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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh

I've just bought a pair of converse (they're purple and very cool) but it's just dawned on me that perhaps I'm getting too old to be wearing converse. Obviously I don't really care and bought them anyway but is there a time in life when you should grow up and stop wearing things that are meant for young people?

I don't really mean the mutton dressed as lamb stage... I'm not quite there yet I don't think but I like the jeans and trainers look. I'm off to London next week and wanted to be comfy (yes I know, sensible shoes!) for wandering and I'm attempting to travel light so don't want to take my usual ten pairs of shoes with me.

Do you think you ever get too old for that kind of thing? And are you like me and think sod it... I'm wearing them anyway?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I'm mutton n i'm happy in this stage.

Keep your converse. If you have to decide if it's time it clearly isn't.

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By *ensualfire88Man  over a year ago

Edinburgh

Shoulda bought New Balance...

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By *abioMan  over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

I had to go see how old you were then....

converse are timeless.. I think you can get away with those...

I suppose at this time i ought to say the standard "you are as old as you feel" ect ect.... but since i feel 65 this morning with my knees and back creeking i'll skip that.....

right... tea dance and bingo for me

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Shoulda bought New Balance..."

New Balance ? Ironic from a man who can only remain upright if he's holding the wall

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By *ensualfire88Man  over a year ago

Edinburgh

White People Like...

New Balance Shoes

Because white tastes in shoes can change so quickly, it’s not recommended that you ever talk to a white person about shoes. Over the years they have embraced (and eventually disowned) Uggs, Birkenstocks, Earth Shoes, and most recently Crocs. If it’s popular, the chances are that the clock is ticking down to it’s imminent doom. One mention of your affinity for selected footwear could undo all of your hard work.

There is, however, one exception: New Balance running shoes. All white people own a pair! Seriously, next time you are at a casual party where guests are encouraged to take off their shoes take a look by the door at the veritable rainbow of New Balance sneakers.

But why do white people love them so uniformly? It is pretty simple really. A few years ago it came out that Nike (and other manufacturers) were producing their shoes in Asian sweatshops and then selling them for a very high profit margin. White people were outraged, they generally prefer that children in developing nations first finish high school before working in shoe-producing sweatshops. Otherwise they might look foolish when their co-workers are talking about Catcher in the Rye.

This enormous guilt over child labor meant that white people started to stop wearing Nike shoes. Subsequently they were left to find a company that used fair labor practices to make shoes for the sports that they loved most: jogging, hiking, cross-country running, marathons, walking and being seen in retro-sneakers.

With factories in New England (include three in Maine!) and an extensive lineup of shoes that were meant only for running, New Balance was in the ideal position to both produce and distribute a product to the lucrative markets of white people conveniently located in the region. They quickly spread nationally and joined outdoor performance clothes as an essential part of the white uniform.

When you meet a person wearing New Balance shoes it is a good idea to ask them about the marathon for which they are inevitably training. If they say “I’m not training for a marathon,” this is a good opportunity to raise your status by saying “oh, I thought only runners wore those. My running club all wear New Balance except for a few jerks who won’t shut up about Asics. I’m still a bit sore from the 10k run this morning.”

This is an extremely effective move since white people who jog are generally viewed as being better than white people who don’t. Although perhaps it’s more accurately stated that white people who jog feel the need to constantly prove they are better than white people who don’t.

Note: It is considered a legendary white male move to play basketball in a pair of New Balance. Lots of layups.

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Shoulda bought New Balance..."

I'm not planning on running round London!

@ Granny!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

just had to google what Converse were lol

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I must live in a cultural vacuum....conserve? Freaking jam !!!

I really not got the faintest idea what yer on about Lol..

I like to see peeps with their own style ...eccentric even ...shows a personality and someone marching to their own drum ...

Peeps dressing to hold on to their youth, just looks wrong..

However I believe yer should do what you want ....if yer comfy ...sod what anyone thinks...

