I Wear Trainers Almost Every Day – This High Street Pair Has Replaced All My Others

That suede trainers have been the go-to trend in the world of viral trainers is no secret. You've likely spotted (and bought) Sambas and Speedcats in the last year, and rightly so. After all, suede trainers have proven their wearability time and again with sleek silhouettes and retro finishes ready to work double time with your favourite jeans and tailoring alike. While there are a thousand good styles out there, only a handful get that coveted fashion editor stamp of approval, and one such pair at the moment comes courtesy of the high street.

Known for drawing comparisons to luxury counterparts like The Row, it's hardly a surprise that COS has delivered an excellent pair of suede trainers bursting with minimalistic charm: the Minimal Suede Trainers, £95. Leaning into the retro sporting silhouettes once again popularised by Puma's Speedcats, the brushed suede body of the trainers is detailed with curved leather accents and looks strikingly similar to Dries Van Noten's sold-out design but at a fraction of the price.

Shop: Cos' Minimal Suede Trainers

But what is it about these buttery soft kicks that makes them favourites with the fashion fluent? Well, to start with, the tonal laces add a sleek finish while the timeless colours render them instant classics. Veering away from pops of neon that can often feel dated, COS' suede trainers are available in muted neutrals including black and mocha (which is currently out of stock) as well as a vibrant red.

The low-key trainers will also go with pretty much anything in your wardrobe. Take notes from Grazia editor Hattie Brett, who styled her mocha pair with a monochrome black outfit topped with a brown overshirt from With Nothing Underneath, matching the trainers. If you're partial to skirts and dresses, wear with flouncy midi and slip skirts to add a sporty flair or pair with a trusty jeans and T-shirt outfit to ace the off-duty brief.

Shop: COS' Minimal Suede Trainers in Red

Hitanshi Kamdar is a senior commercial content writer for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet’s most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and shopping for the latest It-girl shoe trends.