of shoes you'd only wear because you had to in that colour. If you think they're just fine in the white, though, you can pick up a pair for £55 at Topshop.
Related: Casual Friday: 'Toons' school pumps from Topshop | Casual Friday: Topshop's 'Vanessa' dotty bow pumps | Casual Friday: Blue canvas high tops from Dorothy Perkins
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