These trainers - yes or no?

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I’m 27, and see my peers wearing things like this all the time, but I also feel like they’re not quite right 😂

https://www.asos.com/prd/207470989?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

@Smallsalt , they probably have the cushioning that running shoes in the early 2000s had.
I had something similar back then but they were for running not wearing as fashion shoes.

I wear those New Balances in a lighter and slightly more delicate colourway - and I’m nearly 50 🤣. Go for it OP. They’re very comfy!

I have wide feet and found Sambas, Gazelles etc too narrow, however adidas Court shoes are nice and wide (I have the Court Bold as I'm short)

I think they are in fashion but honestly that’s what dads wore when I was a kid so I personally couldn’t wear them.

Yea this! American here and these are a dad trainer there.

Have you had a look at the New Balance 327's? I adore them, so comfortable!

New Balance and Adidas both fit differently. NB tend to be wider than A.
The “function” of those two shoe styles are very different.

Because OP said she didnt want to look like she was wearing her nan's shoes. I'm sure there are lots of trendy nans but I think we all know what she means.

@SmokyWood , but they do look like nan's old running shoes, just a lot cleaner.

I'm old enough to remember when bright white new trainers were cringe.

No sorry I don’t like them. They may be fashionable but I don’t think they’re stylish. As someone else said upthread - they’re like American tourist trainers. And not in a good way.

Kids where we are are wall to wall 3 stripe adidas, Sambas, Gazelle etc.

@Spambridge I am running in NB at the moment and Adidas Grand court as my fashion ones.
The NB ones in the OP I wouldnt wear for either, they look clumpy and fussy.

Those trainers in that specific colour are in, I see them all over TikTok and lots of my students have them.

I have the new balance 530s in pretty much that colour. Very comfortable 😁

Bit chunky for me but I'm mid 50's. I also don't like the meshy look. New Balance do some nicer styles for middle age/older ladies.

They're just average trainers. If you like them, buy them.

Yes that particular model is still pretty much worn out there. They are also super comfy.
DD is similar age to you but has them in a different colour. I think they will give you quite good support too .

Trainers are comfortable.

But convincing women they actually look good is yet another con trick the fashion industry has played on women
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Wearing trainers with skirts and, oh my goodness, summer dresses, looks horrible. But if the wearer is comfortable and is happy with the look then fair enough.

But let's not pretend it is aesthetically pleasing.

Trainers are comfortable. in general, yes. Some fashion trainers aren't.

But let's not pretend it is aesthetically pleasing. Hear, hear.

I do think they can look good! Not usually on me, but I think some people really pull it off!

I quite like them. I know nothing about fashion except what I've gleaned via osmosis and I was too old for the white trainers with a dress thing.

The Adidas ones you posted are dreadful.

Thankfully they’re out of stock in my size!! I don’t think I’m too bad at fashion, I tend to look okay, but I’m bad on shoes. I tend to keep the ones I have because I have wide feet and can never find comfy shoes, so when I do it’s a win!

Have a look at Vans gore-tex range. I got some second hand on very good nick and they are so, so comfy and look decent too. I'm 55 and don't care if in fashion or not, but my kids have said they're good and not embarrassing.

If you’re doing a sport then yes, if you’re going shopping or just walking around then no.

What shoes do people wear? Genuinely? I’ve lived in either my running shoes or generic M&S flats for the last god knows how long, with a couple of seriously beaten up vans and adidas Vulcs for good measure (which they don’t make anymore!£