Are these Fashion Sneakers?

HannahMichelle

I had a $20 off coupon for DSW so I bought these last night, but now I'm second-guessing my choice. Do they qualify as fashion sneakers or do they lean too much towards gear? I'd wear them with jeans to work (kindergarten, special needs aide) and for running around town, etc.

http://www.altrec.com/merrell-.....ather-shoe
(in sage)

my other options would have been these (not this color scheme, but similar styling)
http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/c.....038;brand=

or sketchers
http://zeta.zappos.com/product/7356840/color/6

17 years ago

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Laura

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This is a tricky one. Hmmm. I am going to guess that they are fashion sneakers. Looking forward to hearing what everyone else says!

17 years ago

shiny

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I think the only sneaks Angie considers fashionable are converses. Can you wear them?

Otherwise, I personally think the skechers have the most potential to be fashion sneakers, but I would get them in a funky color and not boring beige. I think they have similar style to that with the laces in lime green, orange, etc? Something fun!

I do know the Merrill's are ultra comfy though... I have a pair myself.

Here's some fantasy fashion sneaks for you:

1) I can vouch that these are ultra comfy - and I've seen them in gold and silver, not just black:
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com.....;ev19=1:41

2) These are sweet:
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com.....;ev19=1:42

3) These are Prada knock-offs, and just as comfy (I tried them on recently)... can't beat the price:
http://www.ninewest.com/Lonan/.....?cgid=1041

4) Not sneaks, but these have Nike Air technology in them:
http://www.colehaan.com/coleha.....oup=239065

5) Coach makes some cute sneaks, featuring the famous Coach pattern; they are somewhat comfortable but probably better for more narrow feet than my own:
http://www.coach.com/content/p.....roogleNone

17 years ago

yublocka

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I think yours would pass as fashion sneakers HannahMichelle. There's so many to choose from though - how daunting!

Shiny I had no idea Prada made sneakers. Wow!! Not sure what to think about them!

17 years ago

greenglove

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I do not think any of the ones you posted are fashion sneakers, which does not mean they are not cute. They all look like gear to me. I agree that I think converse is the true fashion sneaker. Have you tries a maryjane style comfort shoe. That is what I try to do with skirts.

Do you like these?
http://zeta.zappos.com/product.....lor/166634

17 years ago

HannahMichelle

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Oh shoot. That means I totally wasted my coupon. They ARE comfy...but my money would be better spent on something that really fits my needs right now.

Shiny - I am not really a converse girl. They look ok on other gals, but I personally don't find it my style. Thanks for the other ideas...with the exception of the coach pair, the rest are cut like flats, and I need something that comes up higher so I can wear socks when it's cold, but don't want to wear boots. Maybe I can try for some funky skechers. *sigh*

17 years ago

Kristen

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Privo also makes ones like the Sketchers. I have them in black and in dark berry; they're not fashion sneakers but they're cute and comfortable. They also had them in a rich bronze tone last fall, so they might still be at DSW.

17 years ago

HannahMichelle

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Shiny, are these the skechers you were thinking of? A girlfriend of mine has them...that's a lot of white to get yucked up though. lol

http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/c.....and=300222

What do you think of Rocket Dog? They look similar to converse...
http://www.endless.com/Rocket-.....evancerank

17 years ago

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