The 25 Greatest Trainers Of All Time Revealed In London Exhibition

‘G.O.A.T. Sneakers’ has opened at The Archivist gallery.

A new London exhibition is showcasing some of the world’s most iconic trainers.

‘Greatest Sneakers Of All Time’ (or ‘G.O.A.T. Sneakers’ as it’s also known), is running from Wednesday 25 January to Sunday 5 February at The Archivist in Haggerston.

Curated by leading sneaker expert Neal Heard, and presented by Lyst, the exhibit will be both a history of and an homage to the humble trainer, revealing the secret stories behind your favourite shoes and providing a fascinating narrative of the role they played within key sporting and cultural movements.

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The gallery will also feature an entire wall devoted to the 25 greatest sneakers of all time, as voted for by a public online poll.

There will also be a timeline spanning 3,000 years, chronicling the evolution of the trainer.

Can’t wait to check it out? Get a sneak preview as we exclusively reveal the top 25 trainers:

25. Nike Air Max 1
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24. Adidas Forum
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23. Vans Era
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22. Adidas ZX 8000
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21. Reebok Workout Lo
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20. Adidas Forest Hills
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19. Puma Suede
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18. New Balance 998
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17. Nike Dunk Hi
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16. Asics Gel Lyte 3
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15. Nike Air Max 95
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14. Adidas Superstar
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13. Nike Air Max 90
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12. Adidas Samba
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11. Nike Air Jordan III
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10. Adidas Ultra Boost
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9. Nike Huarache
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8. Puma Clyde
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7. Nike Air Trainer 1
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6. Adidas Gazelle
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5. Diadora Borg Elite
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4. Nike Air Jordan 1
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3. Converse Chuck Taylor
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2. Nike Air Force 1
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1. Adidas Stan Smith
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