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So we had the coloured coats and now.. I have a hankering for a coloured trainer.  Well, two obvs.  One on each foot and the same colour for sure.  I'm thinking green... or red, or ORANGE! OOH yes orange. How about yellow maybe? 

You know when you get something in your head and it suddenly seems like the best idea you've ever had.  Well, this is it.  A coloured pair of trainers.  Seeing right now as this is pretty much what we're mostly wearing, it doesn't seem to be a stretch too far to saying, it's well worth investing in another pair. 

Comfortable, practical and something that can bring pure joy from simply looking at them.  What's not to love about that? 

Not to mention that an injection of colour into your wardrobe can suddenly transform all those favourite outfits that you've been wearing on repeat.  A new little bit of shoe action, is just what we need to breathe new life into clothes that we're probably a bit tired of. 

Without further ado - LET'S get going!  Maybe we can get some sales bargains and if you have feet that are a size 6 or under - always remember to check the kids' sections out (you lucky buggers!!) as they're a LOT cheaper! 

First up - green. Oh yes yes yes please. 

Green AND RED!  Call off the dogs. 

New Balance 574 Trainers in green £75

Green and red again at adidas

Green adidas Original Gazelles were £70 now £56

Different version of green and red in limited sizes but in the sale with an extra 20% off using the code EXTRA20.

adidas Originals Lowertree trainers were £74.95 now £56

Green and yellow.. 

Calvin Klein Jerrod trainers were £95 now £66

Paler in the sale at ASOS.

adidas Originals Padiham Trainers were £74.95 now £50.95 (extra 20% off sale with code EXTRA20)

Another shade of green and another style... 

adidas Originals Campus 80s were £74.95 now £47.75 (and EXTRA20 for 20% off)

Blue now - all shades, definitely one for everyone. 

adidas Originals Gazelle Vintage Trainers were £81.95 now £71.95 with an extra 20% off using EXTRA20

These are the perfect subtle colourful ones if such a thing exists.  Yes they're blue but they're a very neutral blue - superbly perfect if your wardrobe is navy, black and lots of grey.

adidas Originals ZX 500 trainers were £74.95 now £59.95

Yellow now... yes. Yes yes yes please. 

New Balance 574 trainers in yellow £75

Or... whilst I do prefer the ones above, these are a bargain in Varsity Gold.  Slightly different style. 

New Balance 996 in Varsity Gold were £74.99 now £34.99

Yellow Reeboks on sale at ASOS. 

Reebok Classic leather AZ trainers were £69.95 now £37.85

ASOS DESIGN Deejay chunky trainers £38

Red now and Pumas on sale.

Puma classic suede trainers in red were £65 now £52 with an extra 20% off using the code EXTRA20

New Balance which are definitely head and shoulders above the rest as my personal favourites. 

New Balance 527 trainers in red £65

Orrrr how about red and sky blue.  One of my fave colour combos. 

New Balance 574 trainers in red and sky blue £75

Pale pink with an orange addition from adidas. 

adidas Originals SL Andridge shoes £75

Pink suede at M&S - currently with 30% off as a special offer. 

Suede Lace Up Side Stripe Trainers were £45 now £31.50

Similar from Puma. 

Puma Women's Vikky V2 in Bridal Rose were £49.99 now £29.99

Think how much these would make you smile every day. 

Fuchsia Converse Chuck Taylor All Star trainers £57

Hi tops again and this time classic Blazers from Nike. 

Nike Blazer Mid 77 trainers in pale pink £89.95

Moving on from pink to purple. 

adidas Originals Hamburg trainers in purple £74.95

Lilac and peach.  Which don't sound like they should work but oh hello, they do. 

adidas Originals stadt Trainers were £84.95 now £41.65

And very few in orange but my beloved New Balance AND they're in the sale.

New Balance Women's 996 trainers in vintage orange and navy were £74.99 now £34.99

adidas SL72 Shoes in Orange were £69.95 now £48.97

Multicoloured. 

Puma Future Rider Play On Trainers £75

Puma RS-X3 trainers in green were £90 now £52.65

New Balance multicoloured ones on sale at ASOS.

New Balance 574 Trainers were £75 now £60

And finishing with a smorgasbord of colour from Nike at ASOS in the sale.

adidas Originals ZX 8000 trainers were £89.95 now £80.95 with another 20% off using the code EXTRA20.