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Converse are classics I've several pairs so enjoy them sweet x

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Gone are the days of hitting a certain age and having to conform. We have the freedom to dress how we please. Nothing like seeing trendy peeps out and about. Just says to me that their young at heart. And enjoying life...

Go for it your 37 not 73!...

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh

I'm thinking the same! I shall go out wearing my flared jeans and my converse trainers and if people mistake me for a teenager then so be it!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I what ever i feel like and dont care what any one else thinks as long as im comfy x

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Ah !! I see !!.. converse is parlance fer trainers ..

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Ah !! I see !!.. converse is parlance fer trainers .."

It's a brand gramps!!

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By *ensualfire88Man  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Ah !! I see !!.. converse is parlance fer trainers ..

It's a brand gramps!! "

*ahem*

You're fine, but he SHOULDNT wear them...

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By *inktherapyCouple  over a year ago

Gloucester

At 3 years older than you I hope that I'm not too old either - have been eyeing up a pair of purple converse myself for jeans wear I spotted them whilst buying a pair of 5" red patent Schuhs I think the teenage shop assistant was slightly amused as I was trying them on (having taken off a pair of 'comfy' clarks shoes!) with bootleg jeans, a 'sensible' jumper and a big animal hoodie whilst shopping in town with my 20mth old.. Ah, what the hell!

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By *ensualfire88Man  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"

I'm thinking the same! I shall go out wearing my flared jeans and my converse trainers and if people mistake me for a teenager then so be it! "

*cornflakes over the monitor*

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Ah !! I see !!.. converse is parlance fer trainers ..

It's a brand gramps!!

*ahem*

You're fine, but he SHOULDNT wear them..."

I`m ferking fuddled ...its a womens thang type trainer ? ....I know denim tho

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"

I'm thinking the same! I shall go out wearing my flared jeans and my converse trainers and if people mistake me for a teenager then so be it!

*cornflakes over the monitor*"

Mind and mop them up... your keyboard will get wrecked!

I got asked for ID in the supermarket last weekend!

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By *ensualfire88Man  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Ah !! I see !!.. converse is parlance fer trainers ..

It's a brand gramps!!

*ahem*

You're fine, but he SHOULDNT wear them...

I`m ferking fuddled ...its a womens thang type trainer ? ....I know denim tho "

sounds like your ready to enter the beige phase.

you've seen them around, beige trousers with the elasitcated waist, beige zip-up jacket and the wee beige cap to top off the ensemble.

Only ever seen in the company of a slightly domineeering old woman. At the shops.

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Ah !! I see !!.. converse is parlance fer trainers ..

It's a brand gramps!!

*ahem*

You're fine, but he SHOULDNT wear them...

I`m ferking fuddled ...its a womens thang type trainer ? ....I know denim tho "

http://www.schuh.co.uk/converse/womens-purple-converse-all-star-oxford-purple/1902723670

They have them for boys too!

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By *ensualfire88Man  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"

I'm thinking the same! I shall go out wearing my flared jeans and my converse trainers and if people mistake me for a teenager then so be it!

*cornflakes over the monitor*

Mind and mop them up... your keyboard will get wrecked!

I got asked for ID in the supermarket last weekend! "

Assistant mistake you for a bloke, again?

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By *he_original_poloWoman  over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester


"Ah !! I see !!.. converse is parlance fer trainers .."

Jeez.... the brand has only been around since 1908... Is there a digit missing from your age on your profile?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Ah !! I see !!.. converse is parlance fer trainers ..

It's a brand gramps!!

*ahem*

You're fine, but he SHOULDNT wear them...

I`m ferking fuddled ...its a womens thang type trainer ? ....I know denim tho

http://www.schuh.co.uk/converse/womens-purple-converse-all-star-oxford-purple/1902723670

They have them for boys too! "

Aha !!!...felicitations youth !! haha

Yessum ...I`m up to speed ....they`m daps !!

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"

I'm thinking the same! I shall go out wearing my flared jeans and my converse trainers and if people mistake me for a teenager then so be it!

