# Stylish Everyday Trainers LANE EIGHT's Trainer AD 1 is Performance-Driven & Aesthetically Pleasing By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-08-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-trainers References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/lane-eight-ad-1-trainer-release-date-price/) & [laneeight](https://laneeight.com/) It is often the case that one has to sacrifice function for style and vice versa but that is not the case with LANE EIGHT's everyday trainers. The brand's latest AD 1 silhouette is a design that is meant to address an existing gap between "normal, everyday athletes" and "world-class performance athletes." The result is an incredibly stylish footwear model that is a true combination of urban aesthetic and functional construction. On one hand, the everyday trainers boast a [knitted upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtwhisper-void), ensuring a snug sock-like fit that will ultimately contribute to the adaptability of the silhouette to the foot. In addition, the outsole's hardwearing rubber offers a superior grip. On the other hand, the everyday trainers embrace [urbanist-forward fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-sneaker) and the unisex dust rose colorway makes a strong stylish statement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Performance-driven Everyday Trainers:** Opportunity for brands to create trainers that prioritize both style and function, bridging the gap between everyday athletes and performance athletes. - **Urban Aesthetic in Footwear:** Potential for designers to combine urban fashion with functional construction to create stylish everyday trainers. - **Knitted Upper for Snug Fit:** Innovation opportunity to develop trainers with knitted uppers for a sock-like fit and adaptability to the foot. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunity for athletic footwear brands to create performance-driven everyday trainers that cater to both style-conscious consumers and athletes. - **Fashion:** Potential for fashion industry to incorporate urbanist-forward designs into everyday trainers, offering consumers a stylish statement piece. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Innovation opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop knitted materials that provide a snug fit and adaptability for footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chunky Trainer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-sneaker.md) - [Functional Everyday Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selection-of-versatile-shoes.md) - [Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-2.md) - [Stylish Utility Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jasper-sneaker.md) - [Sleek Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-evo-sl.md) - [Performance-Focused Training Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudpulse.md) - [All-Day Running-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-launched-lightblaze.md) - [Low-Profile Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-sneaker.md) - [Functional Training Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropset-4.md)