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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Georgie Darling

Traction meets fashion: The best weatherproof trainers for rain-slicked pavements

Choosing the right trainers for rainy London can feel like a small act of self-preservation.

The pavements turn slick, the air stays damp for weeks at a time, and a harmless-looking puddle can undo your footing in a second. Your usual summer pair won’t cut it now. You need something that looks stylish with your winter wardrobe but still gives you the confidence to stride across wet crossings, shiny station tiles and the occasional icy patch without thinking twice.

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