BALLY Men's Leather High-Top Sneakers

Despite turning a whopping 160-years-old last year, Swiss heritage luxury leather goods Bally continues to be a synonym of expert craftsmanship and classy design that corresponds to the expectations of the most demanding customers. This retro style high-top sneaker lets you get your game on – courtesy of the supple perforated leather, and Bally’s signature ‘Trainspotting’ stripe.

This unbeatably cool pair will lend your slim-fitting black jeans or low-key denims a sophisticated accent at the weekend.

(RRP US$450 / £320)

Bally Trainspotting Collection

Bally’s ‘Trainspotting’ capsule collection takes its name not from the Irvine Welsh novel turned Danny Boyle film, but rather from the Swiss luxury brand’s red-and-white-striped ribbon, itself inspired by Switzerland’s like-clockwork rail network and the colours of the country’s flag. The go-on-time stripes have been incorporated into a range of sumptuous leather shoes and bags.

Luxury men’s trend: From Lanvin to Yves Saint Laurent, all the big-names are offering their male customers high-tops this season.

TRETORN Klippor Leather

As a brand Tretorn (now acquired by Puma AG) was registered in Sweden in 1911. The first Tretorn rubber footwear products, however, had appeared two decades prior, in 1891, made by the original factory known as Helsingborgs Gummifabrik. The name Tretorn is Swedish for “Three Towers”, a reference to the distinctive spires of that factory. Tretorn tennis balls have also been bouncing around the world's courts since1902. Today Tretorn reportedly carries a Royal Warrant, appointed by the King of Sweden. (Just in case you didn’t know all that.)
Combining a clean & simple aesthetic often associated with Tretorn, "Klippor" is a great wardrobe staple for adventures in the city & beyond. Some subtle metallic hardware aside, the rest of the sneaker is kept tonal (thanks to the construction using smooth & tumbled leather) & minimal, which worked out really nice.
Yeah, we wholeheartedly admit that we’re Swedophiles…
P.S. How amazing are these vintage (1930 ~ 1970) Tretorn ads?