I am about to buy these ugly trainers, but you can save me...

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Looking for something to transition from boots to sandals. I am 51, only 5.1" and definitely want the height otherwise my outfits just look like crap, plus I'll have to adjust all my trousers. My style is AllSaints meets Sezane, or so I like to kid myself it is. So!! I was thinking trainers, and these are the ones I have found that provide the most height. Ideally I'd like them to be less white, and I am not even a trainer fan, but I am compromising here. Thoughts?
https://www.zara.com/uk/en/platform-sneakers-p15421310.html?v1=311297258

The flatform sole is a bit weird to my eye but apart from that they are fairly neutral. I wouldn’t worry too much about them. And they are fairly cheap.

They really do have a very high platform. …

Happy to be shown some alternatives! A boot/sneaker hybrid would be good, but I can't find anything that's high enough.

How about these. Converse have a few styles with platforms in various colours.

https://www.asos.com/converse/converse-lift-trainers-with-chunky-hiking-laces-in-cream/prd/205448966?currencyid=1&browsecountry=GB&affid=28280&_Cj0KCQjw0MexBhD3ARIsAEI3WHJfdwYtfFdCMd-fRbssTxeIUfoFaHHOVZqtMEJ9VE4mIjKpSC_Yht0aAlvuEALw_wcB&channelref=product+search&ppcadref=20546713158%7C%7C&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0MexBhD3ARIsAEI3WHJfdwYtfFdCMd-fRbssTxeIUfoFaHHOVZqtMEJ9VE4mIjKpSC_Yht0aAlvuEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I agree.

I would hardly notice them although if I did I would probably think of Baby Spice.

Ive just ordered some trainers with platform soles, they're for people with bunions and who need orthopedic shoe type things!! I was hoping I wouldnt look too old granny but perhaps Im fashionable for once!!

https://solebliss.com/collections/trainers

I am always wearing flatform trainers, but go for ones that are flat rather than the noticable wedge that the zara ones have

I've got these in a few different colours
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Don't do it OP! They are really very ugly lol. I have some converse lifts and they are very comfy

I find converse the best for platform trainers. The chuck Taylor ones come in white and other colours. Converse Ox are also platform

Not nice I'm afraid.

Second PP above - the platform converse are great and nice and comfy. Wearing a pair right now (i'm short and these make wearing midi skirts/dresses much better fit for me!)

I've never found Zara shoes to be very comfortable

I’ve got these from M+S - they’re not excessively high and are very comfy!
https://www.marksandspencer.com/suede-lace-up-chunky-trainers/p/clp60583994?colour=WHITE&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_bau&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw88yxBhBWEiwA7cm6pelTdWPIfKqUUqvKGLfWoYns3zNyg_hpgQ8G4nuiWZjo-NO9_LoMuxoCYHIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

They are horrible: it’s the mix of platform and wedge that makes the sole v ugly IMO.

The Converse are really awful. Avoid.

How about some platform low Nike blazers or just plain white Air force 1s. I'm tinier than you and find that they give me a bit of extra height without looking like I'm trying too hard!

https://www.prodirectsport.com/soccer/p/nike-womens-blazer-low-platform-white-white-white-black-trainers-womens-shoes-254774/?svtax3=Shopping--SoccerUKK-UKK-Smartt-Franchisee-OfffPitch&svtax4=-&svcampaignid=18257936291&gaddsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAADNWawifUHQ-6vqgDJx-wUsgCHeM

I got these in green and they’re really comfortable & don’t look too heavy on…

https://www.heavenlyfeet.co.uk/products/strata?variant=44457356198202

Spice girls trainers! Awful.

I bought something near identical from Next, but they are silver, and really comfortable.

Pumas are a good option too tho

I like these.
https://www.converse.com/uk/en/shop/p/run-star-hike-platform-unisex-high-top-shoe/166800MP.html?pid=166800MP&dwvar_166800MP_color=black%2Fwhite%2Fgum&dwvar_166800MP_width=standard&styleNo=166800C&pdp=true

You can completely customise converse with whatever colours and embroidery and whatever you want too, and it's only about £20 extra.

Eww you'd look like a retired spice girl OP.

You don’t need the height.

Honestly I do need the height otherwise my outfits look like pants! Okay so the Zara ones are out, but the one's you lovely people have linked to, although much better looking, are just not high enough. What does everyone think of these as a compromise?
https://www.dunelondon.com/episode-lace-up-flatform-trainers-white-2026500620009788.html?geCountry=GB&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=pla&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw88yxBhBWEiwA7cm6pVApHpSDYPu_-ah-s0rdDNX-huOatwiCJbYbzXGvLsjmYqGlz_dUSxoC5skQAvD_BwE

Is it the wedge/angle or overall height you need? Height isn’t important to me it’s the slight angle to make my calf’s look better that it important.

https://www.johnlewis.com/carvela-high-rise-trainers/p111889544