A stylish sport’s shoe – whether you call them runners or trainers – is an essential building block for any discerning man’s wardrobe.
While “chunky” and “ugly” were the most buzzed-about words on the trainer scene last year, those bold sports shoes are now on the run with 2019 seeing a decidedly clean, minimalist-style of trainer returning.
From putting a fresh twist on formalwear suiting or perfecting off-duty weekend outfits, a pared-back pair of kicks will have you ready for any occasion. Just make sure they’re sleek not shabby.
Here’s seven pairs of box-fresh wear-with-anything trainers.
![Gant, €100](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/WUHXDN5QABLCOAZZMAFNVRW2PQ.jpg?auth=4db1aae5b3e0af73360ee64ab13187d0338b34d9e21b1fedd0d34e1b3711655b&width=800&height=449)
![Adida Nite jogger boost, €140, Brown Thomas](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/BXG4NOD36KVNCYN26IW2NBIYVI.jpg?auth=3911d3a4f3ea0f9fd199af55f166ec0c60975aa2c5b13eda72d47af6c6673a16&width=800&height=449)
![Adidas Consortium, €120, Mr Porter](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/G6U4KCBBPDNDNJGB46DBYCN45Q.jpg?auth=2f08492d3679222c20689e57a7580b9b59e56077370aa2e28cee055606a9d4e1&width=800&height=450)
![Common Projects, €366, Brown Thomas](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/E63HCGWKFI6QMVHLFQ7MK7LIVI.jpg?auth=9a46c0089a9b33a2c9f16b10ae944e54bd6b9d4449feba04be8384e077f98dc7&width=800&height=449)
![Nike Tailwind, €92](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/AJOKN4WZGVVALZWEBLWX3C2ILM.jpg?auth=2ee99649de9028d3c0415cc967d0a4bd6763a627e2687d18b4ddd57c3bdf8aaa&width=800&height=449)
![Ralph Lauren Polo Court 200, €150](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/RSBS6OKFDZOWJ24AFOQKJ5JI5M.jpg?auth=d69a0480c53c40fe6bf064e9cea7e063fd570fd59e0b4bb24e5a54b884b377da&width=800&height=449)
![Veja V10, €125](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/GGTEXQE7QXBUARJON3SNSXTEXA.jpg?auth=16a7977d808320709eb2bcad19217164a68474ab3a7b7f42005e795513f4db9e&width=800&height=449)