Read about these guys and be inspired. I am. Guillaume Philbert has grown an international movement from one sneaker in 2009.

I like to wear things out. I like to wear things made to a standard that align with my values. I like to find things no one else has got, well not many people anyway. I like to be unique and different, not follow the pack when it comes to my style and the things I buy. I’d say I am not easily influenced. If I like something I know immediately. I am also a bit of a runner, not far, 5K here and there so I need a decent comfortable shoe.

I found these Filling Pieces shoes, I’d never heard of them in a discount store for about £70. They were leather, I wasn’t 100% about the aesthetic but when I tried them on they were so comfy I decided to go for it.

When I got home I did a bit of research and was surprised to discover Lewis Hamilton also liked the Filling Pieces shoes. I remember thinking I liked them a little bit more when I found out Formula 1 super heroes liked them too.

I also discovered I’d got a killer deal retaking around £250 which again made them even more appealing.

That was 4 or 5 years ago now and you can see aside from needing a clean they are the most amazing comfortable runners I’ve ever owned and I don’t even think they are supposed to be runners.

It’s time to buy a new pair of trainers, not because these have worn out but because I fancy a new pair. I’ve looked at ON Cloudmonster and I really like them but the more I look down at people’s feet the more I see so I am guessing dupes and fakes are already available.

It’s hard to find something incredible no one else knows about so sharing the Filling Pieces love.

I’d buy a new pair of these except would have to be secondhand. I can’t afford another new pair.