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Everyone has converse trainers are they now passe?

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Moosacat · 04/05/2011 13:46

A line full of mums and DD's in converse while sitting watching a class, I don't want to be the same, I bought Primark version (£5) and lasted 3 weeks, there's a surprise! Are Vans the new trend? (never been 'on trend') and are they any good? And what does this say the fact I have to ask??

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oneofthosedays · 04/05/2011 13:50

Have to say I have no idea, but DS does look so cute in his little grey converse and DD is annoyed because she cant cram her wide 'ol feet in them.

oneofthosedays · 04/05/2011 13:51

and I didn't pay full price for them, they were in the Next sale!

Pagwatch · 04/05/2011 13:54

You are safe with me. I think they are vile on anyone over 18.
On adults they remind me of William Hague wearing his baseball cap backwards.

JemAndTheHolograms · 04/05/2011 13:54

I never wear "branded" shoes, can't bloody afford too! My dds do have a pair of Converse each (I think they look gorgeous on kids), that my DSD bought them 6 months ago when she got some compensation money. She also bought herself 3 pairs and a pair of Doc Marten boots at the time. Although she's 18 so can be forgiven for being trendy. Although now she hates wearing both the Converse and Doc Martens because everyone else is wearing them. In the past I've bought my dds 2nd hand Converse off ebay or bought the Primark sopy versions, which surprisingly lasted a long time and even several washes in the washing machine!

COCKadoodledooo · 04/05/2011 13:54

I have had mine for 17 years, I care not if they're passe, they're comfortable

JemAndTheHolograms · 04/05/2011 13:55

"copy" versions

janetsplanet · 04/05/2011 13:57

converse were £9 on amazon last week

kreecherlivesupstairs · 04/05/2011 13:57

[sad} for DD. She would give a kidney or two for a pair. She has such thin feet though, they just slide around inside.

Pagwatch · 04/05/2011 13:58

18 is allowed Jem...

nometime · 04/05/2011 14:00

Both DS's have them. Forget trendy or not but they are just the best thing as summer shoes for them - not sweaty like crocs or scraped toes like sandals.

DaftApeth · 04/05/2011 14:08

I only own converse and flip flops. What else should I have? I live in jeans!

tallulahxhunny · 04/05/2011 14:12

mens primark ones are £2 this week. My 2 kids wear converse (6 & 7) but they also wear the cheapies if im bit skint. I wouldnt wear them myself but then i like my heels too much

mosschops30 · 04/05/2011 14:15

I couldnt care less if lots of people are wearing them or not, i love mine, theyre into their 2nd year now amd i could do with a new pair but i love them.
Theyre comfy, smart, look great with jeans, i wear them every day thst i cant wear flip flops or my uggs

Moosacat · 04/05/2011 14:17

wow, really mixed opinions, I love MN....

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pinkstinks · 04/05/2011 14:20

Converse sandals instead??

RockThePots · 04/05/2011 14:20

I'm with daft, they are pretty much the only shoes i own. I have 3 pairs, varying degrees of oldness.

If you are a real converse snob you are meant to sneer at people who are wearing brand new shiny ones.

JeremyKylesPetProject · 04/05/2011 14:21

Converse trainers vs Wet lino/kitchen floor.

Winner. Kitchen floor. (rubs arse bruise)

speculationisrife · 04/05/2011 14:21

Converse aren't trendy, they're classics. Gah, teenagers always think they've just discovered the new thing - I was wearing Converse before they were even born! Not at all the same as William Hague wearing his baseball cap backwards. They're like jeans or a black blazer, anyone can wear them at any age. And I agree they look gorgeous on little ones, too.

hootiemcboob · 04/05/2011 14:38

According to my 7th grade DD, Vans are this years Converse

ComeAlongPond · 04/05/2011 14:42

Converse are fab. I have old scraggy white ones, red ones, pink ones (I bought them when I was fifteen) and blue ones. I am quite tempted to get some yellow ones.

They are Good.

pinkstinks · 04/05/2011 14:44

Vans are the best, although there is something about those sandals..
I think the cheapy version are passe, you can always tell the real ones.

BluddyMoFo · 04/05/2011 14:44

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melodyangel · 04/05/2011 14:50

I thought all the kids were wearing high tops!

Insomnia11 · 04/05/2011 15:00

I have the Converse all stars baseball pump type, but just because they are nice and comfortable, you can't see a brand name anywhere on there. Other than that I used to have One Stars in about 1995. I've always worn pumps of one kind or another.

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