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CHRISTMAS KICKS
You can’t go wrong with a gift of a new pair of kicks for the man in your life. But what pair should you pick? To help navigate the trainers du jour we’ve enlisted the help of some experts who offer their trainer must-haves that are certain to satisfy the tastes of even the most hard-line trainer buffs. Find out which pair our insiders are hoping to find under the tree come Christmas morning…
Phil Boyle, Ben Leaver, Tommy Mallet and Baz Ashmawy at the Sneaker Expert Panel at this year’s Style Summit at Brown Thomas Dublin.
Ben Leaver, Men’s Senior Buyer, Kurt Geiger
“The Balenciaga Track Trainers are my choice of the season, they tick all the trends of the season especially the chunky, trekking vibe. The quality of the construction is great too.”
Tommy Mallet, Creative Director, Mallet Footwear
“The new Mallet Camo Hiker is an urban silhouette. The standout feature on the Hiker is the camo scuba sock that comfily wraps around your foot, making it the ideal winter option. Our signature Mallet heel clip and a two-part sole, this shoe will definitely be one of this season's more popular addition to your collection”.
Baz Ashmawy, TV & Radio Personality
“My favourite would be the Nike React from the UNDERCOVER collaboration. It was a very unique twist on a new fresh silhouette. It’s individual and colourful, what better way to start the new year!”
Nike React x UNDERCOVER Trainers, €160.00
Phil Boyle, Trainer Expert, Coffee & Kicks
“The main problems you face with primeknit sneakers in the winter are that your feet can get soaked in seconds, and they pickup street dirt way easier than leather pairs. Adidas however has addressed both of these issues with its new NMD_TS1 GTX. It is waterproof thanks to its Gore-Tex lining and also fully blacked out. So, when you do inevitably step in a dirty puddle, these will keep you nice and dry and they'll clean up like new every time, making them a perfect stylish pair for the winter months.”
NMD_TS1 GTX Trainers, €220.00
James Fagan, Trainer Expert, Coffee & Kicks
“As everyone knows all of the big brands have been pushing their dad shoes a hell of a lot lately. My pair of Adidas Yeezy 700 haven't really come off my feet since I got them! To capitalise on the dad shoe trend Adidas also re-released an older silhouette called the Temper Run, and it is a style which is a blend of both performance and lifestyle sneaker. The pair that stands out to me is the purple pair. I'm drawn to the bold colour of the sneaker because of how I dress. I like my sneakers to be the centre of attention as most of the clothes I wear are either black or grey.”
Temper Run Trainers, €220.00
There is no shortage of stand-out sneakers online and in store for the festive season, they also make perfect gifts, follow the link to find your Christmas kicks…
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