Trainers

[Earlgreyandcake]

50 something woman that has noted trainers seem to be the thing to wear for smart casual instead of my usual ballet flats. No idea of what brand or style appropriate. Which do I wear with jeans

Please help

I love Rieker or Clarks, both are comfortable and a great price.

I bought 3 pairs a year ago and they wear shockingly. :(

Having to replace them already as they’ve lost their structure.

Oh no! Well, I have plenty of suggestions from folks here when I need to replace them.

This is a bit of a subjective question OP - you’ll get responses from dedicated sneakerheads who wouldn’t be seen dead in certain styles/brands and from those who prioritise comfort over fashion sensibilities.
I realise I’m not actually helping by pointing this out, but unless you’re particularly bothered about having the “in” trainers of the moment, I’d suggest going to your nearest Schuh or wherever and just seeing what you like the look of and what feels best.

Good advice @TerrysCIockworkOrange . I love the look of the Adidas ones mentioned but my feet hate them.

Saw these in Clarks the other day, think I will be going back to get them.

Those are the ones Bruce Lee wore in his last film Game of Death. The distinctive yellow ones

I am a big Adidas fan but mainly because they work for my feet. You really need to try different makes on to see what suits you. Schu has a few different makes and are usually helpful. Adidas also has a fair number of outlet stores!

How do they come up size-wise? I’m usually a 6 but my feet are wide at the front, and I need a 6.5 in adidas Gazelles.

HOFF City Rubeus Trainers | Anthropologie UK

I’m also in my 50’s and absolutely love that it’s ok to wear trainers out! I have two pairs of New Balance, but I also got a pair of black and beige trainers from new look and I’ve had so many compliments on them, I’ve even been asked if they’re Vans.

Womens Trainers | Sneakers For Women | New Look

Vintage for me. I got Nike Waffle Ones in picante red recently and they are amazing for comfort.
ive had Hoff and they were horrible.

I love Reebok Club C 85 Vintage and New Balance 237s (although harder to find these days).

NB 237s

Comfiest trainers ever

I love Hoka trainers, but admittedly am far more interested in comfort over style, recently got these and they are so lightweight and felt great from day one. They're chunky, but I'm only a size 4 so don't look too boat like.

https://www.hoka.com/en/gb/outlet/clifton-l/197634118161.html?

I'm in my mid-40s and live in south London, and regularly see big & chunky, sports-like trainers on people younger than me, which made me very happy, as I don't get on with the converse type any more and am not a fan of the NB style for me. I therefore bought the Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 a few weeks ago, and I'm I love with them! So comfy and I think they look good with all sorts, not that I care much about being trendy these days 😂

@ZiaMcnab , those are running shoes and last a very long time.

or they were about 20 years ago.

Hoff turned out to be the most uncomfortable trainers that I've ever owned. The soles are so stiff.

I have just been for my first walk in these. I took a chance on them because they are highly recommended for problem feet. I realised part way through the walk that I hadn’t even thought about my feet, they were so comfortable straight from the off. I have some beautiful trainers that I’ll wear when bobbing around, but for real walking, these are the ones. www.amazon.co.uk/Skechers-Arch-Fit-Big-Appeal/dp/B0DBM2NV8W

I’ve worn Gazelles or Samba for years but then I found these for a change and they’re actually a bit cheaper. I’ve got both of these colours to wear with different colours. (I’m 49)

They're definitely running shoes not fashion trainers. Great brand Saucony for running

Hoff are always dreadful colours.

I love M&S trainers at the moment......