Meet the trainers that started the trend. Called the Triple S, Balenciaga’s star sneakers take their name from the triple-layered design of the soles which are made of moulds of basketball court shoes, running shoes, and track shoes.

Mustard + Aubergine = A deliciously weird but striking colour combination.

Prada unveils a sleek futuristic take on the “alien” sneaker trend with this pair.

Not all “alien” sneakers have to fall under the ugly shoe category. This high street option is a more palatable take on the trend.

This Singapore special — a collaboration between sneaker specialist Limited Edt and designer SBTG —  is a kooky interpretation of the lion as a pair of sneakers.

The soles of these trainers take their cues from the textures and look of rocks and stones.

This pretty hybrid style mashes up the design of ballet flats with sneakers.

Could this trendy remake of Reebok’s classic InstaPump Fury trainers be the Darth Vader of sneakers?

Give your all-white sneakers a sci-fi edge with this pair.