FabSwingers.com forum: The price of trainers

By *asycouple1971 OP Couple
46 weeks ago

midlands

Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.

Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.

Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank?

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By *echnosonic_BrummieMan
46 weeks ago

Willenhall

Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank? "

Stick a pony in me pocket,

I'll fetch the suitcase from the van...

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By *eroLondonMan
46 weeks ago

Mayfair

Camper™ Peu Touring. Highly recommended.

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By (user no longer on site)
46 weeks ago

Have a look on sports direct they often have good offers on NB or Aasics

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By *ee VianteWoman
46 weeks ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Try M and M Direct.

You should be able to find the site via a search engine.

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By *rHotNottsMan
46 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.

Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.

Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank? "

I have a pair of those!

My vote would be Nike AF1 or New Balance 550. The extra £50 is worth it , they feel and look great & easy to clean.

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By *andadbodMan
46 weeks ago

Liverpool

"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.

Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.

Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank?

I have a pair of those!

My vote would be Nike AF1 or New Balance 550. The extra £50 is worth it , they feel and look great & easy to clean. "

We’re on a strict budget

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By *ymAndIcedCoffeeWoman
46 weeks ago

Worcester

If they’re just for everyday and they’re not for sports or training then you can wear any fashion trainers.

You can usually pick up unbranded fashion trainers in shops like Primark very cheaply.

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By *astandFeistyCouple
46 weeks ago

Bournemouth

A company called Arne Clothing. Check them out, should be able to pick some up for £100

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By *ealMissShadyWoman
46 weeks ago

St Albans/ Welsh Borders

I just bought two pairs of Vans in the sale for less than £60 in the sale from Vans website. It's worth shopping around and seeing what's in sale

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By *rHotNottsMan
46 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.

Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.

Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank?

I have a pair of those!

My vote would be Nike AF1 or New Balance 550. The extra £50 is worth it , they feel and look great & easy to clean.

We’re on a strict budget

McCarthur Glen are global and have 4 or so outlets in the UK. There’s on at J29 M1 They have thousands of branded trainers & usually 50-70% cheaper than online or city centre

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By *rHotNottsMan
46 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.

Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.

Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank?

I have a pair of those!

My vote would be Nike AF1 or New Balance 550. The extra £50 is worth it , they feel and look great & easy to clean.

We’re on a strict budget

McCarthur Glen are global and have 4 or so outlets in the UK. There’s on at J29 M1 They have thousands of branded trainers & usually 50-70% cheaper than online or city centre "

A bit further is New Balance Flimby Factory, it’s a beautiful location and worth a visit , you can see Scotland from the shop. I’ve bought 550s for £20 there

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By *hrek101Man
46 weeks ago

Herts

Most brands have an online outlet with big reductions, I got a pair of Hokas from £140 reduced to £70.

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By (user no longer on site)
46 weeks ago

"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.

Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.

Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank?

I have a pair of those!

My vote would be Nike AF1 or New Balance 550. The extra £50 is worth it , they feel and look great & easy to clean.

We’re on a strict budget

McCarthur Glen are global and have 4 or so outlets in the UK. There’s on at J29 M1 They have thousands of branded trainers & usually 50-70% cheaper than online or city centre "

It’s Junction 28 I know this as we live very close to it. And your right you can get some real bargains there clothes as well as footwear

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By *ools and the brainCouple
46 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

Retail outlet shopping centre.

We have Gunwarf Quays near us and they have a large Nike outlet shop,yes they have expensive ones but also have lots of bargains.

I'd avoid cheap trainers that have little to no support,they may look ok but lift the innersole and it reveals basically cardboard under.

£100 is probably a good investment as NB are good quality and will last.

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By (user no longer on site)
46 weeks ago

Charity shop

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By (user no longer on site)
46 weeks ago

Have a look online at USC. Good brands and discounted

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By *elsh_naturist_coupleCouple
46 weeks ago

Newport

Sportsshoe dot com

You can get some good deals on there.

My asics came from an one of there outlets stores feel good quality not a bad price. Feels to me better quality than new balance which feel cheap to.

I would recommend salomons to anyone if their fit suits you as they seem to last me for ages and I keep going back to them if I can afford them.

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By (user no longer on site)
46 weeks ago

Find an outlet place, like Cheshire oaks!

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By *he turned me GreyCouple
46 weeks ago

Warwick and Coventry

"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.

Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.

Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank? "

Adidas originals (Gazelle, Samba, etc) not to expensive and have some really nice colourways available atm

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By (user no longer on site)
46 weeks ago

Inflation is such a joke. Remember when air forces were like £60? Yeah double it now.

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By *aked2sumCouple
46 weeks ago

Coast

Can’t go wrong with sketchers if your not a fashion freak

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By *ortyairCouple
46 weeks ago

Wallasey

My hubby loves Adidas trainers, the new ones are about £100 but he loves buying retro pairs and they are so expensive and he never bloody wears them, Mrs x

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By (user no longer on site)
46 weeks ago

I buy Vans or Gola harriers. Around £60.

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By *tylebender03Man
46 weeks ago

Manchester

2002r are a really great shoe, it’s worth looking for cheaper than £100. I got a pair on sale for £75 on the new Balance website a few months back

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By *ty31Man
46 weeks ago

NW London

Look online. Can usually get last season's model for a discount price, it's only the colour that will be different.

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By *ad NannaWoman
46 weeks ago

East London

Have a look on the Laced website or Vinted, but beware of scammers on selling sites.

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By *ad NannaWoman
46 weeks ago

East London

"Inflation is such a joke. Remember when air forces were like £60? Yeah double it now. "

My granddaughter wants a particular pair of Air Jordans that are £170

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
46 weeks ago

Central

It is shocking how much they now cost

I've bought clothes from the outlet shops, like McArthur Glen.but not trainers. They don't necessarily have the same quality as their standard retail models, which has put me off from their trainers.

It's a scam that they can do this, implying that they are the same.

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By *zeroMan
46 weeks ago

Glasgow

Check and see if there are any outlet shopping centres near you.

I got set of New Balance and Adidas for really good prices.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
46 weeks ago

North West

"If they’re just for everyday and they’re not for sports or training then you can wear any fashion trainers.

You can usually pick up unbranded fashion trainers in shops like Primark very cheaply."

I wear some Next trainers (I have 3 different colours). They're currently retailing at £34 and I've had loads of compliments about them from people assuming they're some big brand.

Buy unbranded for general/fashion wear, unless you need specific sports shoes for sporting activities.

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By *aggy dollsCouple
46 weeks ago

bradford

I've always worn DC's and never paid more than £55 quid for them.

Mr H

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By *ools and the brainCouple
45 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

For a training/running shoe I will not wear anything other than Saucony.

I have some brooks which I use for the gym and walking.

Casual Nike.

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By *ee VianteWoman
45 weeks ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I got my feet profiled in a specialist running shop, (it involves running over an electronic pad, to determine how your foot lands, and where most support is needed), before I first bought shoes for serious training.

I have high arches, which need support, and I need plenty of cushioning in the heels. Mizuno trainers, particularly models designed for people with high arches, suit me well.

For day to day, general wear, I tend to choose whatever is available in black, real leather and fits well.

I also have several pairs of the Pumas which had wide eyelets for ribbon laces. They're not all that comfortable though because they're not high enough at the back and slip off the backs if my feet when I walk. They're pretty though so I'm loathe to get rid of them.

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By *hitehotguyMan
45 weeks ago

Manchester

Getting some of the apps helps for discounts and sale periods. For example Nike often has some sales on and app codes. Plus for your birthday month you usually get a 25% off code for one purchase.

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By (user no longer on site)
45 weeks ago

I wear ‘On’ or ‘Salomon’ as a casual trainer, very comfortable plus depending on the model, can look a bit smarter than the average trainer.

I wouldn’t run in them though - Hoka tick that box.

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By *ife NinjaMan
45 weeks ago

Dunfermline

It's ridiculous. I remember you could Sambas for £30. They're nearly triple that these days

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By *ornucopiaMan
45 weeks ago

Bexley

I've always bought supermarket

trainers and if, by chance, there is a white panel anywhere on the uppers, I write

'LoTec'

on them with a permanent marker.

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By *issSugarPlumWoman
45 weeks ago

Northamptonshire

Vinted? I always look there whether I know what particular item I want it not.

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By *tylebender03Man
45 weeks ago

Manchester

Buy cheap, buy twice. Get a decent pair. Go on sole supplier website, from thier you can see where the sales are. Nike got 30% off

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
45 weeks ago

North West

"Buy cheap, buy twice. Get a decent pair. Go on sole supplier website, from thier you can see where the sales are. Nike got 30% off"

Most trainers get made in the same sweat shops in poor countries. I doubt stitching a big tick on the side makes them any more robust than other non branded trainers, tbh.

