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What white trainers are currently "in"?

170 replies

ARoseGarden · 07/06/2021 11:23

I want to buy a pair of white trainers to wear with jeans and dresses for the summer as I'm bored of my Converse and Vans.

What white trainers are currently "in"? (Not that it matters, but I would like to know)

Thank you!

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altiara · 09/06/2021 08:48

My teen just got a pair of Air Force 1s, when I pointed out her other 2 pairs of white trainers she has, she offered to sell me her addidas superstars for £5.
Let’s hope they’re comfortable as I’m going to do it! (Am in my 40’s)

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 09/06/2021 09:33

This thread is hilarious! Thanks OP, you've inadvertently provided a great discussion :)
My 2 cents - full disclosure I'm a 34 year old mum!

Trendy (either now or recently)
New Balance (some...)
Vejas
Balenciaga
Yeezys
Ozweegos
AF1s
Basketball shoes (Jordans etc)
Converse Comme des Garcons

Classic (can either look good or outdated depending on the outfit)
Converse
Classic Vans (not just any old ones)
Stan Smiths
Common Projects
Axel Arigato

Not trendy
New balance (others Wink)
Puma
Reebok
Superga (sorry, they aren't classic like Converse imo)

Opening popcorn right now!

kuime · 09/06/2021 10:19

@honeybuns007 I agree the balenciaga type trainers have had their day. Struggling to find a pair I like that look more up to date, prob more 00s style as you say. Any recommendations?

UniBallEye · 09/06/2021 10:41

I'm 49 and I don't really wear white trainers, I do have a pair of predominantly OPP trainers which also have pale pink and gold trim on them. They're not very comfortable so only wear them if for a short time span and not expecting to walk miles.

Day to day I wear New Balance and have done for about the past 8 years. They've changed my life as I have a hip problem and found walking in normal shoes / sandals very painful if any distance.

I've had numerous pairs, last winter I had lovely plum / grape coloured 373s which I bought in Madrid the year before.

I'm currently wearing 720s in pale grey & turquoise and cream & pink and I love them - the shape reminds me of runners of my 70's childhood, they're narrow fit too which suits my feet and they make my feet look neat, which they are at size 5.5. I'm really enjoying them with rolled up jeans and 7/8th slim fitting trousers.

I don't like the look of dresses with white trainers so its not something I'll ever wear so no need for white trainers for me.

My 16 year old dd has an alt look and it currently wearing classic black and white converse hi-tops with ripped tights / fishnets and legwarmers. Looks amazing on her but definitely not something I'd want to copy myself.

Round here Vejas are worn by trendy / glamorous mums in the 30s / 40s and I see a lot of them. Very rarely on younger women though.

I'm old enough now to know my own style and to wear what I like without worrying too much about whether it's 'in' or not. I do love clothes though and I like to dress well (in my own opinion of course!)

UniBallEye · 09/06/2021 10:42

*predominantly white OPP

SingingWaffleDoggy · 09/06/2021 10:48

@yassss

I have "white" canvas Superga, never again. I have tried Oxi, Vanish powder, wash at 30, absolutely everything. Can't get the whiteness back at all, they look grubby. What a waste of money!

I am convinced Duchess Kate has a brand new pair every time she wears them.

Get a new pair, then waterproof spray them several times. Leave them to air after though as they smell chemical like
HasaDigaEebowai · 09/06/2021 10:54

Im still in superga. They look exactly like my school lace up plimsolls from the 1980s but are no longer £4.99

Readyorknot · 09/06/2021 11:09

@Perching good to know as I've been eyeing up some platform Tigers... off topic tho sorry OP! To me, "trendy" branded sneakers are the worst.

Maves · 09/06/2021 11:20

You do you hun

isthismylifenow · 09/06/2021 11:26

Not in UK but this is what my dd is wearing:

Most recentl purchase:

Platform converse
Vans (coloured with patterns)

She has a bit of a a shoe problem, has far too many pairs Blush

The usual go to ones are Air Force 1, Filas, Converse High top, plain Vans including slip on.

She is eyeing up a pair of Jordan 1's at the moment, but it seems they are fake so that isn't going to happen.

Superga's have never taken off here. Neither the Chanels, Balenciaga. I think those are just out of normal persons price range.

Elllllle · 09/06/2021 11:41

Maves is going to make someone pry her skinnies over her cold dead Chanel kicks.

Winederlust · 09/06/2021 11:49

I personally love my Puma Calis as I prefer the chunkier soles...I'm 41 but I've seen loads of younger folk wearing them too if that makes a difference?!

I'm not the biggest fan of pure white trainers. I like a bit of colour...am quite liking the look of the Gola Grandslams...

Merciess · 09/06/2021 11:50

@Elllllle

Maves is going to make someone pry her skinnies over her cold dead Chanel kicks.
Grin
Divebar2021 · 09/06/2021 11:58

How disappointed would you be to spend £700 on a pair of Balenciagas for them to be announced dead in the water? This is why fashion trends are crazy.

Blossomtoes · 09/06/2021 12:03

@IjustbelieveinMe

I got these veja shoes last year. I think they were a one-off design. I love them
I love those too. I’ve got three pairs of Adidas Sleek in different colours and these are being purchased for my birthday. I’m completely in love.

www.luluguinness.com/accessories/clothing/black-and-chalk-38-spotty-natasha-trainers/50170968.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_eFBhDZARIsALHjIKfUYyrKZcNLVZBKAY5QElff7Tv9gRhDt2ATOHutk5zeOmBpyEs_AhQaApDiEALw_wcB

RosaBudDrood · 09/06/2021 14:23

@Maves

You do you hun
What? 😂
Legomania · 09/06/2021 14:43

Interested to know which NB the cool kids are wearing? Is this part of the grandad chic look?

JinglingHellsBells · 09/06/2021 14:54

Oh God.....wear what you like!

Why the race to the top of what is 'trendy'?

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 09/06/2021 15:05

Because this is a Style board?

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 09/06/2021 15:09

Wish I could edit posts.

Before anyone says "but style and fashion aren't the same!", they are for some people and that is perfectly fine.

chestnutshell · 09/06/2021 15:10

@JinglingHellsBells because it’s the style and beauty board? Some people like fashion?

mumjustmum · 09/06/2021 15:27

I'm mid 30's and almost every other woman local to me (small historic city in Hampshire) wears VEJA trainers

cannaethink · 09/06/2021 16:15

I’m all about the worn in look! I bought some Adidas continentals from eBay recently, all nicely worn in for me Smile and I’ve got a pair of Reebok club c which are still too pristine to wear out. I might do the gardening in them.

Serpenta · 09/06/2021 16:41

thrashing about in the hydrangea bush until they're suitably scuffed Grin

Marjoriesdoor · 09/06/2021 22:01

Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the wee donkey, I have just Googled the Balenciaga trainers. They are so awful they are hilarious!!!

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