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What kind of shoes do 12 year old girls wear?

23 replies

stirling · 08/03/2020 18:09

Because the only thing I can find in stores is trainer type shoes! Is that it? She has a couple of pairs of pumps and some winter boots. That's all

Thank you

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slippermaiden · 08/03/2020 18:12

My daughter has Vans and Dr marten cherry red boots. Also has some trainers, school shoes and wellies. She will have flip flops in the summer.

JKScot4 · 08/03/2020 18:14

Vans, converse, Dr Martens, Nike AF1 shoes like pumps etc aren’t really popular at present.

mejon · 08/03/2020 20:01

13yo has Vans, Converse high tops and the most God awful pair of chunky block heeled army/combat style boots from Primark Grin. Wears brogues for school.

FlorenceLyons · 08/03/2020 21:16

Yep, trainers, trainers or trainers for my 12 year old!

twosoups1972 · 08/03/2020 22:55

Same here, trainers all the way. Big clumpy Fila trainers last year, now it’s Nike Air Force 1s and Vans.

What does your dd want to wear OP?

midnightstar66 · 08/03/2020 22:59

DD10 has 2 pairs of converse high tops, one pair that she practically lived in, some low converse, a pair of slip on vans, some trainers and some nice leather ankle boots (which she never wears)

ncqtime · 08/03/2020 22:59

Trainers. Oh and sliders on occasion for practical reasons.

Lightofthephoenix · 08/03/2020 23:30

Air Force 1's
Nike 270's
Vans
DM's
Actual shoe wise - Loafers

AuditAngel · 08/03/2020 23:34

lots of trainers, but not fashionable, functional.

Pair of chunky boots from Tesco, brogues for school, sliders for karate, Birkenstock’s (fake) for the summer.

AintNobodyHereButUsKittens · 08/03/2020 23:36

Vans, Docs, brogues for school.

CryHavoc · 08/03/2020 23:38

Mine has Doc Marten brogues for school, Air Force 1s, some red Converse high tops, black biker boots with studs, and (boring) walking boots for when we're out with the dog. Crocs for running out to the trampoline, but wouldn't be seen dead in them in public.

Tinty · 08/03/2020 23:40

Is it your 12 year old? Why don’t you just ask what they would like?

converseandjeans · 08/03/2020 23:42

Vans, converse or Adidas trainers. Will get Havianas for summer.

pooiepooie25 · 08/03/2020 23:45

Kickers for school and Air Force Nike for everything else. Her friends are the same- although some also have Filas

mindtheclegs · 08/03/2020 23:46

Placemarking - DD needs shoes!

mostwonderfultime · 09/03/2020 10:12

Nike Air Force 1s here.

TheSandman · 09/03/2020 10:17

Mine have been in Dr Martens since they were about 10 with the occasional foray into New Rocks.

OchAyeThaNoo · 09/03/2020 10:20

Trainers or vans/converse. DD's high school allows trainers so getting her into nice school shoes will not happen.

FaFoutis · 09/03/2020 10:20

Docs and trainers for mine.

gingersausage · 09/03/2020 10:34

Why don’t you ask her?!

stirling · 09/03/2020 10:59

Hi thanks everyone, sorry only just tuned back in.
I think she's as confused as me, we went into a couple of shops and the options were trainers... Or trainers Hmm

I'll certainly look up some of the above suggestions with her.
Thank you

OP posts:
PhantomErik · 09/03/2020 13:21

Dd11 has:

School shoes - black brogues
Navy blue ankle boots
'Ugg' style slip on boots (from Primark)
Converse
Adidas trainers

Cheerbear23 · 09/03/2020 21:28

Fila’s for weekends and lace up with thick clumpy soles for school.

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