I don't know about you, but I just can't get on the hi-top bandwagon. Perhaps it stems from being a child of the '80s, but all I can see when I look at these shoes, is lycra stirrup pants and a bad perm. Perhaps you think differently, but you're going to have to convince me! So, start formulating your comments ladies and gents. In the meantime, these Reebok Freestyle 'Tokyo' hi-tops are $84.99 from Shoes.com.
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I'm not such a fan of cheap shoes as they're usually painful to wear and pleather does absolutely nothing for me. Having said that I'm quite keen on these patent pumps from Peacocks (£12). They're just the thing to add a bit of chic when you can't be bothered to wear anything more exciting than jeans. Pop these on with a mohair or angora jumper and you'll look instantly stylish for minimum effort.
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What does everyone think about wedge heeled casual shoes, like trainers or plimsolls? I've always believed these to be a bit of a fashion crime, all things considered, but these ones by Rebels could win me round: they're cute and sporty, and come in colours like green and navy, which contrast nicely with the white platform sole. They're also reasonably priced at $49.99. Now, I can't quite believe that I'm recommending what is, essentially, a platform soled trainer, but if you like them, you'll find them at Shoes.com.
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A sneaker by any other name, these trainers from Stuart Weitzman are a far cry from his usual fare, although, in light of all the bling, not too far, I should say! With their silver-grey base and bright patent details, they're not really for sports; but you could certainly get some exercise playing the ol' name dropping game (the bright and shiny SW gives them away). A stylish shoe for a casual weekend, I suspect even fervent gym-avoiders might give these a go - 'Namegame' is $235 from Zappos.
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Now I'm not really one for trainers in general, eschewing them in favour of more delicious heights, but my feet have taken such a battering recently that I'm considering remaining 5'5 for a while longer. These shoes are really comfy looking, and I like the way they've used a gold rocker style print on a black background. The obscene amount of buckles adorning this shoe makes me smile as well, and I think they'd give my feet a great respite from heels. Well, till the weekend at least...
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£9.99 from D R Shoes
It's the new year and one of my resoutions does include fitness, to such an extent that I've just signed up to a brand spanking new gym, so I can burn money/calories this new year. Obviously I now need a wardrobe to go with this, so I won't look out of place amongst the lycra lovelies in my graying trackies. These stylish trainers, £19.99 from Dr Shoes would fill that bill nicely, adding a touch of style to my ensemble with their funky graphic prints and plimsoll style shoe. They're on sale too, so you better snap them up quickly.
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Continuing my new-found love for trainers these silver sneakers from Kurt Geiger are on sale reduced to £59. They would look great teamed with dresses and are perfect for toning down this summer's romantic look but are dressy enough to add some chic to a plain jeans outfit. I feel like with trainers like this on the market I may never wear heels again!
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