We Predict These Will Be the Trainers That Define 2019

As excited as we originally were to usher boots back into our wardrobes, the novelty is beginning to wane slightly. Don't get us wrong—we still love wearing the styles we've invested in (as should you), but we've been on the lookout for another pair of shoes to break up our stringent ankle boot regime.

Seeing as it's too chilly for loafers and heels are a no-go (unless it's a car-to-party venue situation), we've turned our attention to trainers. Particularly Nike's M2K Tekno trainers.

There's no denying that 2018 was the year of It sneakers, with both Louis Vuitton and Fila making chunky trainers one of the most coveted shoes of the season. Then there was Veja, the eco-friendly brand that won the heart of Meghan Markle with its minimal designs. It seems, however, that Nike's M2K Tekno has been quietly gaining momentum, and it's already on track to be the most in-demand trainer of 2019.

Much like the Fila Disruptors, it’s an affordable take on the chunky-sneakers trend and is also proving a hit on the social media scene. So much so, Lyst reports that generated more than more than 20,000 mentions on social media this quarter. If that's not an indicator if it's impending cult status, we don't know what is.

Thanks to the thick sole, which also boasts serious grip technology, it serves as a practical investment for the coming months, though we reckon it'll truly start spiking come spring when everyone else starts to catch on.

As always, we recommend getting in on the action early if you can, so we've rounded up all the Nike M2K Tekno trainers currently on offer so you can shop them in one place. 

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Give your knitted co-ords a downtime spin with white Teknos. 

SHOP NIKE M2K TEKNO TRAINERS

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Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.