TESTED BY MICHELLE HARDIE

I’m not used to teenagers looking so admiringly at my feet, but I got the green eye in spades with these stylish tackies. They would go into my suitcase first and I’d also wear them on the plane and happily pound the pavements all day in them. They are actually designed for negotiating trails and I know why – when I hit the gravel roads on Table Mountain, I was sure-footed (the shoes felt strong) and clambering over rocks was a doddle. The outsole has an impressive lug profile and they transition well to everyday walkers (although they snag on house rugs because of the deep lugs). They were more comfy the second time I wore them and by the third, they felt like a second skin. The tongue (which looks long and might be irritating) is snug and flexible. The sole has Boost technology which means it’s still comfy but has energy return (I did feel springy). I preferred wearing them with thicker socks. Dirt shows up on these so they need to be cleaned regularly.