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trainers and dresses

57 replies

showergelnails · 24/06/2026 10:17

Are white or cream trainers and dresses still ok? Which ones are nice enough.g. not too clunky? Are Vejas comfy? Superga? Any others?

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AbsoluteHoot · 24/06/2026 10:27

Before you get all the tedious ‘if you like it, wear it’ comments…the white trainers with a long dress look is definitely dated now. Retro style two-tone trainers are more current, or coloured ones.

I’ve recently got brown/cream Handball Spezial trainers.

Overtheatlantic · 24/06/2026 10:35

I think it looks nice but is probably dated as pp noted above. But I’ve seen some wicked ugly current styles though!

Candleabra · 24/06/2026 10:42

I still like converse with dresses

showergelnails · 24/06/2026 10:53

AbsoluteHoot · 24/06/2026 10:27

Before you get all the tedious ‘if you like it, wear it’ comments…the white trainers with a long dress look is definitely dated now. Retro style two-tone trainers are more current, or coloured ones.

I’ve recently got brown/cream Handball Spezial trainers.

I’ve recently got brown/cream Handball Spezial trainers.
I like these o you wear them with summer dresses?

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TomClarkson · 24/06/2026 11:23

I wear samba/gazelle/courts with dresses all the time. I have so many different colour combinations to mix and match. I’m not a fan of specials but that’s due to the high arch support.

Gettingbysomehow · 24/06/2026 11:24

In my view I think they look God awful.
There are so many gorgeous shoes and sandals out there, why would you wear a dress and trainers.

veryoldwoman · 24/06/2026 11:25

Gettingbysomehow · 24/06/2026 11:24

In my view I think they look God awful.
There are so many gorgeous shoes and sandals out there, why would you wear a dress and trainers.

In my case because of a foot condition sandals and most shoes are not supportive enough and lead to severe ankle pain if worn more than an hour.

TomClarkson · 24/06/2026 11:30

Gettingbysomehow · 24/06/2026 11:24

In my view I think they look God awful.
There are so many gorgeous shoes and sandals out there, why would you wear a dress and trainers.

I like trainers more than I like shoes and i definitely don’t like sandals.

Ilovecheeseyah · 24/06/2026 11:31

They are an abomination and do nothing to enhance the female shapely leg

Overtheatlantic · 24/06/2026 11:34

Ilovecheeseyah · 24/06/2026 11:31

They are an abomination and do nothing to enhance the female shapely leg

😂 okay

OtterLovesItsRock · 24/06/2026 11:34

Ilovecheeseyah · 24/06/2026 11:31

They are an abomination and do nothing to enhance the female shapely leg

happy see ya GIF by San Diego Zoo

Are you female? Or just spotting females in the wild?

ThinAir7 · 24/06/2026 11:45

Females with their shapely legs! Sounds like something Martin from Friday Night Dinner would say!🤣

Helpmefindtime · 24/06/2026 11:48

Ilovecheeseyah · 24/06/2026 11:31

They are an abomination and do nothing to enhance the female shapely leg

Even more reason to wear them then!

F*ck off with your male gaze misogyny.

Helpmefindtime · 24/06/2026 11:52

Op I wear coloured trainers, if you don't like colours choose something almost neutral or earthy like a sage green.

Trainers are a godsend for those of us with feet or leg conditions. I broke my foot a year ago and still can't wear anything other than certain trainers. I'm grateful there's such a variety available!

TheFairyCaravan · 24/06/2026 11:54

To answer your question, I’ve got Veja Campos and they’re incredibly comfortable.

I’ve got lots of different trainers. I find my Gazelles the most comfortable tbh

closureatlast · 24/06/2026 11:55

Wear what you want

Gettingbysomehow · 24/06/2026 12:16

veryoldwoman · 24/06/2026 11:25

In my case because of a foot condition sandals and most shoes are not supportive enough and lead to severe ankle pain if worn more than an hour.

Faie enough. Thats a different kettld of fish. If I had to wear them Id stay away from the stark white look and go for something neutral or darker.
When you see someone coming down the street in bright white trainers that all you can see.

AbsoluteHoot · 24/06/2026 13:01

showergelnails · 24/06/2026 10:53

I’ve recently got brown/cream Handball Spezial trainers.
I like these o you wear them with summer dresses?

I do.

Purpleandping · 24/06/2026 14:02

It took me a long time to get used to the white trainers with floral dresses look, despite the obvious benefits and now, to my eyes, it looks all wrong again.

I haven't given up on dresses and trainers but now they're more casual/atheletic style dresses, eg. ribbed column tshirt dress or a loose racer back jersey dress and coloured retro suede trainers.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 24/06/2026 14:32

Helpmefindtime · 24/06/2026 11:48

Even more reason to wear them then!

F*ck off with your male gaze misogyny.

Bravo

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 24/06/2026 14:33

Ilovecheeseyah · 24/06/2026 11:31

They are an abomination and do nothing to enhance the female shapely leg

Just the one female leg?

What utter fucking nonsense you’re spouting.

OtterLovesItsRock · 24/06/2026 14:43

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 24/06/2026 14:33

Just the one female leg?

What utter fucking nonsense you’re spouting.

Some of my friends have eight. 🕷

Iocanepowder · 24/06/2026 14:44

Candleabra · 24/06/2026 10:42

I still like converse with dresses

Me too

OtterLovesItsRock · 24/06/2026 14:46

Has anyone tried Moshulu?

Converse hurt my feet because I need more arch support. I am moving away from trainers except for sports, because of the environmental waste issue.

I rejoice in pink glittery Birkenstocks, and biker or Victorian boots.

Sparrowsandbudgies · 24/06/2026 14:49

Ilovecheeseyah · 24/06/2026 11:31

They are an abomination and do nothing to enhance the female shapely leg

Thank goodness for that. I can do without more horrible pervy men looking at me.

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