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Am I too old for these?!

33 replies

ScottyDottyDooDah · 28/09/2020 19:18

I'm 40.

I love them!

"Black lace up Kickers ankle boot | River Island" www.riverisland.com/p/black-lace-up-kickers-ankle-boot-792951?gclid=Cj0KCQjwk8b7BRCaARIsAARRTL5v3BKFXPbVBH9uJL2ZwFY-RdXpXW_SvyhZ9tTL7d601FB-xWAM9CsaAieuEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Imissmoominmama · 28/09/2020 19:21

I’m 54- I’d wear them. Wear what you like!

footprintsintheslow · 28/09/2020 19:22

Please do not say you are old at 40. This is the youngest you will ever be again so just buy them and go for it.

Fedupofmagic · 28/09/2020 19:22

I'm just under 40. I want them now!

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ScottyDottyDooDah · 28/09/2020 19:24

I know I shouldn't care, but Kickers were so popular when I was at school that I worry people will think I'm trying to recapture my youth! And that I'm a bit tragic as a result!

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Ghostlyglow · 28/09/2020 20:16

Well, I'd say no. I'm 54 and have just bought some glittery Dr Martens to add to my collection though, so make of that what you will Grin I don't give a stuff if anyone thinks I'm tragic. Seriously, if you love them, get them.

WisestIsShe · 28/09/2020 20:18

Of course you aren't!

Terrysnotyours · 28/09/2020 20:19

No. I like them. You could be 60 I would just think your trendy!

PonDeReplay · 28/09/2020 20:19

Get them if you want to! Life’s too short to worry about what others think of your (perfectly nice and age-appropriate) boots.

Craftycorvid · 28/09/2020 20:23

I almost didn’t bother clicking the link, as my answer is always ‘what is this ‘too old’ of which you speak?’ However, click the link I did and nice boots. If you like them and they are in budget (or even if they aren’t) get them.

VinylDetective · 28/09/2020 20:23

I’m 67 and have just bought a very similar pair. I have no truck with being too old for anything.

MJMG2015 · 28/09/2020 20:30

40?

Bloody hell, I'm 51 and I might order some from RI.

Wear what you can, while you can! & 40 is still a baby!

Sadly at 51 I'm having knee & hip problems and there's no way I could cope with the laces on these., but I'm looking at the zip up boots now!

Batshitbeautycosmeticsltd · 28/09/2020 20:34

There's no such thing as too old to wear something.

mynameiscalypso · 28/09/2020 20:37

When did kickers get so expensive?! They were a staple when I was at school and I'm sure my mum wouldn't have bought them for me if they were a pricey brand!

MalingeringMary · 28/09/2020 21:20

I'm loving these zip up boots at the moment... Soooooooo comfortable www.nps-solovair.com/products/s8-551-bur-zip-g?_pos=1&_sid=b37c1c2c3&_ss=r&variant=30679406805057

goose1964 · 28/09/2020 21:34

No they're fine, the only thing you're too old to wear at 40 ( barring anyone with medical conditions ) is a nappy.

stickygotstuck · 28/09/2020 21:42

Don't be silly OP, nobody has ever been too old for solid, comfortable boots.

DramaAlpaca · 28/09/2020 21:54

I like those boots. I'd wear them and I'm well over 40. I'm all for wearing what you like.

PeaPeaEeByGum · 28/09/2020 22:03

Unless it’s the baby swings at the park the answer is no.

I love buying things I coveted in my youuty

ScottyDottyDooDah · 28/09/2020 22:18

I think that's another reason I like them. I was one of the less well-off kids at school, so never actually had Kickers. (I had whatever the Wynsors equivalent was)

If they're >£100 at River Island, they're not just for kids, are they?

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Houseplantmad · 28/09/2020 22:28

They're fab. Get them!

Prisonbreak · 28/09/2020 22:35

I’m so tired that I read
Bra lace up knicker boots

purplefur717 · 28/09/2020 23:05

If you like them, wear them.
If you feel happy you look happy.

Don't worry about what others think.

(There a really nice pair of boots)

WhenAWrenVisits · 28/09/2020 23:07

No they’re just boots. Why would you be too old for them. Enjoy them!

AlCalavicci · 28/09/2020 23:16

I would were them and i am on the high side of 45 , I wish I could afford them Sad

PeaPeaEeByGum · 28/09/2020 23:18

@ScottyDottyDooDah I’m totally the same. Get them wear them with a few outfits in front of the mirror and as long as they look good and dont feel awful they’re yours