Is there a ballerina trainer or sneakerina that doesn't give Hotter shoes vibes?

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I like comfortable shoes and have loved the trainer trend in recent years but I think that's blowing over. I hear ballerina trainers or sneakerinas (hideous word) are the next big thing. They all seem to scream hotter shoes catalogue to me though! Has anyone seen any that won't make this mid 50s woman look like she's raided her mum's wardrobe?

Or suggest other non granny shoes that stay on your feet for commuting across London please?

But then you'd have cold ankles, no?

I have the Onitsuka Tiger ones. i love them and they are like walking on air!

Look at Joya

https://www.modainpelle.com/shoes-c1/flat-and-ballerina-shoes-c46/enchant-navy-metallic-leather-p16042 Moda in Pelle have good selection

Love the silver ones . But have disappeared down the Puma ones and want them in every colour .

Urgh no thanks! Gross trend lacking conviction

I reject a world in which the word sneaker is has been invented 🤣

They look a bit like one of those weird dog cross breeds, like a corgi and an Alsatian or something.

https://www.paulsmith.com/uk/womens-pink-samara-trainers

https://www.paulsmith.com/uk/womens-maroon-laguna-ballet-flats

I think they are very nice.

Sloafer are this kind of thing. But they are expensive.

sloafer.com

I agree!

They remind me of the sketchers I had years ago when it was all I could wear and they weren't considered fashionable lol. In fact, I still have a pair that I can use again!!!

I have this style in cowprint. So comfortable and get lots of great compliments.

I don’t think comfortable trainers are going anywhere in a city like London. A cleaner silhouette will probably see you through without looking granny-ish.

I’d be a bit careful with the Mary Jane versions, even on trend brands like Adidas they can tip into frumpy quite quickly. That said, I like the silver ones posted upthread, the silver makes them feel more modern and less “sensible shoe”.

I think the lace-up styles will be much easier to wear without looking like you’ve raided your mum’s wardrobe. I’ve seen them everywhere from sports brands like Adidas, Puma and Nike, through to designers like Miu Miu, Prada and Louis Vuitton and then high street; COS, &Other Stories. Zara has a couple of pairs for about £30 if you just want to test the water, although I wouldn’t expect amazing quality at that price.

https://www.zara.com/uk/en/lace-up-sporty-ballet-flats-p15210710.html?v1=498605650&v2=2419075

Things like that just don't stay on though.

I just don’t like the look of them and I don’t know why. Aesthetically I don’t find them pleasing.

Converse https://www.converse.com/uk/en/shop/p/run-star-trainer-ballet-flat-womens/A16251C.html?dwvar_A16251C_color=black%2Fblack%2Fgum&styleNo=A16251C&cgid=Ballet%20flats or https://www.converse.com/uk/en/shop/p/chuck-taylor-all-star-dainty-ballerina-womens/A16210C.html?dwvar_A16210C_color=black%2Fegret%2Fblack&styleNo=A16210C&cgid=Ballet%20flats

I have ordered these. Really not sure how they will look!

https://www.asos.com/prd/208971494?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

I also have the Puma speedcat ballet flats in leopard print. They are very comfy and I have had a lot of compliments on them. I'm 48. I wear these little beauties with them - wearing them with visible socks is a step too far.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CRHM1CW4?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1&psc=1

Having said that, I'll wear loafers with coloured socks. Just not ballet flats.

https://gb.ecco.com/product/ecco-biom-lite/802453/61359

I saw a young lady in Harvey Nicks wearing these and they did look nice.

So what's wrong with Hotter ?! Though where I'm coming from is that I've got size 9 very wide feet (and bunions) and Hotter are a life saver for me, otherwise I'd be in trainers non stop .. 🙄 You folk with normal size feeties don't know you're born.. 😄

I have the puma speedcat in black /pink, I'm wearing black socks atm because I'm only wearing them with longer trousers.

You want ones thst look more trainery. I have some speedcats in silver and white and they don't look frumpy.

Well sneakerinas won’t replace trainers as they are not so easy to wear. I have the Nike air rifts (had them back in the day too). I do think it’s easy to stray into Hotter shoe territory if you are certain age though but it will depend on styling.

I love my Clarks Un Loops. Super comfy.