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

The school has a uniform code. Whether it is shoes or trainers allowed it doesn’t matter, everyone should follow it, it really isn’t difficult.

What are you talking about? What shoes are better for your feet than trainers?

Agree with you, drop in standards.

My ds wears trainers we had to write to the head explaining why as he has sensory issues . They weren’t happy but really it makes no difference.

I wish our local secondary school would do this. Much better for their feet than walking to and from school in "Proper" shoes.

Surely trainers are fine for their feet?

That certainly is sad. Maybe a charity could be set up to send ties and blazers to help the children of France, Germany, Spain etc get an education.

I work in a primary school and wear Skechers trainers every day. They are practical and comfy.

I think from a secondary school POV there should be guidance on logos etc but trainers makes a lot of sense.

Are you my mother who thinks wearing trainers makes your feet “soft”, and you need to suffer for fashion?

name kids in other countries don't learn anything or pass any exams. The lack of blazers, ties and office shoes stops them succeeding in life. It's really sad 😢.

You’re not actually concerned about the bad for feet or more expensive for parents. It’s just the perceived lack of standards. If you kid is requesting designer shoes, then that’s a conversation for you to have with them about whether they save up for it, it is part of their birthday/Christmas present or they have cheaper shoes because you can’t afford them but this would also happen with shoes and PE shoes.

I think it’s absolutely insane we expect children to look like tiny business men for most of the year. Even more insane when you consider that most workplaces are more relaxed about clothing now and there are very few industries requiring smart shoes, suits and ties. A lot of workplaces allow smart looking trainers as part of smart casual for office wear, particularly those commuting through cities.

I think you’re just really out of touch.

They’re more comfortable than a leather or fake leather shoe. They can be worn after school so you only need to buy one pair. Kids feet grow out often so buying two pairs is wasteful.

Do you think generations of kids in other countries have ended their school years with damaged feet due to wearing trainers?

I wear trainers to work most days. I don’t see the problem

Poorly fitting shoes - whether trainers or any other type of shoe - are bad for feet. The good thing about trainers is they tend to have a nice wide toe box. The bad thing is they can sometimes be too sweaty, thus leading to a greater chance of fungal infections.

Surely trainers are better for your feet than smart shoes? And of course it's not more expensive, because you'd have to have trainers anyway.

No they're not as smart but I don't think that really matters to be honest.

My kids are in school in a shoes-off-inside country and spend the school day in their socks, putting on trainers to go outside for play time. This is even better for their feet, but not at all smart 😆

I think children should wear what they’re comfortable in. Why should someone else dictate what you wear on your feet for goodness sake. Schools need to back off with their rigid policies.
its all just conditioning children from a young age to conform without questioning, just as the government needs them to so start young and they won’t know any different just as their brainwashed parents didn’t.

Trainers are better for feet!

Sod standards. Overly restrictive blazer and tie combos with no permission to remove in hot weather combined with dress shoes is crackers for full day wear.

Bring on the drop in standards with trainers! Our school allows joggers and a hoody … comfortable kids can learn better.

Much better for their feet, and you can generally get trainers far more cheaply than a decent pair of shoes, they generally last longer as well.

Yabu. Trainers are better for feet and better for walking to school.

Most people wear smart trainers in offices their days.

Trainers aren't bad for the feet. Hospital physiotherapists usually wear them all day. I didn't get rid of my plantar fasciitis until I started wearing them. Lots of older people wear them now as well because they're supportive and cushioned. If they're plain black then they don't particularly stand out. They're often more affordable than traditional school shoes and they don't squash and compress the feet like synthetic leather. Real leather is now unaffordable for school shoes.

Would a different colour be better for their foot health OP?

So tradtional leather lace up shoes with no padding would be better? Ballet shoes? Mary Janes? I'd much rather mine were in trainers.

I wear trainers all day most days, corporate office. Absolute lifesaver when I had nerve and tendon issues.
Sounds very sensible to me!