Men's smart-casual trainers

Hackett London's men's smart-casual trainers sit between the formal derby and the sports sneaker, with loafers and boat shoes in flexible leather built for the warmer months, sock optional.

Leather and flexibility

A vegetable-tanned, greased leather flexes with the foot from the first wear, without the break-in period a stiffer dress leather demands. Men's smart-casual trainers in the collection use this leather in the tasselled loafer models — a style Hackett London has kept since extending its footwear beyond formal tailoring into weekend territory.

Sole and construction

The hand-stitched rubber sole on the boat shoe models grips wet surfaces better than a leather sole, a functional requirement inherited from the original deck shoe. Men's smart-casual trainers with a woven tassel carry a visible stitch on the vamp, a technique that reinforces the highest-flex zone without needing a thick inner lining.

How to wear smart-casual trainers

The loafer in tobacco suede pairs well with chino in neutral tones and a linen shirt for a considered weekend register. The more casual boat shoe works better with shorts or light denim through the warmer months.

Can men's smart-casual trainers be worn without socks?

Yes — that's exactly what the vegetable-tanned, greased leather is built for, holding less moisture than a formal dress leather. On longer wears, absorbent insoles help keep the inside dry between uses.

How do you care for a greased leather loafer?

With a specialist greased-leather cream, applied every few weeks to replace the natural oils that use and sun gradually strip away. Standard smooth-leather products are worth avoiding, since they don't feed enough oil back into this particular finish.