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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 ๐ณ 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Forget outdated age stereotypes.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 ๐ 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.
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 ๐ณ rob
Blundstones........er.........dude
Currently just some Etnies of some kind. I might get a pair of [url= http://www.hardcloud.com/product/vn-0kyal7x-blk.asp ]these[/url] 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
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 ๐
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?
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 ๐
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..
Work - Crockett and Jones Brogues
Play - timberland Deck shoes when warm, their Suede boots when not.
I'm an old git me - and I don't think trainers and jeans are on at my age
Whatever is cheap and interesting-looking from TK Maxx
I'm 31 and still actively skate and I am a dad so I evidently fall into the emo dad pile especially when you chuck in skin tight black jeans, cut off denim jacket covered in turbo negro patches and old maiden t shirts.
I wear skate shoes.
Vans
Emerica
Lakai
NikeSB
Adidas skate
Fallen
etc...
Pair of Lacoste sneaks.
Stopped wearing skate shoes when I stopped skating. Bit like I don't wear astroturf boots around when I'm not playing footy really.
Current leather shoes
Barker - oxfords
Paul Smith - brogues
Loake - oxfords
Camper - Pelotas
Current trainers
Asics - Tigers (knackered)
Converse - Chuck Taylor oxfords
Age: 35. Really must buy some new shoes.


