The Forensic Science Service has launched the Footwear Intelligence Technology system to link criminals to crime scenes.


EXCLUSIVE Air Max 95 is criminals' No1 choice in trainers

WHEN it comes to doing a runner, criminals love nothing better than Nike trainers.

Six out of the top 10 shoes on a new police database of footprints left at crime scenes are made by the sports giant.

Crooks are particularly fond of Nike's Air Max 95 which topped the list - £95 in the shops or less if it fell off the back of a lorry.

Reebok's Classic was second and Nike's Air Max Limited third. A police source said: "Criminals overwhelmingly use trainers, probably because they allow them to run fast."

The Forensic Science Service has launched the Footwear Intelligence Technology system to link criminals to crime scenes.

Five police forces are piloting it. Jon Goodyear of the FSS said: "FIT provides intelligence to police quickly and accurately.

"This will help officers identify and apprehend offenders and solve crimes much quicker."

Nike said: "We are Britain's best-selling trainer manufacturer so we're not surprised we feature. We've no further comment."

65% of teenagers buy Nike shoes

37% of all ages buy adidas

GETAWAY SHOES:

1 Nike Air Max 95

2 Reebok Classic (Leather)

3 Nike Air Max Limited

4 Nike Air Max Plus 1

5 Nike Air Classic BW

6 Nike Air Max 90

7 Reebok Classic Workout Plus

8 Reebok Classic Ripple 3

9 Nike Tennis Classic/Court Tradition

10 adidas Superstar


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