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

I don't like that look either, Berol
I think it's a bit adolescent, much like the denim shorts and black tights look from a few years ago.

I like the Onitsuka Tigers Mexico66 range - lots of different colours.

www.onitsukatiger.com/gb/en-gb/mexico-66/p/1183A201-110.html?

Rose Rankin are good too - I wait for half-price sales to come along. They come up quite wide, which may be good for some. second-store.com/collections/brand-rose-rankin. I"ve got a white pair for summer wear with bare ankles and they work with trousers or dresses.

Adidas Gazelle are good. Havent' tried Stan Smith yet, but they will be next.

Surely no trainers are elegant. That is not their purpose!

I have the Puma suede ones with a bow. They're not for everyone, but I love them and you never look like you're going to the gym in them. But they are super comfortable.

Although I never look elegant, so I'm not entirely sure I'm the right person to comment!

I have just bought white vejas with red and blue V8s - I am in love. They are comfy and I feel very swish.

I have these geox:

@halfthesun gosh, the op said 'elegant!' Those can't be described as elegant by any stretch of the imagination

I wear Gucci or plain white Adidas. They're still trainers of course but not clompy

I am sure that there is a better word than elegant, English is not my first language What I meant is what somebody said here "that high and low vibe"? All the suggestions were what I was looking for, and I added the comfortable aspect, since there are so many of them. I am going back to work and I can go with that informal look (except when we have in person meetings). I think the pure white flat ones with a suit or formal trousers will do. Thank you all

Flat and white and definitely the way to go.

I really like New Balance 574 for a bit of colour with jeans as well

Those John Lewis ‘vegan’ trainers aka plastic are £230!
Someone is having a laugh.

My Stan smiths are my favourite as the most comfortable. I got the ones with navy backs as I don’t like the classic green.
I also have a pair of Gucci with the green and red stripe with a bee embroidered on but rarely wear them. Although they are similar in style and fit to the Stan smith I feel more clumpy in them.

I’m about to hit buy on the rose gold veja. I keep seeing so many people saying how fab they are and saw the ones with the rose gold v and really like them. I’m only buying as it looks like nay holiday this year will be U.K. based and so I don’t really need anymore sandals. Trainers look good with midi/maxi dresses and skirts. Can look cute with a shirred smock type dress as well. Or jersey t shirt dresses.

I'll get the Stan smiths tomorrow and they are all white, including the green classic tag is white. I'll report back when I had used them. Thank you all

Superga, I have had lots of colours over the years and I stick them in the washing machine - always a win!

Those Portuguese trainers look really nice! I know they're expensive, but I'm trying NOT to buy things made in China these days.

Nike Court Royale in white. These are so neat! They make my feet look cute and small. And the tongue doesn't come too far up the ankle- Stan Smiths have a really long tongue which is untidy and I think makes my legs look shorter.
www.nike.com/gb/t/nikecourt-royale-2-shoe-47wdNH

Sketchers trainer's are very good and come in a range of colours. Because although you want elegant trainer's you still want them to serve a purpose and not give you blister's.

Reiker do some nice, more dressy trainers.

I'm thinking of getting these from Toast. They look like a decent halfway between unsupported superga types and garish logo'd trainers.
www.toa.st/collections/womens-trainers-plimsolls/products/novesta-gat-trainers-white

@LifeInAHamsterWheel

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!!

I had some that were fit for the bin. So when I went walking along the beach and had the urge to paddle, I didn't worry about messing them up. Walked about a mile, calf deep in the sea. When I came out they were a bit battered looking (they were around 5yrs old) but pristine clean and I got another 2yrs out of them.

@LadyAgripina did you get the Adidas Stan Smiths?
Just pondering a purchase myself, but non rubbing arthritic toe comfort is the absolute priority here! If they look nice, it's a bonus!

@Eaumyword yes!! They are perfect: nice, comfortable, chill and with that "vibe". I used them with palazzos this week (because #lockdownFat) and EVEN MY DH noticed. He said: wow, I love your "shoes". they are super rock!

Geox have great stylish Italian trainers

I'd say a shell-toe like Adidas Stan smiths or something with a 'flat' toe. They look so much less like gymwear than the type of trainers that turn up at the toe.

I love a Nike air Max but NEVER wear them as streetwear as I feel like a frump no matter how cool the trainers are.

Marks and Spencer usually have a good selection of trainers...none of which seem to be for actual exercise, and they are not that expensive

[quote LadyAgripina]@Eaumyword yes!! They are perfect: nice, comfortable, chill and with that "vibe". I used them with palazzos this week (because #lockdownFat) and EVEN MY DH noticed. He said: wow, I love your "shoes". they are super rock! [/quote]
Love it! I too have lockdown fat
Going to the shops on Friday, yippee.