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

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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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TeaBiscuitsNaptime · Yesterday 16:02

I like Pavers. They have a good selection of comfortable but stylish trainers. Good quality and they last. They have good sales

WalkAway7 · Yesterday 16:29

friskybivalves · 12/07/2026 15:48

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

These are the absolute best imo too. I have four pairs which I wear ALL the time. They are so comfortable - I can stand for hours in the classroom in them or walk for miles on a city break.

boredwithfoodprob · Yesterday 16:35

Flower Mountain are gorgeous and really comfy

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · Yesterday 16:36

WalkAway7 · Yesterday 16:29

These are the absolute best imo too. I have four pairs which I wear ALL the time. They are so comfortable - I can stand for hours in the classroom in them or walk for miles on a city break.

I agree with the comfort of 327s.

I do think you need to consider with trainers which ones are supportive as well as stylish.

A friend of mine who suffered with plantar fasciitis and used to wear Skechers and walk miles had to rethink her trainers. I’ve had plantar fasciitis too. Luckily I can wear most trainers now (I’ve got Joya trainers) but I can’t wear Adidas Gazelles. I’ve got Hoffs, Stan Smith, AF1 and various others including from Tu. my favourite ever were travel fox Italia which I had when I was 15/16, long gone now but available on eBay for silly money.

Girlwithavibe · Yesterday 17:02

Gunna be totally honest!.
Wear whatever u fancy the look of and u feel good in because then u will look good and feel confident instead of looking like u are just following what's fashionable

TicklishMintDuck · Yesterday 17:55

BruFord · Yesterday 15:39

@TicklishMintDuck My DH (54) wears Sketchers, he loves them!

I swear by archfit!

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · Yesterday 18:44

Girlwithavibe · Yesterday 17:02

Gunna be totally honest!.
Wear whatever u fancy the look of and u feel good in because then u will look good and feel confident instead of looking like u are just following what's fashionable

It’s also important not to be hobbling around because trainers hurt you and then you can’t return them.

Reportingfromwherever · Yesterday 19:03

Can anyone tell me what the fit is like for Onisuka Tigers? I’m an 8 in most things but an 8.5 in Adidas. I’m wondering if I need to play safe and go for the 8.5.

AddledPeacock · Yesterday 20:06

Reportingfromwherever · Yesterday 19:03

Can anyone tell me what the fit is like for Onisuka Tigers? I’m an 8 in most things but an 8.5 in Adidas. I’m wondering if I need to play safe and go for the 8.5.

Also wondering, I now fancy ordering a pair but wondering about the sizing. I am a typical size 6. Does look like they have free returns though.

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