Shopping guides

Use these guides to compare trainer models, understand size labels and explore shoes by activity or budget. Open a guide, then choose a product to check its full details and current sizes and prices.

Availability changes, so a guide may show fewer options as sizes sell out.

Model comparisons and buying advice

• adidas Samba OG or Sambae: which should I choose?
• Nike Pegasus 39 or 40: what changed?
• Nike Downshifter 12 or 13: how do I choose?
• Do I need GORE-TEX trail shoes?
• adidas Gazelle Indoor or Bold: what is the difference?
• What do GS and PS mean on Nike junior trainers?
• Which football shoes do I need: indoor, turf or multi-ground?
• What are Nike FlyEase and EasyOn trainers?
• Do I need running shoes or gym-training shoes?
• What is the difference between Nike Air Max and Air Zoom?

Explore by price and activity

These edits keep their stated product-price budgets. Delivery charges are separate.

• Nike trainers under £60
• Women’s running shoes under £80
• adidas Originals trainers under £70
• Men’s New Balance trainers under £80
• Trail running shoes under £100
• Junior indoor football shoes under £50
• Junior trainers under £60
• Nike gym trainers under £80
• ASICS GEL-Cumulus running shoes under £130
• Men’s high-top trainers under £80

Check the full size label and the information for the exact pair before ordering.