Looking at some new trainers/shoes for general bumming around, have always wore skate trainers but might be getting too old, so whats the shoe of choice these days?

Etnies remains the choice of my favourite rider – me.

Edit: i would give those sticky sole 5 10’s a go if ever i find someone who stocks them.

skate trainers..
preferably vegan ones in anarchist black and red

Too old for skate trainers?

41 and Vans/DCs all the way here.

slainte 😳 rob

wait how old are you? trainers become a bit dodgy in your thirties

I’m generally sporting a soft pointy Chelsea boot these days.

Just ordered yet another pair of Merrel Chameleons. Ubercomfy waterproof and breathable. When not in work (Dr Martens shoes) or on the bike (various Shimano) I pretty much wear them all the time.

randomjeremy – what else are you supposed to wear for knocking about in…a pair of old brogues???

Not necessarily I mean if you want to fine, but some nice boots or shoes or something maybe? It’s not for me to judge but IMHO trainers are strictly for the under 30s. Google “emo dad”

randomjeremy – what else are you supposed to wear for knocking about in…a pair of old brogues???

Slippers ,bunnet and a pipe
He’s evidently the fashion polis

nothing wrong with a good pipe and a tweed jacket

I wear special built up shoes, because both my legs are shorter than the other.

I’m 45 what brogues for dmr v12’s

double post (ALZHEIMERS)

whatever Go Outdoors are selling cheap when I need new shoes…

Ambrose – Member
Just ordered yet another pair of Merrel Chameleons. Ubercomfy waterproof and breathable. When not in work (Dr Martens shoes) or on the bike (various Shimano) I pretty much wear them all the time.

randomjeremy – Member
wait how old are you? trainers become a bit dodgy in your thirties

Good call with the Chameleons.

Work. Blundstones.
Dressed up. Underground Gene winklepicker chelsea boots.
Bumming around. Vans, DCs, Merrell Refuge Pro Ventilator, Merrell Chameleon Cargo Sport. Apparently I’m beyond dodgy.
Tech stuff. 5.10 Freeriders, Merrell Chameleon Mid Waterproof, Merrell Refuge Pro Ventilator, Merrell Chameleon Cargo Sport.

Forget outdated age stereotypes. The right tool for the right job.

slainte 🙂 rob

what else are you supposed to wear for knocking about in…a pair of old brogues???

Flip flops. Can be a bit chilly in January.

Mostly wearing these supra vaider high tops at the moment (see below), white lace up vans for when it’s warm or with skinny chinos or if I have to be smart some exceptionally pointy brogues.

LOL @ the style try-hards.

Only on stw.

cynic-al – Member
LOL @ the style try-hards.
Only on stw.

Heh.

I’m 41, a short, fat, ugly-ish, ageing ex-goth. I don’t do ‘style’ but I do take an inordinate and geeky interest in my footwear.

Guilty as charged.

slainte 😳 rob

Blundstones……..er………dude

Currently just some Etnies of some kind. I might get a pair of these for the winter, they look cosy.

DVS or Adio.

Only wear Converse here, preferably Jack Purcells when available.

Pod, bought them in 1994,waiting for them to come back into fashion

sambas here.

What you want is a nice pair of Loakes .

Puma speedcat things bought in early 2008. Currently looking far from their best after getting a lot of kebab-juice on them last new year. Should probably replace them sometime…

Cheers, Rich

Currently 35 & wearing these as my main shoes, but with blue & orange laces.

I bought some Salomon trail running shoes as a more versatile alternative to walking boots. So comfy (and inoffensive looking) I wear them whenever I can. They do a goretex version which I’m tempted to get for winter too.

old para boots/black I path skate shoes/old 5.10 camp 4 shoes

late 30’s so stuff it up ya arse randomjeremy you tit 😆

Suede desert boots or DMs. Comfy ,cool to wear and stylish.Plus its about the only ‘tribe’ shoes you can safely wear over 40.
Can’t ever wear man made materials . I can’t see why people wear trainers. How much do your feet sweat in the summer?

What you want is a nice pair of Loakes .

Actually I’m coveting a nice pair of Cheaneys at the moment – I really fancy a pair of these:

old para boots………late 30’s

*shakes head*
“No, dad”

That’s my point colournoise, they probably all are.

aof it’s just a “me me me” thread.

Kangaroo skin diadora borg elites , No not really any old Adidas sambas or Keglers. I normally buy anything on offer but usually wreck them walking dogs or riding bikes.

Anything Salomon 😀

Think people should be putting their age! Am getting to the age where footwear becomes important (or you’ve gone “dad”), so watching this thread.

Currently manky trainors – early 30s.

Most likely seen in Merrell Ottowa water Pro’s – had about 4 pairs now, really really breathable, which is great for me as I usually always have warm feet.

Beyond that any old pair of Merrells for winter and of course some brown loafers (just about worn out a pair of Cushe and now looking at some rather fetching Base shoes).

Old trainers smell bad and should be replaced by the way, particularly if they are from 1994 (how light are you on your feet ffs, I wear through a sole in about 12 months).

Some of you worry too much about what other people think about you. It’s quite probable that they never think about you. Wear what you want.

I’ve just pressed the button on a pair of the vans gravel shoes..
If I start wearing them for every day use now they should be nicely worn in for mtb use in time for spring..