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Versatile, Non white or black, not chunky, not Adidas / Puma trainers for Autum…

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WeAreJamming · 23/08/2025 22:39

Last Winter I remember thinking that it would be nice to get leather or suede trainers in a solid colour, maybe two colours in addition to perennial white plain leather ones.

They will be for wearing with wide leg jeans in various shades of blue and an either dark khaki, tan, black or navy coats / jackets / trench. Everywhere I look there are suede Adidas - I have tried them on, various models, the soles are too flat. And they seems to not feel special anymore as so mane are around. I have tried Hoff but they felt too chunky, so will probably be New Balance.

I would be grateful for advice on two points - the most versatile colour that would go with all my coat options and blue jeans and also any specific models, less trendy. i am quite small in height and build, so slimmer styles work best.

Thank you.

*Autumn…

OP posts:
Lelivre · 23/08/2025 23:01

Versatile colours for your wardrobe: Burgundy, mushroom, dark green

WeAreJamming · 23/08/2025 23:01

Yes, I would wear them all! Thank you.

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iidentifyasapapaya · 24/08/2025 10:54

Sainsbury’s had some matching that description when I was browsing for school uniform. Although I would expect them to be faux suede if that’s important to you

LemonTwix · 24/08/2025 11:58

I found Gola really uncomfortable as the leather is so stiff.

I am wearing Reebok classic AZ. I can walk a long time in them unlike Gazelles which were too flat. They are fabric and suede so not sure if that works for you.

DancefloorAcrobatics · 24/08/2025 12:06

I know you said no to Adidas but I have a pair of Spezial ... very comfy indeed!
(Better than the Gazelle that don't fit my wide feet)

m.jdsports.co.uk/product/white-adidas-originals-handball-spezial-womens/19675474/

DareDevil223 · 24/08/2025 14:07

I have these Nike Cortez in leather, they are so comfortable, look great and the shades of tan/brown go with everything.

https://www.nike.com/gb/t/cortez-leather-shoes-DkSrvOtl/HQ1841-200

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