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adidas84 pairsGerman sportswear house founded in 1949, and the origin of the Samba, the Gazelle, the Campus and the Spezial — indoor and terrace shapes that left sport and stayed on the street.
Air Jordan
Alexander McQueen4 pairsBritish house founded in 1992, whose Oversized sneaker made the exaggerated sole a fashion staple.
Alo5 pairsAmerican label founded in 2007 around yoga and studio wear, with footwear cut light and soft.
ASICS6 pairsJapanese running brand founded in 1949, whose GEL cushioning and layered technical uppers — the Kayano, the Gel-NYC — are worn now as much for their look as their run.
Balenciaga4 pairsSpanish-founded house working since 1919, whose Triple S and Speed Trainer set the shape of the oversized sneaker.
Birkenstock4 pairsGerman maker working since 1774, built entirely around a contoured cork footbed — the Arizona, the Boston and the Gizeh all sit on it.
Burberry
DiorFrench house founded in 1946, whose B-series sneakers — B27, B30, B33 — carry the house's monogram and jacquard finishes.
Dolce & GabbanaItalian house founded in 1985, whose Portofino sneaker is its most worn everyday shape.
Dr. MartensBritish bootmaker working since 1960, recognisable by its air-cushioned sole and yellow welt stitching.
Golden Goose6 pairsItalian label founded in 2000, defined by a large side star and a deliberately worn-in, lived-in finish on every pair.
Gucci1 pairsItalian house founded in 1921, whose Screener, Tennis 1977 and Ace lines carry the house's stripes and monogram.
Hermès7 pairsFrench house founded in 1837, whose footwear is built around a few enduring shapes: the Oran sandal, the Chypre, the Izmir and the Bouncing sneaker.
Loro Piana6 pairsItalian house working since 1924, known for soft unlined loafers — the Summer Walk and its variations — cut for warm weather.
Louis Vuitton4 pairsFrench house founded in 1854, whose footwear ranges from the bulky LV Trainer to the ballet-cut Sneakerina.
Miu MiuItalian label founded in 1993, known for ballet flats and for its reworkings of New Balance's 530.
New Balance37 pairsAmerican maker running since 1906, known for numbered lines — 530, 550, 990, 9060 — and for keeping a wider, more everyday fit than most sports brands.
Nike47 pairsAmerican sportswear company founded in 1964, whose Cortez, Dunk, Air Force 1 and Air Max lines have shaped how running and basketball shoes look off the court.
Off-White1 pairsLabel founded in 2012 by Virgil Abloh, recognisable by its arrow mark, quotation marks and industrial detailing.
On78 pairsSwiss running brand founded in 2010, recognisable by the hollowed sole pods under every Cloud, and now as present on the street as on the road.
Onitsuka Tiger12 pairsJapanese label founded in 1949, best known for the Mexico 66 and its crossed stripes — slim, flat-soled shapes drawn from mid-century athletics.
PUMA6 pairsGerman sportswear house founded in 1948, whose Speedcat came from motorsport and whose Suede came from the basketball court.
UGG11 pairsSheepskin-lined footwear brand founded in 1978, known for the Classic boot and the Tasman and Tazz slippers.
ValentinoItalian house founded in 1960, whose footwear carries the V mark and the Rockstud detail.