The Fresh Trainers Giving Sambas a Run for Their Money in the Sneaker Popularity Stakes

Sambas are everywhere this season, and whilst they're still very much a thing, I have good news for you if you're looking for another style to invest in that's just as versatile but offers something different from an iconic three-stripe pair. Right now, there's a quieter trainer that's climbing fashion ranks, convincing those who hold a soft spot for a chunkier, sportier shoe to fully embrace them this spring.

Composed of a breathable mesh fabric and traced with a colourful or metallic motif, New Balance's 530 trainers were first introduced in the early '90s as a new running shoe. Later becoming synonymous with clunky "dad" style across the 2000s, New Balance's 530s have since enjoyed a redemption arc heralded by the "normcore" trend that came to champion sporty sneakers. Eventually adopted by the street style set and off-duty models, these classic kicks have become a firm favourite amongst fashion people, injecting a cool, casual and sporty edge into their day-to-day style.

Wearing well with everything from baggy denim to loose-leg trousers and skin-tight leggings, these chunky trainers offer a refreshing alternative to the slimline styles that have dominated recent seasons. Having ticked off a collaboration with Miu Miu earlier this year, New Balance 530s are picking up steam in style circles like never before, proving to be well rid of their "clueless dad" connotations.

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