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Hi top trainers

21 replies

ChablisLover · 18/03/2013 17:23

Hi

Need some advice

Is 37 too old for a pair of Nike
Hi top trainers?

I know I'm supposed to be frugal but they are on a distant wish list but saw a pair in the Nike outlet with an additional 30% off - made them £31.

But dh says I'm too old and if I can find someone of a similar age wearing them he would buy them. But that they are not sophisticated

So ladies have you seen

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ChablisLover · 18/03/2013 17:24

Sorry posted to soon

Have you seen anyone of a similar age wearing non wedge hi tops?

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Areyoumadorisitme · 18/03/2013 17:27

Sorry, I'd say too old for hi-tops. My 12yo DS wears them!

mirpuppet · 18/03/2013 17:32

Not too old -- all the hipsters are wearing them.

AmberNectarine · 18/03/2013 17:33

I've got a pair but I'm 28.

AmberNectarine · 18/03/2013 17:33

But I don't think you're too old at all!

awaywego1 · 18/03/2013 17:34

I've got puma hi tops and I'm 32 and love them

impty · 18/03/2013 17:44

I've been looking and I'm 38. Smile

donnasummerdonna · 18/03/2013 18:08

I wear hi-tops all the time and im 32. I guess it depends if they will go with the rest of your wardrobe. im always in skinny jeans, leggings etc so they work well for me.

ivanapoo · 18/03/2013 18:24

I think it depends on the high tops. I think converse or similar styles are fine. I'd say avoid anything patent, neon, metallic, garish or too chunky/padded though as that just screams teenager to me.

Misfit13 · 18/03/2013 18:37

I'm 44 and wear hi top Vans and Converse, but not Nike. But, then, I haven't worn Nike at any age. If you like them, get them :)

nilbyname · 18/03/2013 18:38

I have white on white Nike Hi Tops and I have leather converse high tops. I am 37. BOOM!

JumpHerWho · 18/03/2013 18:39

I'm 33 and wear them, you're definitely not too old!

Link to the hi-tops in question plz?

Bluelightsandsirens · 18/03/2013 18:44

I'm 37 and wear mine a lot

ChablisLover · 18/03/2013 18:56

Thanks all

I'm trying to find a picture of similar aged lady wearing them to show him that they don't loom silly

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HackneyCabbage · 18/03/2013 21:01

I'm 37 and recently bought a pair of Nike Razer black woven ones, I love them and worn them loads since I got them. They're black, very understated in a way, as black on black, so not too showy with the logo etc. wear them with skinny jeans or my boyfriend jeans (am going through a bit of a tomboy phase though...). or black tube/pencil skirt. DO IT!

ChablisLover · 18/03/2013 21:08

I'm after a pair of navy blazers (wish list) but the outlet version were air max pink and blue.

Should I save for the navy blazers?

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monkeysmama · 18/03/2013 21:48

I have four pairs. I'm 36. My dp is your age and wear them too.

YouCanCallMeBetty · 18/03/2013 22:16

Save for the Blazers! I'm 37 and have got Blazers in khaki with a yellow swoosh - I LOVE them and don't care if anyone thinks I'm too old!

HackneyCabbage · 18/03/2013 23:30

*blazer, not Razer, damn tablet.
Yes save for the blazers.

HackneyCabbage · 18/03/2013 23:34

Or for dream wishlist have a look at the Puma Alexander McQueen ones. Hummerls also nice, and seen some good Supra ones online.

kissyfur · 18/03/2013 23:46

I'm 36 and I bought some at the weekend. Go for it!

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