Wednesday 26 March 2014

I really want some Adidas trainers but ....

Back in the days of the naughty 90's I sported a pair of Adidas trainers - I LOVED THEM!  I bought them from Debenhams, they were men's and I can't find them now to buy again (urm that's because 15 years have gone by Fiona). They were kind of a bit like the Stan Smith, a bit like the Gazelle and a bit like the Samba - but they weren't any of these! They were white leather with navy blue stripes and I wore them to death for over 10 years!

And now I want some more but I'm not sure I want Stan Smith's or Gazelle's or the Samba. I kind of want one of each and all elements of each of them rolled into one WHICH IS WHAT I HAD WAY BACK THEN!

Inspired originally by Frances over at School Run Style


And then over on Pinterest


Here is my shortlist

Honey Stripe Low Shoe £47 - this is the closest in style to my originals that I can find. I'm REALLY tempted.




Decisions decisions - these or those above?




What trainers do you have? I can't quite get into the proper full on training shoe that looks like I should be at the gym or running like these (which I just love for the colour)



Fiona
xoxo

23 comments :

  1. I still haven't joined the trainer or the slip on club...only got my filthy muddy running ones.....but if I was choosing from your shortlist I'd say go for the red and white ones.
    Jane xx
    My Midlife Fashion

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    1. I don't know why I'm hesitating so much ... I am wondering how much I will wear them .. I don't like to buy just willy nilly!

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  2. I love adidas. My running kit is all adi as well as my regular trainers. I had some amazing pale pink ones years ago at uni, they were either samba or something else but it escapes me & I've never spotted another pair since :(

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    1. Isn't it annoying - I can see you feel my pain!

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  3. LOVE the first option - so different from what everyone else has!

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    1. That is what I want - something different but still part of the trainer gang! Off to search for a code and BUYING!

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  4. I may have bought myself, for Mothers Day, some Nike Free in black. I never want to wear heels again I just want to bounce around every day (because that's what it feels like your'e doing in them.) I am really into the trainer, skate at the mo. I never thought I would type that sentence. X

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    1. I'll never do the skater shoe - EVER! Same as I'll never do the wedge trainer!
      I still haven't bought them - I have my white KG trainers and I'm wondering how often I will REALLY wear them - god I am pathetic!

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  5. My Gazelles are back in the wardrobe - I don't want to get them wet. Pathetic! Let us know if you purchase any new ones x

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    1. This is the EXACT reason I'm not buying - I won't want to get them dirty or wet!

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  6. Oh gawd..... so hard to choose.....you've been so good can't you just get all 3?? Lol! I would go for a classic white pair, I love both of the Adidias.....I'm not helping at all am I?! xx

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  7. When I decided I wanted the NB's I didn't look at any other brands as that would of confused me too! I do like the Stan Smith Original, they are a true classic but the Nike Free Run are also nice........ oh dear.

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    1. Yes, you're as much help as I seem to be for myself!

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  8. I love the honey lo stripe trainers, you should definitely go for them...quick though as before you know it heels will be back in fashion again 😉 thanks so much for the mention xxxx

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    1. By the time I do make the decision you are right!!!!

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  9. I love the Honey Stripes & think they will suit you better than the Stans! They will look great with all your striped tops too! Go for it! Ax

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    1. I am swaying in the wind - do I? Don't I? Do I? Don't I?!

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  10. Hi Fiona! Loving this new sneaker chic trend! Let's here it for fashion AND comfort!

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  11. i'm so scuzzy i just bought a pair of sport direct own brand trainers, not 100% sure what their name is, but they are so comfortable, and i can legitimately wear as 'fashion' at work (generally with wideleg trousers so no one can see that they are SD specials!)

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    1. Maybe I need to do this - the non brand type that are a fraction of the price and just try it out

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  12. This is probably a good time to confess that I now own 4 pairs...when I take on a trend, I don't do it by halves, eh?! I just love how they dress down an outfit and they are just so damn comfy! xxx

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    1. 4 pairs??! I have one already that I rarely wear, I'm wondering if I will really wear a second pair

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