These Suede Trainers Are Cool-Girl Approved

For the past year, there has been much discussion about who, or rather, which trainer, will dethrone the Adidas Samba as most coveted. As a shopping expert, I sway between several failsafe options, from the Adidas SL72 to Gazelles and a staple pair of Nike Cortez. All of which have proven to be strong contenders.

As a shopping expert, it’s literally my job to know what products sell. From the Adidas SL72 to Gazelles, there are several contenders. However, one archival style has been making the rounds across the streets of New York City on Emily Ratajkowski and, most recently, street style stars at Fashion Month: allow us to introduce, the Puma Speedcat.

A far cry from their intended use (it was Initially released in the 90s for motorsport professionals) the iconic trainer is a street-style hit. Reaching viral cult status among sneaker enthusiasts, the humble trainer has appealed to a broader audience through its sleek and niche design.