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Ok, so what colour converse do I buy and do they come up big or small?

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bodiddly · 11/03/2009 08:29

I haven't had a pair of these since they were in last time round when I was a student (God I am showing my age here). What colour do you all have ... was looking at the navy but wondering whether it is a little unadventurous ... or maybe the pink? I would be wearing them with jeans so I guess it doesnt really matter. My ds LOVES pink and is always over the moon if I wear anything pink - bless him! Also, do they come up big or small? My feet are 4-5 depending on the fit. And finally ladies .. where is the best place online to buy them .. have just had a quick look on amazon - is there anywhere cheaper? Thank you in advance!

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sarah293 · 11/03/2009 08:32

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HeadFairy · 11/03/2009 08:36

sorry, that meant to read there you go riven... oops

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bodiddly · 11/03/2009 08:36

here they are just trainers but a bit like old fashioned plimsolls really!

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sarah293 · 11/03/2009 08:36

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bodiddly · 11/03/2009 08:38

yes they are plimsolls but in purdy colours!

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HeadFairy · 11/03/2009 08:39

I'll get it right in the end!

I like the black and hot pink ones, third row, far right.

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bodiddly · 11/03/2009 08:39

glad to see I am not the only one who remembers them from days of olde

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HeadFairy · 11/03/2009 08:40

Riven, they're more than plimsolls, they're a piece of Americana. Think 50s big skirts, soda fountains and Jimmy Dean.

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bodiddly · 11/03/2009 08:41

aaah the hot pink as opposed to the paler pink - I hadn't spotted those! Now I am even more confused. Have just bought a blue handbag for spring/summer ... mind you they are trainers so I guess it doesn't really matter too much!

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sarah293 · 11/03/2009 08:41

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daisybaby · 11/03/2009 08:42

Have you tried ebay - there is a seller in Hong Kong who delivers really quickly and for a good price.
If you are between a 4 and a 5, you will def need a 5.

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BirdyArms · 11/03/2009 08:43

I'm not so keen on the pink but like almost any other colour. Have red and silver leather myself. I need my usual size but find them slightly on the narrow side, can't wear very thick socks with them.

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bodiddly · 11/03/2009 08:43

Im the same age as you Riven ... and looking at your profile like most of the same sad 80s music and films! and have a dp who supports Newcastle ... you have my sympathy!

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bodiddly · 11/03/2009 08:44

that is good to know daisybaby ... I always used to be a 4 but my feet seemed to grow when I was pregnant (very strange) so am usually a 4.5 now!

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HeadFairy · 11/03/2009 08:45

Riven, neither am I...

I think with things like converse's you have to stick to fairly classic colours, navy, black, red, white. The shocking pink is not nice, neither is the flourescent green. Having said that I quite like the khaki ones or the grey and yellow ones.

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sarah293 · 11/03/2009 08:46

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HeadFairy · 11/03/2009 08:48

I wouldn't wear them with a skirt either, but then I have lumpy calves and they'd make my legs look stumpy. However if I was leggy and slimmer I'd wear them in the summer with a denim mini and a carefree smile

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sarah293 · 11/03/2009 08:49

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southeastastra · 11/03/2009 08:49

they make your feet squelch or mine anyway

dp had the pink ones when i first met him

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bitofadramaqueen · 11/03/2009 08:50

The navy ones go with just about everything I think. Although I have the khaki ones and they're a fairly good all purpose colour. I have got some black leather ones that I got in NYC and they're fab.

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sarah293 · 11/03/2009 08:50

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bodiddly · 11/03/2009 08:50

sorry Riven I didnt mean you I meant Head Fairy! I think I am losing my mind at the moment.

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