Summer shoes to replace white trainers

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What do people wear these days?? I always wear Superga white trainers or Van type slip on trainers but I'm not sure things are going to cut it this year. I don't like the clumpy strappy sandals. Any ideas?

Agree, bright gazelles are the way to go if you can't have a sandal at work or whatever.

Great suggestion there for colourful gazelles! Some of them are lush but, noticeably, a white pair that go with everything are absent. However I’m investing in taupe and black ones which should go with a lot.

on a practical level for hot days, crocs sandals are an absolute must. I have these in 4 colours as I have really problem wide (wide, bones misaligned, raynauds and fallen arches).

Crocs Women's Getaway Strappy... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C53TXM48?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

What do you mean "acceptable"?

It's a bit early to say now but as of last summer pretty much every single teen/twenty something i saw in the UK and abroad was still wearing trainers with dresses (albeit with socks pulled up which seems to be the generational divider!)

It's more that the overall "flowery midi, white trainers with trainer/no socks and denim jacket" outfit became so ubiquious c. 2020 that its no longer the peak of current trendiness (as you'd expect 5 years later) but that doesn't mean that ALL dresses and trainers combos are as dead as the perm and shoulder suits - there are so many variations it's just become a basic look now, like denim shorts or a black dress or something - different cuts are more popular at different times but the overall concept of a dress and trainers is neither in nor out.

So you could update it by trying a different cut/style of dress. Brightly coloured, retro style trainers with the gummy soles rather than white ones. Knit/Crochet cardi/jumper rather than denim jacket, etc.

Also if you're NOT a teenager/twenty something, do you even want to follow the exact same trends as them? I'd rather look good for a thirty odd year old than as if I'm desperately trying to dress 10 years younger. So I adapt some trends and leave others.

E.g. I've always preferred longer socks so like that one (albeit its not the most flattering), and loved the cross over bag trend. Wear a "slim mom" style jean as a compromise between going full boyfriend baggy and stick with skinnies, etc. I like the fisherman/dm sandals even though they are objectively hideous because I'm short and clumpy shoes add an inch or two to my height, and the ones i have are really comfy.

however i am not up for crop tops and despite everyone under 30 wearing them absolutely hate the socks n' crocs look and would rather be mocked as an out of touch millennial than put them near my feet!

Any kind of trainers? I'm wearing some stripy rocket dog ones at the moment that were on sale last year. Or stay in white ones if you like them. Deichmann usually have a good range of their ones that look like Converse and I pick a different colour each time the last ones give up the ghost.

Brogues with white ankle socks for midi/knee-length dress/skirt
Pair of flowery patterned or classic docs for ankle length or mini dress/skirt

That's what I wear (aged 47 generally not considered cool)

I'd just stick with the trainers if you like them

https://www.johnlewis.com/josef-seibel-rosalie-13-leather-slingback-sandals/ocean/p109918654?size=3&s_ppc=2dx_mixed_fashion_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD2el1zqxuAE75EeUF_IuXQBmWrp_&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtJ6_BhDWARIsAGanmKeH-roNiSZITBA0gWNkzfHCurPlv5P34Cn0ZwiOjglnE1GfeqJWQicaAo1KEALw_wcB]]

These are my staples, worn with dresses, jeans and shorts. In fact, got them out today for the first time this year.

Clogs or flipflops.

@Gundogday I've thought about those many times and like them a lot. I always worry the soles might be a bit slippy in the wet. How do you find them? They always look like a brilliant every day shoe.

I need new trainers so have been obsessively looking at the Young People’s footwear in town/work/generally out and about, and they all seem to have gone back to white ones. So I might save some money and not bother.

I don’t wear them really wet weather but they’re okay if you get caught out in a shower. From now until the weather turns, I’ll live in them when the weather is dry (except for dog walking etc when I’ll wear my trainers or walking shoes).

Coloured gazelles might be the way forward for me actually. Thank you.

Appreciate the comments about wearing what you like and obviously I do as I am not a teenage girl, but I also am interested in trying to follow fashion even a tiny bit. Or at least do something more interesting. I do already have birks and clogs etc galore but occasionally do want to wear something else and they aren't ideal in all scenarios.

I have rather stumpy legs so the sock and DM situation isn't great for me personally. Plus it just takes me back to the Wonder Stuff concerts of my youth (are you allowed to wear the same thing second time round? Just joking with the word "allowed" of course).

For god's sake if you love the look just carry on wearing it. I am. I don't give a shit what people whose job it is to flog clothes tell me is the next big thing, or the sheep who follow them, think about it.

Ok but that doesn't really help me. I promise I can think for myself! I just wanted some ideas that's all.

Anna Murphy in the Times was recommending brightly coloured trainers this year. Adidas has a collab with Liberty at the moment although the really pretty gazelles are sold out.

They look lovely!

I've allowed myself.

Maybe go in for some high heels if you're suffering from stumpy legs?

Why is it not acceptable? If you like it, wear it.

No longer acceptable?

Just wear what you want to wear.

I came on to say colourful trainers- I have some blue gazelles that look good with most things.

I’m also a big fan of Toms in the summer and have tjwm
in a few colours- grey ones are my favourite. I don’t think they are particularly ‘in’ or ‘out’ , I just like them. https://www.toms.com/en-gb/products/alpargata-women-grey-heritage-canvas

Ankle cut off is the issue if you see what I mean. Maybe you have long legs so dont know and if you do I'm very jealous! 😀. Not a good look for me. Hence trainers with no socks good! Heels bad. Cannot walk in them any more. Devastatingly.

Just joking about the allowed.

These are nice! The sort of thing I'm looking for I think.

How about Converse low tops in a colour?

I absolutely love converse low tops and have a few pairs but for some reason if worn with no socks and ankles showing they look a bit like flippers (on me anyway). so I have to wear them with trousers. But I love them and have the platform ones which are a fave.

I do appreciate I am being extremely fussy by the way! Hence asking for ideas on here.

Just Googled fisherman sandals. Bloody ‘ell they’re ugly!

I still wear white trainers in the summer, but also have a pink pair of adidas. Also have a pair of tan sandals, black sandals and also have a pair of bright coloured suede loafers.