What do you think of these trainers? Too orthopaedic?

[KitchenDancefloor]

I know, I know another white trainer post!

I'm after some new trainers that I can wear to work so I can keep them cleaner than the ones that also get worn for dog walking etc.

I have a smart/casual dress code so they will be worn with cropped trousers, dresses or wide-legged trousers.

https://www.next.co.uk/style/st690640/u00450?fbclid=IwAR0C7cOIUTYaZ4cBZ7zz0FFq7T-YDfPFkZkfVuSSuKuFVJdVE30gpMPPIaemmAZxCBSGrUO4kMESQGly4ih-6W6hBsolRQ2jBaooCGGlfDzby-WwFIvjsVBITnBBpMkUe8Jt0yguw5UXtJ096UUu7dLVq0NlDsuY5M6KMYDYhS8MrjoWxIPAgSZ1POrDjIg#u00450?utmsource=Facebook&utmmmedium=PaidSocial&utmcampaign=Social-UK-BAU-Suspecting&istCompanyId=e80c8c23-3245-4fc9-a704-57063ee4b3f7&istFeedId=83fb1b4b-353b-4e5d-a248-5d8353b7e696&istItemId=plqmitqpm&istBid=t

What's the verdict? Practical, smart and fits the bill? Or the kind of thing that should be part of a care worker uniform?

Any alternative suggestions welcome. I prefer leather and a decent sole.

I think the John Lewis ones are fine

@BattledoreAndShuttlecock

If you're very young and cool they'll look cool. Otherwise they'll look like they should be accessorised with a hygienic hairnet in a chicken processing production line.

This, sadly.

They also don’t look v comfortable to me..

@Pangolin44

These are the R&B ones for reference.

They look less safety shoe because of the suede bit, but that’s about it.

I like the John Lewis ones. The pair from next don't look very comfortable.

@Drybird2020

I like the John Lewis ones. The pair from next don't look very comfortable.

Yep JL look fine.

Worth checking the old trainer threads for options too.