Pica~Picks: Trainers

14.02.2020

We know your recycling bins are only just recovering from Storm Ciara’s recent battering, but trust us when we say it’ll soon be time for you to stow away those rugged winter stompers and slip back into a pair of trainers.
Speaking of trainers, here’s a couple we think are decent…

The adidas SL80 in white nylon and pale grey suede with navy stripes, a navy sole and red tread, on a green backdrop

Close-up of the adidas SL80's gold SL 80 lettering, navy stripes, grey suede heel and navy and red sole

While not a whole lot of fun, the hallowed sport of running has birthed some really stellar trainers.
Just take these SL80 trabs from adidas for example. Based on an unreleased women’s version of the hallowed Super Light Runner (which have been locked away in the adidas archive since their release in 1980), these are all the things a humanoid could ever want from a running shoe.
And the best part is, they’re just as good for walking as they are for running. Phew.

A pair of Nike React Vision trainers in white mesh with a gold swoosh, yellow and olive details, on a yellow backdrop

Next up we’ve got these proper bonkers React Visons from uncle Nike.
Apparently inspired by both “Alebrijes – mythical creatures from the fever dreams of Mexican folk artists” and poison dart frogs, these are the kind-of trainers bang-on for the forward-thinking man on the move who also likes to participate in peyote-soaked drum circles from time to time.
A real individual option.

Top-down view of a Nike React Vision in white mesh with grey laces, a yellow lace cage and D/MS/X pull tabs

A pair of Reebok Workout trainers in white leather with blue Reebok and Union Jack side labels, on a brown backdrop

Close-up of the Reebok Workout's white leather, blue Reebok side label with a Union Jack and red and blue tongue logo

The Reebok Workout needs no introduction. Beloved by pretty much anyone with feet, the Workout is one of the few trainers that deserves classic status in the Trainer Hall of Fame... you know, if the Trainer Hall of Fame existed. Not bad for a bit of leather and rubber.

A pair of Lacoste G80 tennis shoes in off-white leather and mesh with a green crocodile badge, on a brown backdrop

These G80s from Lacsote a bit of a long lost courtside classic.
First released in, you guessed it, the 80s, the G80 is a prime slice of the slightly-techy tennis shoe vibe that dominated the era. And, unlike most, they’ve aged remarkably well.
Anyway, these tick all the imaginary boxes when it comes to tennis shoes – they’re white (well, ecru if you’re being fancy), they’re mighty comfortable and they’ll look good with just about everything.

Rear view of the Lacoste G80s, with LACOSTE heel tabs edged in green and chunky cream soles

A pair of New Balance M1500 trainers in navy suede and mesh with grey leather trims and grey laces, on a green backdrop

Close-up of the New Balance M1500's navy suede and mesh toe box, grey leather trims and grey laces

And finally, we’ve got the hallowed New Balance M1500.
There’s not much that really needs to be said about these. Chunky enough to to put up with stick ‘till you’re old and grey, sleek enough to be worn out to fancy eateries and stuff, it’s easy to see why we’ve been sweet on the ol’ 1500 for so long.

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