How old is too old for trainers as leisure wear?

[LikeDylanInTheMovies]

I'm thinking of buying some trainers, mostly for cycling but also for leisure wear too. They're Adidas Sambas I'm 37 and am slightly worried that I'll look a bit mutton dressed as lamb or someone who never moved on from Britpop.

[BestIsWest]

You're never too old for trainers.

[idontlikealdi]

I must be total mutton then! What else would you wear? Better than cons IMO.

[BIWI]

Do you like them?
Do they fit?
Can you afford them?

Then buy them. Stop being so ageist.

[Doyouthinktheysaurus]

Never, hopefully. I live in trainers much of the time and I'm 42!

They are so practical and as I get older, they are kinder to my bad knees and sore feet than other shoes. Plus I need to be able to run at work so I'll stick with my trainers.

[ErrolTheDragon]

You're never too old. Though you might find you start rating them for comfort rather than style.

[blueskyinmarch]

I wear trainers constantly. I am 54. I think they look great.

[Hulababy]

I'm 43 and sometimes wear trainers with my jeans. I didn't realise there was an age limit. My only concern is that I have Sketchers which, although they are incredibly comfortable, aren't really very modern and probably a bit old for me.

[user1471544305]

I'm 51 and I'd still wear trainers

[Graceflorrick]

I never wear trainers unless I'm undertaking exercise. I'm 35.

[albertcampionscat]

Dead. Any time before then and they're fine.

[BIWI]

[ZazieCats]

Ditto, dead.

[bumpetybumpbumpbump]

Argh no -I wear trainers more now I'm a bit older-similar age to you! Comfort! Not to mention bunions

[user12785]

I know a very stylish 84 year old who rocks her silver Nikes. So I say never too old :)

[museumum]

Bloody hell OP. I thought you'd be a lot older. My mum wouldn't wear trainers outside the gym but she's 70.

[HalloToJasonIsaacs]

As long as you can still do up the laces you're fine.

[Vvlgari]

I'm 40 and love my Converse. :)

[cardibach]

Sorry, OP. I can't decide whether to be sad or angry that anyone actually has this attitude.

[PersonalClown]

I'm 37 and wearing a lovely pair of Purple Nikes today.
If you like them, wear them.

[BummyMummy77]

Wtf?!! Never too old.

[Dullboringusername]

My dad wears trainers a lot. He's 89

[user1471545174]

Everyone is wearing them so any age is fine. You need that kind of reinforced shoe more as you get older.

[LikeDylanInTheMovies]

What else would you wear?

Either desert boots or plain laceup Vans (which are probably technically trainers, but I tend to think of as leisure shoes as they don't have overt branding on them). I think it is because I craved them so much as a teenager that has made me think that way.

[Boundaries]

Converse here. I am the other side of 40...

[HemanOrSheRa]

Like order whatever trainers you like. I currently have two pairs of trainers sat in my hallway waiting to be returned because I didn't order the Pink Adidas Gazelles that I want and instead ordered the shoes I thought I should like. I'm 44 and to be honest I'm a bit sad that I waivered. I should know better.