*cornflakes over the monitor*

Mind and mop them up... your keyboard will get wrecked!

I got asked for ID in the supermarket last weekend!

Assistant mistake you for a bloke, again?"

With these tits?! You are joking!!

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By *ensualfire88Man  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Ah !! I see !!.. converse is parlance fer trainers ..

Jeez.... the brand has only been around since 1908... Is there a digit missing from your age on your profile?"

You've missed the salient piece of information on the profile - 'taunton'

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By *he_original_poloWoman  over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester


"Ah !! I see !!.. converse is parlance fer trainers ..

Jeez.... the brand has only been around since 1908... Is there a digit missing from your age on your profile?

You've missed the salient piece of information on the profile - 'taunton'"

Ahhhhhhhhhhh... nuff said.

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By *ensualfire88Man  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"

I'm thinking the same! I shall go out wearing my flared jeans and my converse trainers and if people mistake me for a teenager then so be it!

*cornflakes over the monitor*

Mind and mop them up... your keyboard will get wrecked!

I got asked for ID in the supermarket last weekend!

Assistant mistake you for a bloke, again?

With these tits?! You are joking!! "

I think just showing him photo I.D would have sufficed.

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"

I'm thinking the same! I shall go out wearing my flared jeans and my converse trainers and if people mistake me for a teenager then so be it!

*cornflakes over the monitor*

Mind and mop them up... your keyboard will get wrecked!

I got asked for ID in the supermarket last weekend!

Assistant mistake you for a bloke, again?

With these tits?! You are joking!!

I think just showing him photo I.D would have sufficed.

"

Hahahahaha! It was a she!!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Ah !! I see !!.. converse is parlance fer trainers ..

Jeez.... the brand has only been around since 1908... Is there a digit missing from your age on your profile?

You've missed the salient piece of information on the profile - 'taunton'"

hahaha its a cultural black hole round yer .....nope I`ve never seen em...wellies tho !!...never freaking green ...so passe !!!

Armoured with the lexicon o Conserves ....I`m ready to swerve wid the youth !!...hit me up muckers !!

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By *ensualfire88Man  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Ah !! I see !!.. converse is parlance fer trainers ..

Jeez.... the brand has only been around since 1908... Is there a digit missing from your age on your profile?

You've missed the salient piece of information on the profile - 'taunton'

hahaha its a cultural black hole round yer .....nope I`ve never seen em...wellies tho !!...never freaking green ...so passe !!!

Armoured with the lexicon o Conserves ....I`m ready to swerve wid the youth !!...hit me up muckers !! "

Popping into town to see if there's a new Dana album?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Ah !! I see !!.. converse is parlance fer trainers ..

Jeez.... the brand has only been around since 1908... Is there a digit missing from your age on your profile?

You've missed the salient piece of information on the profile - 'taunton'

hahaha its a cultural black hole round yer .....nope I`ve never seen em...wellies tho !!...never freaking green ...so passe !!!

Armoured with the lexicon o Conserves ....I`m ready to swerve wid the youth !!...hit me up muckers !!

Popping into town to see if there's a new Dana album?"

Theres a memory ....soft focus erotica !!...

Kashif..

Rare vibe rules..

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By *ev and TrevCouple  over a year ago

cardiff

To be honest I'm finding it difficult to get my head around the fact that you even feel the need to ask this question!

I'm 40 next week and love my red converse, it has never occurred to me that 'at my age' I might be too old for them!

I have got to the age of considering if I 'look like mutton' but that normally only happens when we are off for a night out and I think my skirt is too short etc.

Keep you converse and wear them with pride!!!

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By *inktherapyCouple  over a year ago

Gloucester

My mother has just had a wardrobe clear out - she felt she was getting too old for some of the items in there. Cue me obtaining several short black skirts with splits/ lacing, several sheer tops, some flouncy summer Rocha skirts (worn once) a couple of strappy vest tops with tags still on and some strappy black suede heels and some gorgeous strappy cream leather heels (both worn about 3-4 x each)

My mum's 60 and only just beginning to feel 'too old'

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh

Yeah my mum is just about to turn 70 and she's proper trendy. She doesn't look her age though and could probably pass for at least 20 years younger. Lucky bitch!!!

