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White sumer trainers suitable for walking and look nice?

43 replies

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 03/06/2019 20:24

I've just said a fond farewell to a pair of cheap and cheerful but incredibly comfortable white leather converse style trainers that I've walked the soles off. I need a replacement pair - can't reup on the ones I had as they were a random supermarket kids' rail discount buy last summer Blush. I usually buy trainers for function so I've no idea what is both easy on the eye and foot. Could anyone recommend?

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RaptorWhiskers · 03/06/2019 20:26

I have a pair of white leather Superga with rose gold eyelets. Apparently they’re mum trainers! But I like them.

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 03/06/2019 20:30

Well, I'm a mum in need of trainers, so bring 'em on Grin

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GoBackToPartyCity · 03/06/2019 20:31

Someone posted these on here a couple of months ago and I fell in love! They’re really comfortable and I’ve had loads of comments on them.

White sumer trainers suitable for walking and look nice?
MotherForkinShirtBalls · 03/06/2019 20:37

Are they converse? They are pretty but does the scallop edge rub?

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MotherForkinShirtBalls · 03/06/2019 20:39

These are tempting but possibly a bit ott Grin

White sumer trainers suitable for walking and look nice?
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GoBackToPartyCity · 03/06/2019 20:40

Yeah they’re Converse. The scalloping is really soft leather and sits above my heel so doesn’t rub at all.

GoBackToPartyCity · 03/06/2019 20:46

Yeah they’re Converse. The scalloping is really soft leather and sits above my heel so doesn’t rub at all.

nixso29 · 03/06/2019 20:48

I can confirm that Van's are extremely comfortable and not too 'clumpy' looking so can be worn with jeans/leggings or a nice floaty dress too!

DerbyRacer · 03/06/2019 20:55

I love my Vans, wear them all the time and really comfy now but at first they made my heels bleed :( I saw lots of lovely trainers in TK maxx today

BloomedAgain · 03/06/2019 21:02

I have some white fitflop trainers which look good with everything

TheCanterburyWhales · 03/06/2019 21:17

Fitflop fsporty white leather trainers. I buy a pair every year in the sales.

Lori67 · 04/06/2019 14:03

I bought some white leather pumas the other day so comfy and only £25

TantricTwist · 04/06/2019 15:09

I would buy Nike Air Force 1 These

RoryGillmoresEvilTwin · 04/06/2019 16:15

I love those Nike! Now I feel like I need them 🤔

MrsDrudge · 04/06/2019 18:15

Converse make my feet look huge - like clown shoes.
Got lovely leather Stan Smiths from And Other Stories - love them.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 04/06/2019 18:25

I've just got Stan Smiths, but they're currently in the making my feet bleed stage. I really hope they get nice and comfortable quickly!

zenasfuck · 04/06/2019 18:37

I bought those Nike air force one's a few weeks ago and they are really comfortable

MrsDrudge · 04/06/2019 19:13

Remuslupins - my Stan Smiths are really comfy, no soreness/blisters/bleeding right from new. I have very odd feet though!!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 04/06/2019 19:27

MrsD - that's reassuring. Weirdly, it's only one foot that they're hurting, so I think I must have weird feet too!

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 04/06/2019 21:42

I managed to find the scalloped edge leather converse in a soft grey so have ordered them. It was pouring rain all day and I didn't realise how much I wore the other ones until I couldn't put on my sandals this morning. I'll look at the Nikes too, they tend to suit my feet. I'm going to NY for a few days in July and will have the feet walked off me so might be able to justify another pair especially since the cons will unlikely stand the test of all day walking. I like the look of Stan Smiths, how are they for proper city walking?

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Ellapaella · 04/06/2019 23:17

I have these and walked all round Rome in them for 3 days in April. Super comfy.
https://www.hush-uk.com/footwear2/footwear/trainers/henleycanvastrainerswhite.htm

White sumer trainers suitable for walking and look nice?
RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/06/2019 17:35

I think, if the backs soften up, the Stans will be great for city walking. They are lovely and squishy.

KaliforniaDreamz · 05/06/2019 17:50

I love my Stans but am startting to feel the need for more bounce so am going back to Air Max....
the 90s are back so get the ones you wore then

Rooftree · 05/06/2019 17:58

Remus when I got my stans I couldn’t believe how I comfortable they were, the back but rubbed my ankles to shreds and they were bleeding all the time. I put some insoles in (the half ones that raise your heel up slightly) and they never rubbed again.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/06/2019 18:11

Roof - good tip. I've got some insoles, so will give them a try.