The mum boot of trainers

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What would you say the mum boot of trainers looks like?

I googled mum boots. Google suggests these....

www.givenchy.com/gb/en/shark-lock-pant-boots-in-leather/BE701KE147-001.html

I don't notice what trainers anyone wears. Or boots, for that matter.

@pastypirate that's hilarious

[quote pastypirate]I googled mum boots. Google suggests these....

www.givenchy.com/gb/en/shark-lock-pant-boots-in-leather/BE701KE147-001.html[/quote]

[quote AngelicaElizaAndPeggy]@HeronLanyon here is a classic mumboot. They aren't a bad thing, they are just very utility and a bit fug. They're for jobs such as waiting for school chucking out time, driving the people carrier and visiting Asda.[/quote]
My mum lives in those sorts of boots. But she’s a a grandmum now. I’m the mum and I wear Vans

[quote pastypirate]I googled mum boots. Google suggests these....

www.givenchy.com/gb/en/shark-lock-pant-boots-in-leather/BE701KE147-001.html[/quote]
They look like action man boots

These are examples of mum boots. There’s nothing wrong with them, just very practical and safe

www.clarks.co.uk/c/Hamble-Buckle/p/26151008?cm_mmc=PPC_SHOP_SMART_GOOGLE--G_UK_PS_dA_SHOP_SMART_Womens_Boots--Smart+-+Womens+Boots-_-PLA&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8ICOBhDmARIsAEGI6o0ppZo0wWqupP5PMRmTvpkq5RphHdSnVu8Tl18IawvM6m7HpW-aETsaAsSzEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

www.jonesbootmaker.com/products/jane-leather-ankle-boots-barbr34521-320-320?variant=39523947544639&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8ICOBhDmARIsAEGI6o1LoD61fIYE9sMZqPYvUi6rFpRcVxRmrKHPE-l9l4eN7sd7o56E5ZQaApqqEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Those Clarks boots are lovely.

Skechers.

I remember when I first had Skechers. Aged 14 and they had glitter on the sides and zips instead of laces. This was 2003

My cousin puked on them by accident….

I have to confess that the best pair of gym trainers I ever bought were Skechers. They were fab on the treadmill. But not to be worn in ‘fashion situations’!

Oh dear @Mushrooms0up, I really like the second pair of boots in your post!

New Balance. My DS says all his teachers wear them and therefore he won’t be seen dead in his.

My mum boots are DMs and my mum trainers are converse. I grew up wearing both and never really stopped. Now I'm a mum. So I guess they are mum boots and trainers. Oh well.

They need to be unfashionable trainers if they're the equivalent of mum boots. I don't know what that means in practice though. Do fitflops make trainers?

I'm thankful that I have never worn mum boots. Or mom jeans. Or Veja's. They're far too common now. I'm quite happy with my Stan Smiths and my retro inspired New Balance trainers. As for boots, most are knee high and have a high heel. Hardly 'mum boots'

@WineGetsMeThroughIt

I'm thankful that I have never worn mum boots. Or mom jeans. Or Veja's. They're far too common now. I'm quite happy with my Stan Smiths and my retro inspired New Balance trainers. As for boots, most are knee high and have a high heel. Hardly 'mum boots'

I really want Stan smiths again - reminds me of amazing times in the 90's ❤️

I've got Stans. Pretty sure they'd be decreed mum trainers...

If Stan Smiths aren't Mum Trainers, there is no such thing as a Mum Trainer.

@AndARiverBeneathYourFeet

"mum boot"??

Ah yes denigration of styles worn by mothers. Good stuff.

Its kind of mean, isn't it? I've resisted being at all mumsie for so long, but recently gave in ... this took the form of some soft touch supermarket pyjamas with festive squirrels and pine cones on them, for £12.50.

My partner said what the hell on earth are you wearing. I said I'm giving in and being a mum. (One kid is 13, the other 25 🙈).

Converse & Veja .. for trumps and over 40s only

Mum trainers are meek, slightly embarrassing, comfy and above all, cheap. And preferably come from Sainsbury's.

Or, better still ... Asda.

My pyjamas were totally mum.

I love converse but they’re too narrow for me.

But I have reached that stage where I am embracing comfort over fashion!

However I won’t budge on wearing slip on Vans…. They’re so utterly comfortable and I’m lazy. So they’re perfect for me (and they were my bridal shoes too!!)

Any boot on a mother = mum boot, by definition. Same for trainers.
So if you want to avoid mum boots, trainers , jeans whatever, just don't be a mum. Job done.

Nothing like a bit of casual sexism and PA judging to pass the evening is there?

The boots I wear are quite similar to the mum boots pictured here. Black leather ankle boots with a small heel. I don’t feel particularly mumsy, I’m youngish and think I look nice wearing my boots with black skinny jeans or black tights and dresses. Am I really terribly unfashionable?!