High Tops At Masdings

Once confined to the basketball courts and back streets of America, hi top trainers have spilled over into the world of fashion, slam dunkin' the sneaker competition. This is all well and good-but we know that the high top is relatively uncharted territory for even the most hard core of trainer lovers. So how should you wear this new piece of fashion gold?

At this point there will be a burden sitting in the back of everybody's mind- shorts. Can high tips be worn with them? Well, the answer is yes- if they are worn in the right way. Make sure however, that you don't end up like you escaped an early 90's rap video-wear some fitted jean or chino shorts with brightly coloured or plain white high tops. Feel free to chuck on a pair of retro white sport socks too, just for that extra touch of retro throwback.

So we've established that you can wear high tops for when the sun decides to make a rare appearance- but we realise that sunshine days are numbered (it is September after all!). Link bright colours with a pair of raw skinny jeans- or opt for a jean with more of a wash to it if you've got a plainer colour like black or white.

Roll the hem on your jeans up and leave them hovering just about the ankle section of the trainer- or leave them down for more of a classic sneaker look. Experiment! try brighter colours, try linking them with different outfits-chuck a blazer and t shirt on to take smart casual to a new level; there's not much you can't do with the right pair of high tops.

Ryan J Gray