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If you’re late 20s (or similar age) what trainers do you wear?

15 replies

tinylittleyou · 08/04/2021 13:12

Just that really, I feel a bit lost looking for trainers! I know age shouldn’t matter but I’m noticing styles my 14yo niece and all her friends wear which puts me off a bit, similarly other styles are what my mum wears and not sure I’m ready to have matching things just yet.

Any recommendations for something that’s not considered ‘mumsy’ but also won’t make me look like I’m trying to be down with the kids Grin

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HeartandCoal · 08/04/2021 13:28

What do you want them for ?
I have some Superga, Converse and Puma.

tinylittleyou · 08/04/2021 13:41

Just for everyday wear with jeans etc

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HeartandCoal · 08/04/2021 14:02

They are what I wear with jeans & dresses. Neutral coloured in white or cream. The pumas are brightly coloured so less versatile. I could be the uncoolest person in the world of course Grin

oohmama · 08/04/2021 14:32

I just bought a cream pair from boohoo
I'm 29 and worried I look like I'm trying to be younger than I am
But I needed a natural pair to wear with things...
They were cheap so deffo more fashion trainers than running ones or anything!

BurbageBrook · 08/04/2021 14:34

I have some white Adidas Gazelles and black Converse.

BurbageBrook · 08/04/2021 14:35

The Converse are the low style with black laces. The contrast laces definitely too teenagery for me! H&M also had some great white trainers last year.

tinylittleyou · 08/04/2021 17:55

Thanks for the suggestions, are gazelles fashionable? I will also check out H&M

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StrawberryLipstickStateOfMind · 08/04/2021 18:57

Anyone should wear whatever the hell they like whatever age they are!

OP I'm early 30s and have two pairs of Adidas gazelles, white and pale pink suede, Adidas superstars and a pair of supergas too.

uncomfortablydumb53 · 09/04/2021 15:44

I'm 56 and wear Adidas superstars!
Cream, rather than white though and they fit me perfectly

Dogsorlogs · 09/04/2021 15:47

I'm early 30s and Wear vans, air force 1s and high top converse. For more casual/Park I wear Nike reacts.

midsomermurderess · 09/04/2021 15:49

Everyone should indeed wear what they like. I do think that if you find yourself at 29 wearing the same clothes as a 15-year old it looks as if you haven't worked out your own style or personality and are still driven by the whims of fashion. I think the same applies to boys/men too. I used to find it a bit sad seeing 30-something men dressing just like my 14-year old nephew.

MeadowHay · 09/04/2021 19:17

I have a yellow pair of Converse hi-tops. I've been wearing Converse hi-tops on and off since I was 12. Grin

alloutofcareunits · 09/04/2021 22:45

I'm 53 and have pink vans, white Air Force 1s, cream Adidas Stan smith's, black New Balance, Nike knitted ones, several converse..... I work with teenagers and they haven't commented negatively about any of them - and they would if they thought they looked crap!

weegiepower · 09/04/2021 22:54

I have black converse and white converse, both high tops, and recently got some Reebok Club c85s

buttonsandbobbinses · 09/04/2021 22:59

I've got Reebok classics, various adidas including gazelles and superstars, converse, and new balance. I'm 34

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