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?

I saw the puma, and some Adidas, sneakerinas in person yesterday and did not like the look at all. Today, on the back of this thread, have ordered the leopard speed cats. What have I done?! @PhaedraWas I don't like leopard either😂

There's actually something rather lovely about those in the pale pink - like a cross between a gym pump & a ballet slipper.

God those are freaky looking!!!

I bought similar ones a few years ago, thinking it was somehow a necessity with trainers - & I just can't get them to stay on my feet! So I just gave up & wear all my trainers with bare feet - & have never had a problem?

Those split-toe ones - ugh! They make me feel physically ill ...

On the other hand, I really like the Adidas Barreda in red. Simple & nothing extraneous - unlike the Converse ones. The laces are purely decorative on them, which really annoys me. It's dishonest, like fake zips on footwear.

I know neither of the last two images are snnas (I too refuse to say the word!! So ugly!), but I do like the black ones with straps & ankle ties (not so keen on the Japanese schoolgirl styling). And I LOVE the cream ones with the little daisies - but they're for children ... what a bloody waste!!!

I remember reading that at a retrospective of his work in Paris - which was beautiful & fascinating.

But the toe thing just repulses me. I can't wear thong-style sandals either - the sensation is very weird & makes me feel sick!

These are all lovely. Probably too pretty to be deemed on-trend by others, but I like them! They look as if they're beautifully cut.

They are cute. These are even cuter though - probably because they're not what this thread is about! But all synthetic, & I'm not sure how my feet would cope encased in shiny polyurethane in summer ...

Good to know! Is there any reason why you couldn't replace the laces with another colour? Im not keen on the white laces on the black version.

Most of them are lovely - there are a couple that are too much on the trainer side and I don't like the Converse ones with fake laces.

Usually I can read "what trainers are in now" threads just to see what is (inexplicably) considered 'in" safely knowing I'll never want to buy them (can't stand trainers) but these are lovely.

Have you looked at HOFF? They do a satin ballet shoe style trainer. They’re not the Mary Jane style shoe with the strap hybrid which I think often do look very “Hotter” but the real satin ballet shoe trainer style. I have a pair and 2-other pairs of their otter style trainers and they’re very very comfortable and the best fitting trainers I’ve ever had. They have a good colour range too. Sorry if they’ve already been mentioned I’ve only skimmed the thread
thehoffbrand.com/en-gb/products/bridge-satin-beige/?

No, the laces are completely removable so you could easily replace with another colour

I have fully followed your journey right up to being about to click checkout on the red Adidas bareda Mary Janes. That I definitely do not need 😂

Some of the colour ways of these are just beautiful. I love the terracotta, mint, and lilac though I’m not sure how to feel about the elasticized sides. Has anyone had shoes with them and can comment? It seems like they’re a little TOO close to actual ballet shoes.

They are rather lovely ...

This thread has made me realise just how conservative I am in my choice of footwear styles and colours.

I dislike brightly coloured footwear, partly because it would look grubby very quickly where I live, partly because I don't want to draw attention to my feet but mainly because I don't go out very often and when I do the shoes on this thread would look so very out of place. I doubt that they are part of our office dress code.

Same 🤣

When they’re on your foot the sides don’t look elasticated at all, I love mine

I was more wondering if they’re comfortable around the side of your foot. I guess I thought they would sort of dig in somehow? Maybe they’re more comfortable than regular shoes,
though? I haven’t tried on any flats or trainers like that.

This is a very inspiring thread- and a little dangerous!

I know ... I was fully expecting to hate most of these, & now I have three pairs calling to me ...😶

I can't see the cream adidas ones in Next. Maybe I just need to keep checking the Adidas site to see if they come back into stock

I love the sound of the private library with the walled garden!

Our town has a lot of free libraries, I think about 8! One is in the middle of a huge park, and one has it's own walled garden. I feel very lucky we have so many free parks, libraries and museums where I live. ❤️

What?

@bridgetreilly they’re listed a gold on the next site but pretty much sold out sadly

I've fallen down a rabbit hole thanks to this thread.

I'm contemplating these:

https://www.zalando.co.uk/paul-green-ballet-pumps-ssuedeleo-suede-almondsand-paq11e0dc-b11.html

I’ve bought some Adidas Bareda Mary Jane’s off the back of this thread and I’m so happy with them. Exactly what I’ve been looking for and total comfort. I’m buying more in other colours!