Nike trainers are the staple shoe that will level up every off-duty outfit

Nike trainers are way more than just comfy shoes for exercising in. From their practical origins, trainers have grown to become a cultural signifier of our times. Perhaps none are more iconic than Nike… As a pair of Kanye West Nike Air Yeezy Grammy Prototype was sold at Sothebey's for $1.8million last year, Nike trainers could be considered a fashion investment buy just as sensible as the smartest Hermes handbag.

Recent research has shown that the combined sneaker and sportswear resale markets will be worth over $108billion by 2025, and Jesse Einhorn, Senior Economist at online trainer resale marketplace StockX, reveals that “sneakers are actually a far more stable and profitable investment than you might think. As long as they’re kept in new, “deadstock" condition, the resale value of coveted sneakers tends to appreciate steadily over time.”

OK, that's amazing if you have billions of bitcoin to invest, but what if you’re looking for Nike trainers to just wear, right now? We are huge fans of the fact that Nike trainers manage to combine scientific levels of tech with a *huge* array of designs (which appeal whatever your personal tastes might be). So, we've curated an edit of the 19 best Nike trainers to shop for (and wear) now. Unless you do want to pack them away for posterity.

Designer trainers are the investment footwear you'll wear time and time again

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Whether you’re a fan of classic white trainers or prefer an edgier black colour way, or if you’re looking for trainers to actually run in (rather than to wear for sipping a spritz) you will find every eventuality is seriously considered in a pair of Nike trainers. Obviously, you might crave a pair of fashion trainers or designer trainers, but for style and comfort Nike trainers are hard to beat.