Sneaky Sneakers

We take a look at what are going to be the coolest trainers in 2001.

sneak·er
Pronunciation: 'Snee-ker"
Function: noun
Date: 1598
1 : one that sneaks
2 : a usually canvas sports shoe with a pliable rubber sole.

We call them trainers, Americans call them sneakers - either way, they go on your feet and look sharp, providing the finishing detail to any style-conscious young thing.

What's available? Well, I checked out some of the current styles from the best names; here's the lowdown on what caught my eye (most will be available over here in 2001)....

AIRWALK: ANDY PRO

• Sculpted EVA Midsole
• Rearfoot Airbag Cushioning Unit
• Advanced Lacing System
• Synthetic Stabilizing Shank
• 100% Synthetic & Mesh Upper
• Abrasion-Resistant Ollie Pad
• Contoured Cushioning
• Removable EVA Footbad
• Tongue Retainer Straps
• Available January 2001.

ADIDAS: QUAKE

• Available in Graphite/Black/Aluminum/Spark
• adiPRENE +, TorSion System
• An aggressive, lightweight training shoe. The upper is a lightweight mesh with a welded napos cage for integrity and stability.

SKECHERS: TECTONICS

• High-tech style.
• Open-back jogger slide.
• Napa leather.
• Quilted upper.
• Gore vamp for snug fit.
• Compression-molded EVA midsole/all-purpose cleated rubber outsole.
  

SKECHERS: GRINDRAIL

• Skate sneaker.
• Suede.
• Low-profile rubber outsole.
  

VANS: SHAN

• Pro Series shoe
• Synthetic leather/mesh upper
• Durable rubberized synthetic toebox/ ollie area
• Silicon reinforced molding in ollie and quarter
• Elastic tongue holders, extra padded tongue and collar
• Molded heel counter, TPU heel clip
• PU midsdole, SBR outsole

SIMPLE: OLD SKOOLS

• Women's Old Skools in nostalgic designs

VAN'S: INTENTION

• leather/suede
• mesh upper
• Visa terry Cosmo lining
•   die cut EVA insert, SBR  and ice outsole

- Eddy Vista