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White trainers masquerading as pumps

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Addicted2Sugar · 15/06/2023 20:02

I love a white pump with a Summer dress but have flat feet and wear inserts - attractive and restrictive - lucky me! I saw the doctor once who told me off for my flatties saying I needed to have "proper trainers" on that will lift me.

I have always known that too flat is as bad as too high and hate seeing school girls in ballet pumps but godammit I am grieving for a pump.

I have googled, walked round sports shops and haven't found the solution but maybe you'll know of something perfect?

So a proper trainer with arch lift (eurgh) but looks un-trainerish enough to go with a dress/skirt??

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Lavendersquare · 17/06/2023 11:35

@Addicted2Sugar it was a Next link as they sell them, nice easy to return. But you can get them plenty of other places too.

Addicted2Sugar · 17/06/2023 13:04

uncomfortablydumb53 · 16/06/2023 16:18

I say this on every post about trainers but I have Cerebral Palsy so have a strange shaped left foot which needs support and a surgery induced flat foot I wear Adidas Superstars which are perfect as they are deep enough but also " cup" my heal
I'm 58 and am wearing a white with purple 3 stripes on
I think they pass for a classic neat style as do Stan Smiths or Gazelles

I adore Superstars but the fit is just not right for me!

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Harrythehappypig · 17/06/2023 13:21

Woden look nice

uncomfortablydumb53 · 17/06/2023 13:26

@Addicted2Sugar
It's so difficult to get that perfect fit and so important
Do you have access to an Orthotist?
They would be able to suggest something.

mathanxiety · 17/06/2023 18:06

I second the Vionic recommendation.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 17/06/2023 18:08

White on White AirForce 1s?

Feedmeallthebbq · 24/06/2023 13:01

Look at vionics

NannaKaren · 24/06/2023 15:54

Fitflop Fitflop Fitflop …I should be a foot model for them ❤️ them!

NowZeusHasLainWithLeda · 24/06/2023 15:57

NannaKaren · 24/06/2023 15:54

Fitflop Fitflop Fitflop …I should be a foot model for them ❤️ them!

Half price on Zalando! Wasn't going to get a fresh pair this summer but couldn't resist

LadyPoison · 24/06/2023 20:31

I also need the arch support. I do have a pair of the Fitflop Rally but although they do look OK they don't have enough support for me. My foot really hurts after a while

I have orthotics from my podiatrist and now just rip out the insoles of the shoes of my choice and replace with the custom ones. I can pretty well wear whatever style I want other than ones with open backs.

Vionics are pretty good but expensive. If you have a small foot size they occasionally come up on the TK Maxx web site but never in my size!

NeverTalksToStrangers2 · 24/06/2023 20:35

ASICS Japan S are your friends.

I love ASICS anyway (so much better than Nike etc if you're flat of foot), but their styling has been dubious until lately. Love the style of the Japan S though. And so comfy.

https://www.asics.com/gb/en-gb/japan-s/p/1202A118-118.html

Women's JAPAN S | White/Rose Gold | SportStyle | ASICS

JAPAN S™

https://www.asics.com/gb/en-gb/japan-s/p/1202A118-118.html

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