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Are these trainers ok for a 45 yo?

29 replies

Kazplus2 · 24/05/2018 06:28

Thinking of buying these trainers, but at 45 I'm worried they might be a bit MATB. Would be for wearing casually with skinnies and walking to train station etc for work.
Thoughts pls?
www.schuh.co.uk/womens/new-balance-373-suede-and-mesh-black-and-gold-trainers/1977417950/?gclid=CjwKCAjwopTYBRAzEiwAnU4kby8qDtGDy-fEbZSSL9-EpcjSBOPUg3prsbHroQoygX6XTVgTwdtJ2BoCfbsQAvD_BwE

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laurz75 · 24/05/2018 06:35

I think they're very stylish and funky. I would wear them myself (nearly 43). Age is but a number!!

Vitalogy · 24/05/2018 06:35

I think the look is fine but for me on the practical side, the suede would put me off due to rain soaking through, plus the water marks on the suede.

InternalGangsta · 24/05/2018 06:38

They're lovely. I'd wear them and I'm 50. Get them!

Marble2302 · 24/05/2018 06:41

I have 4 pairs of these in different colours/materials. They are so comfortable. I live in trainers. As for your age 45 is young. Go for it.

ImgoingtoSHABOOMS · 24/05/2018 06:50

Both me and my mother in law have those exact trainers (I'm 30s and she's 50s). They look great with everything. Go for it!

MrsDilber · 24/05/2018 06:55

They're fine, but them.

AnyFucker · 24/05/2018 06:59

I like them (in my 50's)

happystory · 24/05/2018 07:04

I love New Balance, comfortable, not clumpy, stylish (I think) About to get a new pair

onlyconnect · 24/05/2018 07:07

I'm 50 and I'd wear them.

CountFosco · 24/05/2018 07:12

What's MATB? Anyway they are nice so if you like them buy them. And remember, you can wear whatever the fuck you like.

Soundsgood · 24/05/2018 07:15

I dont even know what MATB is! Blush

Judashascomeintosomemoney · 24/05/2018 07:17

My friend’s got those. She’s 57 and very stylish.

Soundsgood · 24/05/2018 07:18

Bloodyhell I just looked. They are just trainers!

Ive just got some slimline Converse, Ugg espidrilles and I am after some Nike air max.

I love trainers and have never thought of being to old for any.

(Well, maybe the light up ones!)

Pfftlife · 24/05/2018 07:21

I've got them and I love them! No you aren't too old, go for it. They are so comfy, I live in mine

youngerself · 24/05/2018 07:21

I'm 51 I'd wear them
I may get shot down for this but my DD's warm me off anything too 'street' for my age
Those look great

Floisme · 24/05/2018 07:24

Of course they are. I tell my son that young people did not invent trainers.

whywontteenswearcoats · 24/05/2018 07:29

Go for it OP. I love trainers, have several pairs, some I even actually exercise in. Just bought myself New Balance 574 in khaki with rose gold trim and Stan Smiths with flowers embroidered on them. Is MATB another way of saying mutton? I used to say Whitney not Britney until my daughter informed that Kylie not Myley is more current.Grin

ferrier · 24/05/2018 07:34

Do we get an exemption if we don't even know it's 'street!?

Another request for an explanation of MATB.

An for the op, how on earth could you be too old for a pair of trainers - even if one subscribes to the idea of being too old for something - surely it's more about covering up wrinkly bits?!

Bluntness100 · 24/05/2018 07:40

They look fine to me. Also no idea what MATB stands for.

CountFosco · 24/05/2018 08:05

I used to say Whitney not Britney until my daughter informed that Kylie not Myley is more current

But which Kylie is she referring to?

CherryBlossom23 · 24/05/2018 08:10

They are fab, go for it! New Balance are soo comfy too! Annoyed I didn't see them before buying new Nike trainers recently

Kazplus2 · 24/05/2018 08:54

Yes, bit of a typo, MDAL!!!
Anyway, I am going to go for it as my Nike's are a bit worn. Thankyou for your reassurance.

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Bluntness100 · 24/05/2018 09:10

What is MDAL. Is this some sort of game? Confused

CutesyUserName · 24/05/2018 09:12

I'm 56 and I'd wear them!

Skyblueray · 24/05/2018 09:13

Mutton dressed as lamb

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