I need some trainers - where do I start?

[bornonvalentines]

I'm in a cafe in Brent Cross. Dozens of shoe shops. I'm 48 and wear mostly dresses. Wide feet.

Can you advise me what sort of trainers I should try? I don't do sport, so they're for commuting, wearing at work and at the weekend. I've got to this age and never had any (flip flops summer, boots winter). Thank you

New Balance 327, literally the comfiest trainers I've ever had!

I love basic white Nikes to wear with dresses / jeans etc, I have wide feet and they're good for me! Stan smiths are bit narrow for me, same for regular new balance (need a wide fit). I loved my vejas too - so so comfortable!

Another for New Balance 327...sooooo flipping comfortable.

Fantastic - hoping John Lewis stocks NB. Thank you

I can't believe you haven't ever worn trainers !

To be honest if you aren't sporty and don't dress casually I'd go for mint velvet type of trainers ..

They would work better for you I think .. I love NB and have loads but they are pretty sporty !

www.mintvelvet.co.uk/collections/trainers

Nike air max, depends how trainery you are prepared
To go though!

Thanks for all the comments above. I've compromised and bought these online, as they didn't have them in store:

www.johnlewis.com/new-balance-237-trainers/berry-burgundy/p6361584

I'll report back!

I found FitFlops last year and have just bought my third pair of Rally and a pair of their walking boots. The lightest ever shoes and comfortably accommodate my be-bunioned wide feet.

Third for New Balance! I live on my 530 but just got a pair of 327 and I can already tell they'd be so comfy!