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Your once snappy sneakers have suffered through a season of sidewalk pounding and beer-soaked bar floor stomping, so it’s time to trade up your kicks. Italian sports brand Ellesse is debuting its collection of tennis chic footwear in Toronto this March, just in time for spring’s prepster fashion moment. This Alchemy style is part of its catalogue of Euro soled shoes and sportswear that also includes polos and zip-up jumpers. $125, Sporting Life , 95A Bloor West, 416-485-2787, and others, www.ellesse.com .
