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White plimsolls

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Gr8dame Sat 28-May-22 15:41:35

Need a pair of white plimsolls to wear with my summer dresses but the ones I’ve tried are hard and uncomfortable. Can anyone recommend a soft and comfy brand please?

Baggs Sat 28-May-22 15:43:28

I find Groundies very comfortable. They aren't cheap but they'll last longer than cheapos.

kittylester Sat 28-May-22 15:46:16

White Stuff are fine

Kathy72 Sat 28-May-22 15:59:34

I bought some from New Look and they’re fine - I’m wearing them a lot. Cheap too.

LOUISA1523 Sat 28-May-22 16:49:47

I love converse...have them in a few colours

Lucca Sat 28-May-22 17:28:25

Ecco. Soft leather. I’ve worn them every day since Easter pretty much ,
Expensive I guess but my last pair I wore for many many years

Lucca Sat 28-May-22 17:30:25

www.amazon.co.uk/Ecco-Soft-Womens-Derbys-White/dp/B0159XNTJ6/ref=asc_df_B0159XNTJ6/?hvlocphy=9046309&linkCode=df0&hvptwo&psc=1&hvnetw=g&hvadid=225979551310&hvpone&hvlocint&th=1&hvpos&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl&hvqmt&tag=gransnetforum-21&hvtargid=pla-372013947309&hvrand=13974217594011056029

But here’s some £50. Usually about £80

GreyKnitter Sat 28-May-22 17:33:25

It’s Skechers for me. Bought a pair a couple of weeks ago and wore them for the first time this week. So comfortable!

MawtheMerrier Sat 28-May-22 17:46:04

Vans?
From Shoezone?

Fleur20 Sat 28-May-22 18:28:32

Bench ladies lace up canvas... £24.99.. deichman has stock...

Joseanne Sat 28-May-22 18:35:25

I have these.
St. Ives Lunar leather plimsolls. Really comfy and they even survived a splash in the sea.

Susan56 Sat 28-May-22 18:42:34

Another vote for converse from me!Bought a new pair last week,they are so comfortable.

Millie22 Sat 28-May-22 19:21:02

I have white Superdry shoes and also grey and white Converse. They are both comfortable.

grannyrebel7 Sat 28-May-22 21:08:20

I have KSwiss - love them smile

shysal Sat 28-May-22 21:09:38

I have had trouble finding wide fitting white plimsolls on line. I have just bought some from Simplybe. They are comfy although not with memory foam insoles.

aquagran Sat 28-May-22 21:09:45

Got some on Amazon, £6:99. Don’t spend too much they will be out of fashion soon!

Grandmadinosaur Sat 28-May-22 21:20:01

I got some from Next that are comfy.

Urmstongran Sat 28-May-22 21:54:58

Mine are Superga.

rafichagran Sun 29-May-22 00:41:02

Baggs

I find Groundies very comfortable. They aren't cheap but they'll last longer than cheapos.

I looked at them, they seem really good. I usually wear Sketchers, but may give these a try.

BigBertha1 Sun 29-May-22 07:11:40

I wondered if the trend would be over soon. I haven't got any white plimsoles and nearly bought some yesterday to wear with summer dresses if the sun ever comes out here in the North west. Perhaps I'll stick with sandals.

Lucca Sun 29-May-22 07:51:53

It’s been going a while ! I remember wearing trainers with that Zara dress pre pandemic !

Lucca Sun 29-May-22 07:52:45

They do not have to be white….. silver is good …or any colour (except black ?)

Joseanne Sun 29-May-22 08:10:11

They can even be patterned. I bought these nearly 10 years ago in Convent Garden. I've never worn them, but someone gave me an idea this morning on the Jubilee thread for something red -ish.

glammanana Sun 29-May-22 10:36:09

Next have a really good selection in white & floral colours they come in half sizes which is good,they are slip on's with elastic bit for ease of comfort.I bought a pair 2 yrs ago and have just bought a floral pair for my holidays £19. Machine washable so all good for me.

BeEmerald Sun 29-May-22 11:30:07

We used to call these pumps. You only ever wore white ones when you were playing tennis ?