We don't know when it happened exactly, but over the last year, trainer socks, as practical as they might be, got downgraded in the fashion ranks. Swapped out for a far more preppy aesthetic, if you've spotted women wearing sports socks with trainers, this is the micro trend that has had us questioning one of the backbones of our wardrobes.
There's no shoe quite so perfect for autumn as the most comfortable trainers, but even this autumn capsule wardrobe hero sometimes is in need of a fashion makeover. And while not much has changed with our best white trainers this season, how we wear them has. While keeping socks discreetly hidden was once an absolute must, particularly if you were using your trainers as some of the best flat shoes to wear with dresses, right now, it's all about proudly showing off a pair of gym socks, tapping into all those athleisure vibes that remain at the fore.
