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Men of the Great Britain...what trainers are you wearing? (feddit.uk)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've been wearing skate trainers for the last twenty odd years, and whilst they're usually super-comfy I think it's time I made the jump to something a little more ....dad-propriate.

Only issue is that I have no idea where to start with this stuff. I want a trainer, something that is comfortable and can be worn at the soft-play but also when I'm going to the supermarket.

Can you help a brother out?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 (b&w) - they're the trainers Bruce Lee & Uma Thurman wore in their films (y&b). Japanese company and they're still made using the original methods. Which sounds fancy but in reality the 'original methods/materials' aren't as strong as modern trainers so they wear out MUCH faster.

One thing I do like about them though is the soles are very thin. As in you feel like you're walking on bare feet compared to modern heft healed trainers/boots. I like the connected feeling to the ground you get from them.

Normally I'd be wearing DCShoes but my last pair developed a hole after 5yrs so I think they're unused under the bed.