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Printed sneakers/trainers : Yay or Nay? ETA : ordered - and returned

Aurore

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I seldom if ever wear sneakers or trainers (except for sport). However, I lately found myself more and more attracted to sporty-looking printed ones, especially floral, when I come across them in stores.

Footwear like the finds below could probably be quite versatile, from city breaks to shopping days, but I can't make up my mind.

What do you think? Would you (or do you) wear such printed sneakers / trainers for non-sporty occasions?

ETA : my best friend, my husband and you YLF girls all voted Yay! This helped me decide (or gave me an excuse...) to order my favourite ones - the black Ted Bakers.

Further ETA : Sadly, I had to return the black Ted Bakers. They look marvellous in person, but there is a piece of hard material in the back that hurts my previously damaged Achilles tendon. Sigh.

Ted Baker Cepap

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Ted Baker London Cepap Sneaker

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LaPed

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I'm very attracted to sneakers with pattern, esp botanicals. I have a pair of classic Converse all stars with an apple print from several years ago. They are great for livening up casual outfits, although I rarely wear now because my foot size and width has changed since then.

I particularly like the blue pair you show; I think the floral looks great with that classic silhouette.

unfrumped

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I am drawn to florals in canvas materials as feeling summery . I had some floral Sperrrys last year.

kkards

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a big yes from me....i own these....the 1st pair is embroidered and the last pair is sort of a hybrid sneaker/oxford....all 3 pairs are comfy and take an ordinary outfit to a more interesting place....

JSLIDES Aprie Embroidered Sneaker

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MOTHER OF PEARL Sneakers

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Cole Haan Original Grand Floral Wingtip Oxfords

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always trying

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I have a love for all kinds of floral footwear, and I too am talking myself out of getting them. I have a pair of block heeled pumps with floral embroidery that I love. Did talk myself out of floral booties but floral sneakers are on my mind for spring. So I say get them...

Murph11

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Ted Baker makes a dark floral sneaker?! Be still my heart!

Diana

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Big yes from me. I own these floral slip on sneakers and would love some other ones as well.

Halogen 'Turner' Slip-On Sneaker (Women)

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The Cat

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Yes, I definitely think printed sneakers/trainers would be great for sightseeing, shopping, etc. Floral sneakers/trainers, in particular, are more pretty and fun than ordinary sneakers/trainers.

I don't have any at present, but I hope to come across a pair that I really like--and at a reasonable price. I don't want to pay much, as this style will likely not be wearable in my daily life. (Most of the ones I have seen, would be too sporty/casual/heavy for my job and most of my other activities.) Of the ones shown here, kkards' #2 is my favourite.

madeline

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You had me at black floral. The Ted Bakers are beautiful. Go for it!

SarahD8

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I agree, go for it!

I had a pair of floral canvas skimmers a few years back. They were great in summer, I loved to mix them with other floral prints and nautical stripes. I miss them!

Joy

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To answer your question, yes, if I found the right pair, I would wear them for non-sporty occasions (Shopping isn't a sport?). They would need to be all-day comfortable, and, being a print, could be more limited when styling. The Ted Bakers would be lovely with a black/blush outfit.

Mainelady

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Yes! I think they are so fun! I have a pair of red plaid and a pair with a Liberty floral print. Both are Vans style. I hope to add some great lace ups for late spring and summer!

Aurore

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Thank you La Pedestrienne, unfrumped, Diana, The Cat, Joy, for your experience and insight!

kkards, the print of the 2nd one is so beautiful, and the 3d pair is so original! I had never met shoes like that.

always trying, the idea of floral embroidered pumps is dreamy...

Murph11 and Madeline, I felt the same way when I stumbled upon the dark Ted Bakers. For now, they are my favourites.

SarahD8, great idea to pair floral sneakers and nautical stripes!

Mainelady, I love the idea of plaid Vans for autumn or winter!

karen13

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I quite like the look of printed sneakers, even though I don't own any (I have fussy feet and haven't found the right one.) They can add a fun pop to a solid colored outfit, or be pattern mixed for the more maximal look. I am more drawn to the skater shoe (Vans lace up) or slip on style than the athletic shoe look. I think high tops look particularly good with a print.

Janet

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I like printed/patterned sneakers, and even though I didn't wear this particular pair (by Nike, in Finds below) a ton this past year, I still enjoy them for casual days.

'Roshe Run' Sneaker (Women)

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Anonymous

Shoot. Now I need/ahem/want the dark Ted Baker florals. I love printed sneakers for both fashion and athletics - although I can't say I own any at the moment.

UmmLila (Lisa)

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These are not floral but I am in a bit of a mood for lilac and fancy.

Also I like those floral sneaker oxfords that KKards posted. I ordered them, would have kept them if the sole wasn't white.

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PUMA FENTY Puma x Rihanna Satin Bow Sneakers

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Style Fan

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I love them but I can't wear them. My feet are too fussy. The Ted Baker ones are gorgeous.

Brooklyn

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I voted yay. I have a chevron pair (Missoni x Converse) and a dark floral pair. It's a nice change from plain sneakers. I like the Ted Bakers too.

Barbara Diane

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I have a pair of striped Vans I love and will probably add a pair of floral sneaks. So, yes!

Aurore

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lisa p, Style Fan, Brooklyn, Barbara Diane, thank you very much for your insight and support!

karen13, thank you for the styling tips!

Janet, these Nikes are very pretty! Understated, but fun.

UmmLila, you made a point about white soles. Even if white soles seem to be on trend now, I'm always afraid they would get dirty quickly and never bought any.