Trainers...yes or no?

Seibel, thought it didn't look right!

In the winter going out I wouldn't be without my Josef Sebel boots. Have old ones, red, dark green, and some new ones, burgundy coloured, fur lined. Great with jeans or cords which I live in. Summer, loafers usually or trainers but not laced up ones, just slip on.

Whatever is comfortable for the wearer is best.
I think there's nothing more ageing than seeing someone tottering along in uncomfortable shoes or boots.

A few soft Ecco leather shoes I wear may qualify as trainers, I suppose. Have a nice footbed for high arches, lace up snug.

Never worn trainers. Hated plimsolls and tennis shoes at school as they made my feet sting. So never tried trainers. I like chunky shoes so some trainers would fit the bill, but I am wary of buying a pair. Summer time I wear Birks and Josef Seibel sandals. Winter it’s Josef Seibel lace ups or DMs.

Romola

I've never had a pair of trainers. But I live in Ecco Soft lace-up shoes. I think I'm going to get some Ecco Soft boots this winter.
Sorry, but I think clunky trainers or boots with a dress look wrong on anyone over 25.

They look wrong to you.

Ramola, the self-confident amongst us really don`t care what you think. I wear my trainers with lovely high quality hand -made dresses and skirts. Also when I am wearing cycling lycra or my walking -about -town clothes. Also very nice with coats of all types

I've never had a pair of trainers. But I live in Ecco Soft lace-up shoes. I think I'm going to get some Ecco Soft boots this winter.
Sorry, but I think clunky trainers or boots with a dress look wrong on anyone over 25.

Grandyma

I find these are very comfortable and a cross between a trainer and a shoe. No good for winter but I’ve worn them a lot through the Spring & Summer. Wore them with trousers last night when we went out for dinner.

Forgot to add I got these from Pavers online I think they were about £35

Primark ultra comfy £14.

What I would like to see are some lace up shoes with a small(ish) square heal, and not just in boring black or brown, that would look good with a suit or a dress.

High heals are out of the picture for me now. I notice the charity shops are rammed full of the most impossibly healed shoes- I wonder why?

Do men suffer ill affects from not wearing healed shoes?

NotSpaghetti

Also maybe have a look at Moshulu or Vivaia, Keepingquiet -
Or have a look at the SimplyFeet website as I'm sure I saw some there last year.

www.simplyfeet.co.uk/

Simply feet had some, but quite pricey. I didn't really see any on the other sites though, but thanks for the suggestion.

I find these are very comfortable and a cross between a trainer and a shoe. No good for winter but I’ve worn them a lot through the Spring & Summer. Wore them with trousers last night when we went out for dinner.

Yes they're comfortable. I never really liked them but they've become indispensable. I originally bought my first pair, whenever that was for the gym, now I wear them pretty often, those and ankle boots, and although they would never have been footwear to go with dresses a few years ago, somehow now they do. I remember going to the US a good way back and thinking 'the entire nation, young and old all wear trainers how bizarre' Out and about on Saturday looking down at feet, realised now so do we.

Back to trainers - I certainly don't like them with skirts polomint - but don't think you should feel you have to wear them.
I don't.
I do have a pair bought for the gym though.

Also maybe have a look at Moshulu or Vivaia, Keepingquiet -
Or have a look at the SimplyFeet website as I'm sure I saw some there last year.

www.simplyfeet.co.uk/

NotSpaghetti

keepingquiet lots of mule type heeled slippers out there.

I haven't seen any in the shops near me but will keep a look out- those Lunar ones look good so I'll get some for Christmas.

keepingquiet lots of mule type heeled slippers out there.

I do love my trainers and have several pairs, the second oldest are used for my walks on the damp, uneven pavements and muddy lanes. The oldest for cycling as they feel so safe

I have new trainers ready to wear when I want to be neat and tidy. All I ever wear these days and as recommended by a podiatrist several years ago. Bit by bit I am throwing my unworn expensive wider-fit shoes and sandals out. All my trainers are very comfy sketchers

I do have good boots for extreme cold days, when trainers are just not warm enough

I’ve had trainers in the past when looking sporty was the trend, but don’t think I’ve had any in the past 20 years.
It’s ankle boots or loafers for me in the cooler months and normal shoes/lighter loafers in the summer. I have a pair of what looks like plimsoles, but they’re made from very soft silver leather - my holiday shoes.
I have Barbour lace up ankle boots for really bad weather. My chiropodist says they’re perfect to balance my unstable ankles.

Iam64

My podiatrist recommends Hokka trainers. I’ve been wearing mine a year, fantastic

Good tip - thank you :-) I can see why they are podiatrist recommended as they have a slight rocker sole - like my Wolky sandals. I'm happy with my Skechers though - the only ones I found comfortable were the D-Lites Skechers - the insole was too high for me on the other models.

Monika - I think the only difference with trainers than other comfortable lace-up shoes, is they're trendy and sporty looking! And usually fabric - although you can get leather ones. The soles tend to be thicker as well.

valdavi

I love trainers & daps with almost any dresses /skirts. I do agree they don't look as cool with tights in winter as with bare legs in summer, but the very fine denier natural tights are fine with trainers & a skirt imo.I do like to wear heels occasionally though, but never have been keen on stilettos - should have gone out with the 50's in my opinion.

I've seen friends wearing autumn/winter dresses with short lace-up boots and dark tights.

I can assure you it works - like magic!!
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Allira

^Actually can anyone define for me exactly what a trainer is, as distinct from any other shoe?^

You put on a pair of trainers and can run a marathon.

Actually, many foot problems are hereditary, not from wearing the wrong shoes.

Oh, in that case I will whizz out and buy some trainers tomorrow and run a marathon on Tuesday!!!!

I love trainers & daps with almost any dresses /skirts. I do agree they don't look as cool with tights in winter as with bare legs in summer, but the very fine denier natural tights are fine with trainers & a skirt imo.I do like to wear heels occasionally though, but never have been keen on stilettos - should have gone out with the 50's in my opinion.