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ASICS is a Japanese brand that does really well striking the balance between durability and price. They have styles that range from retro to modern. Just find some thing you like and that fits your needs. If it’s specifically for exercise, then go for some bright colors. Have fun.

I feel that I'm very limited in choice because of my feet size, 14. The last two pairs of trainers I have bought were from Sports Direct. Simple grey Nikes. If I could find a cheaper pair in that size, I would.

I've got these adidas-branded half-trainer-half-plimsol things with memory foam for the in-sole. They're slip-on and incredibly comfy, but they don't exactly look hard-wearing!

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 (b&w) - they're the trainers Bruce Lee & Uma Thurman wore in their films (y&b). Japanese company and they're still made using the original methods. Which sounds fancy but in reality the 'original methods/materials' aren't as strong as modern trainers so they wear out MUCH faster.

One thing I do like about them though is the soles are very thin. As in you feel like you're walking on bare feet compared to modern heft healed trainers/boots. I like the connected feeling to the ground you get from them.

Normally I'd be wearing DCShoes but my last pair developed a hole after 5yrs so I think they're unused under the bed.