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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
The Observer

Sneaking into fashion - in pictures

Trainers: Stan Smith spring courts
1960s
Stan Smith spring courts
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Dunlop Green Flash
1960s
Dunlop Green Flash
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Peter Max for Randy
1960s
Peter Max for Randy
Photograph: Phil Sharp/The Shoe Collection Northampton Borough Council
Trainers: Puma Suede
1970s
Puma Suede  
Photograph: Phil Sharp/The Shoe Collection Northampton Borough Council
Trainers: Converse “Chuck Taylor” All Star
1970s
Converse “Chuck Taylor” All Star
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Adidas SL-72
1970s
Adidas SL-72
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Ellesse Basket Ball Trainers
1980s
Ellesse Basket Ball Trainers
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Nike Air Jordan
1980s
Nike Air Jordan
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Reebok Freestyle Hi-Top
1980s
Reebok Freestyle Hi-Top
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Adidas Gazelle Schuhe Blau Weiss
1990s
Adidas Gazelle Schuhe Blau Weiss
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Puma Disc Blaze
1990s
Puma Disc Blaze
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Reebok Insta Pump
1990s
Reebok Insta Pump
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Nike Air Presto
2000s
Nike Air Presto
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Superga plimsolls
2000s
Superga plimsolls
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Adidas Ultra Ride
2000s
Adidas Ultra Ride
Photograph: PR
Trainers: JAYZ's Supra Muska Skytops Gold
NOW
JAYZ's Supra Muska Skytops Gold
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Nike Yeezy II 2012
NOW
Nike Yeezy II 2012
Photograph: PR
Trainers: Liberty x Nike Running AW12
NOW
Liberty x Nike Running AW12
Photograph: PR
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