No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you

These extraordinary shoes are based on the recently vaunted idea that it’s better for our bodies to exercise bare foot – an experience the Vibram FiveFingers trainers simulate while insulating you from the dirt and hazardous sharp stuff littering our pavements. It’s ironic that when a story arises about how you no longer need to spend a hundred quid on branded trainers, a product appears attempting to charge a hundred quid for the privilege. Nothing in this life comes for free and in this case, we suggest, elegance is too high a price to pay for ergonomics. £99, from www.lovethoseshoes.com