1y ago

Men of the Great Britain...what trainers are you wearing?

I've been wearing skate trainers for the last twenty odd years, and whilst they're usually super-comfy I think it's time I made the jump to something a little more ....dad-propriate.

Only issue is that I have no idea where to start with this stuff. I want a trainer, something that is comfortable and can be worn at the soft-play but also when I'm going to the supermarket.

Can you help a brother out?

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I wear almost exclusively boots.
Brown leather zip up boots for the distressed look, and yellow army boots when I want to match my denim, which is all the time.
- Are you worried about how that affects the gait bc I was doing that for a while since my boots looked good as hell but people kept telling me it's bad for you idk
  
  I have no idea about any of that but I enjoy the extra support for my ankles.

ASICS is a Japanese brand that does really well striking the balance between durability and price. They have styles that range from retro to modern. Just find some thing you like and that fits your needs. If it’s specifically for exercise, then go for some bright colors. Have fun.
- Lyte III OG and GT-II’s are clutch. Since OP mentioned trainer, it got me thinking about my Nike Air Trainer 1’s which I’m really liking.
  Honorable Mention: Asics Japan S is a nice pick for a neutral looking low profile in black or white. Think low dunks or Jordan’s without the Nike logo.
  The Lyte III’s come in grey or tan/beige i believe. It’s a sexy profile for that color, which would be neutral and match everything. Don’t even need a lace swap on them. Perfect length.
  I’d classify Asics Lyte III and GT II as comfortable walking shoes. Japan S and Nike’s Air Trainer 1’s are comfortable loitering shoes.
- The absolute best trainers for runners and I will murder any mofo who disagrees and hang your bleeding carcass atop my door.

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 (b&w) - they're the trainers Bruce Lee & Uma Thurman wore in their films (y&b). Japanese company and they're still made using the original methods. Which sounds fancy but in reality the 'original methods/materials' aren't as strong as modern trainers so they wear out MUCH faster.
One thing I do like about them though is the soles are very thin. As in you feel like you're walking on bare feet compared to modern heft healed trainers/boots. I like the connected feeling to the ground you get from them.
Normally I'd be wearing DCShoes but my last pair developed a hole after 5yrs so I think they're unused under the bed.

I feel that I'm very limited in choice because of my feet size, 14. The last two pairs of trainers I have bought were from Sports Direct. Simple grey Nikes. If I could find a cheaper pair in that size, I would.

Cheap pumas, always

Some cheap wide fit laceless black ones.

Allbirds mizzles, comfy, stylish and fits right in with the other dads.

currently on the sixth pair of merrel moab ventilator (technically branded as 'approach shoes' rather than trainers)
- merrel moab ventilator
  Ah yes the quinttisential middle aged, middle class gentlemans trainers. As comfortable for walks with the dogs as popping to Waitrose!

I'm a dad, haven't found anything to tempt me away from high top vans yet

I've got these adidas-branded half-trainer-half-plimsol things with memory foam for the in-sole. They're slip-on and incredibly comfy, but they don't exactly look hard-wearing!

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