Wedge trainers - over?? Yay or nay?

[petitdonkey]

I have liked the look of wedge trainers for ages and the comfort with style factor really appeals. Most of my time I am a SAHM so try to dress down. (My natural state is overdressed! I love dressing to go out, always have full make-up on and try to keep my hair nice - I'm not great at casual)

So the question I have for you S&B ladies is this; have wedge trainers had their day or have they become a modern classic/staple? I really can't justify Marant prices for something I am so unsure about but am considering these - are they the sort of item that would make you look and think 'oh, SO last year'??

Note: I do realise some people will detest them and lots of people will tell me not to worry what is in fashion and to wear what I like but I do mind about fashion without being slavish to it IYSWIM.

[MsWinnieBaygo]

Lots of bloggers still wear theirs currently and I still intend on wearing mine for the foreseeable! They're more flattering on my legs with skinny jeans than flat trainers

[petitdonkey]

I think you're right MsWinnie - do you mind me asking what your's are like??

[petitdonkey]

(and at 38, am I too old for them???)

[burnishedsilver]

They're not quite over but they're getting there. You're not to old though.

[burnishedsilver]

That should have been too, not to! Stupid swipe keyboard.

[AndTwoBits]

I have the ash bis bea wedges and love them. Wear them most days with skinny jeans. I literally walk miles in them. Mine aren't going anywhere!

[petitdonkey]

burnished - That's what I thought, I should have bought them four years ago when I first liked them… I'm slightly loathe to buy them now only to have Grazia scream at me in November that I must not wear them.

Maybe I should order them and try on at home…. I have a sneaking suspicion that they are no me but I so want them to be...

[racmun]

I've got those in Navy and I love them.
I think they're a bit like marmite.
Really comfy and as a pp so much more flattering than flat trainers.

I reckon they'll be a fashion staple or at least I hope so! Everyone I know who has some says there is no going back.....

[burnishedsilver]

I have wedge desert boots. They have the shape and the comfort of a wedge trainer without being a trainer. I could walk all day in them.

[petitdonkey]

In my head, I will be this girl…

I'm SO not this girl

[MsWinnieBaygo]

OP - these are mine Ash Bowie Multi Wedge Prune

P.s I'm nearly 36

[petitdonkey]

racmum - I was thinking about the navy as a softer alternative… do you just wear them with jeans? I really can't do jogging pants! (again, not because I don't like the look but I am very curvy and it would look all wrong)

burnished - off to google wedge desert boots...

[MsWinnieBaygo]

No, no, we are that girl

Have a look at the does my bum look 40 in this style blog - she's 41 and wears them often

[petitdonkey]

OMG - I really like those, they are bargainous and the only ones they have left are my size…. Do I go for it????

[PoshPaula]

They are GREAT. I'd wear them. I'm really old.

[Whitecat]

Stop dithering and buy them.

[CheckpointCharlie]

I really like them but they are bloody expensive!!!!

I would buy some from a cheaper shop!
You are not too old either.

And, you will definitely look as cool as the lady in the pics.

[burnishedsilver]

Oooh, that's me in the picture.

Just kidding. Unfortunately.

[tethersend]

The sartorial elegance of a trainer with all the comfort of a high heel.

Wait. What?

IT'S BACKWARDS.

[petitdonkey]

God, you lot are terrible… I only came on to ask for advice!!! Duly purchased, will post as soon as they arrive (and wait now for swarms of people to tell me it was a terrible idea to buy them!!)

[petitdonkey]

tethers - I've made a terrible mistake haven't I??

[petitdonkey]

Bear in mind that my favourite shoe type in the world is Jimmy Choo's Abel, this is somewhat of a departure for me!

[CheckpointCharlie]

Blimey! I have a fetching silvery grey pair ........ From George at Asda!

Good on you, they are defo cool.

[MsWinnieBaygo]

Don't worry OP, this is my version of a flat shoe - I normally live in heels. The ones you've ordered look good with both black and blue skinny jeans and are like walking on air whilst still making my legs look thinner

[PrimalLass]

They are reduced everywhere. Do not pay full price. Try the Ash website.