As an athlete, what does the perfect sneaker mean to you?
It must be stylish and have history; a trainer with a legacy proves its greatness. (And obviously, it must be comfy!)
What are your go-to sneakers for training?
The Nike Pegasus 37. They’re so versatile, durable and lightweight – they suit every kind of session. Doing the heptathlon, I have to train for multiple events, and if I’m on the move and can’t carry a big bag of kit, the Pegasus 37 work really well for long runs, short runs, track warm-ups, heading to the café for lunch…
What’s your sneaker collection like? Do you stick to a specific style, or do you have a broad variety of styles?
Definitely a broad collection! I often get asked about my Twitter bio, but it sums me up: “chronically indecisive so I’ve adopted two surnames & the heptathlon”! I have all the classics and various versions of the Air Max, Cortez and Huarache.
Favourite sneakers, ever?
Well, I don’t have them (yet!), but I’m already in love with the [soon-to-be-released] Nike x Dior OG grey trainers for so many reasons! I’ve always loved Michael Jordan, but now, after watching [documentary series] The Last Dance, I’m a full-on fan – what a great watch! I’m working to get my hands on them…