Why I'm developing a bit of an obsession for trainers

I’ve recently discovered a real love for trainers. I know, I know. Most of you have been loving trainers since you were kids. Well, I was never that into them to be honest. I didn’t really see the appeal (apart from when I was about 14 and really coveted those Reeboks everyone was wearing!). But boy do I see it now lol. I absolutely love them. I don’t know what’s happened to me. Well, perhaps I do…

My shoe collection

It’s since I gave away most of my heels. I just couldn’t wear them anymore. I just don’t see the point in ‘crippling’ yourself if you suffer every time you put the damn things on. So, I got rid of all the ones that weren’t comfortable. Thus, my wardrobe became somewhat bare. Then I started working part time in a golf shop and I needed something comfy to wear. Hence where the trainer obsession began.

I bought a pair of super comfortable black FILAs, followed by this gorgeous pair of oatmeal Nike Air Max’s. And since I bought them, I just can’t get enough of them. This was swiftly followed by the discovery that I also love trainers with culottes lol. Now, I know these camo trousers aren’t culottes, they’re simply ankle-grazers, which, incidentally, I used to hate! Isn’t it funny how our tastes can suddenly change?

Shopping for trainers

Almost every time I go shopping now, I get pulled into the sport shops so I can have a good look at what’s on offer. I’ve already ordered a couple of pairs of Pumas, and I’ve got my eye on a gorgeous pair of khaki green and rose gold New Balance ones too! I’m obsessed. I simply cannot get enough.

I also love to see how other people wear theirs. Whether it’s with pretty summer dresses, jeans, skirts, or shorts, I find myself inspired. I particularly like to see them worn with something a little dressier – I like the juxtaposition of dressing up with dressing down, if you know what I mean?!

On this occasion though, I chose to wear my oatmeal trainers with an off-white shirt that I bought a few weeks ago from H&M. I think it’s a really cool combination with my camo trousers, don’t you? It’s a very relaxed look that’s super comfy (and you know how I love to be comfy!). I’ve worn the very same outfit with a pair of khaki denim culottes too, which I also adore.

As for accessories, I’ve kept it simple. Floral ring and earrings with a rose gold Fossil watch (a gift from mother-in-law). Like I said, I do like the juxtaposition of wearing something uber girlie with the camo pants and trainers. Add a plain cream suede handbag that I’ve had donkeys years, and I was ready to pop out to the shops with hubby.

What do you think? Are you as obsessed with trainers as me? What do you love about them? And what do you love to wear with them?