I don't think that I look my age but its the first time it's really crossed my mind and since I thought it I thought I'd share it with you lot.

I'm thinking along the lines of who cares... and when it comes to jeans and trainers, I don't think I do... I think when it comes to tarty clothes... I think I probably would care.

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh

Okay... you can shoot me now... I bought a hoodie to go with my new trainers!!

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By *emmefataleWoman  over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"Okay... you can shoot me now... I bought a hoodie to go with my new trainers!! "
*bang*

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Okay... you can shoot me now... I bought a hoodie to go with my new trainers!!

*bang* "

It's a 'Plain Lazy' one and says so on the front... something about 'don't rely on me, you'll be disappointed!'

Made me chuckle! I am reverting back to my teenage years... just need to dye out my grey hair and I'll be sorted!!

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By *emmefataleWoman  over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"Okay... you can shoot me now... I bought a hoodie to go with my new trainers!!

*bang*

It's a 'Plain Lazy' one and says so on the front... something about 'don't rely on me, you'll be disappointed!'

Made me chuckle! I am reverting back to my teenage years... just need to dye out my grey hair and I'll be sorted!! "

just stay away from the burberry

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I started to wear Reebok High Top in the 80s, and am still wearing them.

I always have one pair on the go, and a spare pair in the cupboard.

Apparently Reebok considers the design/style as one of their classics, and it is unlikely to be discontinued for the foreseeable future.

I only ever the black ones though as they are smart enough to pass as shoes!

They are comfy, and I don't care if I may be considered as too old to wear them.

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By *inktherapyCouple  over a year ago

Gloucester


"Okay... you can shoot me now... I bought a hoodie to go with my new trainers!! "

Hmm... as my earlier post mentioned me wearing an 'Animal' hoody, I couldn't possibly say that you'd done anything wrong at all!

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Okay... you can shoot me now... I bought a hoodie to go with my new trainers!!

*bang*

It's a 'Plain Lazy' one and says so on the front... something about 'don't rely on me, you'll be disappointed!'

Made me chuckle! I am reverting back to my teenage years... just need to dye out my grey hair and I'll be sorted!!

just stay away from the burberry "

Oi!! I'm grasping at my teenage years... I've never been a chav!! Cheeky mare!!

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By *emmefataleWoman  over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"Okay... you can shoot me now... I bought a hoodie to go with my new trainers!!

*bang*

It's a 'Plain Lazy' one and says so on the front... something about 'don't rely on me, you'll be disappointed!'

Made me chuckle! I am reverting back to my teenage years... just need to dye out my grey hair and I'll be sorted!!

just stay away from the burberry

Oi!! I'm grasping at my teenage years... I've never been a chav!! Cheeky mare!! "

and the ra ra skirts

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh


"

and the ra ra skirts "

No... I'm NEVER doing those... again!!!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I've just bought a pair of converse (they're purple and very cool) but it's just dawned on me that perhaps I'm getting too old to be wearing converse. Obviously I don't really care and bought them anyway but is there a time in life when you should grow up and stop wearing things that are meant for young people?

I don't really mean the mutton dressed as lamb stage... I'm not quite there yet I don't think but I like the jeans and trainers look. I'm off to London next week and wanted to be comfy (yes I know, sensible shoes!) for wandering and I'm attempting to travel light so don't want to take my usual ten pairs of shoes with me.

Do you think you ever get too old for that kind of thing? And are you like me and think sod it... I'm wearing them anyway? "

Never too old for converse lol I have 4 pairs in different colours

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

If you wear your confidence With your Converse, you should look great!

As for the New Balance comments, I own a pair, which were purchased purely because they were cheap in TK Maxx!

