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"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.
Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.
Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank? "
I have a pair of those!
My vote would be Nike AF1 or New Balance 550. The extra £50 is worth it , they feel and look great & easy to clean. |
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"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.
Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.
Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank?
I have a pair of those!
My vote would be Nike AF1 or New Balance 550. The extra £50 is worth it , they feel and look great & easy to clean. "
We’re on a strict budget  |
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"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.
Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.
Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank?
I have a pair of those!
My vote would be Nike AF1 or New Balance 550. The extra £50 is worth it , they feel and look great & easy to clean.
We’re on a strict budget "
McCarthur Glen are global and have 4 or so outlets in the UK. There’s on at J29 M1 They have thousands of branded trainers & usually 50-70% cheaper than online or city centre |
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"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.
Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.
Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank?
I have a pair of those!
My vote would be Nike AF1 or New Balance 550. The extra £50 is worth it , they feel and look great & easy to clean.
We’re on a strict budget
McCarthur Glen are global and have 4 or so outlets in the UK. There’s on at J29 M1 They have thousands of branded trainers & usually 50-70% cheaper than online or city centre "
A bit further is New Balance Flimby Factory, it’s a beautiful location and worth a visit , you can see Scotland from the shop. I’ve bought 550s for £20 there |
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"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.
Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.
Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank?
I have a pair of those!
My vote would be Nike AF1 or New Balance 550. The extra £50 is worth it , they feel and look great & easy to clean.
We’re on a strict budget
McCarthur Glen are global and have 4 or so outlets in the UK. There’s on at J29 M1 They have thousands of branded trainers & usually 50-70% cheaper than online or city centre "
It’s Junction 28 I know this as we live very close to it. And your right you can get some real bargains there clothes as well as footwear |
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Retail outlet shopping centre.
We have Gunwarf Quays near us and they have a large Nike outlet shop,yes they have expensive ones but also have lots of bargains.
I'd avoid cheap trainers that have little to no support,they may look ok but lift the innersole and it reveals basically cardboard under.
£100 is probably a good investment as NB are good quality and will last. |
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Sportsshoe dot com
You can get some good deals on there.
My asics came from an one of there outlets stores feel good quality not a bad price. Feels to me better quality than new balance which feel cheap to.
I would recommend salomons to anyone if their fit suits you as they seem to last me for ages and I keep going back to them if I can afford them. |
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"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.
Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.
Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank? "
Adidas originals (Gazelle, Samba, etc) not to expensive and have some really nice colourways available atm
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It is shocking how much they now cost 
I've bought clothes from the outlet shops, like McArthur Glen.but not trainers. They don't necessarily have the same quality as their standard retail models, which has put me off from their trainers.
It's a scam that they can do this, implying that they are the same. |
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"If they’re just for everyday and they’re not for sports or training then you can wear any fashion trainers.
You can usually pick up unbranded fashion trainers in shops like Primark very cheaply."
I wear some Next trainers (I have 3 different colours). They're currently retailing at £34 and I've had loads of compliments about them from people assuming they're some big brand.
Buy unbranded for general/fashion wear, unless you need specific sports shoes for sporting activities. |
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By *ee VianteWoman 44 weeks ago
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I got my feet profiled in a specialist running shop, (it involves running over an electronic pad, to determine how your foot lands, and where most support is needed), before I first bought shoes for serious training.
I have high arches, which need support, and I need plenty of cushioning in the heels. Mizuno trainers, particularly models designed for people with high arches, suit me well.
For day to day, general wear, I tend to choose whatever is available in black, real leather and fits well.
I also have several pairs of the Pumas which had wide eyelets for ribbon laces. They're not all that comfortable though because they're not high enough at the back and slip off the backs if my feet when I walk. They're pretty though so I'm loathe to get rid of them. |
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Getting some of the apps helps for discounts and sale periods. For example Nike often has some sales on and app codes. Plus for your birthday month you usually get a 25% off code for one purchase. |
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I wear ‘On’ or ‘Salomon’ as a casual trainer, very comfortable plus depending on the model, can look a bit smarter than the average trainer.
I wouldn’t run in them though - Hoka tick that box. |
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"Buy cheap, buy twice. Get a decent pair. Go on sole supplier website, from thier you can see where the sales are. Nike got 30% off"
Most trainers get made in the same sweat shops in poor countries. I doubt stitching a big tick on the side makes them any more robust than other non branded trainers, tbh. |
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"Buy cheap, buy twice. Get a decent pair. Go on sole supplier website, from thier you can see where the sales are. Nike got 30% off
Most trainers get made in the same sweat shops in poor countries. I doubt stitching a big tick on the side makes them any more robust than other non branded trainers, tbh. "
It can make a huge difference, clothing not so much but running shoes yes.
Obviously it depends on the distance and terrain involved but even just 5k in a pair of the wrong type of trainer can make quite an impact. |
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By (user no longer on site) 44 weeks ago
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scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!
shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.
a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!
and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode
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"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.
Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.
Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank? "
If you're on Twitter, search for sneaker deals and you'll find all kinds of great discounts. Have seen loads of New Balance on there recently. (Sorry if already mentioned) |
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"scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!
shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.
a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!
and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode
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Id rather go barefoot than west crocs  |
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By *ookie46Woman 44 weeks ago
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"scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!
shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.
a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!
and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode
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I love my crocs |
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"scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!
shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.
a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!
and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode
Id rather go barefoot than west crocs "
Crocs are the marmite of the footwear world!! |
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"scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!
shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.
a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!
and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode
I love my crocs "
Team Crocs |
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Try the Schuh and office imperfections websites.
I always find good bargains in footlocker as I can get the junior sizes. I got some NB 530 for £50.
Air force are really comfy, or the good old classic converse high top. X |
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"scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!
shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.
a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!
and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode
I love my crocs
Team Crocs "
Another for the crocs gang |
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"scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!
shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.
a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!
and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode
Also a croc lover 
I love my crocs "
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"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.
Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.
Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank?
I have a pair of those!
My vote would be Nike AF1 or New Balance 550. The extra £50 is worth it , they feel and look great & easy to clean.
We’re on a strict budget
McCarthur Glen are global and have 4 or so outlets in the UK. There’s on at J29 M1 They have thousands of branded trainers & usually 50-70% cheaper than online or city centre
It’s Junction 28 I know this as we live very close to it. And your right you can get some real bargains there clothes as well as footwear "
Yes J28!
I go every year between Xmas and new year and get a years supply but the NB factory is Flimby is better but so far away ….but you get genuine ‘made in the uk’ labels. I got to watch my trainers being made once |
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