Author Topic: How do you wear laceless sneakers? (Read 8084 times)

ripitupbaby · « **on:** January 06, 2009, 04:20:05 AM »

I love Skechers!! Love them!

I especially dig the laceless sneakers, I think they look really cool. But I haven't bought a pair because I can't figure out how to wear them!

The ones pictured below are called Bikers, so I guess you can wear them to work out?
I would imagine they would look pretty stupid with socks, but do you wear them with bare feet? Would you go to the gym with them?
I never wear sneakers anywhere but the gym, and I have definitely never worn sneakers with bare feet, so it's hard for me to figure out what to do with them... but I still think they look pretty cool and want a pair. I love the black ones but I can't even remember the last time I wore black sneakers.

Butterbean · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2009, 06:47:18 AM »

Those are both cute. I won't wear tennis shoes w/o socks but maybe you could wear those socks that are really short so you almost can't see them? Quaker Oats knows the name of them.

Maybe wear those to the gym on days you will do cardio on machines like the eliptical and not the treadmill.

CalvinH · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2009, 07:10:51 AM »

Quote from: STella on January 06, 2009, 06:47:18 AM

Those are both cute. I won't wear tennis shoes w/o socks but maybe you could wear those socks that are really short so you almost can't see them? Quaker Oats knows the name of them.

Ahh Stella,those would be called "No show socks"

Laura Lee · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2009, 09:11:55 AM »

Rip, those things that look like laces there are elasticy and stretch when you slip your foot into them.

And you can wear socks with them.

they look like all other sneakers except no dangling ties or bows.

~flower~ · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2009, 11:46:49 AM »

you wear them on your feet.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2009, 01:14:57 PM »

Thanks for the input, especially flower, I would never have guessed that!

Maybe I will get a pair. I have been eyeing them for a long time, so they MUST be cool!
I just wasn't sure what the right "look" is for them, and I am kind of out of the loop on fashion.

I'm thinking the "no show" socks are the way to go, and I suppose they could be worn with jeans or something, although like I said, I have never worn sneakers outside of the gym...but I think they could be cute in the summer time with shorts or capris or something. Maybe for the gym on light training days or when I just want to ride the bike...I ride the bike in my flip-flops alot so why not these!

I love the black ones, and they have some brown/tan ones that are pretty sweet too. The white ones look a little too "nursey" for me.

QuakerOats · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2009, 01:23:02 PM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on January 06, 2009, 01:14:57 PM

Thanks for the input, especially flower, I would never have guessed that!

Maybe I will get a pair. I have been eyeing them for a long time, so they MUST be cool!
I just wasn't sure what the right "look" is for them, and I am kind of out of the loop on fashion.

I'm thinking the "no show" socks are the way to go, and I suppose they could be worn with jeans or something, although like I said, I have never worn sneakers outside of the gym...but I think they could be cute in the summer time with shorts or capris or something. Maybe for the gym on light training days or when I just want to ride the bike...I ride the bike in my flip-flops alot so why not these!

I love the black ones, and they have some brown/tan ones that are pretty sweet too. The white ones look a little too "nursey" for me.

just make sure you get the ultra low socks, even the ankle socks are too much sock, you sould BARELY be able to see the top of the sock in the sneaker.

Butterbean · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2009, 01:23:50 PM »

Quote from: QuakerOats on January 06, 2009, 01:23:02 PM

just make sure you get the ultra low socks, even the ankle socks are too much sock, you sould BARELY be able to see the top of the sock in the sneaker.

Listen to the expert, rip

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2009, 01:32:07 PM »

Yep, I have some of those socks tucked away somewhere. They would be perfect!
I bought them to use with my sneakers in the gym, but they were so annoying because they were so low that they kept slipping down under my heel.

QuakerOats · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2009, 01:32:51 PM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on January 06, 2009, 01:32:07 PM

Yep, I have some of those socks tucked away somewhere. They would be perfect!
I bought them to use with my sneakers in the gym, but they were so annoying because they were so low that they kept slipping down under my heel.

that happens to me all the time, hate when that happens.

