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Trainers or Sneakers. Keep Them Box Fresh Because Age Matters

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There was a time not very long ago (alright, quite a bit ago!) when I would deliberately scruff up new trainers to make them look “worn in” before daring to wear them out for the first time. A time when wearing snow white trainers would have been considered a bit naff and definitely dodgy style-wise. Nowadays though, I am firmly within “that age bracket” that requires no less than box fresh. But when did this happen?!

A friend jokingly asked me about this last week which caused me to think about it and led to this post. So, here’s the thing, and at the risk of coming off a bit prescriptive and possibly ageist(?!), 35 would seem to be the cut-off age.  Not really sure why. The wide range of  grown-up/”fashion” trainers around today thanks to the likes of Acne Studios, Puma and its various collaborations, and the fashionista’s favourite Adidas Stan Smiths, etc. must have something to do with it. But, whatever the reason, get your handy bleach wipes at the ready if you are over 35 (boy or girl) and intent on continuing to wear trainers.  Oh, and be sure to change your laces regularly too.  And try and avoid the rain. Sorry, them’s just the rules. 🙂  Anyway, who can deny that a pair of scruffy old Stan Smiths just don’t look the same as a box fresh pair.  Actually, they might as well be different trainers. Right?

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My “gleaming white” Stan Smiths

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These Puma High-Top beauties have never seen rain. No mean feat when you live in London!

What I’m wearing: Sweater (Hysteric Glamour)| Skirt (H&M)| White Trainers (Adidas)| Black Suede Trainers (Puma)| Clutch (Kenzo Paris)

Style Note #1: Got new shoes? Check your soles.

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AND THEN CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY PEEL OFF ALL PRICE AND OTHER LABELS. You may think why bother? After all, you can’t see them and they’ll eventually wear off anyway. True, but in the meantime, you’ll be walking around with tattered bits of paper stuck to your shoes. Whether you leave them on by default (forgot) or by design (can’t be bothered) the effect is an instant outfit downgrade. In other words, scruffy. And anyway, you wouldn’t wear clothes with the price tags still attached,, will you? The same principle applies here.  Remember, you might not be able to see those stickers when you have your fabulous new shoes on, but everyone else behind you will!

We really want to avoid this…..

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Thanks for reading!

Addie x