Would you scorn me if I bought these shoes

[v]

www.keds.com/en/double-decker/14970W.html?dwvar_14970W_color=WF52571#cgid=women-styles-slipons&start=1

Like, let's picture these as a solid canvas shoe:



Note: I am currently super focused on them because I saw my nephew wearing them in his first day of kindergarten pictures. 

Let's imagine they're being worn with skinny jeans, and are meant for days where I'll be walking 5 miles or so.

And yes, my taste is getting worse and worse as time goes on.

[sfy]

Is this for your trip? I bought a pair of Vans like this in gold from J. Crew this spring for our Brussels/Amsterdam/Paris trip. No regrets, so no scorn from me.

[heliocentric]

I don't think they're terrible, but I'd probably look for a Vans version. They are basically the classic Vans slip on design, so I feel like even if they aren't the best looking going with the Vans version makes them more acceptable.

We are a Vans household, though.

www.vans.com/shop/shoes-classics-classic-slip-on

www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESANDBOOTS/sneakers/PRDOVR~E0466/E0466.jsp

[Pom]

Cute for casual.

[v]

Sept 3, 2015 10:33:43 GMT -5 sfy said:

Is this for your trip? I bought a pair of Vans like this in gold from J. Crew this spring for our Brussels/Amsterdam/Paris trip. No regrets, so no scorn from me.

In theory, for trip -- although walking 5 miles/day is a common occurrence in my everyday life so I'd say general comfortable out and about shoes for fall.

My Toms are very worn out at this point so I'm looking for a (more comfortable) shoe to fill that spot.

I am also considering the purchase of a pair of shoes that are from the Taylor Swift collection for Keds, so I don't trust my judgment at all at this point.

[tacosforlife]

I wouldn't scorn you, but I have a give-zero-fucks attitude where foot comfort and health are concerned.

I will caution you, however, that IME Keds do not actually have much support. I don't know how much you want for that much walking, but

[tacosforlife]

Apparently I cannot finish posts. Whoops!

[v]

Sept 3, 2015 10:36:26 GMT -5 heliocentric said:

I don't think they're terrible, but I'd probably look for a Vans version. They are basically the classic Vans slip on design, so I feel like even if they aren't the best looking going with the Vans version makes them more acceptable.

We are a Vans household, though.

www.vans.com/shop/shoes-classics-classic-slip-on

www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESANDBOOTS/sneakers/PRDOVR~E0466/E0466.jsp

Vans!  I knew I had seen that style before.

Are Vans hard to pull off as part of an otherwise super preppy outfit?

[genet313]

Sept 3, 2015 10:41:58 GMT -5 v said:

Sept 3, 2015 10:36:26 GMT -5 heliocentric said:

I don't think they're terrible, but I'd probably look for a Vans version. They are basically the classic Vans slip on design, so I feel like even if they aren't the best looking going with the Vans version makes them more acceptable.

We are a Vans household, though.

www.vans.com/shop/shoes-classics-classic-slip-on

www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESANDBOOTS/sneakers/PRDOVR~E0466/E0466.jsp

Vans!  I knew I had seen that style before.

Are Vans hard to pull off as part of an otherwise super preppy outfit?

sam edelman makes pairs that are slightly less "90s skater" than vans.  i have a pair.  no shame/flame from me.  

so do a bunch of other designers.  just google a few slip-on sneaker and you'll find a bunch.  

[heliocentric]

Sept 3, 2015 10:41:58 GMT -5 v said:

Sept 3, 2015 10:36:26 GMT -5 heliocentric said:

I don't think they're terrible, but I'd probably look for a Vans version. They are basically the classic Vans slip on design, so I feel like even if they aren't the best looking going with the Vans version makes them more acceptable.

We are a Vans household, though.

www.vans.com/shop/shoes-classics-classic-slip-on

www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESANDBOOTS/sneakers/PRDOVR~E0466/E0466.jsp

Vans!  I knew I had seen that style before.

Are Vans hard to pull off as part of an otherwise super preppy outfit?

I think they can work with preppy. I got my last Vans slip ons at JCrew, if that tells you anything.

They are still selling the white version: www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes.jsp

[v]

Okay, since this thread has not been a flamefest so far I'll just slip these in for comment (assume removal of gold charm and perhaps replacement of laces)

[steph96]

I'm not a fan of Keds. I only associate them with young kids. What about Sanuk?

[sfy]

Sept 3, 2015 10:44:17 GMT -5 genet313 said:

Sept 3, 2015 10:41:58 GMT -5 v said:

Vans!  I knew I had seen that style before.

Are Vans hard to pull off as part of an otherwise super preppy outfit?

sam edelman makes pairs that are slightly less "90s skater" than vans.  i have a pair.  no shame/flame from me.  

so do a bunch of other designers.  just google a few slip-on sneaker and you'll find a bunch.  

I can't remember the designer anymore (I want to say Tory Burch, yet I'm almost as sure it wasn't), but someone make a great looking very sleek, gorgeous pair but I couldn't justify the high price because I didn't think I'd wear them outside the trip. We went in May, I've worn them once since (but it's always been hot).

