Adidas BW Army Cinder Gum

One colour from toe to heel, Cinder, a muted ash grey, and a honey-coloured gum rubber outsole to break it up: the Adidas BW Army Cinder Gum needs nothing more. It is a low-profile trainer with clean lines that stands out above all for its materials: a leather upper and a leather lining too, which gives it a firm feel and makes it last.

The adidas branding sits discreetly on the tongue, the lining and the side, in keeping with the military-inspired training shoes it takes its name from.

• Upper: leather
• Lining: leather
• Outsole: gum rubber
• Fastening: laces
• Style code: KK2711

How to style it: ash grey works with muted colours, so try it with olive chinos, a cream sweatshirt and a blue work jacket. With black jeans and a grey wool coat it feels more urban, and with beige pleated shorts in summer.

A neutral leather cream every so often and a brush for the gum sole are all it needs.