Can I wear (smart) trainers to a wedding?

[WhatTheFrock]

I wear orthotics as my feet/knees are basically knackered. They really limit the footwear I can wear - trainers and flat boots. I'm going to a wedding soon and am stuck for what to wear without giving up my orthotics.

Any suggestions? Could I get away with a jumpsuit or knee length, unstructured dress and smart trainers? I'm late 40s so I'm not sure I can carry it off even if trainers might be just about acceptable.

Plain leather trainers in a white, black, pastel or metallic would work if the rest of your outfit was fabulous. Great trousers and a beautiful top and jewellery.
I have a relative who wore walking boots to my wedding, that was a bit off.

Sorry cross post!

www.katespade.co.uk/uk/flats/keds-x-kate-spade-new-york-glitter-sneakers/invt/wf52991

I’m completely in love with these trainers by Kate Spade and they come in different glitter colours too.

Walking boots? I can't imagine they would even be comfortable. And so hot! Although I do know someone who would probably wear similar (in a 'I haven't a clue about clothes' sense rather than 'I'm making a fashion statement dontcha know')

Spirited - love the outfit but the heel is too high

What about dr martens with a dress?

Try the FitFlop website. Really comfy with memory foam and proper arch support. Their sneakers are great but so are their sandals. I’m wearing the bugaloo under a bridesmaid dress 3 months after foot surgery. www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/womens-view-all-uk

Glad you decided on the trainers. If you feel it’s too casual, dress up a notch with the rest of the outfit. Fashion be damn!

Yeah I know what you mean about walking boots. Said relative is also famous for wearing gardening hat and bringing book to smart family events and reading it.

Well Serena Williams wore trainers to her own wedding, so yes, why not? Disclaimer: These are possibly very very expensive

Wish I was cool enough to wear DMs!

Fitflops - unfortunately I am beyond arch support and need bespoke orthotics. You know you have really wonky feet when the podiatrist says your lack of ankle flexibility is really fascinating

I also wear bespoke orthotics. I say no to trainers at a wedding. But I do understand the difficulty of finding shoes they will fit in.

The metalic ones are quite smart. I love plain white but i think some older relatives may find them too casual. Just buy something youll wear again.

I think the Geox that you have been looking at are perfect OP!

I bet serena didn't have to pay for those!

Zintox, I'm interested in what you might wear? Any brands that you would recommend (generally, not just for weddings!) my orthotics are quite wide so I do struggle finding shoes to fit.

I can't imagine an couple whose wedding is worth going to would expect you to wear shoes that caused you serious pain. People only look at the bride anyway!

I would care not one fig if you wore sparkly trainers to my wedding.

I’d be upset though if you wanted to and felt you couldn’t! Would want you happy, comfortable and able to enjoy yourself!

These are significantly reduced!

www.kurtgeiger.com/women/shoes/trainers/ophelia-metal-combination-fabric-kg-kurt-geiger

Close between the shoe/trainer divide

www.kurtgeiger.com/women/shoes/trainers/low-tops/tambie-gold-fabric-leather-vince-camuto

Or you could go all out in the celebration of love...

www.kurtgeiger.com/women/shoes/trainers/low-tops/kaile-love-trainer-pale-pink-leather-other-michael-michael-kors

Ok trainers it is.

Wonderful choice! It's reminded me I need to buy new trainers for this year's wedding season. Anyway, some other options:

Kurt geiger www.kurtgeiger.com/sale/women/shoes/trainers
Matches sale www.matchesfashion.com/womens/sale/shoes/sneakers?sort=priceSort-asc&noOfRecordsPerPage=240&q=
Superga www.superga.co.uk/womens-superga-metallics

Enjoy your comfy, yet very stylish, trainerclad feet Whatthe

Of course you can, OP. Enjoy!

Xpost with Diana! KG ones are really rather tremendous

Go for it! Can't imagine any bride/groom wanting a guest to be uncomfortable or in pain, and to be honest, their unlikely to even notice!

What about a suit, trainers, and a really pretty top...picture attracted to give you an idea

I did trainers to my own wedding though, and have planned outfits for weddings I'm going to this year around flat shoes, so I'm possibly biased!

In fact: judgey rellies? GO ALL OUT: www.matchesfashion.com/products/Balenciaga-Triple-S-low-top-trainers-1179331

I want these though www.matchesfashion.com/products/Gucci-New-Ace-contrast-panel-leather-low-top-trainers--1153824

Ankle support www.farfetch.com/uk/shopping/women/reebok-freestyle-hi-satin-bow-sneakers-item-12577109.aspx?storeid=9671

Right - am off to bed before I start spending!

I came on to say only for health reasons or if heavily pregnant, so go for it in your case.
I'd wear white or glittery converse and a tea dress and be fashiony

OR wear some uglish very medical looking ones and everyone will think 'she's hurt her foot' and maybe even be extra nice and offer you seats.

I wore silver Supergas to a wedding recently. Everyone commented how great they looked. I wore them with a gorgeous navy Finery maxi dress. They were super comfy

Another one.....

Absolutely not. No. Not ever.