Basic Trainers / Training Shoe
Basic Trainers / Training Shoe
-18%
adidas
Samba Cracked Metallic Pack - Gold sneakers
£108.00
FARFETCH
Alexander McQueen
Oversized leather sneakers White
£460.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Giuseppe Zanotti
Kriss velvet mid-top sneakers - Blue
£234.00
£585.00
FARFETCH
Valentino Garavani
Valentino Garavani Open leather sneakers White
£580.00
Mytheresa
Dolce & Gabbana
panelled sneakers - White
£153.00
FARFETCH
Maison Margiela
Replica leather and suede sneakers Black
£590.00
Mytheresa
Converse
Run Star Hike Rhubarb Pie sneakers - Red
£117.00
FARFETCH
-29%
Oliver Sweeney
Mens Oliver Sweeney Hayle Antiqued Calf Leather Mens Trainers - Navy - Size: 11 Blue
£113.29
£159.00
lovethesales
Balenciaga
leather sneakers - White
£152.00
FARFETCH
Dolce & Gabbana
DG leather sneakers White
£575.00
Mytheresa
Converse
Chuck Taylor All Star Equip sneakers - Neutrals Beige
£125.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Rick Owens
Jumbolace leather sneakers Black
£580.00
£725.00
Mytheresa
New Balance
501 perforated leather sneakers - Red
£110.00
FARFETCH
-30%
Tory Burch
Howel Court leather sneakers White
£150.00
£215.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Giuseppe Zanotti
Kriss patent mid-top sneakers - Black
£254.00
£635.00
FARFETCH
-60%
Diesel
Vintage Effect S-LEROJI MID Sneakers size 40,5
£95.43
£238.57
GLAMOOD
-40%
Acne Studios
Steffey low-top sneakers - White
£234.00
£390.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Givenchy
Urban Street logo leather slip-on sneakers White
£297.00
£495.00
Mytheresa
Represent
Studio sneakers - White
£236.00
FARFETCH
Alexander McQueen
Oversized leather sneakers Black
£460.00
Mytheresa
-25%
Liu Jo
leather platform sneakers - Black
£108.00
£144.00
FARFETCH
-60%
AllSaints
Cow Leather Milla Suede Lace Up Trainers, Size: UK 3 White
£52.00
£129.00
AllSaints
New Balance
2002R Castlerock / Black leather sneakers - Grey
£142.00
FARFETCH
-56%
Golden Goose
Pre-owned Womens Superstar Shearling-Lined Distressed Sneakers in White Leather - Size EU 42
£266.00
£605.00
Secret Sales
-65%
Giuseppe Zanotti
Kriss cut-out sneakers - White
£187.00
£535.00
FARFETCH
Loro Piana
360 Flexy Walk sneakers Blue
£740.00
Mytheresa
Lacoste
Chaymon sneakers - White
£183.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Versace
JEANS COUTURE Leather Sneakers STARGAZE with Contrasting Det size 36
£164.49
£205.61
GLAMOOD
Nike Jordan
Air Jordan 6 Gore-Tex Brown Kelp sneakers
£204.00
FARFETCH
-33%
Lanvin
Mens Matt Toe Cap Sneakers in Light Grey Leather - Size UK 5
£262.00
£389.99
Secret Sales
Converse
CTAS Boot PC HI sneakers - Grey
£110.00
FARFETCH
-40%
CONVERSE X COMME DES GARCONS
Converse CDG Play High Blue
£90.00
£150.00
Labels
adidas
Superstar sneakers - White
£83.00
FARFETCH
Gucci
Screener debossed leather sneakers White
£775.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Lloyd
Barnard lace-up leather sneakers - Black
£177.00
£221.00
FARFETCH
-30%
Tom Ford
Archer suede-trimmed leather sneakers White
£595.00
£850.00
Mytheresa
Converse
Chuck Taylor All Star high-top sneakers - Grey
£110.00
FARFETCH
Michael Kors
Navy Jake Sneakers Size 41 Blue
£59.00
HEWI
adidas
x Pusha T Equipment Running Guidance Black Market sneakers
£371.00
FARFETCH
-29%
Kurt Geiger
Mens Leather Fire Sneakers - Navy Leather (archived) - Size UK 12 Blue
£99.00
£139.00
Secret Sales
Converse
Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Hi sneakers - White
£78.00
FARFETCH
Autry
REELWIND LOW SNEAKERS IN BLUE NYLON AND SUEDE
£175.00
Autry
-10%
Yohji Yamamoto
Regu 2002 leather sneakers - Brown
£275.00
£306.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Hogan
H641 suede and leather sneakers Black
£336.00
£420.00
Mytheresa
-29%
Alexander McQueen
Oversized sneakers - Black
£369.00
£519.00
FARFETCH
Axel Arigato
Genesis Neo Runner leather sneakers - Black
£230.00
FARFETCH
Dolce & Gabbana
Logo leather sneakers Black
£525.00
Mytheresa
-10%
Liu Jo
leather platform sneakers - Brown
£131.00
£146.00
FARFETCH
UGG
Lowmel Leather Black
£179.95
Labels
-19%
Karl Lagerfeld
Kapri sneakers - Black
£234.00
£288.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Hogan
H669 leather sneakers Black
£348.00
£435.00
Mytheresa
Diadora
metallic leather sneakers - Brown
£143.00
FARFETCH
Moncler
New Monaco suede sneakers Blue
£340.00
Mytheresa
-15%
Veja
V-10 sneakers - White
£115.00
£135.00
