On Trend: Statement Sneakers 11. August 2021 ON TREND: Statement Sneakers At FLANNELS we rate fresh footwear very highly, and this summer we’re putting statement sneakers front and centre. Build attention-grabbing outfits from the bottom up, starting with the loudest luxury trainers from the hottest designers of the moment. Whether it’s Balenciaga’s new neon Triple S designs or Valentino’s crochet kicks, these shoes speak volumes. 1. CROCHET 1. CROCHET Knitwear for your feet? These lightweight kicks are something special. Valentino cleverly blends shades of grey, white and black, delicately stitching the flecked crochet upper to the bouncy rubber sole. Style with big baggy cargo shorts, some silver tinted shades and a boxy oversized tee for the ultimate daytime look. SHOP NOW 2. PRINT 2. PRINT Versace’s Trigrecas are not for the faint-hearted. With their instantly recognisable gold and black Barocco print on foot, you’ll be feeling like a god. Fusing nylon and leather, reach ultimate levels of comfort with their specialised cushioning system. A perfect evening shoe, team them with some gold aviators, a breezy shirt, and some formal tailored shorts. SHOP NOW 3. CHUNKY 3. CHUNKY Knitwear for your feet? These lightweight kicks are something special. Valentino cleverly blends shades of grey, white and black, delicately stitching the flecked crochet upper to the bouncy rubber sole. Style with big baggy cargo shorts, some silver tinted shades and a boxy oversized tee for the ultimate daytime look. SHOP NOW 4. TOGGLE 4. TOGGLE Fed up with time-consuming laces? Try these easy-access NS1 Low Sneakers from Dolce & Gabbana and simply pull the branded toggle to tighten. Reminiscent of a traditional bowling shoe, the red, grey, white and black colourway is versatile and simple enough to integrate with your monochrome staples. Taking you from day-to-night in a flash with reflective, rubber detailing - they’re a stroke of genius. SHOP SNEAKERS SHOP SNEAKERS RELATED ARTICLES ON TREND: ULTRALUXE SLIDERS From furry to sporty, these slip-ons cover all grounds. ON TREND: GET ON YOUR DANCING SHOES Our best footwear of the season, via Tom Ford, Off-White, Prada and more. Tweet