10 Stylish German Army Trainers That Go with Every Outfit

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us.Adidas/Beckett Simonon/Maison Margiela/QuinceIf you work in a place where you can comfortably and appropriately wear sneakers, Beckett Simonon’s army trainer take is an excellent choice. It’s not too loud or flashy, and the sleek profile means you can dress it up a bit, too.Colors9Sizes7-14Upper MaterialLeatherThere’s not a ton of public-facing history about Adidas’s original GAT designs, but the brand is still quietly making an updated version of the classic: white (or black) leather with some suede overlays and a gum sole.ColorsWhite, blackSizes3.5-14Upper MaterialLeather, suedeAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowNovesta’s shoe is more expensive than your regular army trainer but not quite as much as some truly luxury versions. This one is great if you want a solid shoe, good materials, and you are willing to spend a little more for a longer-lasting shoe.Colors6Sizes8-12Upper MaterialLeather, suedeMaison Margiela’s Replica sneakers are, in fact, replicas. Although the brand is known for its colorful takes on the shoe—wild colors and paint splatters are par for the course here—we love the black-on-gum sole for a smart, stylish investment shoe.Colors10Sizes6-14Upper MaterialLeatherAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowInternet Rumor has it that Puma designed the GAT first, but didn’t end up producing the actual army sneaker. The Palermo has a similar construction but with some extra overlays and a hit of black contrast; it’s just different enough. And at just $85, these are the most affordable on our list.ColorsWhite, black, brownSizes4-18Upper MaterialLeather, syntheticQuince makes another great under-$100 German Army Trainer, and this one is super minimalist and unbranded. It’s a solid price, and we’ve been quite impressed with the quality of these shoes.ColorsWhite, blackSizes7-13Upper MaterialLeather, suedeAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowGerman Army Trainers are so popular that even Lululemon—one of the most well-known athleisure brands on the planet—has its own version of the shoe. This sporty take on the GAT updates the style to be more contemporary, and they’re comfortable enough to walk in all day long.Colors6Sizes7-14Upper MaterialLeather-alternative These Todd Snyder sneakers might not explicitly be German Army Trainers, since they don’t have that gum sole or side paneling, but they’re certainly based on GATs. The low-profile silhouette, suede toe box, and minimalist design are all reminiscent of your classic GAT.ColorsWhite, tanSizes8-13Upper MaterialNubuck suede, leatherAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowIf you like the idea of the GAT but it’s feeling a bit too heavy on the old part of old-school, we like Greats’ version. The tonal overlays are more subtle and the gum sole is just a little thicker than the super-thin original GATs. This distressed version also adds a bit more edge and character.Colors8Sizes7-16Upper MaterialLeatherNavy is a neutral that gets overlooked in sneakers, and this Oliver Cabell navy GAT makes a strong case for incorporating some low-lift color into a shoe collection.ColorsNavy, black, whiteSizes6-15Upper MaterialFull-grain leather, suede