Trainers not for sport

[Strumpetpumpet]

I’m after some trainers for spring/summer, I’d like them to look nice but they do need to be comfortable. I’m early 50s and not fashionable but don’t want to look as if I’ve completely given up ... I’ve seen some trainers I like at Hobbs and Mint Velvet, just not sure how comfortable they would be & wondered if anyone’s tried them? Thanks x

I like European brands like Rieker, Gabor and Remonte for non-sport trainers. Next often do their own brand similar versions, cheaper usually but not so comfy or hardwearing. There's lots of styles so although some might be something my Mum would wear, others are v stylish, imo.

Im very happy with my Superga flatforms. Simple and comfy

Superga and Converse, or Air and Grace trainers (more expensive) are all nice I think.

Converse gave me crippling plantar fasciitis so I wouldn’t recommend them.

These are plimsolls (what a lovely word) rather than trainers. They are comfy, quite a thick sole Novesta Star

Boden chunky trainers are lovely (but pricey at £110) - comfy but stylish

Ooh thank you all, I’m going to have a good browse through those x

Air and Grace. Expensive but so comfortable and really well made - I’ve worn mine nearly every day for two years and they are still in great condition

Air and Grace look great, just twice my budget.

Op I’m looking for the same sort of thing, and I’ve been looking at Mint Velvet too, but just not quite convinced.

I like the look of the Air & Grace ones with stars on, but they are a bit pricey.

I had some Air & Grace - they were ok but not a patch on Veja which are half the price ,so comfortable and look great. Much lighter to wear than Boden trainers which I've also had.

For the air and grace are they suitable for wide feet?

I'm currently trying to decide between a pair of new balance or some nike daybreak trainers. (New Balance are cheaper)

I have some veja trainers that are ok but I don't find them the most comfy for a long walk. I cant wear converse without my feet hurting.

We all wear Vejas at work, we're all 40+.

Now I’m thinking about these Allbirds.

www.allbirds.co.uk/products/womens-tree-runners-bough

Look up ‘Does My Bum Look 40’ - she recently did a whole blog post dedicated to (mostly green) trainers, and has done others.

I've just ordered these.

images.app.goo.gl/dfMdizxmYqXkkQ4y6

The Veja trainers probably looked the best of the trainers I have tried recently but they were not comfortable enough for me. The search continues ...

I went for some leather Chuck Taylor but I'm planning on getting some of these for a bit of colour www.naturalworldeco-shop.com/uk/old-lavanda-102e.html/#92=56