Family-run shoemaker Santoni is based in Le Marche, the epicentre of Italy’s artisanal shoemaking – and is one of the region’s most respected names. Combining time-honoured skills with modern design sensibility, the brand’s new Double Buckle sneakers debuted in March 2024, showcasing premium hand-polished leather and sporty side accents inspired by the fastenings of classic monk shoes.

The world’s first shoe to be crafted from glove leather, Zegna’s Triple Stitch SECONDSKIN utilises an exceptionally soft calfskin exclusive to the house – an evolution of the brand’s signature Triple Stitch Luxury Leisurewear Shoe, notoriously the most-worn footwear on private jets. Ideal for travel, each pair perfectly moulds to the shape of your foot to fit – you guessed it – like a glove.

Epitomising West-Coast cool, Amiri takes inspiration from LA’s thriving street and skate cultures, and the nineties and noughties references that typify the look. These monochrome MA-1 sneakers are cop-worthy companions to the brand’s menswear: think graphic tees, hoodies and trending denim.

Surely the closest you’ll get to running on air, On’s Cloudmonster 2 sneakers are built for maximum cushioning and energy return. This new design has the thickest-ever CloudTec® soles, plus an improved Speedboard® and Helion™ superfoam for greater propulsion and powerful take-offs. Few will be able to catch you.

Did you know Burberry once outfitted the world’s greatest explorers? Masterminded by chief creative officer Daniel Lee, the new Box sneakers take inspiration from that heritage, with a sleek, modern shape that subtly nods to classic hiking boots. Don’t miss the revamped Equestrian Knight emblem at the sides.

Developed in the 1970s for cross-country running, the adidas Country OGs have been a streetwear staple ever since Eddie Murphy donned them in Beverly Hills Cop. The latest reprise? The SFTM-003, designed in collaboration with Song for the Mute in a trio of ’90s-inspired colourways and complete with toggle lacing that riffs on paracord.

Translating Rick Owens’ unique aesthetic to everyday footwear, the brand’s sneakers have grown a following for their off-piste attitude. From afar, this low-top pair may have a classic skater silhouette, but not on closer look. Their thick, serrated rubber soles and elongated, upturned toes will always stand out from the crowd.

If you’re looking for hype, look no further than BAPE®. Named for the Japanese idiom ‘a bathing ape in lukewarm water’ – describing someone who likes to overindulge – the brand serves kicks that are reason enough for us to do just that. Available in-store only and through Personal Shopping, the BAPE STA™ OS sneakers nod to classic court styles, ideal for the weekend.

Christian Louboutin first stepped into men’s footwear design after the popstar Mika commissioned sneakers for one of his tours – the singer had envied his sisters’ delight when wearing their Louboutin heels. Modelled on nineties basketball court styles, the Astroloubi CL is embellished with the brand’s signature spikes and footed with the iconic red sole.

Do you want that cool, distressed look but also want shoes that have never been worn? Enter Golden Goose. A Harrods bestseller, the Superstar Classic sneakers have been lightly distressed by Italian artisans, making each pair truly unique with every new release.