If there's one topic that can unite and divide our team of editors here at POPSUGAR in equal measure, it's sneakers. Don't get me wrong, we love our kicks and would choose to wear them over any other shoes any day of the week. But it's our personal style preferences that are often cause for a good-natured debate. On the one hand, we've got the purists who love the old-school silhouettes so much, they won't wear anything designed after 1999. On the other hand, there are the contemporary cohorts who love a boundary-pushing design. And then of course, there's the age-old question: are you team colourful or team neutral?
But no matter what camp we're in, we can all agree that shopping for sneakers, especially limited-edition or highly covetable styles, can be tricky. That's where the eBay Authenticity Guarantee certification for sneakers comes in handy. With this service, you can shop for sneakers starting from £100 from popular brands, including Nike, adidas, and New Balance with confidence. Just look for listings with the "Authenticity Guarantee" badge and relax knowing that by the time your sneakers arrive, they'll have been inspected and verified by a team of qualified, professional authenticators.
Ahead, we polled our editors to share the sneakers they've got in their virtual shopping carts, from the retro Nike Air Max to the sleek Adidas NMD R1.