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Old 27-08-2007, 14:35   #1 (permalink)

 
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I seem to be going through Converse All Stars at a rate of a pair every 6 months, so I was wondering iif people had suggestions for a similar sort of trainer that would hopefully have a longer lifespan. And hopefully not something ridiculously expensive either...
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I usually buy trainers from the Schuh website. They've got some cheap deals in their sale section and do free delivery (to your local store for collection). Try having a scan there for alternatives.

Last 2 pairs of trainers I've bought have only cost me £20 from there and have lasted ages.
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Lonsdales from sports world: Very cheap and have lasted me for a good bit.
There is tons of alternatives online if you look in the right places.
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Old 27-08-2007, 15:47   #7 (permalink)
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These are the best trainers I have ever owned. They allow me to travel through time.

As do all shoes, now that I think about it. I meant that those ones allow you to travel back in time.

I also feel the need to point out that I don't actually have a pair of them.
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I seem to be going through Converse All Stars at a rate of a pair every 6 months, so I was wondering iif people had suggestions for a similar sort of trainer that would hopefully have a longer lifespan. And hopefully not something ridiculously expensive either...

why would you want a sort of similar sort of trainer to chucks?

sometimes i wonder if the world has gone crazy and noticed that there's more to life than converse if you want to say: "I am different".
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Lonsdales from sports world: Very cheap and have lasted me for a good bit.
Fully.

I normally go for the Airwalks at Sports World - they always serve me well. Normally about £20. I've still got a pair of Vison Street wears that are about 2 years old from Sports World that were 15 quid. It's worth battling through the stramash in Sports World to pick up a cheap pair of trainers.
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