So basically all you need to decide is which colour works for you?  I actually already have a red pair although currently snow is stopping play. I'm just toying between the green and the orange... decisions, decisions... 

So one thing lockdown has taught me - there are things that you've forgotten that are really good.  And they're usually the basic things.  Eating as a family for more than one Sunday lunch, the joy of not having to set an alarm, no school uniform to watch, NO SCHOOL SOCKS to try and locate and just watching a movie with your youngest in bed.  

AND... finding things in your wardrobe that you'd forgotten.  

For me - there are a fair few things but the major thing?  My beloved Converse.  It's not rocket science - these are simply classics. 

They are, however, not for everyone.  I have heard people saying that they don't offer enough support for their feet although someone else said that they've been bought by Nike is it?  And the newer versions are supposed to offer more support. 

I however love them. I find them ridiculously comfortable but I am very flat of foot. 

I have a red pair that I bought preloved from a vintage shop in Thorpeness in Suffolk (I'm not sure how vintage they are but they were a bargain!). 

I also have a green pair that I bought from another antique place in Suffolk but alas, they're FAKE!!! I didn't realise at the time obviously and whilst I have absolutely no problems at all with wearing tribute items.- an actual fake pair I do draw the line at. 

And I would LOVE an emerald green pair but they're not available and it's impossible to find them. 

I did though manage to find a version through the customisation part of the Converse site.  Prepare to lose HOURS of your life, creating your own... 

These are what I came up with... I just wanted very plain.  These are perfect! 

Converse Design Your Own Trainers at Converse £75


Now the best offer I've found on Converse is currently 25% off at La Redoute with the code NEW and I've cherry picked my favourite colours.  

LOVE this shade of forget me not blue. 

Chuck Taylor All Star seasonal canvas hi tops £55


Love the yellow too... again £55 from La Redoute.



And obviously my favourite which I've worked out go with pretty much everything (pretty much... see below for pics!). 

Red Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi tops £55 with 25% off with the code NEW at La Redoute




Orange... £60 with 25% off at La Redoute with the code NEW



Of course you could just go with the classic white, navy or black... 

Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas hi tops £55 (code NEW for 25% off)



I can't quite work out with the Self Expression ones are but they do have the red edge which I like - definitely with more of a vintage vibe...

Chuck Taylor All Star Self Expression Trainers £60 with 25% off at La Redoute 


Charcoal Grey again £60 at La Redoute (discount code applies)




Navy £55 but with 25% off with the code NEW




Or... some print ones. 

Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Trainers from La Redoute £60 with 25% off in pink and green.




And I have now gone down a hi-top rabbit hole... There are SO many good ones out there!

Adidas Originals Nizza hi-top trainers in off white from ASOS were £70 now £56



Similar but a variation on the theme... 

adidas Originals Nizza Hi RF trainers in off white from ASOS were £69.95 now £55.95



adidas originals Basket Prophi high top trainers in white from ASOS £69.95



A slight flatform at Superga.  These are ideal if you're on the petite side and are looking for some subtle height. 

Superga exclusive 2295 Flatform Hightop Trainers in Triple White from ASOS £65



More Superga now but from their collaboration with Alexa Chung in the sale.  Alas limited sizes left. 

Superga X Alexa Chung 2506 cotu high top trainers in cream were £109 now £65





Upping the print quota here and some leopard gems at Superga.  I have leopard Golden Goose that I love - admittedly having a bit of a bit of a Carol Baskin enforced break from the leopard print but I appreciate I'm on my own for this one and there are many people who are still the hugest leopard fans.  I will come around again, of that I am very very sure. 

Superga 2295 hightop trainers in leopard £75 exclusive at ASOS



Upping the budget although in the sale from Moschino. 

Love Moschino lace up hi top trainers at ASOS were £171 now £115



And here I am making the most of my red ones over the past week...

As you can see - they work with every outfit.







I am still on the hunt for wide leg jeans... ideally ones that sweep the floor 70s style which is tricky for me when I'm 5ft10 but I shall TRY!  And hoodies - so so many requests for hoodies.  Not forgetting sandals.  Yup sandals we can walk in - that aren't birkies... they're up soon!