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Hello wise people of STW.
I have an extremely rare kind of family 'do' saturday, I don't really care much for 'dressing up' but think I'd quite like to wear some smartish shorts - yet to be purchased, and perhaps a polo shirt, but I am stumped for footwear. Looking online it seems white trainers are the latest thing....if your south of 35 years old which apparently is everyone who buys clothes. So what do I wear on my feet?
Generaly, what does STW suggest for a 5'9", overweight, 49 year old with a total disdain/disregard for sartorial elegance? I don't wish to offend anyone, would like to be me without conforming to stuffy formalities.
Thanks
A nice pair of deck shoes 😀
deck shoes, sod wearing a polo shirt though. hawaian shirt unbuttoned to the bellybutton.
Dangerously close to needing a jumper draped over your shoulders here
Fivetens
Crocs
Wellies ?
Clogs.
I would wear some cupsole skate style shoes with a casual shirt.
Or wear what you like, whatever is comfortable
Had to deal with this crap the other week. There is a co called Toms that seem to cover this exact problem. Online, have stores and also seem to be all over TKmaxx. Not bad for £20 if you can grab reduced. Alternately just turn up bare foot…
Five Ten Sleuths. Then you’ll get some use from them afterwards.
fivetens would be ace, crocs second choice definitely - in a free world I'd wear either of those no problem.
Deck shoes - no.
five ten sleuths - could be a winner? If I can get them in time for saturday.
Heels. Sir would look excellent in some 5” Jimmy Choo’s.
In seriousness - loafers or smart double clasp sandals.
It is a pain isn't it. Why can't it be winter all year round. Far easier to dress smartly. Us Brits can't do summer wardrobe.
Brown leather sandals and beige socks?
Smart shorts. Smart shorts. This is proper look like a **** with deck shoes and jumper over the shoulders territory. Either go smart casual with trousers or just relax with short and whatever shoes you would normally ware.
With what you've got so far, socks & sandals. 😁
Flip flops, with socks.
Knee high cowboy boots.
Espadrilles. Take a blazer in case it gets chilly, push the sleeves up to look extra cool
If you're actually going to buy something for this, just but any pair of trainers you like the look of and will wear again. If they're new and not scruffy, they'll look smart enough. If there's someone thinks you're not smart enough, so what, that's their problem. There's more important sh?t to worry about.
Immaculate Vans old skool with gum sole in an appropriate colour for outfit. 👍🏻
Or perhaps some dark Nike Janoskis. Again, immaculate
Sod ever wearing deck shoes.
Espadrilles
SPDrilles
Then you’ll get some use from them afterwards
Deck shoes make me do a little sick in my mouth, as do polo shirts. Military mess wear I cannot abide.
Vans would be my choice if I were wearing tailored shorts and a shirt, short sleeve, most likely hawaiian.
Vans.
Old school black Sambas.
Puma suede classic trainers. Converse lo's. Vans. Or Birkenstocks as long as your feet don't look like you have fungal nails and trench foot.
Vans, PB Walsh, Allbirds,
Thongs, NB, Diemme, Palladium.
Whatever, wear what you want.
Desert wellies, white sports socks BOOM!
A nice pair of brogues
A bloke? Over the age of 40?
Adidas Gazelles, obviously
Aren’t there laws about this sort of thing?
Deck shoes make me do a little sick in my mouth, as do polo shirts.
I’ve managed to get to nearly 68 without ever wearing either, just the thought brings me out in hives.
A pair of classic Vans or Etnies skate shoes with a plain tee shirt with a short-sleeved shirt over the top left unbuttoned works for me, I’ve actually got several subtle low-key Hawai’ian shirts that I wear for casual occasion that mean something smarter than a Metallica or Faith No More tee shirt.
something like these…
Sanuk, sidewalk surfers.
Or
Vans.
Don't wear anything too dark on your feet. Black trainers with shorts look stupid. I'm 50 and wear white Lacoste trainers with shorts. Top half, casual shirt with sleeves rolled up to elbows, unbuttoned over a tee.
What even are deck shoes?
Brogues, no socks.
Best accompanied by an unhinged fixed stare and maniacal grin.
Paedo sandals.
Technically, the correct answer is deck shoes. But I share most posters’ opinion of them. I’d wear one of my pairs ofBirkenstocks. Overweight, middle aged men and trainers is a risky look.
Black shoes. They go with anything. Paired with over the knee socks.
Smart AND sexy.
Buffalos are all the rage among the kids currently. And you'll no longer be 5'9", instead about 6'2"
With added benefit you'll fall off them in no time at all and have the perfect excuse to go home again with a ****ed ankle.
Doctor Martin's, doctor Martin's, doctor Martin's boots
Is the event happening in the UK or some other hotter part of the world? Just wondering what the driver is for wearing shorts and a polo that you'll have to buy?
Unless it's over 25°c just wear a pair of trousers, or smart jeans, and a suitable shirt. Then just standard brown or black leather shoes depending on jeans/trousers. Oh and make sure your belt matches the colour of your shoes.
Sorted.
Pair of nubuck Cats or something?
And wear a band T shirt. No point in conforming to some 'I don't conform' standard.
The more you show you just want to be comfortable, the more people will expect it from you in future...
Vibram five fingers go with anything
Waders