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Hermes

needs me some tennie boppers

Boots · Gucci

My go to sneakers are navy Converse lace ups. The canvas holds up surprisingly well. Mine are about 4 years old. I've stuck them in the washer 2x and then stuffed them with newspapers to dry. The shape and color looks about the same as when I bought them.

Personally I don't like the slip ons. They didn't feel secure on my feet and they just looked sloppy to me. Of the ones you posted, I think I like the last pair the best for how you plan on wearing them (with bare legs.) The color may not match your skin tone exactly, but it also won't break it up. If you were going to wear them with jeans I'd say go with the gray.

-- Edited by Boots on Tuesday 27th of March 2012 10:34:08 AM

bellaluna · Nine West

I bought a sweet pair of grey suede Lacoste tennies last summer and I love them! Think I got them thru zappos. Congrats on your trip! Sounds divine! :D

Hermes

Thanks, bellaluna!

I'm also adding these as contenders:

nylon uppers - should be easy to clean

These would match my skin tone, but they're canvas... I *might* like these best.

bellaluna · Nine West

I love my converse too, and am with Boots on her input above. I wear mine with gel arch support tho as my arches kill me without them. Especially if you're going to be doing a lot of walking.

Hermes

Thanks for the tip on the inserts - I have some.

I ended up buying these gold leather ones:

Converse Men's Gold Metallic Oxford Sneakers

BUT I'm still considering the gray nylon ones for jeans as boots suggested...

Suasoria · Chanel

Good to know about the slip ons. I was thinking about getting some for dog walking, because I find that my laces often loosen themselves, and it's hard to get the doggies to stop, juggle leashes and poop bags, while I re-tie my shoes. Maybe I should look for something different. (Or just get different shoelaces...)

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

I love the metallic leather ones. I have been wanting some converse, and these are now in the running. I've wanted balck or gray but now I am seeing the appeal of having 2 pairs. Oh, what this forum does to me! ;)

bellaluna · Nine West

Ooh! These are nice! :)

Boots · Gucci

Suasoria wrote:
Good to know about the slip ons. I was thinking about getting some for dog walking, because I find that my laces often loosen themselves, and it's hard to get the doggies to stop, juggle leashes and poop bags, while I re-tie my shoes. Maybe I should look for something different. (Or just get different shoelaces...)

It might be the laces. I wear mine to walk the brother's dog (who I pretend is mine since I'm the one who walks him the most!) and my laces tend to come undone. I triple tie them before we go out now and they stay tied even when we do a 2 hour walk.