Chunky shoes make a big impression, but these super-slim sneakers have a more streamlined appeal
Red suede, £42, Next
Contrast stitching, £89.99, Zara
Cortez, £99.99, Nike
Speedcat, £115, Puma
Yolk, £148, Puraai
Levon, £139, Kurt Geiger
Ghost sprint, £120, Adidas (End Clothing)
Mexico 66, £185, Onitsuka Tiger
Zola, £250, Lili Curia
Slow runner, £255, Axel Arigato
Nikoletta, £295, Miista
Tokyo, £250, Y3 (Adidas)
Mesh, £420, Dear Frances
Ballerina, £595, Simone Rocha (Dover Street Market)
Sprinters, £720, Maison Margiela
Main image: Montecarlo antiqued leather sneakers, £810, all by Prada
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