https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-retro-sneakers-cons-vs-tretorn Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:18:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-retro-sneakers-cons-vs-tretorn#post-886851 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:00:53 +0000 Liz A. 886851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I didn't mean to say I don't like the tretorn s, just making some additional suggestions. &nbsp;I'm a sneaker wearer all year round. &nbsp;Actually I don't much care for having my feet exposed. &nbsp;Can't pinpoint why. &nbsp;I do like my feet. &nbsp;But anyways those sanuks are super cute. &nbsp;I have my eye on a pair as well. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-retro-sneakers-cons-vs-tretorn#post-886819 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:03:06 +0000 Sarah A 886819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ETA: I dont know if these are "better" that the Tretorn's... as they are not as "sneaker-y" but just wanted to add an idea.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-retro-sneakers-cons-vs-tretorn#post-886818 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:00:22 +0000 Sarah A 886818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i like the Tretorns! <br /><br />i feel like I have huge feet for my height (9 at just over 5'5") so I am always paranoid as well. I had been looking at the asics tai chi shoe and also have this Sanuk shoe which the detailing i think makes my foot looks smaller and it is super comfortable for my slightly wide foot (I find Con's feel too narrow at the toe box)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.buysnow.com/mens-sandals/sanuk-scurvy-white.htm?origin=product-search&amp;utm_source=googlebase&amp;utm_medium=comparsionshopping&amp;aff=5110&amp;gclid=CLvslq3qk7YCFRA3nAod0XYADg" rel="nofollow">http://www.buysnow.com/mens-sa.....e=googleba</a><br /><br />I just put in neon yellow laces for fun too!<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-retro-sneakers-cons-vs-tretorn#post-886809 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:18:27 +0000 kkards 886809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ When I first read your post, I thought it said, Tretorns &nbsp;in an antique store....and I was like, I know I'm old, but really, when did Tretorns become antiques. &nbsp;Glad I clicked on the link and realized it was antique stone. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Anyway, I've also been debating between the cons, &nbsp;Tretorns, keds and superga. &nbsp;Interested in what everyone has to say&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-retro-sneakers-cons-vs-tretorn#post-886805 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:11:24 +0000 bj1111 886805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ tretorns are so prep. &nbsp;never out of style. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-retro-sneakers-cons-vs-tretorn#post-886800 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:07:18 +0000 Beth Ann 886800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, I'm just getting ready to post a WIW of me in Cons -- with 9 1/2 feet, so, obviously, I've been in the market for cool sneaks.<br /><br />I've always been a Keds girl --- and I've fought for the coolness keds.&nbsp; But all the twee Taylor Swifty looks that are being marketed now, while cute, just make me feel to, well "teen."&nbsp; So, I'm looking at your post with interest, Beth.<br /><br />I thinkin' that Tretorns would be fab!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-retro-sneakers-cons-vs-tretorn#post-886788 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:47:57 +0000 Debora 886788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thumbs up from me, Beth! Love them in both colors. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-retro-sneakers-cons-vs-tretorn#post-886747 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:41:20 +0000 Thistle 886747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't wear sneakers int he summer if I can at all help it. I mean, it's the end of March and snowing, so I wear the sandals when I can. <br /><br />That being said, I remember desperately wanting Tretorns when I was in school and my parents refusing to buy them because they were too expensive. Instead, they bought me the K-Mart knock-offs. <br /><br />Later on, we were at some discount store, and they had Tretorns, in my size, deeply discounted because they were mint green. My mom got them for me, and I wore those suckers out because they were real Tretorns. Ahh, the power of marketing!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-retro-sneakers-cons-vs-tretorn#post-886730 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:22:13 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 886730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You know, when it's shorts weather, I never wear sneakers - it has to be sandals.&nbsp; My feet run hot in the summer and cold in the winter.&nbsp; ;-)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-retro-sneakers-cons-vs-tretorn#post-886720 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:01:37 +0000 Liz A. 886720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good call on the tigers. &nbsp;They are extremely comfortable, but I would never wear them with shorts as I think they make my feet look long. &nbsp;I'm also partial to the classic k Swiss or a vans checkerboard slip on. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-retro-sneakers-cons-vs-tretorn#post-886697 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:42:04 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 886697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wellll, I should be the *last* person replying as I am definitely not a cool sneaker guru!!!&nbsp; Still, I also suffer from "think-I-have-duck-feet"itis syndrome, so here's my two cents.<br /><br />I have heard, through extensive communing with the Interwebs, that Onitsuka Tiger sneakers ALSO have some kind of vintage cache, and I picked up a pair of gray ones for work outs.&nbsp; They are SO awesome, and SO low profile, I am thinking of getting a graphic pair to wear with denim!&nbsp; I also kind of like the Nike ones offered by J Crew. They have a nice "old school" sneaker feel to them.&nbsp; Definitely look like spring/summer.<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-retro-sneakers-cons-vs-tretorn#post-886678 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:23:17 +0000 Beth 886678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love my Cons, I really do, but I just cant get past the feeling I have duck feet, and they look as ducky in pictures as they do to my eyes IRL.<br /><br />I'll keep wearing them, but have started looking for an alternative that has a lower profile and doesn't look so chunky (which means Superga is also out). I've been considering&nbsp;these Tretorns in antique stone:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/sneakers/PRDOVR~18317/18317.jsp">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../18317.jsp</a><br /><br />I know they don't have the classic cool of Cons, but are they hopelessly uncool? &nbsp;Or are there better alternatives out there?<br /><br />Help, O Cool Sneaker Gurus!<br /><br />