Anyway, I paired mine primarily with skinnies, blazers and tanks, but you can definitely wear preppy clothes with them. This is the post made me go ahead and get them.

[tacosforlife]

Sept 3, 2015 10:53:35 GMT -5 v said:

Okay, since this thread has not been a flamefest so far I'll just slip these in for comment (assume removal of gold charm and perhaps replacement of laces)

If Keds have a removable insole so that I can put my custom old lady orthotics in, you know I'd be ALL OVER THIS SHIT.

Fuck, we have guys who wear shorts in my office. I could totally rock these with jeans and a sweater.

[orangeblossom]

No scorn from me.

[rubytue]

If you are going for a super preppy outfit, why not something like sperrys? But of course, I'm in the land where preppy automatically means boat shoes (aka Annapolis).

Vans, to me, say 90s grunge - perhaps bc that's when I wore them lol. And every old is new/cool again, so go for it.

Like tacosforlife I'm all about comfort and support over looks, although I try to hit the better side of looks.

[msmerymac]

IMO, Keds have about as much support as Chucks, and that's not much. Not great for 5+ miles of walking. A Sperry version would be better. But YMMV.

[v]

Sept 3, 2015 11:10:18 GMT -5 rubytue said:

If you are going for a super preppy outfit, why not something like sperrys? But of course, I'm in the land where preppy automatically means boat shoes (aka Annapolis).

Vans, to me, say 90s grunge - perhaps bc that's when I wore them lol. And every old is new/cool again, so go for it.

Like tacosforlife I'm all about comfort and support over looks, although I try to hit the better side of looks.

I'd love to go with the Sperry version of these (my nephew's are Sperry's!) but I can't find them on the internet in normal navy canvas -- only in mesh and weird colors.  I'd really like navy.

If you mean why don't I buy other styles of shoes -- I have Sperry boat shoes so I'm set in that regard.  I'm looking for a sneaker-y thing this time around.

[tacosforlife]

Clarks (SHUT UP!) makes a version of this style, and it's called Glove Puppet.

I just needed to share all of that information with the class.

[agnes]

Sept 3, 2015 10:54:35 GMT -5 steph96 said:

I'm not a fan of Keds. I only associate them with young kids. What about Sanuk?

[agnes]

I am a fan of Vans slip ons so this a-okay in my book.

[v]

I should mention that I'm open to any brand. Navy canvas is a must. Any pair that is preppy-friendly, comfortable, and MM is a contender so please feel free to continue to share other options!

[Muddled]

I bought Vans this year and they have been a serious disappointment as far as comfort goes.

[anna7602]

I have some slip-on Sketchers that sound like what you describe. I initially bought them while pregnant last summer because I couldn't deal with anything but slip-on, but I've since worn them all around NYC, Paris and London. They've taken a beating for the last year & change and are only now starting to kind of come apart.

[tacosforlife]

Sept 3, 2015 11:34:58 GMT -5 v said:

I should mention that I'm open to any brand. Navy canvas is a must. Any pair that is preppy-friendly, comfortable, and MM is a contender so please feel free to continue to share other options!

These have four stars from the reviews: www.zappos.com/superga-2210-cotw-slip-on-navy

Your beloved Sperry does have some: www.zappos.com/sperry-top-sider-seaside-open-mesh-navy

And it does not get more preppy than this: www.zappos.com/sperry-top-sider-seacoast-varsity-jacket-navy

If you feel like spending $175: www.zappos.com/via-spiga-galea-5-navy-sport-suede

Or the wants-so-badly-to-be-Toms version: www.zappos.com/bobs-from-skechers-bobs-flexy-navy

[rubytue]

Sept 3, 2015 11:34:58 GMT -5 v said:

I should mention that I'm open to any brand. Navy canvas is a must. Any pair that is preppy-friendly, comfortable, and MM is a contender so please feel free to continue to share other options!

I think I missed the navy canvas requirement when I thought sperrys. I was thinking comfort and preppy

[heliocentric]

Sept 3, 2015 11:38:06 GMT -5 Muddled said:

I bought Vans this year and they have been a serious disappointment as far as comfort goes.

I have quite a few pairs of Vans and I agree they aren't particularly comfortable. They are usually roomy enough to add insoles, though, which helps.

Vans also makes a canvas boat shoe style if that's a better style match.

www.vans.com/shop/womens-shoes-surf/chauffette-mid-stripe-patriot-blue-tan

This thread is making me realize that I might have a Vans problem...

[v]

Okay, I ended up ordering these, and if they don't work out I have lots of other options to try out from here -- thanks!:

(1) The Keds in my OP (we'll see)

(2) these as an alternative (alligators are preppy! and perfect for US Open season!)


and(3)thetaylorswiftcatshoesbecausetheymatchmycat

[itsme]

Nope, would never wear those *wink wink*. I kid. They are my go-to shoes if flip flops don't cut it that day.

[MNH2013]

I really like the lacoste shoes!