990v5 Logo-Embroidered Suede And Mesh Trainers

When it comes to chunky trainers, New Balance sets the bar high with the retro 990v5 iteration. If the name isn’t enough of a clue, this pair is the most recent upgrade to the brand’s fifth-generation signature style. Constructed from soft suede with breathable mesh, they’re set on cushioned soles to add a spring to your step and topped with padded collars for extra ankle support. As for branding? Spot the iconic “N” at the side and the logo-plaque on the tongue.

• Upper: 50% suede, 50% mesh
• Lining: 100% mesh
• Sole: 100% rubber

A classic on the sportswear scene that started out selling arch supports to police officers and waiters in the early 1900s, New Balance has re-emerged as a fashion must-have in recent years and, with stylish collaborations from J.Crew to Stone Island, the iconic sneakers are going nowhere.