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"In" Trainers

88 replies

17Degrees · 11/05/2023 17:39

On the back of the dress with trainers thread, what trainers are "in" at the moment? I've never had a branded trainer (supermarket own brand for me!😁) but would quite like a good, comy pair to wear that would go with anything. Any suggestions please, up to about £100?

OP posts:
DrFoxtrot · 12/05/2023 11:10

Same, I've been looking at other threads to get ideas. Lots of people are recommending Fitflop for comfort, not sure they're 'in' but they look good.

ArianahX · 12/05/2023 12:23

I'm currently wearing Nike AF1s as they have arch support (cool trainers but a granny reason to wear them I know!!). They look good though.

ArianahX · 12/05/2023 12:25

I'd like some New Balance 327s I think it is but no arch support I'm afraid.

Isthatarealname · 12/05/2023 13:11

Adidas Samba are one of the trainers are in this year. They aren't as comfy as my New balance 527 though

Topee · 12/05/2023 14:24

New Balance 327s if my commute into London is anything to go by.

TokyoSushi · 12/05/2023 14:26

New Balance 327, the comfiest trainers around, and incredibly popular on the school run!

Madamecastafiore · 12/05/2023 15:19

Vogue has said that retro trainers will be all the rage this year, gola, Stan smiths and gazelles.

Whatadayyyy · 12/05/2023 15:25

I have superga cotu classic trainers, they are really comfy and go with everything

Rotormotor · 12/05/2023 15:26

Stan Smiths are a classic and go with everything.

TheVeryThing · 12/05/2023 15:30

I can't comment on what's 'in' but I have a pair of hoff trainers which I really like and they are very comfortable. I am planning to get a pair of Golas in a lighter colour for the summer.
There's so much choice and what's in fashion changes frequently so I think you need to go with what you like and find comfortable.

Booklover40 · 12/05/2023 15:30

Don't get the new balance 327's Op - literally everyone is wearing them, I'm sick of the sight of them. Hiking style trainers are very in especially if they're a bit ugly! ASICS gel-Tacoma's and On Cloud and the like.

Tuesdayvibes · 12/05/2023 18:20

I would NOT get:

  • Stan Smiths - the most boring looking trainers. I can't understand why they are so popular.
  • New balance 327 - they are everywhere!

Hoff have some nice styles and colours.

And I really like a couple of Axel Arigato styles (they are around £200 though)

And I also saw these at M&S that looked pretty cool https://www.marksandspencer.com/lace-up-trainers/p/clp60598502?intid=mobileappppdpshare

dollybird · 12/05/2023 18:23

I wear Stan Smith's. I don't know if they are 'in' but I love them. Have had about 5 pairs now. Current favourites are a black and gold pair. Got them from Littlewoods junior section so a bit cheaper than adult ones.

Tuesdayvibes · 12/05/2023 18:34

Also look at Autry and Saye trainers (pretty cool but probably over £100 though)

I also still like Vejas - they are super comfy and they have some new colours and styles that look great.

Oh and Saucony Jazz worth having a look at

ScarletWitchM · 12/05/2023 18:58

I have stan smiths in silver, white & red, white & purple/gold, white & khaki, AF1 all white with different colour swoosh - coral, mint green, pale pink
The Stans have no arch support so I wear an insole with them. The AF1 have more support and are more cushioned - but more bulky

I also wear a lot of older styles of Air Max - 90/95/97’s in various colours including Gold, purple & pale pink

I wear the chunkier trainers with trousers or shorter dresses and the stans- AF1 with midi or maxi dresses

scrivette · 12/05/2023 19:26

Air Force 1's, I have the white ones with very very pale green on and they are really comfortable and look good. My teen niece and fashion conscious step child like them too!

MabelMoo23 · 13/05/2023 09:46

I wear New Balance 327’s, yep they are everywhere but I bloody love them - so comfy!

Oldraver · 13/05/2023 11:39

OK I know nothing about 'in' but have always worn trainers for work

The most comfy I've had over the years have been Reebok Classics,. I work as an industrial sewing machinist so trainers always take a bashing being flexed and these stand up to wear

The colours are fab but not sure they are going to be the in thing which is a bonus to me

BuffyTheCat · 13/05/2023 11:49

Nike Air Force 1, Adidas Gazelle, Vans, Converse.

Personally I’m less keen on the retro New Balance trend, but it’s everywhere.

HappiDaze · 13/05/2023 11:55

All trainers are pretty much everywhere so just get the ones you like

somedayMaybes · 13/05/2023 16:35

Air force 1 some great combos anout love tje pastels

frankgu · 13/05/2023 16:38

adidas gazelles, NB are too overdone now.

GraysPapaya · 13/05/2023 16:39

On trainers and Veja are my absolute faves, lovely branding and design, and both very ethical!

Qbish · 13/05/2023 16:41

Vejas still popular around here.

Vans (checquerboad) are cooler, I think. And cheaper!

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