These Original Margiela German Army Trainers Are a Piece of Fashion History

The German Army Trainer (or GAT) sneaker has a rich history attached to its name. In the 1970s, the German army commissioned brothers Adi and Rudolf Dassler, who respectively founded adidas and PUMA, to create a shoe for the military -- although it remains unclear which label actually made the shoes. The result went on to influence some of the most popular casual kicks, such as the entire Svensson brand as well as the adidas Sambas. The shoe's first foray into high-fashion was made possible by M...