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Which trainers are fashionable and versatile for a woman in her fifties?

83 replies

Midnightstar76 · 11/07/2026 12:19

Advise for trainers please. What are the trainers that are in fashion for a 50 year old me? Would like some to go with floaty dresses etc well just about anything really Thank you

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hirsuteonHRT · 11/07/2026 13:41

Onitsuka tiger Mexico are a good bet I think. I have them and so do my teens.

mrsnjw · 11/07/2026 13:42

Stan smiths

Midnightstar76 · 11/07/2026 14:26

Thank you will check these out

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IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 11/07/2026 15:41

Adidas Gazelle Bold

TicklishMintDuck · Yesterday 15:09

Sketchers. So comfy, lots of styles to suit everyone.

poppettypop · Yesterday 15:36

I love these as they’re mules .

poppettypop · Yesterday 15:37

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Which trainers are fashionable and versatile for a woman in her fifties?
MissHollyGolightly · Yesterday 15:41

Can no age group escape the tyranny of trainers? I’d go for ballet flats, sandals, wedges, ankle boots —- anything but a style more than a decade old and boring af.

SophiaLaBe · Yesterday 15:42

Stan smiths and Golden Goose

Averynicelady · Yesterday 15:43

I’m 45 and I love Hoff trainers. They come in loads of colours and they’re insanely comfortable. Much better for wearing all day than Adidas

https://thehoffbrand.com/en-gb/collections/sale-woman

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https://thehoffbrand.com/en-gb/collections/sale-woman

Fiendishandfiery · Yesterday 15:44

I second Onitsuka tigers, I’ve had them all, all the brands, and these are the comfiest I’ve ever owned, I can walk for miles in them, they are not bulky on and low profile, but have hidden arch support. Look great with all clothing.

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

ProfessionalPirate · Yesterday 15:45

MissHollyGolightly · Yesterday 15:41

Can no age group escape the tyranny of trainers? I’d go for ballet flats, sandals, wedges, ankle boots —- anything but a style more than a decade old and boring af.

But none of those suggestions are anything like as practical and supportive (in general) as a good pair of trainers! Comfort over fashion imo.

Fiendishandfiery · Yesterday 15:45

MissHollyGolightly · Yesterday 15:41

Can no age group escape the tyranny of trainers? I’d go for ballet flats, sandals, wedges, ankle boots —- anything but a style more than a decade old and boring af.

What an odd post, she didn’t say she will only ever wear trainers. Most people have many different types of shoes, for example I have trainers, ballet flats, sandals, boots, etc, although not wedges as the 90s were a long time ago.

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · Yesterday 15:46

Averynicelady · Yesterday 15:43

I’m 45 and I love Hoff trainers. They come in loads of colours and they’re insanely comfortable. Much better for wearing all day than Adidas

https://thehoffbrand.com/en-gb/collections/sale-woman

Agreed. I have lots of trainers from lots of brands, Hoff are the comfiest.

friskybivalves · Yesterday 15:48

My new balance 327s are fantastic. Lots of different colours. Can walk for miles in them and not too flat either.

Loubissou · Yesterday 15:49

MissHollyGolightly · Yesterday 15:41

Can no age group escape the tyranny of trainers? I’d go for ballet flats, sandals, wedges, ankle boots —- anything but a style more than a decade old and boring af.

I don't think anyone is forcing you to wear them if you don't want to. Others like them. I am not seeing anything particularly novel about any of your suggestions and who wants to wear ankle boots with a summer dress?

Doggymummar · Yesterday 15:49

I love the cos sneakerina bit too expensive for me so look g for preloved

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · Yesterday 15:49

TicklishMintDuck · Yesterday 15:09

Sketchers. So comfy, lots of styles to suit everyone.

Ooh no, I've never seen a stylish pair of Skechers. I'm sure they're comfortable, but they're not for someone who wants something fashionable.

Fiendishandfiery · Yesterday 15:55

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · Yesterday 15:49

Ooh no, I've never seen a stylish pair of Skechers. I'm sure they're comfortable, but they're not for someone who wants something fashionable.

Absolutely, I’ve a pair of the white trainer ones, they simply are not remotely stylish, and honestly they are not as comfy as my Onitsuka tigers.

PhaedraTwo · Yesterday 16:00

Fiendishandfiery · Yesterday 15:44

I second Onitsuka tigers, I’ve had them all, all the brands, and these are the comfiest I’ve ever owned, I can walk for miles in them, they are not bulky on and low profile, but have hidden arch support. Look great with all clothing.

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

The Onitsuka ballerinas are things of beauty. I don't own any (yet)

www.onitsukatiger.com/gb/en-gb/womens/shoes/ballerinas/

Skyflymom · Yesterday 16:04

Love my New Balance 327's I've got quite a few colours and they're great for walking and look stylish too. Also love my Adidas Gazelle bolds! (I'm 58)

Catmother18520 · Yesterday 16:05

I like my gabor flatform ones because they are super comfy, easy yo get on amd makd me look slightly less of a midget.

www.johnlewis.com/gabor-wisdom-leather-flatform-trainers-white/p6007572?s_share=jlappdroid

applecharlotte · Yesterday 17:00

Averynicelady · Yesterday 15:43

I’m 45 and I love Hoff trainers. They come in loads of colours and they’re insanely comfortable. Much better for wearing all day than Adidas

https://thehoffbrand.com/en-gb/collections/sale-woman

Was coming on to say the same thing. Bought the bright green pair and they are so comfy and look great.

Soontobe60 · Yesterday 17:09

poppettypop · Yesterday 15:36

I love these as they’re mules .

I’m sorry, but they’re awful!