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2014 was the year that finally took the trainers out of their sports context and made them fully appropriate for everyday wear! Find some inspirations on how to make the best out of your trainers!

Adidas Stan Smith Special edition, edition, edition & edition…?!

Well the Adidas Stan Smith, which was first launched in 1971 and made a huge comeback in 2014 is a big hit. Its basically available in white-green, white-red and white-blue, a suede alteration and a woman’s version with faux exotic leather. Besides those basics that have been worn by almost all hip people in the world one Adidas Stan Smith Special edition after the next enters the market. The most recent Adidas Stan Smith x Raf Simons!

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Raf Simons has some kind of association with the Adidas Stan Smith sneaker. He wore a pair for his final round at Dior fall 2014 earlier this year. Now an Adidas Stan Smith special edition designed by Raf Simons hit store! photo@http://www.freshnessmag.com

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Tricky trend – How to wear your Adidas Originals Superstar 2 in style

Adidas Originals Superstar 2 make a big revival this summer! This revival is in line with the “comfort is stylish” as well as “I don’t try too hard to look stylish!” attitude. And its pretty true those shoes are not only made for walking but look super effortless too. However, there is a fine line between a jeans + sweater + trainers bucolic/ sloppy look and a really stylish outfit including Adidas Originals Superstar 2. Below I show you how to mastered the art of making trainers look incredible using one of my favorite models at the moment Freja Beha Erichsen as an example.

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Freja Beha Erichsen combining her slightly worn down Adidas Originals Superstar 2 with an otherwise classic look, photo@wwd.com

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Tricky trend – How to wear your Nike trainers and Adidas Originals in style

Nike trainers, Adidas Originals, New Balance and co. rule the spring summer trend! They are in line with a tendency towards “comfort is stylish”. However, there is a fine line between a jeans + sweater + trainers bucolic/ sloppy look and a really stylish outfit including the most recent special edition of Nike trainers. Below I show you how to mastered the art of making trainers look incredible using Alexa Chung as an example.

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Alexa Chung wearing New Balance sneaker and a pant suit while attending the Calvin Klein fall 2014 show in New York, picture credentials: http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/fashion/celebrity-fashion/2014/01/celebrities-at-fashion-week-autumn-winter-2014#!image-number=205

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All about Nikes? – Not exactly Adidas Originals has a moment too

Nikes are everywhere at the moment. But Nike is not the only company benefiting from the current trainer trend. Adidas Originals is equally hip. The classic Stan Smith trainers were relaunched at the beginning of 2014, worn everywhere and inspired a lot of brands including Isabel Marant and Edun to launch similar styles for fall 2014.

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The Adidas Stan Smith relaunch inspired designers like Isabel Marant and Ralph Lauren to launch their own take on the shape,

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Special editions, collaborations, basics – Which Nike trainers to get for spring?

2014 is going to be the year of the flats. Birkenstocks, brogues and of course trainers are the ultimate trend of the season. Among them one company seems to be the outstanding winner – Nike. The Nike trainers are everywhere and make a chic fashion statement. Personalized trainers from the Nike ID program, Nike trainers upgraded by a designer collab, limited edition or a traditional bascis, which ones are the coolest styles?

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“Genealogy of Free” limited edition, black pack, Nike Free OG, photo@http://hypebeast.com

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