FARFETCH
Tory Burch
Phoenix suede sneakers Beige
£255.00
Mytheresa
adidas
Samba Brogue Pack sneakers - Brown
£184.00
FARFETCH
-30%
Tory Burch
Tory Travel suede-trimmed sneakers Brown
£206.00
£295.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Giuseppe Zanotti
Kriss leather mid-top sneakers - Black
£254.00
£635.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Rick Owens
Jumbolace leather sneakers Grey
£580.00
£725.00
Mytheresa
Hackett
Bond leather sneakers - Blue
£142.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Amiri
Skel Top Low leather sneakers Black
£392.00
£490.00
Mytheresa
Nike
Blazer Mid 77 Vintage White - Black sneakers
£112.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Ami
Leather sneakers White
£167.00
£279.00
Mytheresa
-54%
Naked Wolfe
platform low-top sneakers - Black
£148.00
£321.00
FARFETCH
Chloé
Lauren leather sneakers White
£450.00
Mytheresa
Converse
Chuck Taylor All Star Lugged sneakers - Blue
£132.00
FARFETCH
Autry
REELWIND LOW SNEAKERS IN RED NYLON AND SUEDE
£175.00
Autry
-10%
Clarks
Craft Pace leather sneakers - Grey
£124.00
£138.00
FARFETCH
-15%
Hogan
Interactive ³ Black
£298.00
£350.00
Balardi
Prada
leather sneakers - Black
£179.00
FARFETCH
Autry
leather sneakers - White
£127.00
FARFETCH
Reebok
Classic leather sneakers - White
£77.00
FARFETCH
Russell & Bromley
NORTHFLEET Lace Up Heritage Trainer Brown
£195.00
Russell & Bromley
A|X Armani Exchange
leather sneakers - Black
£170.00
FARFETCH
-77%
Tod's
TodS Pre-owned Mens Tods Perforated Detail Lace Up Sneakers in Blue Suede - Size UK 4.5
£95.00
£422.00
Secret Sales
Nike
SB Zoom Blazer Mid Premium Plus Black White sneakers
£104.00
FARFETCH
Autry
REELWIND LOW SNEAKERS IN GREEN NYLON AND SUEDE
£175.00
Autry
adidas
Superstar Black/White low-top sneakers
£87.00
FARFETCH
Valentino Garavani
Open leather sneakers - White
£510.00
FARFETCH
Reebok
Classic Leather 1983 White/Green sneakers
£119.00
FARFETCH
-30%
Lanvin
Lite Curb suede sneakers White
£308.00
£440.00
Mytheresa
-26%
Roa
x And Wander logo-print sneakers - White
£257.00
£348.00
FARFETCH
-50%
CONVERSE X COMME DES GARCONS
Converse CDG Play High Red Sole Black
£75.00
£150.00
Labels
-70%
Philipp Plein
logo-plaque leather trainers - Black
£195.00
£650.00
FARFETCH
The Basic Anatomy of Sneakers Explained
When you’re shopping for sneakers, it’s important to know exactly what it is you’re looking for. Do you need a pair for running? Or a pair to kick your feet up and look cool in? Regardless of the materials used or if they’re for fashion or function, every pair of basic sneakers are usually built with the same parts.
Knowing these parts can help you figure out the qualities you want in a new pair of sneakers. Use this guide and you’ll become more of a sneaker expert the next time you’re shoe shopping.
- Heel: The back part of the shoe. The heel raises up from the sole and acts as support for the back of the foot.
- Insole: The uppermost layer of the sole. It’s the part of the sneaker you put your foot on top of. It’s also usually one of the cheapest parts of the sneaker, after the laces. Insoles can affect your arches if the material is too thin or flat, and they are also removable.
- Lining: The inside of the shoe. The lining is the part of the sneaker that actually touches your feet and can serve several purposes, like cushioning and moisture-wicking, depending on the material used.
- Midsole: The layer of the sole between the insole or upper and the outsole. Usually formed from a lightweight material like foam, it provides shock absorption and adds comfort to a sneaker.
- Outsole: The outermost part of the sole. The outsole is the last layer of the sole and is the part that actually touches the ground. The type of outsole a shoe has determines its grip.
- Sole: The bottom portion of the shoe, the part that you put your foot on and walk on. It is made up of layers—the insole, midsole and outsole.
- Upper: The top portion of the shoe. The upper contains the rest of the parts that are attached to the sole, the parts that actually cover your foot.
- Toe Box: The section above the toes. The toe box is a part of the upper and functions as comfort and protection while enclosing the top of the foot.
What do you need in your next pair of sneakers? Now that you’ve got the terminology down, you’ll be able to find it with no problem.
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