Is there any more chilled out, summer style than a pull-on pair of canvas kicks?
We can’t think of any.
Those simple canvas flats you can pick up in supermarkets in the Med have evolved, adapted and become a summer staple that delivers a dose of high fashion.
Teamed with a skirt or cut-offs, canvas trainers perfect laid-back luxe; team that with the athletic trend that’s all over the high-street this season and you’re on to a sure-fire style winner.
Of course, canvas doesn’t just cover pull-on plimsolls. There’s no brand more infamous than Converse for their iconic canvas trainers. Once the hi-top silhouette was the shoe of choice for everyone from rock gods to sports superstars and everyone in-between; now the variety of styles, updates and fun colour combinations mean that everyone can find a unique style to suit them.
Joining Converse in the canvas trainer stakes comes Vans. Originally designed as a skate shoe, these cool kicks can be spotted everywhere, and their renowned chunky soles make them a resilient, protective pair too – perfect for kids who love to explore!
It’s not just kids who get to have all the fun when it comes to canvas. These Skechers GoWalk Americana stripy slip-ons are canvas trainers women can wear with just about anything!
We’re all aboard with the deck-shoe style of the Skechers On The Go Unite women’s canvas trainers. Sensibly styled with a pop of fresh colour, you can’t go wrong with these smart canvas trainers.
Men too can (and should) get in on the canvas trend. A casual canvas sneaker is a much more attractive and practical option than a sandal, keeping feet feeling just as cool. Superga are the obvious choice with their tailored styling and sporty style, but we’re huge fans of the Skechers range this season too.
Want to know more about your canvas kicks? Of course you do!
Here’s some fascinating facts to keep you on your toes:
Fascinating Fact #1!
The plimsoll originally acquired its namesake in the 1870s. The term derived from the Plimsoll line on a ship, where the hull of the ship meets the surface of the water; baring a resemblance to the coloured band which joins the sole to the upper of the shoe.
Fascinating Fact #2!
The Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who (played by David Tennant ) was renowned for his uniform of a suit and Converse. This earned him the nickname Sandshoes from his other incarnations in the episode “The Day of the Doctor”, as this was the widely adopted term for canvas trainers prior to ‘plimsolls’.
How to clean canvas shoes
As for keeping your new summer shoes looking spick, span and sprightly, here’s our tips for keeping them in tip-top condition:
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