What shoes/tainers to wear with casual/combatty type trousers?

[codsonlymate]

I have decided that perhaps jeans aren't my best look; boutght some great smart/combat trouser ( if there is such a thing) and now am stcuk for what footwear shoudl go with them
What do you think?
I love trainers but don't want to look like a student ( I'm the wrong side of 40!)

PS have forgotten to change my name back after a recent thread - am not trying to draw attention to this thread by use of the word COd!!)

have you a pic?
smart combat trousers are difficult to visualise.
where are they from?

I have a pair of well worn black converse plimsolls that do the job nicely.

I wear either Skechers or chunky pseudo Timberland boots with mine but they are casual not smart !

First pair are from..ahem..Boden ( they are called Utility trouser and they are actaully great fitting on me - hurrah!), the others are Principles - so we're not talking grunge cutting edge here!

www.boden.co.uk/col.asp?segname=Women&styid=WM211&segid=6&gpname=Trousers&desname=Utility+Trousers&gpid=23&gen=

Not sure if that will work

I have to admit that cod had recommended said boots - I though they might be too chunky - No?

She's out today so I can post with impunity!

Iwear a thin soled yoga type trainer with mine. Or a pair of chunky soled chelsea type boots.

Timberlands or walking boots.

I wear urban Merrell-types with mine, or the famous Wrangler boots as per the fish.

votes seem to be going for the boot option. Where do you get yours from?

Sorry - ...I've only ever worn trainers before with them and are v.v.interseted to see what you style gurus wear.
Thanks y'all

I got my walking boots on sale in Hawkshead.

Mine were from Next - we have an outlet store nearby so they were about £15 !

could I be really cheeky and ask you for a link if you can find one?
Then I promise to go away!!

I wear my timberlands with my combats! Love em.

Thread passim here - boots are third down here .
Mine are waxy leather, think Cod's are suede though.

oh no. not those lumberjack boots

Vans trainers are cool at any age but cheapest to buy them in the US so start saving for a holiday!

Ah pointydog - you see not everyone goes for teh boots look - that's what I was wondering about; hence the thread.

a friend of mine wears em with kitten heeled ankle boots the same colourand it actually works. But she's one of them naturally stylish types, makes me look unbalanced when I try.

What about flat ankle pixie boots? I have some and they're very versatile. Also as trousers would cover the tops they wouldn't look too young either iyswim.

great minds meowmix.

I wear pink timberlands with mine. Got them from Costco - half price there

What about a pair of Nike flat Mary Jane style tennis shoes.

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