DULCIE EMERSON

Deputy fashion and beauty editor

STEP IT UP

Hi-tech sneakers that help you walk – or run – further, faster and better

Dusting off your old sneakers is often the first, and hardest, step when starting a new fitness routine – especially if they’re buried at the back of a closet. This January, treat your feet to these vegan-friendly kicks that will boost your resolve to start that workout, and are stylish enough to wear at your favourite café for a post-jog pick-me-up. Combining a breathable knitted Tencel upper with patented Insolia technology and a Light as Air sole, the sneakers provide invisible support, increase the length of your stride by 7% and reduce the work of walking by 9%, so you can go for longer without feeling the burn. Sold!