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Help me choose my new trainers - Boden/Nike Air

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waterproofed · 14/04/2024 21:38

I’m 40 this month, smart casual office and will wear them out too. Which do you prefer?

Boden option:

https://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/erin-retro-tennis-trainers-off-white-classic-leopard/sty-a1294-ivo?cat=C1_S2_G11

Nikes look awesome irl - saw someone on the tube wearing these and fell in love:

https://www.nike.com/gb/t/air-max-1-87-shoes-gh8cb6

I’ve been obsessed with the Nikes but I like the Boden ones as they’re are a lot cheaper, sleeker, and there’s no obvious branding + no canvas upper.

Please suggest alternatives if you hate them both.

Nike Air Max 1 '87 Women's Shoes. Nike UK

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https://www.nike.com/gb/t/air-max-1-87-shoes-gh8cb6

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lifeinthelastlane · 16/04/2024 15:37

Globules · 15/04/2024 06:22

I bought a pair of trainers home with a little bit of leopard print on to try on with an outfit.

My 17 yr old daughter's got a great sense of what looks good on me, her and others and I trust her judgement. Her response was "mum, you're in your 40s, not your 80s. Leave the leopard print trainers alone for at least 40 years"

Up to you if you want to look in your 80s.

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Surely how old you look in something is related to what is currently fashionable? So your teen not only knows what looks good on her mum, but also what the trends will be in footwear for the next 40 years? 😂

CultureAlienationBoredomandDespair · 16/04/2024 15:50

Someone posted a thread with the Nike ones about a month ago with a link to them on ASOS for much cheaper. I love them but don’t wear enough that would suit that colour but got an alternative colour way, they’re so comfortable and I love the slight height.

RogueFemale · 16/04/2024 23:36

Globules · 15/04/2024 06:22

I bought a pair of trainers home with a little bit of leopard print on to try on with an outfit.

My 17 yr old daughter's got a great sense of what looks good on me, her and others and I trust her judgement. Her response was "mum, you're in your 40s, not your 80s. Leave the leopard print trainers alone for at least 40 years"

Up to you if you want to look in your 80s.

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Yup, this.

RogueFemale · 16/04/2024 23:39

user1497787065 · 15/04/2024 06:21

After a number of regretful purchases of trainers I now only buy from a proper trainer manufacturer.

Nike, New Balance know how to make trainers, Boden, Dune, KG don't.

Once had to consult a podiatrist. He said Asics were the only trainers which actually support the foot properly.

IntermittentFarting · 17/04/2024 08:02

RogueFemale · 16/04/2024 23:36

Yup, this.

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I visit MIL in her residential home once or twice a week. Never seen any older women wearing anything like those trainers.

Havingashittyarthritisday · 17/04/2024 08:09

Lol at the 80yr old comment. My DM is 82 and lives in Crocs. Teen DD has informed her that she is bang on trend 😁

skippy67 · 17/04/2024 11:12

RogueFemale · 16/04/2024 23:36

Yup, this.

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My 22 yo daughter has recently bought some adidas trainers with a bit of leopard print on. She still looks 22 when she wears them...

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