Butterbean · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2009, 01:46:03 PM »

That is why I hate them. I do have some Nike ones that don't do that though...I usually only wear them on vacation because any little space saved in the suitcase is valuable!

Quaker, did you ever look for the Thorlo no-shows?

QuakerOats · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2009, 01:56:15 PM »

Quote from: STella on January 06, 2009, 01:46:03 PM

That is why I hate them. I do have some Nike ones that don't do that though...I usually only wear them on vacation because any little space saved in the suitcase is valuable!

Quaker, did you ever look for the Thorlo no-shows?

yeah i checked out the link you posted but i just bought a couple of packs of nice ones that seem to be working well, can't remember the brand.

jtsunami · « **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2009, 04:37:01 PM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on January 06, 2009, 01:14:57 PM

Thanks for the input, especially flower, I would never have guessed that!

Maybe I will get a pair. I have been eyeing them for a long time, so they MUST be cool!
I just wasn't sure what the right "look" is for them, and I am kind of out of the loop on fashion.

I'm thinking the "no show" socks are the way to go, and I suppose they could be worn with jeans or something, although like I said, I have never worn sneakers outside of the gym...but I think they could be cute in the summer time with shorts or capris or something. Maybe for the gym on light training days or when I just want to ride the bike...I ride the bike in my flip-flops alot so why not these!

I love the black ones, and they have some brown/tan ones that are pretty sweet too. The white ones look a little too "nursey" for me.

Hey babe, I would go with the white ones, no show socks, get a new pair because your old ones kept slipping down. Wear them with black booty shorts and a white tank top, you will look smokin.

jt

tonymctones · « **Reply #13 on:** January 06, 2009, 05:18:50 PM »

I dont have any non lace shoes but with some of my shoes i dont tie the laces just shove them down the shoe and put them on. I dont have a problem with them coming off but i never do anything really physically active in them either.

i think they are also called cycle socks or something like that

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/kids/boysaccessories/socks/PRD~324308/Gold+Toe+6pk+LowCut+Sport+Socks.jsp#

I wear something like this, socks that dont come above the ankle so it looks like your not wearing any. I couldnt do what stella does or all my shoes we smell something funky

they only shoes that you can still see some of my socks are my chucks

Migs · « **Reply #14 on:** January 06, 2009, 07:32:18 PM »

Quote from: ~flower~ on January 06, 2009, 11:46:49 AM

you wear them on your feet.

yip yip

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #15 on:** January 07, 2009, 05:10:33 AM »

Thanks for the input/suggestions, guys. I think I'll definitely be going with the black ones!

No show socks and I'm stylin'.

~flower~ · « **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2009, 05:14:56 AM »

those would really accentuate my cankles!

big L dawg · « **Reply #17 on:** January 07, 2009, 05:21:27 AM »

just wear the sneakers and nothing else.

~flower~ · « **Reply #18 on:** January 07, 2009, 05:25:33 AM »

yeah RIP, that's how you should wear them!

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #19 on:** January 07, 2009, 05:27:42 AM »

Well now you are confusing me!!

~flower~ · « **Reply #20 on:** January 07, 2009, 05:30:20 AM »

uhm.... just the sneakers nothing else

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #21 on:** January 07, 2009, 05:47:08 AM »

Ohhhhhhhhh.... that's an option I actually hadn't considered!

jtsunami · « **Reply #22 on:** January 07, 2009, 06:01:13 AM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on January 07, 2009, 05:27:42 AM

Well now you are confusing me!!

Babe don't listen to them! If you just wear the sneakers and no socks and workout in them your feet will end up stinking and the shoes too!

jt

p.s Can't wait for pics of your outfit for the gym, be sure to take a pic for all of us to look at.

CalvinH · « **Reply #23 on:** January 07, 2009, 06:31:09 AM »

No show during the summer is the way to go.I always go that way when wearing my golf shoes and shorts.can't have any ankle tan lines.

Butterbean · « **Reply #24 on:** January 07, 2009, 07:04:26 AM »

Quote from: CalvinH on January 07, 2009, 06:31:09 AM

No show during the summer is the way to go.I always go that way when wearing my golf shoes and shorts.can't have any ankle tan lines.

Troo story!

P.S. That's not Vince Vaughn!