Trainers everywhere?

Just because some of us prefer “proper” shoes doesn’t mean we totter about in high heels or heels of any sort.
I like ballet pumps, low wedges or just flats but they do look good when wearing light clothes.
I probably haven’t worn heels for over 30 years.

Sketchers for me too or hotter shoes. Stephen Fry may well have sound reasons for wearing trainers when in the presence of the King - and why not !? Don't think King Charles would judge him for that. I see women now in pretty dresses and wearing trainers and IMO that is sensible. I have never worn high heels and now never will! Flat supportive trainers or shoes are the best option for me. Why on earth do women want to wear very high heels - shoes that do not fit an averaged shaped foot and start tottering about! Each to their own ,but most definitely not for me. I have always wanted comfy, safe f footwear .

I remember when I first went to the US early '90, and my thoughts were then 'the whole nation is wearing the same footwear' trainers, they weren't quite as ubiquitous then as they are now here in the UK. I never really liked them, but eventually caved in to wear them beyond the gym, my left leg has some wear and tear around the groin area and I feel I need a shoe with some shock absorber factor come warmer weather I'll be in sliders, I don't like the feeling of my feet being encased, but again I have to shop fairly carefully for those too now it's a drag. I always remember my grandmother and what I considered then 'her little old lady shoes' which no one outside that generation would wear. Not so with trainers, inter generational. Comfort becomes a thing as we age, so I guess that's why Stephen Fry had his Sketchers on.

My husband used to like his smart shoes, and a couple of years ago bought some 'Loakes' which I understand are the business in men's shoes, they remain in the box other than an outing out for one of the granddaughter's wedding, they haven't seen the light of day. Quite uncomfortable he tells me, he prefers well worn deck shoes. One of my sons has to be fairly suited and booted for work, which leads our granddaughter to comment on his 'weird shoes' when he's in work atire, her generation really only know trainers. I do miss the variety of footwear I did wear, and I've still got some of my 'heels' but again they languish in cupboards.

Well maybe the big manufacturers could hook up with an innovative designer and create the trainer that “looks” just like a shoe but “feel” like a trainer!

I visit charity shops often and the shelves are adorned with row after row of crippling high heals.
They are most welcome to them, put personally I cannot wear flat shoes either as they cause a different type of pain.
So trainers with “lift”are the way for me. Happy feet 🦶

Silverbrooks

Stephen Fry has had various health issues including prostate cancer.

He needed extensive physio after a fall from the stage at the O2 18 months ago when he broke a leg, his pelvis, and ribs.

His choice of clothes may reflect an ongoing need for comfort.

I wondered that the reason for wearing trainers might be health related. The Duchess of Kent wore them to a royal wedding, can’t remember which one, and I assumed that was the reason.

Regarding Stephen Fry, in my opinion he just doesn’t give a hoot!

I’m sure he has enough money to pay for made to measure shoes to accommodate whatever problem he might have.

Stephen Fry has had various health issues including prostate cancer.

He needed extensive physio after a fall from the stage at the O2 18 months ago when he broke a leg, his pelvis, and ribs.

His choice of clothes may reflect an ongoing need for comfort.

I agree with wearing what you are comfortable in but that doesn’t mean I think they look good.
I personally only wear trainers with summer trousers during the day.
My friend wears Skechers with everything ,she must have dozens of pairs.
If we go out in the evening, rarely now, she wears them in a colour to suit her outfit, she is a very dressy person, rather fancy and lots of proper jewellery, the real stuff , but it will be Skechers on her feet and it looks rather odd , however she says she is comfortable.
For me it is proper shoes or sandals in the summer.

I don’t Even possess ‘proper shoes’ anymore I just took the last of them to a charity shop. I’m not comfortable in them and I’m not risking tripping or falling just for vanity sake. I wear a lot of Skechers and have a pair of pretty flats also Skechers which I wear if I have to dress up in more than my usual clothes for instance my GSs very casual wedding coming up. I have a heel spur which ruled out leather shoes I do have one pair of wedge sandals but again they feel a bit wobbly. In Summer it’s flip flops or white trainers with dresses.
Wear what you are comfortable in I do.

I have several pairs of trainers but they are only for casual wear. My husband wouldn’t be seen dead in them, always wears polished leather shoes. With great respect to Babs, I don’t like Skechers or Hotter shoes. I am happy to pay (a lot) more for really good shoes and to have fewer pairs.

Did Stephen Fry think he was making some sort of fashion statement ? Very inappropriate for the occasion.

I live in Skechers. Have leather comfort concept Hotter shoes for dressier occasions. When I used to wear court shoes/heels my feet were never comfortable, the backs of my heels always rubbed raw and I had to apply plasters for ages. Am glad those days are behind me.

I love proper shoes on men and women, nicely polished, without scuffs. There is no way I will admit to the number of shoes, boots, sandals and trainers that are in my possession 🤭

I think you can tell a lot about someone by their choice of footwear.