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By (user no longer on site)
45 weeks ago

"Buy cheap, buy twice. Get a decent pair. Go on sole supplier website, from thier you can see where the sales are. Nike got 30% off

Most trainers get made in the same sweat shops in poor countries. I doubt stitching a big tick on the side makes them any more robust than other non branded trainers, tbh. "

It can make a huge difference, clothing not so much but running shoes yes.

Obviously it depends on the distance and terrain involved but even just 5k in a pair of the wrong type of trainer can make quite an impact.

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By *ickdasterdly51Man
45 weeks ago

Lingfield

Donald Trump has a new range of trainers out, I'm sure he'd be happy to sell you a pair.

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By *usie pTV/TS
45 weeks ago

taunton

Do the pricey ones make your feet stink as bad as the cheapies.

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By *aked2sumCouple
45 weeks ago

Coast

The irony is most people who wear trainers couldn’t actually run for a bus

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By *orny PTMan
45 weeks ago

Peterborough

What about decathlon?

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By (user no longer on site)
45 weeks ago

scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!

shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.

a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!

and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode

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By *ixed MisterMan
45 weeks ago

London

"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.

Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.

Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank? "

If you're on Twitter, search for sneaker deals and you'll find all kinds of great discounts. Have seen loads of New Balance on there recently. (Sorry if already mentioned)

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By (user no longer on site)
45 weeks ago

I love my new balance 327s got a few diff colours, and adidas ozwegos in a few different colours

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By (user no longer on site)
45 weeks ago

"scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!

shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.

a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!

and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode

Id rather go barefoot than west crocs

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By *ookie46Woman
45 weeks ago

Deepest darkest Peru

"scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!

shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.

a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!

and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode

I love my crocs

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By *ookie46Woman
45 weeks ago

Deepest darkest Peru

The New Balance site had a great sale on recently

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By (user no longer on site)
45 weeks ago

"scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!

shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.

a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!

and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode

Id rather go barefoot than west crocs

Crocs are the marmite of the footwear world!!

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By (user no longer on site)
45 weeks ago

"scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!

shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.

a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!

and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode

I love my crocs

Team Crocs

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By *toC Thats MeWoman
45 weeks ago

Sheffield

Try the Schuh and office imperfections websites.

I always find good bargains in footlocker as I can get the junior sizes. I got some NB 530 for £50.

Air force are really comfy, or the good old classic converse high top. X

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By (user no longer on site)
45 weeks ago

"scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!

shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.

a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!

and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode

I love my crocs

Team Crocs

Another for the crocs gang

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By *toC Thats MeWoman
45 weeks ago

Sheffield

"scrap the idea of trainers and become a Croc fiend!!

shows a air of confidence that you comfortable in yourself and your surroundings.

a joy to wear bare footed and in socks!

and is so versatile with a casual and sports mode

Also a croc lover

I love my crocs

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
45 weeks ago

North West

I'm a believer in Marathon Plus tyres. Footwear irrelevant to me

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By *rHotNottsMan
45 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Looking for some nice trainers to wear as everyday items.

Only decent ones I can find are New Balance 2002r for about £100.

Anyone recommend some nice trainers that don't break the bank?

I have a pair of those!

My vote would be Nike AF1 or New Balance 550. The extra £50 is worth it , they feel and look great & easy to clean.

We’re on a strict budget

McCarthur Glen are global and have 4 or so outlets in the UK. There’s on at J29 M1 They have thousands of branded trainers & usually 50-70% cheaper than online or city centre

It’s Junction 28 I know this as we live very close to it. And your right you can get some real bargains there clothes as well as footwear "

Yes J28!

I go every year between Xmas and new year and get a years supply but the NB factory is Flimby is better but so far away ….but you get genuine ‘made in the uk’ labels. I got to watch my trainers being made once

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By (user no longer on site)
45 weeks ago

Research which ones that you like, then look on Vinted.. winner every time!

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By *uckyNineMan
45 weeks ago

prescot

If you just want something for kicking about in everyday the reebok website has a sale on pretty much every other day

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By *rchitectMan
45 weeks ago

Dorchester

Vinted if you are not worried about them being new.

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