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By *ummy mummyWoman  over a year ago

southampton-ish


"just had to google what Converse were lol"

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"just had to google what Converse were lol"

Same here

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"White People Like...

New Balance Shoes

Because white tastes in shoes can change so quickly, it’s not recommended that you ever talk to a white person about shoes. Over the years they have embraced (and eventually disowned) Uggs, Birkenstocks, Earth Shoes, and most recently Crocs. If it’s popular, the chances are that the clock is ticking down to it’s imminent doom. One mention of your affinity for selected footwear could undo all of your hard work.

There is, however, one exception: New Balance running shoes. All white people own a pair! Seriously, next time you are at a casual party where guests are encouraged to take off their shoes take a look by the door at the veritable rainbow of New Balance sneakers.

But why do white people love them so uniformly? It is pretty simple really. A few years ago it came out that Nike (and other manufacturers) were producing their shoes in Asian sweatshops and then selling them for a very high profit margin. White people were outraged, they generally prefer that children in developing nations first finish high school before working in shoe-producing sweatshops. Otherwise they might look foolish when their co-workers are talking about Catcher in the Rye.

This enormous guilt over child labor meant that white people started to stop wearing Nike shoes. Subsequently they were left to find a company that used fair labor practices to make shoes for the sports that they loved most: jogging, hiking, cross-country running, marathons, walking and being seen in retro-sneakers.

With factories in New England (include three in Maine!) and an extensive lineup of shoes that were meant only for running, New Balance was in the ideal position to both produce and distribute a product to the lucrative markets of white people conveniently located in the region. They quickly spread nationally and joined outdoor performance clothes as an essential part of the white uniform.

When you meet a person wearing New Balance shoes it is a good idea to ask them about the marathon for which they are inevitably training. If they say “I’m not training for a marathon,” this is a good opportunity to raise your status by saying “oh, I thought only runners wore those. My running club all wear New Balance except for a few jerks who won’t shut up about Asics. I’m still a bit sore from the 10k run this morning.”

This is an extremely effective move since white people who jog are generally viewed as being better than white people who don’t. Although perhaps it’s more accurately stated that white people who jog feel the need to constantly prove they are better than white people who don’t.

Note: It is considered a legendary white male move to play basketball in a pair of New Balance. Lots of layups. "

Its not true that all white people like or own Balance shoes, some of us dont run or jog, and some of us dont care about designer wear. Some of us cannot afford the extortionate cost of trainers nor can i justify buying a pair of designer trainers that were made for a pittance in some foreign sweat shop. Aside from that if my council tax payment per month is £90 and a pair of MTB's, which i would love, is £90, I cannot justify buying the trainers and not paying my council tax. Also ive worked for nearly 3 years in a pub, on my feet for 5-6 hrs and cannot now where flat shoes as I suffer discomfort with my right foot so white balance, converse and any other flat shoes are out of the question as i need a heel, unfortunately we can only wear black and not trainers either. I havent even been able to find a decent pair of croc shoes to wear as the boss does, and they were not that comfortable either. Quite frankly whilst designer wear is very nice, i dont really care for having to have them, quite happy with what i buy and never really been into designer clothes, cannot justify the cost, far more important things to spend my money on and i prefer to be an individual and wear what i like rather than wear what everyone else does

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"just had to google what Converse were lol"
lol good for you.

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By *ummy mummyWoman  over a year ago

southampton-ish


"

Its not true that all white people like or own Balance shoes, some of us dont run or jog, and some of us dont care about designer wear. Some of us cannot afford the extortionate cost of trainers nor can i justify buying a pair of designer trainers that were made for a pittance in some foreign sweat shop. Aside from that if my council tax payment per month is £90 and a pair of MTB's, which i would love, is £90, I cannot justify buying the trainers and not paying my council tax. Also ive worked for nearly 3 years in a pub, on my feet for 5-6 hrs and cannot now where flat shoes as I suffer discomfort with my right foot so white balance, converse and any other flat shoes are out of the question as i need a heel, unfortunately we can only wear black and not trainers either. I havent even been able to find a decent pair of croc shoes to wear as the boss does, and they were not that comfortable either. Quite frankly whilst designer wear is very nice, i dont really care for having to have them, quite happy with what i buy and never really been into designer clothes, cannot justify the cost, far more important things to spend my money on and i prefer to be an individual and wear what i like rather than wear what everyone else does"

