Being that I have never liked the look of sneakers, sometimes a girly girl like me has to break down and buy a pair in an effort to stay fit. I hadn’t owned a pair of sneakers since high school until a few weeks ago. I decided to purchase a pair so I could exercise properly since we all know that stiletto heels and chic ballet flats won’t get the job done.
So, as I embarked upon my quest for cute, non-clunky athletic shoes, I surprisingly noticed that there were quite a few that were actually wearable. Now I can finally try to stay fit and still look feminine at the same time!
Are you a sneaker or as we call them in Chicago "gym shoe" person?
Check out some of these:
New Balance Women's 893 Sneakers available at www.footlocker.com for $84.99
Nike Women's Shox Turbo Sneakers available at www.footlocker.com for $109.99
Adidas Midiruv CS Sneaker available at www.nordstrom.com for $79.95
Adidas Women's Amiya Sneaker available at www.endless.com for $54.95
Adidas Women's Micro Bounce available at www.footlocker.com for $79.99
Adidas Women's Mega Bounce available www.footlocker.com for $119.00
Puma Women's Votaic Sneaker available at www.amazon.com for $75
Nike Women's Air Max 360 III available at www.footlocker.com for $139.99
Skechers Women's Bikers Grapevine Sneaker available at www.endless.com for $52.90
I went on Footlocker and ordered the pink n' green Nike Women's Shox Turbo Sneakers before I even finished reading your post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip, BGG!
Hope you had a great time in Chicago.
"Must be the shoes", got me thinking about Mike with Spike Lee in those old Nike commercials.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a sneaker person at all. The only time I wear sneakers is when I'm headed to the gym and those are my nike's from when I was in HS. They are old but gold to me.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back BGG! I missed you and while I'm not a sneakers person, I do keep have two pairs..one black and one white. It's very rare that I wear them but they do come in handy sometimes when I need to hit the mall hard and heavy! Mine are cute and girly and lightweight. I absolutely hate thick, clunky gym shoes...yuk! Just so you know, a cute gym shoe and a cute cap or a matching cute t-shirt is the perfect attire for grocery shopping!
ReplyDeleteok, tell me why i JUST went to lady foot locker and purchased some nikes yesterday? i had been putting it off for some time, but i finally broke down. you MUST have the proper shoes when exercising!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! We missed you... I'm not much of a sneaker person per se, but I always have to have atleast one pair in rotation (per season) outside of my regular "gym shoes". The pair that I have for the summer I absolutely LOVE, they're from DKNY.
ReplyDeleteI really don't like wearing sneakers unless I'm going to the gym or if the weather is crappy. I try to buy good ones that are good for walking because I learned you need the right support. But I've always wanted to purchase the ones that look like a sporty Mary Jane lol by Skechers
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!
ReplyDeleteI am not a gym shoe wearer. (I love that you're from Chicago and understand what I'm saying).
I have two pairs, both the Champion brand from Payless. They get the job done. If I'm going to spend $60-115, I'm buying some BCBG pumps or leather boots. Good picks though. If I'm ever in the market for a real pair of gym shoes, I'll consider your picks.
i recently brought some Asics and they are super comfy for the gym but way too hot to walk around all day in the city.
ReplyDeleteI grew up calling them "gym shoes". And I definitely enjoy a good pair!
ReplyDeletethanks for featuring skechers (I love skechers sneakers). Everytime I think of Addidas, Run-DMC comes to mind, but the addidas sneakers you chose looked cute.
ReplyDeleteim not big on sneakers anymore but i need some to workout with.
ReplyDeleteHey...I'm going to Chicago this weekend. Great post, if I were to rock some sneakers they would probably be along these lines...kinda feminine.
ReplyDeleteP.S. missed ya
Teneasha
@Virtuous Blue - Be sure to go to the Taste of Chicago!! It's over on the 6th; I didnt' get a chance to go while I was there.
ReplyDelete@PBW - I did have a great time in Chicago! Wow, you bought those gym shoes? I'm so glad I could help you out!! :-)
@Tawanna - Remember those commercials? They were good!
@Solshine - Are you from Chicago? Oh I remember, you're from Detroit! I guess we Midwest girls call them "gym shoes!" LOL!
I can't believe you have lived in NYC all these years and haven't bought a pair. Just in my two days visiting you, I regretted not bring my super chic white and gold Nikes with.
ReplyDeleteIt is so easy to look chic in sneakers, if you notice, super models are always wearing them on a super cute outfit... but I guess they can afford not to lose any inches wearing flats.
Regardless, I'm happy to hear that!
Also - I wanted to add that as girls - we think that super hot stilettos add total attraction appeal but you would be surprised at how many guys prefer a girl in gym shoes over some hot stilettos!
ReplyDeleteI don't wear gym shoes very often but I do like the pair in the last picture.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good time. I like Chi-town.
I am all about cute and comfort, some of these selections are both. Thanks for the post
ReplyDeletewelcome back bgg!!!i might have to pick up a pair of gym shoes for my wife. maybe then we can go for a jog
ReplyDelete@AZ - You're right, sometimes guys like us when we're dressed down. I know my husband doesn't mind that look at all!
ReplyDeleteWELCOME BACK
ReplyDeleteI like the pink and green, very cute.
Product Junkie Diva
I love the skechers! I love sneakers that don't look like your typical gym shoe cause they've got a little more pizazz ;o)
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good trip!
ReplyDeleteI don't wear tennis shoes unless I'm at the gym. It's time for me to order a new pair. I'll see what's available in my size - the ones you posted are cute!
i bought some of those nike shox turbo shoes for my girlfriend. she loves them!
ReplyDeleteclassy looking shoes
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shoes collection!! I would like to browse Skechers for my favorite shoes.
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