How do you feel about trainers for everyday wear as opposed to just keeping them in your sports bag for gym use only?
I remember when the trend for wearing trainers for commuting first became popular in the mid 90s. I used to wear a pair with my formal suit and then do a quick change into heels before entering the conference centre or clients office. The styles that were available then were a bit more basic and clumpy looking. Now they come in all colours of the rainbow and are sleek and stylish.
I have just invested in a pair of Nikes. I won’t bore you with the medical details; suffice it to say that I have a knee and back problem at the moment and need extra support when walking the hard London pavements or cobbled streets in our village in france.. In this instance comfort and trend come together synchronistically at just the right time for me.
The ones I am wearing are Nike LunarGlide. They are available in the US at Nordstrom and in Uk at Nikestore.
My sleeveless jacket I picked up in TKMaxx similar here Jeans NYDJ available at Nordstrom and John Lewis White T shirt from Thewhitecompany
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thye look cute! I enjoy the sportiness and the quirky element they might add to an otherwise "staid" look; plus, my feet appreciate the comfort!
I think the flashy neon trainers are cute--on younger men and women. I like wearing sneakers but sports style running shoes etcetera seem to look 'orthopedic' on older people. Personal opinion only. I'll bet there's someone out there who can prove me wrong!
For me it is a definite 'no' I'm afraid; sportswear should be for sport only. I think there is enough, much nicer, leisurewear and flat, comfortable footwear around without having to resort to sportswear.
It's a definite no for me as well. I have always hated to see people wearing trainers, unless it's for sport. I agree there are lots of lovely casual shoes around these days.
As someone who has experienced knee and back pain, I vote for any shoe that alleviates pain. Trainers with jeans can look stylish when styled well. And your pics look like you did a great job!
Yes, there comes a time when they become a necessity! I also have foot and knee issues and trainers are the shoes that best accommodate my orthotics. The only shoes I can wear all day without wanting to change to something more comfortable.
I was just reading over at "High Heels in the Wilderness" that trainers were all over Paris, on feet of every age, as streetwear. I say go for it!
See http://highheelsinthewilderness.blogspot.com/
Cole Haan did a collab with Nike a few years back and I have a pair sport shoes in leopard hair calf that I cherish. Kenneth Cole had some low tops that looked like Chuck Taylors in a matte silver metallic. And Liberty of London has some printed Chucks now I think. As for the neons, running shoes that have a leaner look than trainers and if they meet one's comfort needs they can be worked into something snappy. It's all in the accessories. Feeling "ortho" comfort without looking it is the challenge of our generation.
SKECHERS makes great stuff for the sassy footed . Vans in wild colors/ prints are a classic.
I hadn't been a fan at all…until I needed orthotics! Not all the time, just some of the time. I bought Nikes, but the slip on kind. Heaven! I still DO feel sort of clunky wearing them (only with pants!) but what a lovely difference for my feet!!!