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Fashionable but not mutton dressed as lamb

(43 Posts)
susieboo Sun 26-Jul-20 18:41:11

Can I ask everyone what type of trainers or casual shoes do you wear ? I like to be fashionable but don’t want to look as though I’m trying to be too trendy at 60 .

kissngate Sun 26-Jul-20 18:49:44

Skechers trainers
Timberland & Clark's boots

tanith Sun 26-Jul-20 18:59:57

Skechers for me too I have numerous pairs, they do so many different types.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 26-Jul-20 19:13:37

Gabor trainers - wide fit. Soooo comfortable.

52bright Sun 26-Jul-20 19:17:58

sketchers, ankle boots and flat fun shoes in summer worn with jeans or dresses with footless tights.

Marydoll Sun 26-Jul-20 19:27:57

Same as 52bright!

MawB Sun 26-Jul-20 19:43:10

This year I have bought three pairs of Hotters which look like Converse and also have from last year a pair of blue and silver Caprice trainers - don’t ask me why I have so many, there’s also a pair of white and silver Skechers from the year before at the bottom of the cupboard!

NotAGran55 Sun 26-Jul-20 19:48:38

Superga 2750 great for wide fitting and colours .

MerylStreep Sun 26-Jul-20 20:02:13

I do wear my deck shoes a lot but I love these as wellhttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk/kids/mini-me/ababa-leather-kids?glCountry=GB&glCurrency=GBP&colour=Navy&gclid=CjwKCAjw0_T4BRBlEiwAwoEiAbP7SvxHSXeLup89KZvnmpkPBqp6WTDigTVm2UE3N-ukhE9e3-VqKxoCK3EQAvD_BwE

MellowYellow Sun 26-Jul-20 20:20:29

Heavenly Feet. Love their floral and colourful shoes (and boots). I buy from their shop in St Ives in Cornwall, but you can buy online. I would still buy Dr Martens, which I wore for a long time, but I find them too heavy for me now. They are very expensive too, although they last forever. I like the ageing hippy look, but not everyone's choice, I realise!! confused

FlexibleFriend Sun 26-Jul-20 20:39:03

I wear the same kind of trainers I've always worn, currently Asics in various colours because I find they suit my foot shape and are very comfortable.

annodomini Sun 26-Jul-20 20:39:09

I've spent almost all my time in lockdown wearing a pair of M&S slip-on trainers - very comfortable, just like slippers! If I have to go out, I wear my Skechers trainers with memory foam insoles and latterly, for coffee mornings, the favourite have been blue flattish Hotters with a diagonal strap. I have about six pairs of Hotter sandals which will come out if it really gets hot later this week/

Helennonotion Sun 26-Jul-20 20:43:01

Converse, Adidas and Nike. Is it time to grow up??? shock shock

GrannyGravy13 Sun 26-Jul-20 20:51:51

Converse and Toms for everyday and Asics for exercise/gym

susieboo Mon 27-Jul-20 12:45:36

I like those thanks . I like Skechers and Converse but worry about looking naff ?Thanks for comments . I think I will just go for it and not worry about it .

susieboo Mon 27-Jul-20 12:49:51

MawB where did you buy the cream ones ? They’re lovely , just the thing for me .

3nanny6 Mon 27-Jul-20 12:53:47

I have no concern about mutton dressed as lamb. I have suffered long term back pain and arthritis in the knee.
On advice from hospital specialist and physiotherapist I wear training shoes most of the time.
I wear Nike, Sketchers, Reebok, Adidas, and have trainers in most brands. Somewhat sad that I can no longer wear heels or any floppy type shoes but comfort, stability is the best thing.

MiniMoon Mon 27-Jul-20 12:55:44

I'm a fan of Sketcher Go Walk. So comfortable, and in lots of colours.

Lucca Mon 27-Jul-20 13:51:09

Superga. I have rose gold ones and pink ones and also wear them with Zara dresses and I do so after checking with offspring that I am not MDAL. I like Ecco too but sooooo expensive.

But Nike and brooks for sport.

Rosalyn69 Mon 27-Jul-20 13:52:58

I have sketchers and converse but other brandS too. I do like shoes. My luxury is a pair of Allbirds ballet flats. The most comfortable shoes I have ever worn.

Maggiemaybe Mon 27-Jul-20 13:53:34

I’ve just bought some Allbirds Tree Runners. They’re so comfortable and I’ve had compliments on them, but I’m not convinced. My feet aren’t the daintiest but I think these make them look like boats. grin

Maggiemaybe Mon 27-Jul-20 13:54:51

I do fancy the ballet flats, Rosalyn.

Luckylegs Mon 27-Jul-20 14:48:07

I can’t read these threads. I’ve just HAD to buy some Superga trainers! The Allbirds are out of my range or I’d have had them as well. Now, I’ve got to look out for the emails to move them safely into a file and then the delivery and hide all evidence!

Nortsat Mon 27-Jul-20 15:01:04

I have a black glitter pair of trainers, which I bought in House of Fraser. I don’t wear them that often.

I have some nice flat shoes from Moshulu, some more dressy ones and some everyday ones.

Lucca Mon 27-Jul-20 15:03:43

Luckylegs

I can’t read these threads. I’ve just HAD to buy some Superga trainers! The Allbirds are out of my range or I’d have had them as well. Now, I’ve got to look out for the emails to move them safely into a file and then the delivery and hide all evidence!

Oh what colour ?