What's the opinion on Vans trainers on a 40 something woman?

[Mairzydotes]

I'm on the hunt for some new trainers as all mine are passed their best . On the off chance, I tried a pair of vans on in a store and they were so comfy. I've seen a cheaper , purple suede pair of Authentics in the clearance section of the website that I'm very tempted with.

My main questions are will I look like an overgrown teenager?

How are they for quality?

If they go with the rest of what you are wearing then what has age got to do with it?

Dh has vans too . He seems to wear through shoes rather quickly, which is why I was unsure of quality.

I find the old skool ones a bit masculine for me , I think they'd make my feet look huge too .

I prefer neutrals.

Any colour I have is accessories.

Nobody should dictate what you wear. It’s a myth. Wear what you want.

I mostly wear Sketchers and occasionally socks with sandals sometimes if it’s a bit chilly.
IDGAF. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣🤣

I’m 41 and always had a thing for trainers. I like to wear new quirky ones no one else is wearing (yet!) I work in the creative industries so I can probably get away with anything to be honest! Just wear. what makes you happy!

Wear what you want. I’m getting near 60 and I’ll wear what I want. Life is short.

I like the fact they aren't currently high fashion. Everyone round here seems to wear Adidas.

Exactly this. I always think WTF..

I wear boots in the winter too.

It's time to start thinking about trainers .

They're not to my taste - even in the 00s they were too "sk8er boi" for me but if you like them then go for it!

I like Vans visually but they’re too flat for ne. But age is irrelevant.
Im 60 and I wear Adidas Bold - the Gazelles with thick platform like soles. I haven’t worn or owned shoes since pre lockdown

I know what you mean. They were worn by teens who all liked a certain type of music. I didn't wear them back then either.

I suppose those skater teens are getting close to 40 now .

That's fine if that's what you prefer, but age is irrelevant. I am 54 and wear all the colours!

@MairzydotesI think they’ve always been for that kind of crowd really, Vans is a skating brand.

My son would tell you no teenager would be caught dead in Vans. Go ahead.

lol they’re a lot older than 40- dh is 60 and he was the “skater crowd” when he was in his teens.

still skateboards, still wears vans.

nothing to do with music per se, dh has a very wide taste. All about the soles on vans and the grip on the board apparently.

I'm 44 my uniform is vans trainers black jeans and a band t shirt

Go for it! I'm 63 and love my Vans - limited edition Foo Fighters hi-tops released for their 25th anniversary. They are more comfortable for me than Converse as they are a bit wider. I also like the Fila trainers that are similar to Converse, again because they are a bit wider.

I don't go along with this idea that you're too old for things.

Wear what makes you happy.i doubt anyone would look at your shoes and have any option other than they do/don't like them.

And that’s what I mean by me not being in the style for them any more really. When my wardrobe consisted more of vest top, or band top, and skinnies the overall vibe suited Vans. I’m in my beige knitwear era right now so it doesn’t really have the right vibe! Vans always were and will be a skating brand, and I don’t fit that vibe much these days! I just think they must look quite out of place with most other outfits?

What would you wear them with?

(So yeah it’s not about age, but the rest of the outfit)

i find rocket dogs more comfy than converse and they have loads of patterns
idgaf what others think either

Oh,I was thinking more of the Avril Levinge era lol.

Interesting point about grippy soles, although on the website, some styles look as though they are marketed as fashion trainers.

I've had rocket dog too , although they only do whole sizes , so not the best fit for me .

I got them rather reasonably from M&M Direct, which is where I've bought Superga in the past . They have Vans too, but not many in my size .