Nice white trainers to go with summer dresses

cjmcork · 02-07-2019 8:28am #1

hi folks - I'm looking for recommendations re nice white trainers that will go with summer dresses, I've done the cheap and cheerful (i.e. Dunnes / Penneys), but the insides cause perspiration on my feet, even with socks, so looking for something a bit better (that can face a washing machine ideally, given it's Ireland and they will at some point end up in the rain!)

whiskeyman · 02-07-2019 10:00am

Adidas Stan Smith's are a classic for this look.
Check their outlet store as can often have good discounts on similar styles.

SmallTeapot · 02-07-2019 10:22am

I’m not sure if you’re after leather or canvas upper, but Superga Cotu classics in white could also be another option (they’re canvas). They’re available in schuh, but I bought mine on amazon for a much cheaper price. Vans and converse could also be another option if you’re after canvas shoes.

If you’re after leather, yep Stan Smiths mentioned above would be perfect.... or Adidas Superstars

dudara · 02-07-2019 10:27am

Classic Adidas styles like Stan Smith, Gazelle or Sleek come to mind. Hard to beat the classic.

Or maybe Converse?

meeeeh · 02-07-2019 10:47am

Don't go for suede. Superga and I suspect most other canvas trainers can be washed in washing machine but it is hard to get all the stains out. I think they are a bit cooler than leather shoes but for me leather shoes are easier to keep clean. I love the look of Veja V 10 trainers but they are not the coolest to wear.

GingerLily · 02-07-2019 10:51am

I like white converse

cjmcork · 02-07-2019 11:46am

defo not on the canvas, one shower of rain and they'll be destroyed.......at least with the leather, they can be washed

red petal · 02-07-2019 11:49am

Adidas Stan smiths or the new Reeboks - https://www.reebok.ie/club-c-85/DV3727.html

I find converse so uncomfortable!

xtal191 · 02-07-2019 11:55am

Adidas Continental

Reebok Classic

Air Force Ones

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dudara · 02-07-2019 12:05pm

Pretty much all the in-fashion runners are too thick-soled or chunky for my liking. I genuinely haven’t bought a new pair of fashion runners in several years as I don’t like the current styles.

I’m still wearing runners like Adidas Country Sleeks, Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 or Puma Harambee that I bought 10-15 years ago. I’m consoling myself with the thought that the fashion wheel will spin around again and bring my favourite runner styles back into fashion.

cjmcork · 02-07-2019 2:26pm

xtal191 wrote: »

Adidas Continental

Reebok Classic

Air Force Ones

Thanks - those soles are too deep for me though, I want something a bit dainty to go with light summer dresses

whiskeyman · 02-07-2019 2:31pm

dudara wrote: »

Pretty much all the in-fashion runners are too thick-soled or chunky for my liking. I genuinely haven’t bought a new pair of fashion runners in several years as I don’t like the current styles.

Same!
Awful shape and style IMO.
Glad I've kept some of my favorites in good condition, like classic tigers.
Recently splashed out on an old Adidas style I say on eBay too.

Zadkiel · 02-07-2019 3:22pm

cjmcork wrote: »

hi folks - I'm looking for recommendations re nice white trainers that will go with summer dresses, I've done the cheap and cheerful (i.e. Dunnes / Penneys), but the insides cause perspiration on my feet, even with socks, so looking for something a bit better (that can face a washing machine ideally, given it's Ireland and they will at some point end up in the rain!)

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Zadkiel · 02-07-2019 3:23pm

cjmcork wrote: »

hi folks - I'm looking for recommendations re nice white trainers that will go with summer dresses, I've done the cheap and cheerful (i.e. Dunnes / Penneys), but the insides cause perspiration on my feet, even with socks, so looking for something a bit better (that can face a washing machine ideally, given it's Ireland and they will at some point end up in the rain!)

Consider a pair of Nike Cortez in white?

https://www.nike.com/gb/t/classic-cortez-shoe-qlrLDL/807471-102?Nst=0&cp=euns_kw_pla%7cie%7cgoo%7c%7c1604104517%7c56317026610%7c%7cc%7ccssproducts%7cEN%7c305374469497&ds_rl=1252249&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyuqwqbeW4wIVSlXTCh10GgvBEAQYASABEgKlC_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

02-07-2019 3:31pm

Lacoste Lerond have more of a plimsole look.

claregal1 · 02-07-2019 3:35pm

Hi - I picked up nice white ones in River Island on sale last week..reduced from 50 to 18 . I too got them just to wear with skirts and dresses for Summer. A friend of mine picked up a pair in Shoe rack on sale as well for 20 I think so maybe check out both those stores online . Size up with River Island as the sizes can be small !

SmallTeapot · 02-07-2019 6:00pm

How about Nike Internationalists?

I'm slightly biased, however, as I want a pair in black and white - and think the silhouette look great under skinny jeans, etc

Currently priced at 90euro with Nike, but if you have a unidays account, you can get a discount code

meeeeh · 02-07-2019 8:01pm

I have them but in suede so they were completely destroyed after a year. Lovely with jeans. Most of the runners don't work with skirts for me. Superga would be the best. So if you are not sure about what type of runner it might be worthwhile to narrow down the styles you like and try them.

SmallTeapot · 02-07-2019 9:14pm

meeeeh wrote: »

I have them but in suede so they were completely destroyed after a year. Lovely with jeans. Most of the runners don't work with skirts for me. Superga would be the best. So if you are not sure about what type of runner it might be worthwhile to narrow down the styles you like and try them.

I have the Supergas Cotus in white and they’re very versatile. They do get stained but I popped them in an express wash and they cane out pretty clean.

cee_jay · 03-07-2019 9:36am

You can get a leather converse now which I think are quite nice:
https://www.schuh.ie/womens/converse-all-star-dainty-leather-white-trainers/1922751020/
or:

SozBbz · 03-07-2019 11:04am

I swear by these, have actually bought them twice as my first pair got wrecked (my own fault)

https://www.superdry.ie/products?product_id=3484877&source=googleshopping&locale=en-IE&nst=0&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpPHoBRC3ARIsALfx-_KOOZ-n2F0Z5aVJawpSWXW_m_PO0qgy2Bk2mhtNkicnNwgVfBow3yoaAqJYEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

They've been through the machine a few times, and are still wearable.

They're definitely much more comfortable than penneys/dunnes cheapo options. I find them sweaty and have no arch support, they'd hurt my feet after a while and cause blisters.

Am thinking of getting another pair of the Superdry LowPro so I can keep them for "good wear" as my current pair have been through a lot at this stage.

They're a good price too

Nice white trainers to go with summer dresses

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