CHUNK OF FUNK

Posted by Mamma See Mamma Do 8/30/2018

CHUNK OF FUNK

I know, I know, Balenciaga's big fat stonking trainers have been out there for a while. But surfing through the new season ranges across the fashion web, I've seen that these trainer types are featuring in new collections almost everywhere so thought I would do a blog on them as they seem to be sticking around, even though some might say a little late.....

Being small of stature anything that gives me a bit of help in the height department is definitely worth taking a look and as I'm a girl who won't be found in heels during the daytime (or very rarely at night time come to think of it) the Fugly* / Dad* / chunky* / platform* trainers (delete as appropriate) have definitely caught my eye. But the question is, what to choose??

I started off with a bling pair from my new discovery, Ego........... very lovely but will they be a flash in the pan?? They look great on and definitely a conversation starter but as nice as they are, there's a risk they may well linger with all their bling and sequins in the shoe pile after a couple of wears. I'm not a fan of the all white chunky trainer and I believe that there has to be some contrasting colour to break up the mass of neoprene and rubber - my rule is the more colourful the better.

These trainers look best with a maxi skirt (asymmetric??) or try a denim pencil. I have my favourite cropped red velvet trousers and they work great with them. Something that shows a hint of ankle. Try pairing them with some fishnet socks for added sass .......

So if Balenciaga is way off your radar, then keep scrolling through as there's a whole load of choice at the other end of the spectrum .......

Can't get much more fun than these - Starting off with the ones I bought from Ego and which feature on my Insta post. Still undecided but they are in the sale so may be worth me taking another look. Plus get 20% off everything with code TREAT20 (until 11.59pm 31/8/18) ................

Flagship Chunky Trainer

Ego £39.99

Zara always has quite a few options when it comes to the platform shoe and they've diversified into the sneaker/trainer area for the past few seasons ............