Trainerspotter

Trainerspotter originally began as a side project between two friends who were inspired by heroes such as Steve Prefontaine, Jeff Johnson, Geoff Hollister and Rudi Dassler and wanted to tell the stories behind the sneaker culture that nobody has ever heard before. The pair used Trainerspotter as a creative outlet in which they could explore sports heritage, street subculture and graphic design for their love of vintage trainers. Demand for their products quickly grew and the Trainspotter project was soon developed into a real business with custom not just in the UK but worldwide.

Trainerspotter is now entering its seventh season and is still run by the original friends who both still share the same love and for sneakers. This passion was originally sparked by a love of Nike trainers which were introduced to them through the American culture invasion in the early 80s. The obsession continued to grow in the early 90s and has built steadily since then inspiring them to start Trainerspotter in 2002. The brand has collaborated with a number of well known artists and groups such as De La SOul, The Arctic Monkeys, Skream and Bloc Party to name just a few and it is now stocked in some of the most prestigious streetwear stores around the world.

To quote one of Trainerspotters inspirational heores, Steve Prefontaine; ''To give anything less then the best is to sacrifice the gift.''