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I've thrown my Converse in the bin. What white trainers??

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Honeyandfizz · 07/05/2016 21:11

So I'm currently in London on a mini break and have spent 2 days with my feet killing. Bloody Converse are so so uncomfy on me, they pinch my toes despite buying a half size larger. I've put gel insoles in but to no avail.

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BabyGanoush · 07/05/2016 21:12

Nike downshifters are heavenly comfy

But quite possible a a style crime Grin

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InWithTheOutlaws · 07/05/2016 21:14

Skechers. Nothing more comfortable if comfort is your thing...try the Go Walks.

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Honeyandfizz · 07/05/2016 21:14

Pressed too soon!

Now I'm looking at Superga, Adidas possibly Stan Smiths or Jigsaws Ayda. I like the simple skinny jeans, Breton top look. I'm 39 and my dd has Adidas so not sure about them. They HAVE to be comfy. Any recommendations??

Many thanks

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Wellhellothere1 · 07/05/2016 21:18

I really want to like Stan Smith's, I really do. However I tried them on and thought they looked awful! Big and clumpy with bright green bits on them. I went for white Supergas in the end. They are comfy and I think they are a much more flattering shape.

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RJnomore1 · 07/05/2016 21:19

Skechers go walk are like walking on clouds.

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member · 07/05/2016 21:21

Adidas zx flux

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LadyintheRadiator · 07/05/2016 21:22

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RusholmeRuffian · 07/05/2016 21:33

Adidas SL72s are available in white and are amazingly comfortable and don't make your feet look chunky like Stan Smiths do.

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sisterguitar · 07/05/2016 21:48

ive just bought superga white leather mid tops as i fancied something a bit different to converse. wasnt sure at first because they are quite different to converse but really like them now.

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sisterguitar · 07/05/2016 21:50

im 35.

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Laquila · 07/05/2016 21:52

I find Supergas muh comfier than Converse. If you're after a quick/cheap fix then New Look have faux-Converse type trainers in - slightly more slimline versions - which felt extremely comfy when I tried them on in store. The comfiest pair of pumps I ever had came from there so myabe worth a try.

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ScarletForYa · 07/05/2016 21:53

Adidas.

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Uptownfuckuup · 07/05/2016 22:11

low vans

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PoppyAmex · 07/05/2016 22:26

I have supergas (a few pairs and love the silver ones), but for white my go-to are classic keds. Love them in the Summer and they look perfect with skinny jeans and bretons.

I'm European and this is a look I'm very fond of since teenage years which probably means I should move on

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PoppyAmex · 07/05/2016 22:28

Also like them with casual dresses like this one

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Paddingtonthebear · 07/05/2016 22:32

I find converse really uncomfortable too. I have small bony feet. My most comfy trainers are Adidas Honey Low and Vans Sk8te high tops. Only shoes I've ever had that didn't rub my feet at the start!

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Paddingtonthebear · 07/05/2016 22:33

I'm 40 btw

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 07/05/2016 22:48

I love my Converse Hi Tops.
I'm nearly 50, no style guru , very narrow feet.

Admittedly, they have no arch support, so after a full day walking my feet would be Hmm at me, but I can go shopping, walking, about my day.
Last year (on my birthday) DH and I walked 14 miles in London, my feet were fine, my ankles ached though where my jeggings rubbed.
I have Sketchers for work (the bloody laces come undone all the while) very comfy .
No Help At All. Blush

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rightknockered · 07/05/2016 22:53

I have just recently bought a pair of Nike Roshe. So damn comfortable

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BabyGanoush · 07/05/2016 23:07

Ash shoes are incredibly wellmade and comfy

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CodyKing · 07/05/2016 23:20

Have you looked at rocket dog?

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phoolani · 07/05/2016 23:33

Nike lunarglide. Comfiest trainers ever.

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dragonsarebest · 08/05/2016 00:14

Nike air force 1s are my most comfortable trainers. Converse, supergas etc are just too flat to be comfy I think. My Stan smiths are good but the AF1s are seriously good.

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boobyooby · 08/05/2016 00:16

Carvela are doing some comfy trainers at, much prefer over my converse

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AverysillyoldHector · 08/05/2016 00:19

My Supergas are really comfy. They are heavier, but thats a small price to pay imho

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