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trainers to wear with skinny jeans??

114 replies

yazzy85 · 16/02/2015 22:36

Which trainers are fasionable to wear with skinny jeans these days? I can't get on with my converse ones as they really hurt my feet.

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ElksCrossing · 17/02/2015 11:47

Noooo! Don't say that Data! Though actually, I think the bottom of the sole is flatter and straighter than the ergonomic foot-moulded Ecco style.

Datahub · 17/02/2015 12:32

i would get some plain black nikes instead tbh

burnishedsilver · 17/02/2015 13:02

Ash are by far the softest leather. They're a joy to wear.

Fabulassie · 17/02/2015 13:18

I really like those black NB shoes linked on the first page of this thread. I like them because they're a bit plain.

To be honest, this thread surprises me: I want to wear trainers but I am afraid of looking stupid/American/dated. (nb: I am American.) I'm going to have a look for some comfy trainers to wear this year with my skinny jeans.

I do wear Converse All Stars and I find they aren't so great for a very long day of walking around on pavement. But I do like how they look. I'm going to pop some insoles into them, which should help with the lack of padding on the ball of my foot. It may not help with my other shoe issue of my little toes sort of banging into the tops and getting squished. It's not due to shoes being too small but rather to my feet being a bit loose and free to slide/push into the toes. Perhaps there's an insole that will help with that, as well.

IWannaHoldYourHand · 17/02/2015 14:22

I have puma classics.

I'm tempted by Reebok classics.

yazzy85 · 17/02/2015 14:26

I've ordered the black suede pumas but am also tempted by the nike trainers, whic. is better out of Roshe Run and Air Max Thea?

m.nike.com/fi/en_gb/pd/air-max-thea-shoe/pid-1484230/pgid-10257814

m.nike.com/fi/en_gb/pd/roshe-run-shoe/pid-10197424/pgid-1533929

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 17/02/2015 14:27

What kind of insoles do people recommend for putting in Converse?

I'm going to look for plain black. I like the look of the New Balance ones, except for the big N on the side.

marymcb · 17/02/2015 14:57

Addidas Bounce are my trainers of choice right now, so light and comfy- I've stolen my OH's blue pair and he's never getting them back!

noddyholder · 17/02/2015 15:01

www.stories.com/gb/New_in/Shoes/Nike_Internationalist/591743-100027693.1 I like these thinking of getting them. I have about 10 pairs of trainers Shock really bad I know and have recently given about 6 pairs to charity shop. I have grey and tan new balance and white nike airforce which I think I wear most

noddyholder · 17/02/2015 15:03

Also have leopard pair which were cheap and are falling apart now :(

southeastastra · 17/02/2015 15:16

love the internationalist, saw a girl on the tube with some pale grey ones and can't find them anywhere!

anotherdayanothersquabble · 17/02/2015 15:49

These Scarpa shoes are nice, if a bit pricey!! North Face have similar but the colours are not as nice.

AmberNectarine · 17/02/2015 16:59

I wear:

Burgundy Adidas gazelle mid tops
Bright pink nike internationalists
Grey New Balance
Gunmetal glitter Jimmy Choo high tops
Cobalt converse high tops
Pale pink Supra Skytops
Zebra print Isabel Marant Becketts

Currently fancy the navy Stan Smiths. Bought DH a pale grey suede pair for Xmas and they are lovely - am a bit jealous of them!

AmberNectarine · 17/02/2015 17:01

CAVEAT - I am a blogger ergo my opinion is unimportant ;)

noddyholder · 17/02/2015 17:02

I like the navy Stan smiths too. Has anyone seen anything like these on their travels mine falling apart!

trainers to wear with skinny jeans??
Petal02 · 17/02/2015 19:44

I assume that you should cuff your jeans if you're wearing trainers? It's always best to check .....

yazzy85 · 18/02/2015 10:36

DontKillMyVibe - I received my puma suede trainers today and love them! They are so comfortable and stylish. Thanks again for suggesting them on here Flowers

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DontKillMyVibe · 18/02/2015 12:47

Glad you like yazzy. It's been a while since I've worn mine though going to get them out again this weekend to wear Smile

Datahub · 18/02/2015 12:53

i like the pumas

Skivvywoman · 18/02/2015 15:17

Oh noddy I love those!

noddyholder · 18/02/2015 15:35

I am going to try them on tomorrow so will let you know what they're like

Cocolepew · 18/02/2015 16:01

Branch 309 have the suede Pumas for around £20, DD got a pair. I wear them but in high tops.
I find the soft Birkinstock 3/4 insoles best for Converse.

Cocolepew · 18/02/2015 16:03

Branch 309 Pumas

dotsanddashes · 18/02/2015 17:04

Spring Court is another good brand - they are really light compared to other similar styles - Superga for example I find really heavy, and wide - Toast used to sell the lo-tops, I prefer the hi-tops, have a look at places like Spartoo, Yoox, Amazon. True to size.