Are Nike running sneakers totally out of fashion among upper middle class women?

[Anonymous]

I’m early 30s, UMC (maybe rich?), live in Manhattan, and run 20ish miles a week, so probably in this demographic. I agree Nikes are out based on what I see.

I wear sneakers (different brands) for 3 different purposes - (1) fashion/to match an outfit, (2) running around/casual errands, and (3) running. I wear On Clouds for (2) and Brooks, for which I got fitted at a running store for actual running. They are not interchangeable.

When I’m out and about, I see a ton of Hokas and On. Very rarely Nikes these days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I never see Nikes anymore either. It seems like Hokas suddenly became very popular. I’ve always worn New Balance since they fit me best and now I’m pleased they’re having a moment too.

The preppy teen boys are really into hokas.

I hope they don't become the next middle aged mom shoe.

Why? We need good shoes too

[Anonymous]

I am UMC and a shoe horse. I wear Nike for casual sneakers but Hoka to work out.

[Anonymous]

Ew no swaetshops

[Anonymous]

Just try to resist the Communist Chinese slave labor.

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The tacky logo crap just isn't cool anymore. Fashionable women wear more obscure and higher end sporty leisure wear and more specialized running shoes. When I see a big Nike swoosh I think urban kids and trashy classless women like the Kardashians. I'm neither of those things, so why would I want to wear it?

This.

[Anonymous]

I just can’t believe that people overthink their sneaker purchases to this extent. Or even ask strangers to weigh in on sneakers! I saw a pair of Nikes I like (for fashion sneakers/running errands) recently and bought them. They are comfy and look good. I am 40 and live in a $3M+ home (since the title of this post references wealth). I do not think about other women’s sneaker purchases.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The tacky logo crap just isn't cool anymore. Fashionable women wear more obscure and higher end sporty leisure wear and more specialized running shoes. When I see a big Nike swoosh I think urban kids and trashy classless women like the Kardashians. I'm neither of those things, so why would I want to wear it?

When I meet women that are this judgmental, I think trashy and classless.

[Anonymous]

I have so many sneakers! I have a pair of New Balances that I use for workouts, two pairs of Hokas that make my feet happy during many miles of walking my dog each day, a few pairs of New Balance “lifestyle” sneakers for errands and every day wear (that is not working out or walking my dog), and a few pairs of “fashion” sneakers for shorter term wear.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The tacky logo crap just isn't cool anymore. Fashionable women wear more obscure and higher end sporty leisure wear and more specialized running shoes. When I see a big Nike swoosh I think urban kids and trashy classless women like the Kardashians. I'm neither of those things, so why would I want to wear it?

When I meet women that are this judgmental, I think trashy and classless.

This.