Non-ugly runners for women

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  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    edited July 2015
    litsy3 wrote: »
    cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »
    litsy3 wrote: »
    A lot of the 'cool' kids round here wear Nike frees as streetwear, while not looking remotely like they intend to do any exercise. You can get colours that aren't neon.

    But why ever would you do that? :)

    Well, we all know that neon shoes make you run faster. But if they're not planning to do any running in them I guess they don't mind.

    My best running shoes are rainbow coloured. :)

    http://kicks-store.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/new-balance-890-v3-womens.jpg?itok=Z4MYovL7

    nice!
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    Can't help ya with cute. These are what I'm wearing:

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    aah aha... still, could always be worse!

    (honestly, they're not that bad!)


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  • Gianfranco_R
    Gianfranco_R Posts: 1,297 Member
    tomatoey wrote: »
    I want new runners that I could wear in or out of the gym, and that look decent with street clothes, any suggestions?

    Out of the gym, will wear on longer walks. Inside the gym, just for stationary cycling and elliptical. Summer clothes = casual t-shirt dresses, shorts, etc., Converse would probably look ok but obviously are too floppy to give support through a walking stride for long.

    I have foot problems, but wear orthotics - so as long as I can take the inner sole out, I don't care about the footbed, just want the sole to be firmer than e.g. Cons

    you definitely don't need running shoes:
    http://newbalance.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/49/~/walking-shoes-vs.-running-shoes-vs.-cross-trainers
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
    edited July 2015
    Check out the Adidas Originals by Mary Katrantzou or Rita Ora range.

    If you do ever consider Converse they have a service where you can customise them to your liking as well.
  • AsISmile
    AsISmile Posts: 1,004 Member
    edited July 2015
    Just curious,
    Doesn't your gym have a rule that you can't wear outdoor shoes?
    We are not allowed to use shoes that have been used outside unless they have been thoroughly cleaned. Nothing more annoying than doing pushups and the likes on a floor covered in sand/dirt.

  • cheshirecatastrophe
    cheshirecatastrophe Posts: 1,395 Member
    AsISmile wrote: »
    Just curious,
    Doesn't your gym have a rule that you can't wear outdoor shoes?
    We are not allowed to use shoes that have been used outside unless they have been thoroughly cleaned. Nothing more annoying than doing pushups and the likes on a floor covered in sand/dirt.

    Wow, in all the gyms I've been to I have *never* heard of this rule! (The "no black soles on the basketball court," sure.) And I can't say I've ever noticed a gritty floor or even gunk on the treadmills! Do you live on a beach or someplace where sand would be an issue? Does the staff at your gym not keep it clean? How is this rule even remotely enforced?
  • AsISmile
    AsISmile Posts: 1,004 Member
    cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »
    AsISmile wrote: »
    Just curious,
    Doesn't your gym have a rule that you can't wear outdoor shoes?
    We are not allowed to use shoes that have been used outside unless they have been thoroughly cleaned. Nothing more annoying than doing pushups and the likes on a floor covered in sand/dirt.

    Wow, in all the gyms I've been to I have *never* heard of this rule! (The "no black soles on the basketball court," sure.) And I can't say I've ever noticed a gritty floor or even gunk on the treadmills! Do you live on a beach or someplace where sand would be an issue? Does the staff at your gym not keep it clean? How is this rule even remotely enforced?

    Nope, no beaches near.
    I've been to multiple different gyms and they've all had this rule. But we also have this rule for primary and high school gym classes... It wouldn't surprise me if every gym in my country has this rule.
    I think it is also better for the equipment like treadmills if it doesn't get sand in them...
  • cheshirecatastrophe
    cheshirecatastrophe Posts: 1,395 Member
    AsISmile wrote: »
    cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »
    AsISmile wrote: »
    Just curious,
    Doesn't your gym have a rule that you can't wear outdoor shoes?
    We are not allowed to use shoes that have been used outside unless they have been thoroughly cleaned. Nothing more annoying than doing pushups and the likes on a floor covered in sand/dirt.

    Wow, in all the gyms I've been to I have *never* heard of this rule! (The "no black soles on the basketball court," sure.) And I can't say I've ever noticed a gritty floor or even gunk on the treadmills! Do you live on a beach or someplace where sand would be an issue? Does the staff at your gym not keep it clean? How is this rule even remotely enforced?

    Nope, no beaches near.
    I've been to multiple different gyms and they've all had this rule. But we also have this rule for primary and high school gym classes... It wouldn't surprise me if every gym in my country has this rule.
    I think it is also better for the equipment like treadmills if it doesn't get sand in them...

    Wow, and in my gym classes we typically just wore the shoes we had worn the rest of the day. 'Merica!
  • klmnumbers
    klmnumbers Posts: 213 Member
    It is odd that most running shoes have super aggressive colors. I actually find mine to be quite cute because they are purple and not like... fluorescent orange. But it's all a matter of taste.

    these are mine - brooks running glycerin 12. Also, they are apparently marked down to $98 from $150 right now...:
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  • 5BeautifulDays
    5BeautifulDays Posts: 683 Member
    klmnumbers wrote: »
    It is odd that most running shoes have super aggressive colors. I actually find mine to be quite cute because they are purple and not like... fluorescent orange. But it's all a matter of taste.

    these are mine - brooks running glycerin 12. Also, they are apparently marked down to $98 from $150 right now...:
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    I wear Saucony, not Brooks (the arch is a little too high in the Brooks I've tried on), but I think those are really cute. I have white/turquoise/hot pink Guide 8s and some just *atrocious* deep purple/flourescent red Peregrine 5s.

    I've come to love my crazy-colored shoes, but I'm glad I don't have to wear them anywhere where I'm not also wearing compression shorts and a tank top. :)
  • Cricket1515
    Cricket1515 Posts: 153 Member
    These are mine and I think they are cute! They are Brooks Ghost 7. I don't use the insoles that come with them though. Also, mine have purple elastic laces.

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  • BalletAndBarbells
    BalletAndBarbells Posts: 334 Member
    New balance, Nike, karrimor and merrel all do sensible looking workout shoes and I'm also in my mid thirties! I quite like a bright trainer for the gym but also have black and grey. Skechers walk fit are wearable for most things.

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