Most men own too many bad trainers and not enough good ones. It is one of those wardrobe problems that creeps up quietly. You end up with a drawer full of pairs you bought for the gym, a couple of trend purchases you regret, and nothing that actually works with the rest of what you wear. The trainer market is enormous and most of it is noise. What we are interested in is the pair that earns its place. The one that works with tailored trousers as readily as it does with denim, that holds its shape after a year of regular wear, and that does not require you to explain the reference to anyone. Clean lines tend to last. Good construction always matters. We have been particularly focused on silhouettes that sit close to the foot rather than chasing height, because proportion is where most trainers win or lose the argument. These are the ones that have earned their place.