Non boot winter footwork

[EllaMenopee]

What are you plannning on wearing this winter that isn't boots? I have a lovely pair of biker boots that will be a main stay but I think I'd like something trainer-ish for throwing on with jeans or leggings or even a midi skirt to nip out to the shops or on family taxi duty. I'm uninspired by my googling thus far.

Sigh. Should be foot wear in the title, obviously.

I'm struggling also to do d a thing I like. I hate my feet though which doesn't help. I wear country boots for walking the dog, or short wellies, I'd like some nice cute trainers, but cute and big feet are like Tokyo and Kyoto, far from each other...

Ah, that's difficult alright when you're half trying to hide your feet. I went from a size 5 to 6 after having my dc and even that felt very weird for a long time.

I've just seen a pair of timberland Chelsea gargoyle boots but I'm not sure if they are too boot-y for what I want...

I have brogues.

Non-trainer, informal, not loafers?

Loving these:

https://www.grenson.com/jocelyn-womens-hiker-shoes-in-khaki-canvas/

Also come in black or cream / beige but the khaki would work well with Autumn colours. But I have absolutely no need for them …

Oh wow, they are nice but expensive, @SurpriseSparDay ! And probably a bit too show stealing the work horses I need. I'm open to trainers, just haven't seen any I like.

I have brogues, @CharlotteRumpling , much loved Hamble oaks in a gorgeous plum colour. I'm a bit bored of them!

I'm liking Hoff trainers, some lovely colourways in them. But to be honest I don't think I'll get them until Spring now as I don't like cold feet so I'd prefer something warmer in Winter.

fabric trainers can be really cold in winter as the air comes in the top of them, I'd look in the outdoor type ranges if you need something more functional than fashionable. These are waterproof and quite comfy but I don't think they'll make the catwalk! Women's Cloud 5 Waterproof | Shale & Magnet | On United Kingdom (on-running.com)

Wow £350 for a pair of canvas shoes is quite something, nice as they are..

I always try to buy some goretex trainers- waterproof like walking boots or shoes but more stylish. Means they can go to the shops or the park. I have a bright pink Nike pair and a black and gold Reebok pair, both Sports Direct clearance bargains

I also wear goretex trainers, in bright colours

I agree about fabric runners being a bit chilly, but i was thinking more leather than goretex!

Goretex trainers aren't a bad idea. I've never tried a pair before.

Time for a googling.

I’ve got some leather converse that are lined and fairly water resistant to fill that gap.

What's the foot support like in the leather converse, @Pleaseme ? I like the look of them but I have cranky feet.

Try Sorel sneakers. They're waterproof.

I have a love hate relationship with Sorel. I have two pairs of boots, one I wore non stop til they fell apart, the other damaged my foot 😬

I know I said no boots and was not keen on the goretex suggested above, but I just remembered ecco shoes and found these
https://ie.ecco.com/en-IE/product/5643264320/ECCO-SOLICE and these https://ie.ecco.com/en-IE/product/5643446332/ECCO-GRUUV-W. Going to try to find in store at the weekend.