Could I wear these trainers to work?

[imstilljenny2]

I work as an ICU pharmacist in a big busy hospital and we have to wear smart clothes to work. So I usually wear a shirt dress or black cigarette style trousers and a smart shirt/blouse. I currently wear loafers or wedge style shoes but after a long day on my feet they are absolutely killing me! I'm trying to look for smart style trainers that I might get away with at work (my boos is v strict and she has sent staff home in the past for wearing patterned trousers). I wondered about these in the photo. Any opinions? If not any ideas for smart black trainers that look like shoes from a distance would be great thanks.

(Here I go again!)

I have these but in the silver suede. They are amazingly comfortable and the slight wedge makes a difference.

They feel like Skechers.

@StCharlotte no link...

@MakeMineALarge1 hi! I wore scrubs when our red ICU was open and bloody loved them! It was like wearing my PJs in work. Our red ICU is closed (but prob not for long 😭) so I'm back in my work clothes.

Loads of great ideas here thanks everyone

I’d go for a loafer. Carvela do a ‘comfort’ range - how about these?

www.shoeaholics.com/women/flats/loafers/cally-black-nubuck-carvela-comfort

I wear black Nike Air Max 90....totally black and super comfy. I found sketchers didn't support my ankle enough.

@Bluntness100 you're right. My boss is a PITA.

How about these:
www.zalando.co.uk/anna-field-lace-ups-black-an611e015-q11.html?size=5&allophones=0&wmc=SEM440_NB_GO._3909818306_605029564_24309091101.&opc=2211&mpp=google%7cv1%7c%7cpla-458597452502%7c%7c1007410%7c%7cg%7cm%7c%7c107769538461%7c%7cpla%7cAN611E015-Q110038000%7c458597452502%7c1%7c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0_ahvfGh8QIVSAsGAB3QKwQzEAQYDyABEgJIxfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I have similar ones from River Island and they are the comfiest shoes ever xx

I swear by these and no one has ever noticed they are trainers

www.vans.co.uk/shop/en-gb/vans-gb/slip-on-shoes/classic-slip-on-shoes-vn000eyebka#hero=0

Try vionic

https://www.vionicshoes.co.uk/?utmcampaign=branded-homepage&utmmsource=google&utmmedium=cpc&utmmcontent=brand-search&gclid=CjwKCAjwiLGGBhAqEiwAgq3qjO2fwWfA1kXQpGVkge52aLjCmLVS1K2N-7-uQ5Cr4jliswm46pkRRoCRvYQAvDD_BwE

Sorry!

www.clarks.co.uk/c/Sharon-Noel/p/26155990?cm_mmc=PPC_SHOP_SMART_GOOGLE--G_UK_PS_dA_SHOP_SMART_Womens_Shoes--Smart+-+Womens+Shoes-_-PLA&gclid=CjwKCAjwiLGGBhAqEiwAgq3q_gmsdXujkizM5Psp5_iVN7E11SvLQ1Gg_et8HAw_SYKuJNA6MSLj4hoCB5QQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Camper could be an option:

www.camper.com/en_GB/women/shoes/pix/camper-pix-K200687-030

www.camper.com/en_GB/women/shoes/peu/camper-peu_touring-K201068-007

@StCharlotte I can't see a link, but to be fair I've had a few cocktails so that may be the problem 😆

Try www.hotter.com

[quote imstilljenny2]@StCharlotte I can't see a link, but to be fair I've had a few cocktails so that may be the problem 😆 [/quote]
I added it later but here it is again

www.clarks.co.uk/c/Sharon-Noel/p/26155990?cm_mmc=PPC_SHOP_SMART_GOOGLE--G_UK_PS_dA_SHOP_SMART_Womens_Shoes--Smart+-+Womens+Shoes-_-PLA&gclid=CjwKCAjwiLGGBhAqEiwAgq3q_gmsdXujkizM5Psp5_iVN7E11SvLQ1Gg_et8HAw_SYKuJNA6MSLj4hoCB5QQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Yes I would say perfect for work
I'm NHS doctor and wear black trousers in winter with smart trainers such as those and in summer I wear cream slim trousers/dresses with white leather trainers
I bought a similar pair from Calvin Klein today to add to my armoury of work trainers
I demote them to shopping/pub then to dog walking when they start to look less smart

@StCharlotte they're nice. Like them. The reviews look good too.

They still look very trainer like I'm afraid.

Would it not be better to show the picture to your boss and if if they can be worn for work.

I suspect it will be the white soles rather than the fact they are trainers will be the deal breaker

£120 for trainers- no thanks.

Hope some of the other suggestions work.

@newnortherner111 I pay around £100 for my white Veja trainers so while these ones are expensive I would buy them if I thought they would work. I don't think they will so I'll check out the other suggestions.

I think it’s the big white sole on those trainers OP that would make it a no from how strict you’ve said your boss is.
Maybe try and find some all black ones, maybe a slip on style like this www.vans.co.uk/shop/en-gb/vans-gb/leather-classic-slip-on-shoes-8f8onq

I know they’re not the prettiest but it seems like a good compromise between a trainer for comfort and a smarter shoe

@imstilljenny2

I work as an ICU pharmacist in a big busy hospital and we have to wear smart clothes to work. So I usually wear a shirt dress or black cigarette style trousers and a smart shirt/blouse. I currently wear loafers or wedge style shoes but after a long day on my feet they are absolutely killing me! I'm trying to look for smart style trainers that I might get away with at work (my boos is v strict and she has sent staff home in the past for wearing patterned trousers). I wondered about these in the photo. Any opinions? If not any ideas for smart black trainers that look like shoes from a distance would be great thanks.

Your boss is a tyrant!!! What you wear on your feet will make absolutely NO difference to how you do your job. The shoes you’ve posted are fab - I wear similar to work (as a teacher). No one tells me off like a naughty schoolgirl.

I have the fit flop rallys in another colour. To my mind they’re hideous in black but they are really comfy for a full day on your feet, and I can’t see how your boss could object.

I wear all black Adidas gazelles for work running around a busy clinic. I would be fuming if a colleague was sent home for something so daft when we are all constantly chasing our tails as it is!