AIBU to carry on wearing brogues instead of trainers all through summer

[PuppyMonkey]

I’m always on those threads asking for alternatives to trainers in the summer. Trainers are okay and I do have some nice converse etc but I just never feel quite right in them and they don’t look very good on me imho. All winter, I wear some nice black DM brogues, with jeans etc, so comfy and I can walk for miles in them. And I keep thinking why can’t I just carry on wearing them even in summer. But a little voice keeps saying I shouldn’t be doing that.

i know lots will come on here with the old “wear what you like” thing and I will and I do. I’m just curious to see if others think it’s a big no no.

i should add that if it’s really, really hot I’ve got some Birkies and sandals and I wear skirts and dresses etc. but Birkies aren’t nearly as comfortable as my beloved brogues.

It's fine. I never wear proper "summer' shoes because my feet are weird and finding comfy sandals, for example, is impossible. I don't think anyone really notices.

I think black brogues can look a bit heavy in the summer but I am now at the age where comfort outweighs everything in footwear. I've got some DM sandals which are really comfortable.

I tend to wear mules so I can slip them off for a bit if I stop for a coffee somewhere outside

Forgot to say I also have some brown brogues, haven’t worn them yet but wondering if they would be a bit less heavy looking?

I just wear particular shoes until it's too hot/cold to keep wearing them.

Visually black heavy shoes might look out of place during a heatwave, but the only reason not to wear them is if your feet are too hot.

I only wear brogues or sandals in the spring/summer. Boots in the winter.

I hate trainers!

Yes, I wouldn’t wear them during a really hot spell, I’ve got sandals and dresses I’d wear in a heatwave. But let’s be honest, it’s often not a heatwave in summer in UK, it’s showery and dull. And I suppose they’re the days I’m talking about tbh.

Black would look odd with very summery clothes imo but tan would be great.

You can also get brogues in other colours - I have some in red like these which I think brightens up a summer outfit

https://cedarleafs.co.uk/products/womens-shiny-leather-shoes-polished-sleek-elegant

What are you wearing them with? I think tan brogues look summery with cropped trousers. Not so much with dresses. Possibly ok with a mini-skirt and no tights.

I’d wear with jeans basically, same as I would trainers. Not with skirts. I’ve got sandals for skirts.

After your OP I was going to ask why you thought they wouldn't look right, but then saw your next post. You think they'll look too heavy? I don't think so, personally, but I'm also a person who wears dm shoes where most folks would wear trainers. I only have two pairs a black and a brown. I do have a pair of white trainers, but they never get worn as an intentional part of an outfit, they're just by the front door to thrown on if I need to pop out.

I'm a bit odd and can't stand my feet being 'trapped' in shoes when it's warm. It's a weird, sensory thing.

I wore my new pair of Fitflops on a dog walk on Sunday. My last pair broke. Love them, worn this brand for years. Well, I came hobbling back, big and second toes rubbed raw from the toe post, blood all over new shoes.

So, I'm back in socks and boots and I'm also wondering if I can pull this off over the summer. I see people wearing DMs with dresses and it looks great. Trainers are a good idea, but they are very expensive for decent ones that aren't sweaty plastic. But can I cope with the foot claustrophobia?

OP, I shall be following with interest!

In the summer I switch mainly between tan brogues and, if it's dry, plimsols. Occasionally sandals but I'm not a big fan because my feet burn. I mostly wear them with trousers / jeans but I'd wear them with a dress or skirt and not think anything of it. I never wear trainers - I don't like them.

I prefer brown to black for the summer but for with jeans, absolutely. No need to change shoes for the summer unless your feet are too hot!

Trainers give me awful athletes foot. And the. I can’t get rid of it. I tried for a couple of years.

So I’m back to loafers ns brogues. And Converse. It’s the padding in the trainers that causes the problems.

This is all quite reassuring, thanks all.