I aggree,my last pair of trainers cost me £20...I rarely get to or have the money to spend on myself at the end of the month so to pay that much for a pair of shoes is unheard of! Femme..if you are reading this thread look away now...I only even own 5 pairs of shoes...and they are all over a year or more old.And non are any particular name brand.I buy what fits and what is comfortable...not because it is what is popular and to conform to what is supposedly cool at the time

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh

I'm not a follower of fashion... I just like what I like. I don't buy things because they're in fashion and in fact I like raking round the charity shops for other people's cast offs!

I just saw those trainers and they're purple and I wanted them so I bought them. I have a good job and can afford to treat myself every now and again. I realise I'm lucky that I don't have any responsibilities so I'm making the most of it!

For the record, I don't like New Balance trainers either, although I do know that they're a good brand when it comes to buying trainers. They bend in the right place, you'd be surprised how many don't.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Warning

by Jenny Joseph

WHEN I AM AN OLD WOMAN I SHALL WEAR PURPLE

With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.

And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves

And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter.

I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired

And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells

And run my stick along the public railings

And make up for the sobriety of my youth.

I shall go out in my slippers in the rain

And pick the flowers in other people's gardens

And learn to spit

You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat

And eat three pounds of sausages at a go

Or only bread and pickle for a week

And hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes

But now we must have clothes that keep us dry

And pay our rent and not swear in the street

And set a good example for the children.

We must have friends to dinner and read the papers.

But maybe I ought to practice a little now?

So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised

When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple..

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman  over a year ago

Edinburgh

Perfect Dave! I was thinking about that poem yesterday but I couldn't remember who wrote it! Thank you!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Perfect Dave! I was thinking about that poem yesterday but I couldn't remember who wrote it! Thank you! "

It always makes me smile ...you`re most welcome

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Its not true that all white people like or own Balance shoes, some of us dont run or jog, and some of us dont care about designer wear. Some of us cannot afford the extortionate cost of trainers nor can i justify buying a pair of designer trainers that were made for a pittance in some foreign sweat shop. Aside from that if my council tax payment per month is £90 and a pair of MTB's, which i would love, is £90, I cannot justify buying the trainers and not paying my council tax. Also ive worked for nearly 3 years in a pub, on my feet for 5-6 hrs and cannot now where flat shoes as I suffer discomfort with my right foot so white balance, converse and any other flat shoes are out of the question as i need a heel, unfortunately we can only wear black and not trainers either. I havent even been able to find a decent pair of croc shoes to wear as the boss does, and they were not that comfortable either. Quite frankly whilst designer wear is very nice, i dont really care for having to have them, quite happy with what i buy and never really been into designer clothes, cannot justify the cost, far more important things to spend my money on and i prefer to be an individual and wear what i like rather than wear what everyone else does

I aggree,my last pair of trainers cost me £20...I rarely get to or have the money to spend on myself at the end of the month so to pay that much for a pair of shoes is unheard of! Femme..if you are reading this thread look away now...I only even own 5 pairs of shoes...and they are all over a year or more old.And non are any particular name brand.I buy what fits and what is comfortable...not because it is what is popular and to conform to what is supposedly cool at the time"

Same here in fact my red shoes i wear to chams cost me along with a grey pair £15 and today i bougght some nice black shiny court shoes in M&S for ....£15 and to be honest, i look out for sales items; my last slinky black dress cost me the princely sum of £7 from Tescos

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By *ouplefunukCouple  over a year ago

North Bristol

I'm in the 'sod it, i'm wearing it anyway' camp. I don't really care what anyone else thinks (unless it's my husband, then i'll take notice)

*Her*

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