Top trainers for fashion and fitness

published 9 February 2011

Footwear, for most men, is almost a religion. But marrying a fashionable sneaker with something you can run in (i.e looking good in the gym) is a minefield. One that even the sturdiest of trainers couldn't survive.

Thankfully our style director is on hand to point you in the right direction, kicking off with Nike's lust-worthy V-series. Want. Want. Want.

(Style Director's Choice) Red and black ‘V-series’ Lunar pack trainers from £100 by NIKE; nikesportswear.com
(Blow the Budget) Dark brown trainers with spring sole £220 by PORSCHE DESIGN SPORT ADIDAS; adidas.com/porschedesign
(Retro Appeal) ‘Silver Shadow’ thick-soled trainers £30 by HI-TEC; hi-tec.com
Red and silver ‘Faas 500’ trainers £75 by PUMA; puma.com
Black ‘Limber Up Moscow’ trainers with green trim £50 by ONITSUKA TIGER; onitsukatiger.com
1987 panel lace navy/white trainers £32 by DUNLOP; dunlopdirect.com

As a former Shortlist Staff Writer, Danielle spends most of her time compiling lists of the best ways to avoid using the Central Line at rush hour.