Classic & Retro Sneakers

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Silhouettes with decades of history that still work just as well today. This is our largest collection by style.

From Adidas we have the Samba OG, created as a soccer shoe for training on hard surfaces, in Cloud White, Core Black, Collegiate Green or Maroon Gold Metallic; the 1979 Handball Spezial in Navy Gum, Black Gum, Night Indigo or Earth Strata; the Gazelle Indoor; and the SL 72 OG, born in 1972 as a track shoe. From Nike, the Air Force 1 Low '07, launched in 1982 as a basketball shoe, in Triple White and Black.

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Almost all the retro trainers in this section were born for a specific sport and ended up on the street without changing much. Grouping them by that origin helps you choose, because it is what shapes their silhouette, their sole and how they feel on the foot.

Classic indoor trainers: Samba and Handball Spezial

The Samba OG and the Handball Spezial are low and flat, with a caramel-coloured gum sole. The Samba combines leather with a suede T-toe; the Spezial is all suede, with a sole designed to grip on court. Right now you can get the Samba OG in Cloud White, Maroon Gold Metallic or Brown Putty Grey, and the Spezial in Earth Strata Gum, Navy Gum or Night Indigo. To see every colourway, head to Adidas Samba or Handball Spezial.

Retro sneakers from the racetrack, the court and the barracks

If you want something sleeker, the Puma Speedcat OG was born in 1999 from the shoes Puma made for Formula 1 drivers: a thin sole that wraps up the heel and a slightly narrow fit. You can get it in Black White, Red White and Haute Coffee Frosted Ivory. For clean white, there is the Nike Air Force 1 Low '07 Triple White or the Adidas Stan Smith White Green; and if you like a military feel, the Adidas BW Army Lux in Chalk White.

How to choose the right retro trainers

If you are only going to own one pair of retro sneakers, a Samba OG Cloud White or a Spezial Navy Gum goes with almost everything, from jeans to suit trousers. Classic trainers with thin soles call for straight-leg or cropped trousers; the Air Force 1, with more sole, handles wide-leg trousers better. If you want to see them in person, drop in to Madrid, Barcelona or Paris.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Samba OG and the Handball Spezial?

The Samba OG has a leather upper with a suede T-toe, and the Handball Spezial is all suede. Both are low, flat and have a caramel-coloured gum sole. The Spezial came out in 1979 for handball.

Are Puma Speedcat OGs narrow?

Yes, because of their origins as driving shoes they have a slightly narrow fit. With normal or narrow feet, your usual size tends to work well; with wide feet, several guides recommend going half a size up. Check the size guide on each product before ordering.

Which white retro trainer should I choose?

The Nike Air Force 1 Low '07 Triple White has more sole and more of a basketball feel. The Adidas Stan Smith is flatter and cleaner, with a green heel. The Samba OG Cloud White adds the gum sole and suede toe if you want something less minimal.

What is the difference between the Stan Smith and the Superstar?

The Superstar is recognisable by its shell-shaped rubber toe and the three stripes on the side. The Stan Smith has no stripes, just three rows of perforations, and a flatter line. For clean white, the Stan Smith; if you want something with more presence, the Superstar II in Core Black Cloud White.

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