Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. A phone that grows with your child.

Meet the Other Phone.
A phone that grows with your child.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Style and beauty

Looking for style advice? Chat all about it here. For the latest discounts on fashion and beauty, sign up for Mumsnet Moneysaver emails.

Original poster

these trainers ? Frumpy or not ?

42 replies

plumdriver · 22/01/2017 12:50

I normally wear Converse but these caught my eye and I really like them, was thinking to wear with rolled up jeans. But are they a bit 2 years ago ?

these trainers ? Frumpy or not ?
OP posts:
LiefieLiefie · 22/01/2017 14:02

Sorry, not a fan. Can't quite put my finger on what it is, but they look a bit too frumpy.

I've currently got my eye on these these and the rose gold Converse for a bit of colour.

I don't think you can go wrong with classic shapes like Stan Smiths, Superstars or Air Max.

ProseccoBitch · 22/01/2017 14:10

I love them.

IfartInYourGeneralDirection · 22/01/2017 14:13

New balance are mum boots of trainers.

CateGory8 · 22/01/2017 14:38

Like them. I find the Nike Thea trainers to be narrow and unremarkable, not really that comfortable.

NotLadyPrickshit · 22/01/2017 14:44

Ifart I'm reliably informed that new balance trainers are the in thing with young ones these days Hmm

DoorsAndWater · 22/01/2017 15:24

Love them, I've got a pair and several others like them! So has my 14 year old niece and my 16 year old nephew, I wear them with jeans, harem trousers, skirts the lot

habibihabibi · 22/01/2017 15:36

Trainers like that remind me of tourists .

these trainers ? Frumpy or not ?
PurpleNurple69 · 22/01/2017 15:39

I've got the teal ones and I LOVE them! My 19yo daughter has the burgundy ones so they're definitely not frumpy!

AllPizzasGreatAndSmall · 22/01/2017 15:46

They are nothing like the ones in your picture though, habibihabibi.

DillDongMerrilyOnHigh · 22/01/2017 15:48

I love them.

Essexmum69 · 22/01/2017 16:13

17 year old DD chose a Navy/peach pair for xmas so definitely not frumpy, retro is apparently in.

AllStar14 · 22/01/2017 16:16

Love them.

yummycake123 · 22/01/2017 16:18

I love them.

confusednorthner · 22/01/2017 20:06

I like them, my dd has just got some and I'd really like a pair too :-)

MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff · 22/01/2017 20:14

I have a couple of pairs of them so does DH. I don't think they're frumpy at all (or may be I'm in ignorant bliss!) They have been around for a while but where's the harm in that?

They really comfortable btw. DH likes to wear his to give his feet a rest from his usual non-supportive Converse and work shoes.

0ellenbrody0 · 22/01/2017 20:16

I've got some in magenta, they are fab and fussy teen DD's approve!

MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff · 22/01/2017 20:19

And also, they are ethical (not sweatshop produced) if that is one of your concerns when buying shoes or clothes.

SpangledBoots · 22/01/2017 20:20

I had a purple pair a few years ago. They wore through really quickly so I didn't buy more.

I think there are more classic style trainers that suit more people and last longer.

clumsyduck · 22/01/2017 20:21

Not frumpy at all !

I'd wear them and I'm young fashionable and cool. I am. I am dammit Grin

EmmaC78 · 22/01/2017 20:31

I like them too, definitely not frumpy.

MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff · 22/01/2017 20:31

She's definitely not frumpy Grin

these trainers ? Frumpy or not ?
MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff · 22/01/2017 20:34

Although this is also hilarious (I still love mine Grin)

LiefieLiefie · 22/01/2017 20:40

Ok if the OP just so happens to look like Rihanna or a 17 year old girl, I take it all back.

But then I can't imagine much looking frumpy on Rihanna or a 17 year old girl.

Original poster
plumdriver · 22/01/2017 20:52

Thanks everyone. Re Adidas Superstars I am planning on getting some bit was going to wait until spring so I don't trash them in this weather. I ordered the New Balance anyway to see what they're like on.

OP posts:
Original poster
plumdriver · 22/01/2017 20:53

Also - I am very like Rihanna Grin

OP posts: