Fila trainers - fashionable or not?

[hippohector]

Does anyone know if Fila trainers are generally considered a ‘cool’ brand?
I remember them being considered a bit naff a few years ago compared to the likes of Nike and Adidas.
But now they seem to be making a comeback?

They were big in the early 90s (or at least we’re in my London primary school 😂). Perhaps it’s part of the 90s being back in fashion?

Yes of between the age of 11 and 17.

No if you are an adult!

if between...

Dd is 17 and wouldn’t be seen dead in them. But I suppose it depends what groups someone is in- maybe they’re cool for other teens?! Dd and her friends wear Doc Martens, Converse, Vans, and at a push Nike or Reebok classics.

A couple of my DD’s friends have them - they’re 12. Personally I think they’re horrible. I wouldn’t buy them for my DD.

My dd12 calls them Nokia blockias.

If teens won't be seen dead in Fila, I'm all for adults wearing them!

My 11 yo thinks they are fabulous, therefore I would avoid them.

They were a thing for the youth a couple of summers ago they only lasted about 6 months

I had a pair briefly a year or so back. Found them very shiny and very tight in the toes. Since I’m all about comfort, they had to go. No idea about the fashion tho’ as I tend not to give a stuff in most cases.

My 13 year old wanted some so bad, we looked everywhere for some in the colour she wanted for her massive feet. We found some eventually, she wore them about 3 or 4 times and now wouldn't be seen dead in them. Waste of money :(

big in the 90s, came back a couple of summers ago. Over again now.

The disruptors had a resurgence a couple of years ago - but I never hear about Fila now.

Fila and champion have become trendy brands again. Both were not cool brands when I was at school in the 90’s.

I do think it depends on the area and groups what is considered a cool brand by teens and young people. Round here it’s the usual suspects- Nike and Adidas are top dog. Vans, dr martens, Fila etc are ok but not as cool. Kickers for school shoes are a big no which is in contrast to when I was at school as they were the shoes.

I think once most people get past high school age they stop caring so much about what’s considered cool and just buy what they like. I personally don’t like the filas because I’m not a fan of white trainers. I like a good chunky trainer shoe but would go for buffalos over the filas any day. I think the chunky shoe trend is on its way out again.