Simple, classic to the point. The Converse Chuck Taylor 70’s Hightop – Converse.com 

 Nike celebrated 45 years of its iconic Cortez running model last week, so what better time to invest in a pair? Timeless and simple, it’s no wonder they’ve become the go-to sneaker. Size.co.uk

Suede is always a hazard, especially in the British summer, which usually means a chance of rain. These Puma Suede Supers go with practically anything and are worth risking the weather for. Puma.com

Do we really need to introduce the Stan Smith? It’s adidas’s best-selling sneaker of all time for a reason. Adidas.co.uk