Mens Trainers

Trainers that don't make you pay for it by Friday. Hush Puppies mens trainers uk are mostly black and white, with leather, suede or breathable mesh uppers, Bounce™ cushioning and memory foam insoles, in lace-up and slip-on styles.

Comfort is the job, and trainers are where it's easiest to prove. A slip-on for the school run, out of the door before the tea goes cold. A lace-up for the commute, the platform, the walk between meetings, back on your feet before you've properly sat down. Same foundation underneath both: Bounce™ cushioned soles that absorb the impact and spring back, memory foam insoles that mould to your foot, and hard-wearing soles that cope with real pavements.

Black and white are the core colours because they go with nearly everything and show the least wear. The rest of this page covers choosing between styles, what's inside them, and how to keep them looking decent.

What styles of mens trainer are there?

The range runs from athletic-inspired lace-ups to easy slip-ons. Baylor, Seventy8 and Riley are our athletic-inspired trainers for everyday wear, light exercise and casual styling, and Brody and Vaun are everyday slip-ons. Uppers vary from leather and suede to breathable mesh, so you can go smarter with leather or lighter and airier with mesh. Black and white sit at the core of the colour range.

Lace-up or slip-on: which suits your day?

Lace-ups give a secure, adjustable fit and extra support when you're on the move, which suits long commutes and days with a lot of walking. Slip-ons are for getting out of the door in a flash, with no laces to wrestle when you've a bag in one hand and the keys in the other. Neither is the better trainer. It comes down to how your mornings go.

Which trainer suits which job?

Commuting? A leather lace-up gives the support and the tidy look. School run or errands? A slip-on gets you out of the door fast. Weekend walks and light exercise? The athletic-inspired Baylor, Seventy8 and Riley are the ones to look at. Smarter days? Black leather and a clean sole. If you're buying one pair to do most things, black leather is the safest start and white is the easiest to love.

What's inside a Hush Puppies mens trainer?

Our Bounce™ comfort technology sits in the cushioned soles, absorbing impact and springing back with every step. It works alongside memory foam comfort insoles that mould to your feet, for a soft, custom-like feel. The soles are hard-wearing, and many styles use recycled materials. On the Seventy8, the Bounce foam includes 30% earth-friendly materials and the linings and socklinings are 100% recycled textile, according to the product page.

Do mens trainers work with smart-casual outfits?

Yes, if you pick the right pair. A clean black leather lace-up with chinos and a shirt looks tidy enough for a casual office. White trainers with dark denim and a jumper is the weekend classic. Suede is softer and more relaxed, and mesh is better saved for the gym-adjacent days. Keep the laces clean and wipe the toe caps, and even a very casual pair looks looked-after.

Can you wear trainers to work?

It depends on the dress code, so use your judgement. In a casual office, a clean black leather trainer with chinos is usually fine, and many people wear them on Fridays. Where the dress code is strict, they won't be. If you're not sure, look at what colleagues who've been there longer are wearing. Plain beats loud, leather beats mesh, and clean beats anything.

How do you keep leather and suede trainers looking good?

Wipe leather with a damp cloth after a wet day and let it dry naturally, away from the radiator. Brush suede with a soft brush before dirt works in, and use a protector spray before the first wear. White trainers show everything, so a quick wipe after each wear beats a big clean once a month. For mesh, check the care label before you reach for anything stronger than a damp cloth.

Are they good for standing and walking all day?

They're made for it. Cushioned soles, memory foam insoles and flexible soles cope with hard floors better than a flat fashion trainer. If you're on your feet at work, a lace-up lets you adjust the fit as your feet swell a little by the afternoon. For serious running or gym training, a sports-specific shoe is the better choice, because these are everyday trainers.

How should mens trainers fit?

Start with your usual size and check the product page, as fit can vary between styles. You want a thumb's width in front of your longest toe and no slipping at the heel. If you're between sizes, think about the socks you'll wear. Our size guide has the conversions. Delivery is free over £50, and anything that doesn't suit can go back via our returns and exchanges page. With lace-ups, start lacing from the toe, keep it snug through the middle of the foot and ease off a little over the top if you feel pressure on your instep. Break new leather in over a few shorter wears before a long day, and wear the socks you plan to live in. Slip-ons should hold your heel without gaping, because you can't tighten them later.

Why does Hush Puppies make trainers?

Because casual comfort has always been the job. Back in 1958, dress shoes were the only choice, even at weekends, and we set out to change that. A trainer with a cushioned sole and a memory foam insole is the modern version: easy to wear, kind to your feet and fine for most of the week.