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AIBU to think schools should not allow students to wear black trainers all day, every day?

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Lilyladles · 08/06/2026 15:52

My child's high school is allowing students to wear black trainers all day. I think this is bad for their feet, more expensive for parents, and a drop in standards.

AIBU?

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TheRubyExpert · 08/06/2026 15:57

My school didn’t have a uniform and we didn’t have to wear school shoes and I’ve turned out ok.

Most employers these days are OK with trainers anyway.

Everydayimhuffling · 08/06/2026 15:57

They're better for their feet. That's one of the primary arguments for allowing it.

WheretheFishesareFrightening · 08/06/2026 15:56

Are you sending your child in barefoot smart shoes? If not, you’re probably damaging their feet anyway and trainers might be better in any event.

Instructions · 08/06/2026 15:56

YABU

They're not bad for feet, it is less expensive than having to buy trainers and formal shoes, and I don't see the connection between standards and footwear styles.

Mistymaglets · 08/06/2026 15:56

Most of our kids wear trainers all day, every day and so do I and I'm a teacher.
Much more comfortable and practical for everyone.

Thirteenblackcats · 08/06/2026 15:56

Sounds sensible to me. So much more comfortable

HappyMuma · 08/06/2026 15:55

I have to buy shoes and trainers so being able to wear trainers surely saves money?? And I bet the trainers the teenagers are wearing look a hell of a lot smarter than my 14 year olds shoes at this point in the year!!

ThatGreenFawn · 08/06/2026 15:55

I would welcome this, they are hard wearing, survive lunchtime football much better than normal shoes and are comfy. What's not to like?

takealettermsjones · 08/06/2026 15:55

Aren't trainers the best thing for feet, support-wise? I mean there's a reason athletes aren't sprinting in Docs.

And I'm sure the school aren't saying you have to spring for Nikes!

Cioccoholic · 08/06/2026 15:55

How on earth is it bad for their feet? Presumably they change for PE…

Roomonthe3rdfloor · 08/06/2026 15:54

Presuming its optional, your kids don’t have to wear them so whats the issue?

NotSmallButFunSize · 08/06/2026 15:53

Our school wear them, they look fine and my kids say they are comfy to wear so winner for me!

HuglessDouglass · 08/06/2026 15:53

How are trainers bad for their feet? What would be preferable?

Rituelec · 08/06/2026 15:53

I welcome it. More hard wearing!