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Are Converse boots/ shoes acceptable for the over 30s?

57 replies

SuperBunny · 19/06/2009 05:22

I want some. I have some money for them. But will I be mocked on my return to the UK? They are quite acceptable here but then so are fanny packs and white socks.

Do I get shoes or boots?

Black or more interesting?

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WolframAlpha · 19/06/2009 09:58

yes of course. doh.

see photos of bridget riley in jeans and converse in her sixties for proof.

Coalman · 19/06/2009 10:08

I'm 35. I reckon most people I know have at least one pair of Converse or similar. I wear the boot type mostly to keep my ankles warm.

nancy75 · 19/06/2009 10:14

i am 34, i know that all of my friends own and regularly wear converse, not just in black, white or navy but in many colours!

Doyouthinktheysaurus · 19/06/2009 10:14

I'm mid 30's and have high converse in pale pink, raspberry pink, purple and cream. I prefer high ones as I have narrow feet and find I have a tendency to step out of shoes unless I lace them so tight I cut off the circulation. I really like the brightly coloured ones.

They may be typically teenage shoes but I don't wear them as a teenager would. I wear them with wide leg trousers normally or bootcut jeans. I like the look of them and they are comfortable.

LovelyRitaMeterMaid · 19/06/2009 10:21

I am 33 and I have some lovely pink converse

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SuperBunny · 19/06/2009 16:50

BecauseImWorthIt, I don't know why age has anything to do with it. You're right, it shouldn't. I just feel a bit out of touch - I know it is not really acceptable to be wearing a whinnie the pooh t-shirt (and actually, I'm not tempted by this) and I wasn't sure if Converse was a similar faux-pas.

I'm glad it's not. I don't know why I care really. I think, for me it is because I have been noticeably different to other people for the last 6 years and I am looking forward to being less obvious.

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Fimbo · 19/06/2009 16:53

I have just had to fork out £45 for a new pair for dd, she is only 11 but size 5 feet, so doesn't fit in the kids sizes

Fimbo · 19/06/2009 16:55

Now these ones are cool

spicemonster · 19/06/2009 16:56

I hope so - I just bought a new red pair of high tops and I'm 44

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SuperBunny · 19/06/2009 17:15

Wow, they're really expensive in the UK. Maybe I should buy two pairs to bring back. Or Three

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Hulababy · 19/06/2009 17:22

Hope so. I am 36y and have a pair of pink Converse pumps.

giddykipper · 19/06/2009 17:47

I'm liking these PF Flyers, why have I never heard of them before? I can see some expense coming my way.

Fibonacci · 19/06/2009 19:09

I'm 45 and have 2 pairs of patterned converse shoes which I wear regularly.

VinoEsmeralda · 19/06/2009 19:12

I am 34 and have 3 pairs of low converse shoes (might get more if we move to bigger house!). Red, purple and double pink ones.

StayFrosty · 19/06/2009 19:18

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LadyGlencoraPalliser · 19/06/2009 20:59

Superbunny - bring back as many as you can carry, especially the laceless which are a pain to get hold of here. I finally wore out my apple green laceless that I bought in the US three years ago and it took weeks to hunt down a new pair of laceless in the UK. There is much less choice here.
I am 45 btw and will never give up my Converse.

Pollyanna · 19/06/2009 21:01

yes, all the school mums here wear them.

I don't think any 20somethings do though.

Piffle · 19/06/2009 21:09

I live in mine
got one pair of slip ons and a pair of boots

MegBusset · 19/06/2009 21:23

I love my Converse.

Will be forever in debt to anyone who can find an online retailer who has these in stock in a size 6!

Wheelybug · 20/06/2009 20:25

Swedes (sorry quick hijack but I will comment on thread in a mo) - a while ago you started a thread about a silver bag and you ended up ordering the boden silver satchel - what is it i like ? Did you keep it ? I am thinking of getting one in the sale !

On converse - I have been having this dilemma recently. I wore converse aged 14 and whilst I like the look of them now I worry because i wore them when I was 14. However, have decided to go for it and get some silver ones (Hmm swedes seems we both have a thing for silver !). So, hopefully ok on the over 30s.

cocolepew · 21/06/2009 08:54

Superbunny what price are they in the US? I'm going on holiday in a few weeks and need to know how big a bag to take

PavlovtheForgetfulCat · 21/06/2009 08:57

Navy are good. They go with everything and you can wear then if over 30, as long as it is not with anything Boden, or Laura Ashley dresses.

Hoorayhenrietta · 22/06/2009 16:21

Go for it .. they always look great I think with jeans or linen trousers...I'd probably go for the grey myself! French women always look uber stylish in this sort of combo - and they get the trousers/sneaker thing just right, whatever their age. I like this understated look and am a mere 39! You can be stylish whatever your age...the trick is to try to be polished without looking like you tried too hard and converse sneakers add to this sort of nonchalant style....whatever!

Sunshinemummy · 22/06/2009 16:31

I'm nearly 40 and I wear mine all the time. I have black ones.

Fimbo · 22/06/2009 16:36

Office have a couple of pairs on sale for £20