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Selfridges Unboxes The Most Hype-Worthy and Limited Edition Trainers

From designer kicks to the most sought-after collabs – we’ve spoken to Instagram’s leading sneakerheads, our buyers and trainer gurus to shortlist the styles that are worthy of your collection…

Balenciaga - Track trainers

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The Balenciaga Track

With 96 separate components, the Track is a feat of engineering, not just a trainer. Much as we love our Triple Ss – for us, this style now tops our Balenciaga wish list. 

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Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh - Off-Court high-tops

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The Off-White Off-Court

Zip ties and fabric tags give Off-White’s trainers a distinctive industrial vibe. If you’re looking for a statement trainer to fire up up your everyday look – well, here it is. 

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Nike - Zoom Alpha

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The Nike Zoom Alpha

For most sneakerheads, it’s not about collecting the most exclusive designer trainers, but those coveted, of-the-moment styles from the likes of Nike, Adidas and New Balance. Hypebeast has praised the ’90s stylings of this pair: the Nike Zoom Alpha, given a 2019 update with a flash of fluro green. 

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Ermenegildo Zegna - Claudio Stitch

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The Ermenegildo Zegna Claudio Stitch 

What happens when you blend sportswear with the finest Italian craftsmanship and materials? The above masterpiece – that’s what. This is a trainer that’s all about the details.

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Ermenegildo Zegna - Claudio Stitch

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The Ermenegildo Zegna Claudio Stitch 

What happens when you blend sportswear with the finest Italian craftsmanship and materials? The above masterpiece – that’s what. This is a trainer that’s all about the details.

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Nike - Zoom Alpha

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The Nike Zoom Alpha

For most sneakerheads, it’s not about collecting the most exclusive designer trainers, but those coveted, of-the-moment styles from the likes of Nike, Adidas and New Balance. Hypebeast has praised the ’90s stylings of this pair: the Nike Zoom Alpha, given a 2019 update with a flash of fluro green. 

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I own about 300+ pairs. I always keep the boxes – it’s easier to store them and, besides, the boxes are just as beautiful as the sneakers inside

Alan Lynn, Director of Sneakers ER

Christian Louboutin - Aurelien

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The Christian Louboutin Aurelien

The king of luxury footwear, Christian Louboutin, blends artistic scribbles, flashes of metallic leather and – of course – the flash of a red sole to create the Aurelien. Our favourite detail? The dual leather heel collar. 

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Naked Wolfe - Titan Graffiti

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The Naked Wolfe Titan Graffiti 

The chunky sneaker trend is going nowhere – in fact, it’s just getting bigger (quite literally). Naked Wolfe, led by siblings Bronte and Cooper, was launched in 2017 and is our top tip for future footwear glory.

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Exclusive or limited-edition trainers have become the norm these days – people will queue overnight to obtain them. This all adds to the hype and it keeps on snowballing

@dasslers_finest – trainer collector

Maison Margiela - Fusion

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The Maison Margiela Fusion

Ever wanted to look like you’ve walked straight out of a stylish dystopian movie set? Well, now you can with the Maison Margiela Fusion trainer. Seriously, though: there’s no trainer quite like this when it comes to thoughtful fabrication and avant-garde swagger.

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Nike x A-Cold-Wall* - Vomero 5+

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The Nike x A-Cold-Wall* Vomero 5+

What happens when Samuel Ross (the designer behind A-Cold-Wall* – aka Britain’s most exciting menswear brand right now) gets his hands on a pair of Nikes? These beauties. Futuristic, sporty and set to rule the streets come fashion week.

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Nike x A-Cold-Wall* - Vomero 5+

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The Nike x A-Cold-Wall* Vomero 5+

What happens when Samuel Ross (the designer behind A-Cold-Wall* – aka Britain’s most exciting menswear brand right now) gets his hands on a pair of Nikes? These beauties. Futuristic, sporty and set to rule the streets come fashion week.

Shop Nike

Maison Margiela - Fusion

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The Maison Margiela Fusion

Ever wanted to look like you’ve walked straight out of a stylish dystopian movie set? Well, now you can with the Maison Margiela Fusion trainer. Seriously, though: there’s no trainer quite like this when it comes to thoughtful fabrication and avant-garde swagger.

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Gucci - Flashtrek

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The Gucci Flashtrek

Is it a trainer? Is it a hiking boot? Is it one of the best shoes of the season? Yes, yes and yes. The Flashtrek is a footwear all-star, especially with this season’s new colour-saturated designs. 

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Top 5 trainer tips from Sneakers ER

1. Store your sneakers in boxes

“Leaving them open to the elements or near a window can easily discolour them.”

2. Protect your sneakers

“Applying protector from day one will ensure you have them longer. It’s a must for new sneakers.”

3. Keep ‘em clean

“Our Premium Sneaker Cleaning Solution goes a long way – if you have a few pairs in need of attention, clean them at once and the next time you go to wear them, they’ll be looking fresh.”

4. Take special care with suede

“Most premium sneakers have suede and keeping it soft and fresh is important. Invest in a rubber brush for bringing back the suede nap and keep an eraser block handy for cleaning small marks and scuffs.”

5. Deodorise regularly

“I use our Premium Neutralising Deodoriser almost daily when rotating sneakers; it comes in three scents and neutralises odours unlike others that just mask the smell – it's long lasting too, which is kinda important.”

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