Help me choose my black leather Autumn trainers

[popularinthe80s]

Summer, I have white Stan Smiths. I really like them. Need some Autumn ones.

• must be black leather, so a bit of rain doesn't destroy them.
• must work with dresses/skirts and opaques
• must preferably elongate leg (very short)
• on trend but not trying too hard (I am not young)

I could just plump for black leather equivalent (kid's size, small feet):
www.jdsports.co.uk/product/adidas-originals-stan-smith-shoes/15966864/
but the tongue is very high, and I don't think they are enormously flattering on short legs.

Also considering:
Nike Air Force 1 with white as well as black- really like these, and give me some much-needed height. But not sure if too sporty for dresses and skirts.
www.jdsports.co.uk/product/white-nike-air-force-1-low-junior/15979793/

Nike Air Force 1 all black - not sure if would look like I'd borrowed my kid brother's trainers
www.jdsports.co.uk/product/black-nike-air-force-1-low-junior/014125/?cm_mmc=googleshop--google--shopping--pla&istCompanyId=9c5cf6f7-3142-4f9f-be57-2fce9c67adfd&istFeedId=014e8b49-620d-4e56-9e87-79529c403af2&istItemId=pwlqxxwi&istBid=tzti&gclid=CjwKCAjw-D3BRBIEiwAjVMy7AwB9_lLRrtd6TmKtrePlTwhTXzTL6q_8qWk7HNXNyDt1nMTWxHmtBoCz2wQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Hobbs - nice. Probably safer than other choices. Possibly too flat. Possibly too big (I'm a half size).
www.hobbs.com/product/hollie-trainer/0218-LE13-001H010-BLACK.html

Thanking you

What about Adidas sleek?

I buy a new pair of black Stan Smiths every year - I wear them with opaque tights, which I know Mumsnet hates, but also with wide legged cropped trousers. I also have black and white Veja Esplars, but don’t find them as comfortable for long periods.

Judystill...I am indeed very tempted by the black SS. May I ask, are you blessed with long legs? Do you mind the high tongues?!?
Why is my thread turning into a very different kind of forum:-)
Peachy - haven't seen these - will take a peek.

I also have tiny feet and it’s so good being able to get it as a children’s size! Saves a fortune.

I’m 5ft 6, size 10, don’t think I am especially leggy! I also get kids’ trainers (size four) and have never registered a long tongue. I have white SS too. The tongue on the Vejas is long and stiff (!) and took a bit of breaking in.

Indeed, peachy!
do you have a pic of the ones you were thinking of?

Oh, I also have Continental 80s, a black pair and a grey pair. I wear the grey more than the black, but the leather on the black is really lovely and soft.

How about considering Veja?
I have both Veja V10 All black and a pair in all white. These work perfectly for me.

www.veja-store.com/en_uk/v-10-leather-black-black-vx020001.html

They're nice, Pinki. But they're almost twice the price.
Can you pinpoint what you prefer about them?
(I realise preferences are an instinctual thing, you may not be able to say)

www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,20/3340305887?referer=carousel

Judystill...do you mean these? It says they're actually water repellent, too:
www.footasylum.com/men/mens-footwear/trainers/adidas-originals-continental-80-trainer-core-black-orange-sesame-4042061/

Really like those, peachy (the Sleek), but I think I prefer a black sole.
I'm crystallizing towards
Black SS
or Black Continental
or Black Veja, if I can find a cheap pair...

@popularinthe80s

They're nice, Pinki. But they're almost twice the price. Can you pinpoint what you prefer about them? (I realise preferences are an instinctual thing, you may not be able to say)

I was after an all-white look and wanted leather shoes. I didn't want too much of a sporty look, trying to go for a fashion trainer yet understated vibe. So I tried the V-10 in all-white. The tongue is possibly a bit longer than some other brands but that doesn't bother me. Their sustainability ethos is a plus too. It took maybe just 2 times to wear them in (no blisters). So when I wanted an all-black pair of trainers, it was a no brainer for me. The sole isn't too thin either.

Yes, popular but mine aren’t quite that colourway. The grey have red and turquoise stripes, and the black have grey and white. Both my 80s are kids’ ones.

I do like the look of Vejas, but mine are definitely not waterproof, and I had to break them in like I would a pair of boots. I have difficult feet though! I think they look great with midi dresses and bare legs, and I also wear them with opaque tights and a short leather skirt. I find the sole on the Vejas is thin - mine are the Esplar - and I had to put an insole in once the weather got colder because otherwise the cold of the pavement seemed to travel up my legs. I live in Scotland and do really feel the cold.

Ah, all very useful, thank you both.
The Vejas are lovely. But definitely need waterproof and a thick sole so the cold can't get through.

Quite like these Continentals in minature size. Pure black
www.adidas.co.uk/continental-80-shoes/F97500.html

I don't know , they are all sooo black and shiny . I hate shiny black shoes they remind me of school shoes . I'd go leopard or one that are broken up a bit ( unhelpful )

I’ve got two pairs of Adidas Sleek, you need to go up a half size.

www.schuh.co.uk/womens/adidas-sleek-w-black-trainers/1921897020/

I like a high top for autumn/winter. I’m on my fourth pair of these. You need to size down as they come up pretty big.

www.ashfootwear.co.uk/women-c1/ash-virgin-buckle-trainers-black-leather-p2238

Look at your lovely vase!
I know, you have to go careful with the school breaktime look.
The ash I like, but wouldn't go with my standard uniform (skirts and dresses)

@popularinthe80s

Look at your lovely vase! I know, you have to go careful with the school breaktime look. The ash I like, but wouldn't go with my standard uniform (skirts and dresses)

You’ll be surprised. I wear mine with skirts and dresses. They’re a bit dressier than most trainers and they’re so soft.

Maybe I need to broaden my horizons!
Thank you, everyone. Will have a think and a shop.

I ended up buying the black sleek for myself

The black sleek look lovely, but doing some research, they would be too narrow for my wide feet

I went completely off piste and ordered two we haven't discussed, to compare
www.adidas.co.uk/superstar-shoes/FU7713.html

And
www.size.co.uk/product/black-puma-cali-womens/114221/

If neither work, I'll go to tried and trusted black Stan Smith's, as the white fit me well. I'll grit my teeth and put up with the high tonguing :-)

The Sleek are a bit narrow. I don’t have wide feet but I do have a high instep which is why I recommended buying a half size bigger than normal. Apparently most Adidas trainers have the same issue. If you like the Sleek, there’s no harm in at least trying them.

I have the Continentals that you linked and find them comfy. I'm short and find Reebok classics lengthen my legs more than the Continentals.