Explore our edit of women’s trainers to complete your forever wardrobe, from canvas plimsoll styles to classic white leather trainers.
When a certain creative director took her catwalk show bow in autumn 2010 wearing a box-fresh pair of white tennis trainers, the fashion world sat up and took note. Fast forward 13 years and the unassuming trainer has worked its way into women’s everyday wardrobes. And it’s not hard to see why.
Comfortable, effortless, democratic, versatile and contemporary, trainers tick more boxes than most women’s shoes. Their emergence into the mainstream ended the reign of ballet flats or teetering heels as the shoe of choice with dresses and skirts, and opened our eyes to a new way of styling trouser suits.
No longer the preserve of athletes or gym-goers, the ascent of women’s trainers to the cornerstone of the modern woman’s closet shows no signs of slowing down. Whether you’re looking for leather lace-up trainers, canvas plimsolls or skater slip-ons, choose the right style, and these classic trainers can carry you from the school run to the swankiest event. And, even when temperatures start to heat up, trainers prove to be the perfect sandal alternative if you’re not a fan of showing off your feet.
Combining the comfort of classic sporty design with our signature considered touches, our trainers are the perfect off-duty, sports-luxe shoe for this season and beyond. Find your perfect pair below.
THE RETRO TRAINER
Lending athleisure-leaning looks a grown-up sophistication, soft suede defines our Retro Trainer based on classic low-top styles. In subtly varying tones of soft cream, it sits on a contrasting rubber sole and secures with white laces.
As with all our trainers, they’re stamped with gold-toned letters along one side with our signature words “keep walking” below the flatteringly cut ankle. Thanks to its fresh palette, the pair can be styled with everything from bold, saturated colour and more pared-back pieces with ease throughout the year.
THE LEATHER SNEAKER
Offering a fresh, summery take on our signature trainer, this white-and-grey lace-up style is the ultimate all-rounder for warmer months.
As classic and versatile as white leather trainers come, this crisp pair creates a blank canvas upon which to style up endless looks; jeans and tee, office trouser suit, 90s slip dress, flowing midi skirt – it’s almost impossible to put a foot wrong.
From the premium Italian leather to the soft padding inside, the leg-lengthening low top to the perfect curve of the rounded toe, we’ve thought about every last detail to ensure these trainers don’t just look good – but feel great too.
Adding a little extra oomph in the height department, the chunky contrast leather sole provides grip and disguises any scuffs you pick up along the way. Embossed on the heel, our distinctive yet subtle + motif gives a polished finish.
THE SLIP-ON SNEAKER
There aren’t many things more useful than a pair of timeless, ultra-comfy trainers that you can confidently throw on with any outfit – other than, perhaps, a pair that slips onto your feet without a second thought (or laces to tie).
The definition of effortless, the slip-on trainer is a blessing for busy mornings. Offered in bright white premium Italian leather, our iteration of this easy style comes with elasticated inserts for a slim silhouette and comfortable fit.
Stitch detailing elevates the beautifully simple design, while a thick rubber sole adds inches to your stature and offers support for exploring city streets.
THE RUNNING SNEAKER
Pepping up even the simplest of looks with a retro-sporty twist, our Lace-Up Running Trainer takes its cues from the running track.
Crafted from premium Italian leather interspersed with soft suede panels and embroidered side stripes, our Running Trainers may hark back to a 70s-sporting heyday, but they feel far more luxe and modern. Further elevating the final aesthetic, a subtle ME+EM + motif is embossed onto the suede heel.
A new addition to our growing trainer collection, these black trainers are sure to pair easily with pieces already in your wardrobe. Thoughtful details like the lower-cut ankle create the illusion of a longer leg. Oh, and the rubber sole is pure comfort – perfect for long days on the go.
Wear them with everything from floaty midis to laid-back jumpsuits. Or channel your inner Farrah Fawcett and team them with flared jeans.
THE CONTRAST SOLE SNEAKER
A tried-and-true classic, consider our Leather Lace-Up Contrast Sole Trainer your new wear-with-anything shoe.
Crafted from supple Italian leather, sporty side stripes in contrasting shades race across the sides of these athleisure-inspired trainers. Spurring you on, a gold-toned ‘Keep Walking’ slogan sits atop the stripes, while the signature ME+EM + motif adorns the heel.
Reinventing the classic women’s white trainer, Italian leather is broken up with classic navy side panels – a colour that makes light work of styling with your existing wardrobe.
A grown-up take on the youthful sneaker, we’ve shaped the ankle to dip a little lower – giving you longer, leaner-looking legs.
Slip them on with a swing dress for picnics in the park, or show them off below the cuffs of cropped trousers.