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Alternative to white trainers?

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Otins · 14/02/2026 13:18

What are people wearing instead of white trainers these days? I have worn them loads for the last few years but wouldn't mind a bit of a change.

I love the fact they are multi-functional, and go with almost anything, and are comfortable.

I did mix it up a bit with some silver trainers!

I have some black chelsea boots but they aren't 100% comfortable and don't go with everything.

I don't have many pairs of shoes (or want to increase the amount) so anything I buy has to go with lots of outfits.

Any ideas?

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Ariela · 14/02/2026 15:02

I have black ones, so much more practical.

Jumbojem · 14/02/2026 15:50

I've never worn white trainers as I cannot seem to keep things clean! However, there seems to be a lot of beige/tan coloured trainers about which are simple/plain and low profile in design which would make great neutral trainers which go with most outfits, especially as we move into spring/summer and lighter, brighter outfits.

NonArtArseHouse · 14/02/2026 16:01

I wore beige trainers a lot last year.

GrethaGreen · 14/02/2026 16:03

I wear adidas in different colours, Gola and Hoff. Live colourful trainers with a. Bit of a retro vibe after years in white trainers.

SisterTeatime · 14/02/2026 16:15

I wear New Balance 574s year in, year out. I got my first pair in 1995 I believe! My new pair arrived today, they are sort of denim blue, oxblood and light beige which I think will be pretty versatile.

Otins · 14/02/2026 17:20

SisterTeatime · 14/02/2026 16:15

I wear New Balance 574s year in, year out. I got my first pair in 1995 I believe! My new pair arrived today, they are sort of denim blue, oxblood and light beige which I think will be pretty versatile.

These sound perfect in terms of colour. Are they these ones?

https://www.newbalance.co.uk/pd/574/U574V2-51158.html?dwvar_U574V2-51158_style=U574SPR

thank you

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Otins · 14/02/2026 17:21

Frenchfrychic · 14/02/2026 15:53

Cream. Got these on back order,

https://www.meandem.com/retro-runner-trainer-latte

and also wear these a lot.

https://www.onitsukatiger.com/gb/en-gb/mexico-66/p/1183a201-127.html

Much softer than white, more current and similar vibes.

These look lovely. Not wthin my budget, sadly, but I will definitely have a look for cheaper options. Thank you .

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SisterTeatime · 14/02/2026 18:54

Otins · 14/02/2026 17:20

These sound perfect in terms of colour. Are they these ones?

https://www.newbalance.co.uk/pd/574/U574V2-51158.html?dwvar_U574V2-51158_style=U574SPR

thank you

Yes, those ones - I always try to find a colour I like in the sale!

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