What kind of trainers do you use that look "elegant"?

[LadyAgripina]

I never quite manage to get that effortless and stylish look that some women manage with trainers and pants. I always look like an overweight person going to the gym. I know that being overweight doesn't help 😓 I am a 16 UK. Many thanks for any advice

[quote KnottedFern]I like the joules Coast trainers in navy or white. And the superga trainers in white or pale pastel colours.

www.joules.com/Womens-Clothing/Trainers-Pumps

www.superga.co.uk/womens-canvas-trainers[/quote]
Nice!!!

I don't think trainers can be described as elegant. This reminds me of Josephine, in custody, in Spiral. Edelman brings her a change of clothes, including trainers. She picks them up by her fingertips and asks 'what are these horrors'. Aim for plain, unobjectionable.

@midsomermurderess

I don't think trainers can be described as elegant. This reminds me of Josephine, in custody, in Spiral. Edelman brings her a change of clothes, including trainers. She picks them up by her fingertips and asks 'what are these horrors'. Aim for plain, unobjectionable.

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I recently tried on lots and lots of trainers. The most elegant ones were Vejas but I didn't find them comfortable.

What’s your budget op? I have the Lk Bennett ones ans they are lovely and very flattering on. They also have a sale on now, which is always a bonus,

www.lkbennett.com/product/SFJACKNAPPALEATHERWhiteWhite~Jack-White-Nappa-Leather-Trainers-White#

[quote Bluntness100]What’s your budget op? I have the Lk Bennett ones ans they are lovely and very flattering on. They also have a sale on now, which is always a bonus,

www.lkbennett.com/product/SFJACKNAPPALEATHERWhiteWhite~Jack-White-Nappa-Leather-Trainers-White#[/quote]
They are wow!!! But way too expensive. The fall under the category "shoes", don't they?

Have a look at River Island, I got a lovely pair from there last year.

www.brightontheday.com/how-to-style-white-sneakers/

I found this very didactic thread.

Any that are machine washable?

It's got to be Vejas!

I like Springcourt in white or cream

I don't think trainers are "elegant" but I think you can look smart and out together encounter with trainers. Not trainers that look like sports trainers though like the ones posted above, the kind that is more of a pump or shoe eg I have some plain leather UGG trainers in tan and a pair in white (white are my favourite) and I think they look nice with jeans.

I can't find the ones I have but they look v similar to the LK Bennet ones - they are a simple white pump. I got them at an outlet store for about £66, think usual price was £99.

Those plain white ones in the blog look nice too.

I think a plain show, personally I'd go for leather, is much nice than converse as well.

I have white men's plain converse that seem to fit my wide feet and look smartish with jeans if that makes sense.

Stan Smith’s or any of the other white leather trainers of a similar style. Bright white with sparkling clean laces.

I wear trainers non-stop! I wear Superga plimsolls (navy) or Nike Air Force 1s (White). Running trainers are Asics (black and white). I find the Superga plimsolls very versatile. To me, these all have a fairly neat and clean look.

Aro Joaneta

@KittyMcKitty

Stan Smith’s or any of the other white leather trainers of a similar style. Bright white with sparkling clean laces.

This.

If budget allows, look at Common Projects and Axel Arigato, but Stan Smiths are a good option.

I like crime London (but only in the sale) Aspiga have a few good pairs on their website too

I quite like these from Sezane. Haven't bought though.

Because last year I blew the budget and bought these, sadly at full price. It was my summer splurge and I absolutely love them. I wore them all last summer, and will wear again this summer. They're nice and low-cut around the ankle, so lend as much of an elegance as a sneaker can, I think. And they're pretty much wearable with everything.

Any tips on keeping them clean?? I splurged on a pair of leather supergas and as well as finding them very uncomfortable, I find them impossible to keep clean. Particularly the laces, which have blackened around where the lace holes are. I don't mind wiping over the shoes so much, but I hate having to take the laces out and then do them up again, it's such a faff!!

Nike Air Force 1's are my go to for wearing with trousers and jacket for work - so comfortable as well

I love Air and Grace. No idea what they are like as have yet to be able to buy a pair. I don't know if they would be classed as elegant either, just thought I'd mention them. I really like these airandgracelondon.com/collections/low-tops/products/cru-black-star-trainers
and these are also nice
airandgracelondon.com/collections/low-tops/products/cru-signature-white-silver-gold-leather-trainers

@midsomermurderess

I don't think trainers can be described as elegant. This reminds me of Josephine, in custody, in Spiral. Edelman brings her a change of clothes, including trainers. She picks them up by her fingertips and asks 'what are these horrors'. Aim for plain, unobjectionable.

I am with Josephine (wish I had her hair mind). I cannot 'do' trainers with skirts/dresses. It just looks wrong on me. I sort of wish I could embrace it as it is an accepted up to date look, but I guess it's just not me. I suppose it'll go out of style eventually......

Thank you for all the ideas! It's amazing. It seems that the Stan smiths are wining the contest based on price, coolness and comfortability. The too flat ones I am sure would be uncomfortable x me.

@Berolloreb where I come from, sneakers and dresses or black leggings would be an enormous NOOO. But I learnt to appreciate the vibe living here and I don't believe it's a passing style. I think it's a very British look that I love. In my country we say that this is the world capital of sneakers. I believe I would look all wrong anyway because it seems to do well with slim people. That's why I don't want to buy the most expensive ones.