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To want to wear air forces at 25

41 replies

Sinceyouvebeenggone · 22/01/2022 15:25

Partner has told me they are teenage shoes

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TheChip · 22/01/2022 15:25

I'm in my 30s and I own some. Wear what you like

itwasntaparty · 22/01/2022 15:26

I'm 45,and love mine 🤷‍♀️

barkymcbarky · 22/01/2022 15:28

I'm 52 and nick my sons

Camomila · 22/01/2022 15:28

They are a bit too chunky for my taste but they look like perfectly normal trainers.

Wear them if you like them.

Nothingsfine · 22/01/2022 15:41

He's wrong

KO81 · 22/01/2022 15:43

He could not be more wrong. What does he deem an acceptable shoe for your age? 🙄

CouncilHousedAndViolentBaby · 22/01/2022 19:02

My ma has some and she's 53

ToykotoLosAngeles · 22/01/2022 19:03
  1. Got them for my birthday. I've also been wearing Converse since I was 19.
Chishnfips · 22/01/2022 19:07

Give over

notacooldad · 22/01/2022 19:11

I’m 57 and have several pairs. The kids that I work with like them.

Mouthfulofquiz · 22/01/2022 19:16

Why are you letting your partner pass judgement on what you want to wear? Tell him / her to f* off.

Oneborneverydecade · 22/01/2022 19:26

I'm 44 and wear AF1s. I do wear wide leg jeans, pastel sweatshirts and a short puffa so you could argue my current wardrobe is a bit teenage though

user1471443411 · 22/01/2022 19:26

25 is nothing though, it practically is a teenager! (Not meant in any disparaging way whatsoever), but at middle age it might be a valid objection that should still be taken no notice of anyway, but at your age it is a ridiculous comment. Maybe your DP just doesn't like them? Ignore him.

AuntieStella · 22/01/2022 19:28

Always wear things that make you feel terrific.

Partner is spouting ageist bollocks

Pleaseuniverseplease · 22/01/2022 19:29

I think they suit all ages.
Is he a fashion guru?

girlmom21 · 22/01/2022 19:30

Is he expecting you to buy some Hush Puppies?

monfuseds · 22/01/2022 19:32

You're 25 so that's target market anyway.

AllThatFancyPaintsAsFair · 22/01/2022 19:33

It is a teenage thing though to worry about a man's opinion on your shoes Grin

Woman up and were whatever the hell you like.

mynameiscalypso · 22/01/2022 19:35

I have some but they're so squeaky that I barely wear them.

Ilovesandwiches · 22/01/2022 19:45

I am 25 and they’re my favourite trainers!

Longingforsunshine · 22/01/2022 19:46

I’m 32 and love mine

Smartiepants79 · 22/01/2022 19:47

Well I don’t like them much but I wouldn’t think twice about anyone under the age of about 60 wearing them.
Who died and made him fashion god??

leavingthispoohole · 22/01/2022 20:03

Im 35! Love my all white air forces!

Tal45 · 22/01/2022 20:05

Who decided they were for teenagers only??

Mossstitch · 22/01/2022 20:07

I'm over 60 and really want some but so expensive!! I've been wearing similar since I was 15 and DMs!! Why should our taste be dictated or curbed by our age😕

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