Will I look like a right banana in high tops?

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Am preg with number 2 and facing months of maternity leave with packs of walking around to maintain sanity (if I remember correctly).

I'm currently wearing boots with heels etc and starting to feel all exhausted and uncomfortable. I want to get some comfy shoes but still look semi sort of trendy/stylish (if there is such a possibility) so was wondering whether maybe high tops might be a good idea. I.e. they are trainers so proper shoes but still have something 'cool' about them.

My feet are quite big though so am worried about looking clownish also am a dowdy mum (who makes an effort but is still not a cool teenager) so worried I'll look a prat.

Any opinions or suggestions of nice ones? I don't want to spend too much but I would spend a bit if I really fell in love and felt like I would wear them all the time.

Converse?

Only of they're yellow

Are converse good and comfy though? Hear all sorts of things about how they aren't actually proper and bad for feet etc.

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I'm always frightened that with my size 8 feet I'd look like a clown

What about a substantial plimsol type type thing?

www.schuh.co.uk/womens-turquoise-dunlop-green-flash-lace-suede/1931045650/

Maybe slightly less clunky for the clown feet?

I love and love in high tops. My favourite are Jimmy Choo, but I appreciate they're a bit of an investment! I'm wearing Converse Chuck Taylors today. Nike also do some funky ones.

Jimmy Choo!! Glam!

What do we think of these www.sportsdirect.com/nike-bruin-mid-lite-ladies-trainers-275878?colcode=27587808 ?

Converse definately make feet look bigger

I've had some ash wedge trainers that are incredibly comfy. My feet are relatively small in proportion to my height (size 5 trainers and 5ft 10). My feet looked a bit too dinky in them i.e. like little trotters and I have just passed them on to 5ft 1 tall 12 year old DD. They would be a fab option if you did want to minimise bigger feet though and did I mention really comfy!?

I always wonder this. There are some brown one in Next at the moment which I like. I am put off because I am 40 but I always have a peek at them

How about superga if you like those Dunlop ones?

www.superga.co.uk/browse/Classic2750_360_0_0_na_womens_12.html#pl45,ph45,sb0,pp1,pa0,sa

I like the Nike ones you linked but it depends what you'd be wearing then with?

High tops are the answer...heeled or otherwise
Converse not so much now...mebbe with boyfriends or widelegged trews? They murder my feet they have zero arch support, not great for preggo

My feet are a full 42 and they look perfectly in proportion to my height
My legs are like strings though so I worry that I look like golf clubs from time to time. The Ash heeled high tops make your feet look much smaller if that really is your concern and they are v comfy

oh totally agreeing with what mysteryfairy said

How old are you if you don't mind me asking

Converse look great with a more bootcut jean and or course they are a classic which any age can wear. You can get some lovely neutral coloured ones too if you prefer that elegant look.

sorry meant that if you have big fit that the bootcut jean and converse works particularly well to minimise the look of big feet. Im a size 8.

I am 25 but in now way cool, trendy or able to pull off anything. Am thinking I'd be wearing them with leggings, jeans or maybe even denim shorts (high waisted ones biggish ones with tights obviously not sexy hot pants!) don't think I could pull off with dresses or skirts (have horrible legs).

I've traded up from Converse to Ash, only this week as it happens!

I have to say they are 100 times more comfy than my beloved converse, ( of which I have many, many pairs) and they are leather so are more substantial IFKWIM?

I've gone for the flat ones, not the wedge. Look fab with skinnies and straights. (Have double checked to see I don't look like a golf club in skinnies)

I've never owned a pair but my best friend and other friends do, my best friend is small and heavy and she doesn't suit them at all but my other friend who is tall and slim suits them but both say they are super comfy!

OP
I am 41 and hightops have been a large part of my wardrobe along with Pistols for the last few years..I may be getting over them now but cannot bear Nike Airs and therefore am a teeny bit stuck

I wouldn't ever wear bootcuts