ON trend

I was surprised to find that On shoes seem to be the latest trend in footwear for Kuwaiti students. Out of a room of about 30 students, 15 or so were wearing this brand. Perhaps they perform well in hot, sandy climates, with their holy soles (holy souls?) or perhaps the inhabitants of oil rich gulf states have enough disposable income to pay £140 to £170 for a pair of daps. None of the wearers seemed to be particularly athletic, and may have been sporting them as a fashion statement rather than a sports accessory.

I was told they were a serious sporty brand! Oh how I've been conned!