The mum boot of trainers

[yahyahfashion]

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

It's called 'Style and Beauty' but that doesn't mean there are set rules about what defines either style or beauty.

Any one of us could take a pair of boots or trainers and put our own stamp on them. Some of us would look better than others, perhaps, but that wouldn't be down to just the boots or trainers and it certainly wouldn't be anything to do with being mums.

Its perfectly reasonable for the people who post here to be interested in what is stylish not practical.

Indeed and you would have a point if the op had asked, 'Which are the most stylish / fashionable trainer brands at the moment?' or even 'Which brands should I avoid if I want to look fashionable?' Instead they chose a parenting website to equate being a mum with having no style.

What's more, if she had really believed the two are incompatible then she wouldn't have chosen this board to ask the question, so I can only assume it was an attempt to signal, 'I'm not that kind of mum, oh no not me'. Classic cool girl behaviour with a bit of neediness on the side.

Exactly it’s possible to frame the question without being offensive to others

Sketchers are naff and unfashionable, if you wear them and don’t care, good for you mum or not.

I’m a mum, and I don’t find the phrase “mum boots” to be remotely offensive. It’s a phrase to describe dull, practical boots which most of us have a pair of.

It doesn’t mean that mums can’t be stylish. And it’s no different to “dad jeans” or “dad bod”. Not offensive to me, at least.

I’m pretty sure my commute-to-work footwear is the ‘mum boots’ of trainers. Black, woven, slip-on Skechers. High fashion they aint, but fuck me they’re comfy!

I’m not offended either @ShirleyPhallus. Stereotypes are irritating but I’m comfortable enough with my style choices not to give a toss what anyone thinks. I think if people are happy and confident in whatever they’re wearing they’ll always look good.

What's more, if she had really believed the two are incompatible then she wouldn't have chosen this board to ask the question, so I can only assume it was an attempt to signal, 'I'm not that kind of mum, oh no not me'. Classic cool girl behaviour with a bit of neediness on the side.

Very good point @Floisme. Perhaps describing themselves as having an 'eclectic' style. 😂

I love trainers. I have vejas, supergas, Nike courts, Nike airforce, Reebok Prince, air and grace…..

I don’t care if they are mum trainers or not - if they are fun, colourful and comfortable that’s all I want!

@WhatAHexIGotInto

What's more, if she had really believed the two are incompatible then she wouldn't have chosen this board to ask the question, so I can only assume it was an attempt to signal, 'I'm not that kind of mum, oh no not me'. Classic cool girl behaviour with a bit of neediness on the side.

Very good point @Floisme. Perhaps describing themselves as having an 'eclectic' style. 😂

Maybe even 'quirky'?

Never heard of mum boots but if they're meant to be dull, practical and good value for money i don't know why anyone would say Veja or Superga! I actually think they're quite cool and def not good value!

Agreed. Veja are InstaMum trainers. They're uncomfortable and look a bit try hard. I nearly bought them as I was hoping to up my style ante but have foot issues so went with frumpy Skechers . I know they Skechers aren't really good for foot support but they do help. Saying that, Sport Direct have some mega trendy Skechers for younger girls, so what do I know.

You get the accusation of 'trying to hard' or the 'frumpy' when you are a certain age. I am more of the 'don't give much of one' persuasion. Whatever I wear on my feet has to be comfortable. I run which helps me be confident, slim and fit which in turn helps me feel I look good in most things IMO. If the shoes kill my feet they're out because it might impinge on the running. This has come with age. I put strength and fitness over appearance but ironically think I look better for it.

So current favourites are by Ecco and Merrell.

But they're shoes and boots respectively. Not trainers.

White with any metallic/ sparkly details.

Please tell me Air & Grace are not Mom Trainers 😂

Veja are InstaMum trainers. They're uncomfortable

Whaaaat? . Veja are so comfortable. I have really wide feet and love them, but I only wear them for walking round town etc, not for actual exercise when I would agree they'd be rubbish.

They probably are a bit try hard but I am teetering on the edge of menopause and not prepared to totally give up yet.

Would you consider these mum boots? Are they frumpy?

www.clarks.co.uk/c/Hamble-High/p/26152233

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

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

@woodlandarchitect

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….

Are you sure it was an accident and she wasn't trying to save you from a visit by the fashion police?

@Insert1x20p

Veja are InstaMum trainers. They're uncomfortable

Whaaaat? . Veja are so comfortable. I have really wide feet and love them, but I only wear them for walking round town etc, not for actual exercise when I would agree they'd be rubbish.

They probably are a bit try hard but I am teetering on the edge of menopause and not prepared to totally give up yet.

Haha same here! I also have many pairs of sparkly supergas for summer which probably make me look a little more ridiculous with each passing year but I don't care. Got to have a bit of sparkle!

Just found this thread after posting a thread about Shirley Valentine being 42 and that I wore Converse. Having been told Converse are now the *Mum boot 🤷🏻‍♀️
I’ve worn them for years, pre child too, plus other makes of trainers.
However, my friend did text me and declare that she saw Philip schofield say on This morning that they were the trainers he loves and always wears 😫

Wtf, surely Converse are classics now? I started wearing them 16/17 years ago as a teen, and they’ve never been passé since?!

However I’ve just ordered a pair of Vejas, so clearly cannot be trusted when it comes to shoe advice.

@ShirleyPhallus

Absolutely not vejas, while they’re the typical yummy mummy shoe, they’re not unfashionable in the way that “mum boot” is scathingly said

Sketchers for sure. Hideous things.

What is wrong with sketchers?