Breadcrumbs ![The Retro Trainer Brand The Fashion Set Aren't Gatekeeping ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/SQPUxRQV1Dc6exCWugvaV2Omnjo=/500x221/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F05%2Fgola-hero_0.jpg) ![The Retro Trainer Brand The Fashion Set Aren't Gatekeeping ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/l7Yw5EUQV1KT6vrd6sfmzgRSUoQ=/400x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F05%2Fgola-portrait-mobile-thumb_1.gif) [Shoots](/fashion/shoots) / 15 May 2026 # The Retro Trainer Brand The Fashion Set Aren't Gatekeeping Thanks to its old-school silhouettes, sporty roots and fashion-forward updates, Gola has never looked better. Regular readers will know we’re big fans of the brand's take on modern nostalgia, with its newest styles working just as well with tailoring as they do off-duty. Here, Sapna styles a few of her favourite pairs from the latest drop… [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/52489) Photography: Moeez Ali Created in partnership with GOLA [ ![X](https://media.sheerluxe.com/TP0yZwBHk9gXfzme-lllZtGl2JI=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F05%2Fgola-landscape-2_0.jpg) ](https://www.gola.co.uk/womens-chase-trainers-p5911?utm_source=article+&utm_medium=Sheerluxe) Pale blue is an easier way to dip your toe into colour. A fresh twist on a white trainer, this sporty pair will add a bit of interest to simple basics. [Gola Chase Trainers, £90](https://www.gola.co.uk/womens-chase-trainers-p5911?utm_source=article+&utm_medium=Sheerluxe) [ ![X](https://media.sheerluxe.com/q33YLh3GLnfXHVQrGdrWV6L6ww0=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F05%2Fgola-large-1_0.png) ](https://www.gola.co.uk/womens-chase-trainers-p5911?utm_source=article+&utm_medium=Sheerluxe) [ ![X](https://media.sheerluxe.com/F_71zZDhFESIEbswql1MlGyNZCA=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F05%2Fgola-large-3_0.png) ](https://www.gola.co.uk/womens-chase-trainers-p5911?utm_source=article+&utm_medium=Sheerluxe) [ ![X](https://media.sheerluxe.com/h2EoSsG-wUY52ZTIiBWzrHfIEF0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F05%2Fgola-portrait-2_0.jpg) ](https://www.gola.co.uk/womens-cleora-trainers-p5908?utm_source=article+&utm_medium=Sheerluxe) [ ![X](https://media.sheerluxe.com/FwQw4lce4xHd1wNbuVaZbNPoS2U=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F05%2Fgola-portrait-1_0.jpg) ](https://www.gola.co.uk/womens-cleora-trainers-p5908?utm_source=article+&utm_medium=Sheerluxe) [Gola Cleora Trainers, £90 ](//www.gola.co.uk/womens-cleora-trainers-p5908?utm_source=article+&utm_medium=Sheerluxe) [ ![X](https://media.sheerluxe.com/jrMeTeb8Yr9zxFG1hd1J61H8a3Q=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F05%2Fgola-portrait-3_0.jpg) ](https://www.gola.co.uk/womens-cleora-trainers-p5908?utm_source=article+&utm_medium=Sheerluxe) If you’re after an everyday trainer that still feels polished, these are such an easy win. The clean shape and wearable mole brown make them perfect partners for co-ords and denim alike. [ ![X](https://media.sheerluxe.com/CXF2oto8OIv2qY7QLgBaaiVbe0U=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F05%2Fgola-large-5.png) ](https://www.gola.co.uk/womens-sprinter-trainers-p5886?utm_source=article+&utm_medium=Sheerluxe) [ ![X](https://media.sheerluxe.com/IvbqbHKTtFOSeXxtT8fWRzMarlI=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F05%2Fgola-large-2_0.png) ](https://www.gola.co.uk/womens-sprinter-trainers-p5886?utm_source=article+&utm_medium=Sheerluxe) Bright blue is definitely the shade of the moment. This retro pair will add a colourful flash to your transitional outfits – and look especially cool with tailoring. 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