Am I too old to pull off gazelles? Should my first nice pair of trainers be white?

[Coco1789]

Just that really. Have seen some blue and pink gazelles that I love but worry that in my early 40s I’ll look a bit ridiculous, a bit try hard?
also I read somewhere that a white pair of trainers is a staple. I do like white trainers but I have size 8 feet so always feel a bit enormous in them. Are veja completely out of style now? I would like to say I don’t care about looking outdated, but let’s face it I do!!

Well I'm 41 and have 7 pairs of Gazelles! No, you're not too old for them!

I’m 57 and have gazelles. I missed the memo that said they had a cut off date. 😳

I'm 43 and have Gazelles? I think they're fairly ubiquitous, in fact I'd say wide leg jeans/trousers and some form of Adidas trainer is middle-aged mum uniform around here.

I also have big feet for my height (size 7 but I feel like they look enormous) and I just avoid the ones with a lot of white.

I'm in my fifties and have no intention of stopping wearing them. My feet are pretty unremarkable but I do pronate and not all trainers are comfy. Gazelles have the exact amount of support at the exact right place for me and I love the different colours. Maybe people see me and think I'm too old but I don't care - having footwear that works for my feet and cheers me up keeps me active as I get to the end of middle age. If you like them, wear them. White trainers are a chew anyway.

They’re literally what every 40+ year old is wearing near me.

According to a recent thread on here, yes Vejas are “out”, but I also see women wearing them all the time.

52 here and love my gazelles. I find them really comfy and stylish.
I’m past caring what anyone else thinks about what. I wear anyway.

I’m in my fifties and dress however I want to. Glittery nails too.

That’s the great thing about being over 50!

Early 60s, about to buy some Spezial, Gazelles are a bit narrow across the toe for me. But been wearing similar trainers for years.

My advice is no to white. They just get dirty so unless you only wear them over very short distances you'll be forever cleaning them.

White trainers look like orthopaedic shoes on me so I avoid.
Wear what makes you feel good.

What about some Onitsuka tigers op? @Coco1789

65 and I bought my first gazelles last year, shlepped all around Marrakesh in them. Also have New Balance and limited edition Vans for the summer. The amount of fuck I give fit in a thimble.

Carry on, but don’t let the zoo keeper see you.

I'm in my 60s and don't see why any kind of trainer would be out of bounds. The only things I avoid as I get older are where too much wrinkly flesh is on display!

I’m 45 and buying myself a pair of gazelle Bold tomorrow. Just need to decide on a colour now!

https://www.onitsukatiger.com/gb/en-gb/

If Professor Mary Beard can wear fancy trainers so can you.

I think gazelles are fine for any sex and any age tbh.

I initially read this as in, are you physically able to take them off! 1) You are younger than you realise. 2) Of course you can!

I'm late 40's and loved Gazelles in my 20's. The only reason I don't wear them now is that I remember how cheap they were when i was young and refuse to pay the price they want for them now!

Never put an age limit on what you want to wear!

I'm 57 and wear Spezial's - mine are orange they look great with jeans. They are so comfortable!

I'm 53 and have white and green gazelles and some new balance. Age is just a number. Wear what you like.

What on earth does your age have to do with trainers?!

If you like them, if they fit, if you can afford them - then buy them.