Frumpy or Trendy?

[shouldistop]

Cast your votes on these trainers ?

https://www.gaborshoes.co.uk/womens-c1/shoes-c2/gabor-amulet-womens-wide-fit-sneakers-p4184?attributes[1]=24472

www.clarks.co.uk/c/Un-Maui-Lace/p/26140168

@SmallPrawnEnergy

Omg those superga ones ... I almost died laughing that someone genuinely suggested those. Please don’t get them they’re fucking terrible, what people think trendy is but really is middle aged middles class tack!

Some people are middle aged. Nothing wrong with Superga at all, they look good with loads of looks, granted though, rose gold is a little Su Pollard goes cruising.

The ones linked to in the OP would look smashing with a ‘Dash’ tracksuit.

What's dash?

Dash was a shop around in the 1990s, possibly later but more as store concessions. The clothes had a certain identifiable style and probably appealed to older women.

Gabor is a German brand. Well made, often very comfortable but certainly not stylish.

I have had a pair of the rose gold Supergas for years (never on a cruise though!) but hardly wear them. They are, unlike canvas Supergas, not very comfortable.

@KirstenBlest

Dash was a shop around in the 1990s, possibly later but more as store concessions. The clothes had a certain identifiable style and probably appealed to older women.

1980s. Lots of matching mauve tracksuits and jersey turtle necks, teamed with mint green collared t-shirts (with the collar turned up to show off the pearls, obviously).

Yes 1980s.

Before my time then believe it or not

I didn't even click on the link. Gabor = frumpy.

@shouldistop

Before my time then believe it or not

Oooh, 'ark at you with your youthful vitality!

My New Balance trainers are surprisingly very wide fitting and the trendiest thing I’ve bought recently.

I know they’re trendy because my son has a pair.

Rolling soft are a new range and are far from frumpy. Double zips give extra width. They are a g fit and can be expanded. Most comfortable shoe i have ever worn. I am diabetic and need to keep my feet in perfect condition. A lot of shoes recommended for me are hideous. These are trendy stylish and come in various colours. They have been a game changer,for me. I spend most of my day standing

Just had a look at the rolling soft ones but I’m not sure I’ve got the right ones because they are worse than the ones OP asked about

I mean, if you like them wear them and indeed everyone should wear what they want but they are frumpy.

I quite like a lot of Gabor shoes - I think they are the most acceptable of the 'comfort' shoe ranges. Unfortunately, as I have got older, I just cannot wear any old shoe. I can't wear high heels (sob), they need to be wide for my toes, they need to be supportive and firm (i.e. not Sketchers). I never thought I would have these requirements, but having comfortable, non painful feet is way, way more important than whether other people think my footwear is frumpy.

Me too. Same goes for Hotter.
I want my feet to feel supported and comfortable, so no supergas or converse for me.

I don't actually have any Gabor or Hotter shoes at the moment, but I'd consider them if I needed new shoes.

Those Rolling Soft ones are desperately trying to be cool but fail miserably.

They look like they have given up....you can be comfy and stylish you know.

One way ticket to frumpsville .

But is that so bad ? Get them if u like them 🤷🏻‍♀️

Gabor are really well made and so comfortable but I wouldn’t say this particular design is trendy... maybe another colour would be better?

@malificent7

They look like they have given up....you can be comfy and stylish you know.

Oh, do tell - I'd love to know how for myself and my disabilities.

Yes, I'd be interested to know too. So far, none of the suggestions on this thread, although well meaning, would be suitable. Until, you experience foot problems, you probably won't get it. It's nothing to do with 'giving up'. Its realising that foot comfort is more important than than hobbling around in uncomfortable footwear. One day, footwear companies will hopefully come up with more stylish designs, but in the meantime, we have to make the best of what is available.

@BradleyCooperwillbemine, I won't wear uncomfortable shoes.
If my feet hurt, all of me hurts. I tend to wear very comfortable shoes or trainers.

If you look at brands like Gabor, Hotter, Fitflops, Ecco, Skechers and the like, you will see some shoes that aren't frumpy, and some that are stylish, and some that are frumpy.