momofkhm Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I saw a pair of Sperry Topsiders I liked. I waited until I could try on the style locally and then ordered them. DD15 and I have talked about it and no issues arose. But last night they came in and dd 18 is completely bent out of shape over it. Almost like I'm too old to wear them. They are cute shoes. http://www.6pm.com/sperry-top-sider-angelfish-sky-blue-seersucker~2?zfcTest=mat%3A1 in the sky blue seersucker if the color changes. Is she just upset cause she is the one who told me about Sperrys and I have a pair first? This is such an unusual reaction for her. My 15 yo can't figure it out either. "I thought she knew you were getting them." Oh well. I like them. They are cute and I can't wait to get them broken in and wear them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I have a pair of sparkly black Sperrys and get tons of compliments on them. The very first time I wore them, I walked into an Ulta store to buy cool stuff for my 15 year old and one of the cute, chic young women who worked in there walked up to point out that she had the exact same pair of shoes on her feet. I in no way felt she was judging me for being too old to wear them. So I don't know what's going on with your daughter, but those are super-cute. Wear them with pride. Terri P.S. You also could point out that our generation was wearing Sperrys 30 years ago--it isn't like her generation actually discovered them. Upstarts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm in my mid 40s and those were the shoes we wore growing up. They didn't have lovely colors like they do now. I would point out these shoes have been around for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I don't think they say "young person." If the style fits you then fine, wear them. Is she just upset cause she is the one who told me about Sperrys and I have a pair first? This is such an unusual reaction for her. Maybe this does have something to do with her reaction, even if it's not a typical reaction from her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 They are quite popular with the adults in Connecticut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 That's so funny! Maybe it's a regional thing. If I took a poll, I would bet that in 90% of our friends' homes, there would be a pair of Sperry's or two for each member. We are in the southeast and they are super common for everyone. I have owned them for about 30 years. I don't think those look "teenagery" at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I have several pairs, and I am also in my 40s. These were grown up shoes long before the teens started wearing them! Enjoy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 If you want to horrify her even more, tell her they're my 47 yo dh's favorite shoes. Bwa ha ha ha!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 How funny -- I associate Sperry with the over-40 set*. Those are really cute, and I think your dd is just jealous you got them first. *Although I don't think the ladies featured on Advanced Style (http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/)wear them -- they tend to prefer the more upscale shoe styles http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/2012/08/summer-platforms.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Where I live, the traditional Sperry Topsider is popular among adults, not teens! In fact, my teens would probably call them "mom shoes." (or "dad shoes" :)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenNotOfTroy Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 My father wore that type of shoe (the men's styles, not the women's styles) 20-30 years ago when he was an over 40 parent and he still does. I don't think they are a particularly youthful shoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFG Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I thought they were called boat shoes. That is what I would call them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Better not be. I wear them every day and I'm 45! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 I thought they were called boat shoes. They are boat shoes. The brand name of these is "Sperry". I really think it's the Sperry she objects to, not the boat shoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I have a pair and my mother has several. Lots of teens wear them around here but so do adults. Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I bought some a couple years ago when I was almost fifty, not knowing they were the In Thing among certain teens, until a teen girl complimented me on mine. Mine were camel colored, nothing flashy, but comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 These are for any age. I would enjoy having a pair, but they do not come in AAAA width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I have seen actual teen-agers wearing these, usually in very unflattering colors. I honestly thought it was some strange homeschool fashion fail until I spotted a gaggle of ps teens wearing them (with gym shorts!!!!) in McD's. They made Members Only jackets and parachute pants look positively elegant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I thought these were older people shoes as well. However, I don't have teens and am not up on all their latest fashion picks. Considering some of the things teens wear these are pretty decent. They aren't my personal style but I cannot see why they would be just for teens, rather it more surprises me that they would want to wear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 OP- they are generationless (is that a word? if not, it is now) I would imagine your dd is upset because she has been wanting/asking for a pair, and you went and got them first? That would really tick off my dd if I went out and bought myself real Sperry's. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I've been wearing them since my very preppy youth...for over 30 years now. Tell her to get over it...teens stole Sperry's from the "old people." But also tell her it's ok with you if she decides to wear them. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 They are showing them in J Crew. I guess your dd thought they were something new. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I clicked on this thread trying to find out urban-dictionary-like, what Sperrys had morphed into.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 They are showing them in J Crew. I guess your dd thought they were something new. lol 😠I'll bet this is it. They're on HER radar as something new so she doesn't know that they've been adult shoes forever. You should start pointing out all of the boat shoes you see on senior citizens and see what she says. Be sure to report back with your results! She's young though, "The colors are different!" will seem like a valid argument to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Those are not at all something I'd expect a young person (teen, young adult, etc) to wear. They actually look more like...umm...sorry!...an old lady's shoe (just that one color, not the others). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 P.S. You also could point out that our generation was wearing Sperrys 30 years ago--it isn't like her generation actually discovered them. Upstarts. If it were one of mine I'd let them know the above. I'm 45 and wore Sperrys as a teen. I also lived in Islamarada, Fl and everyone wore them. Especially old men who were going deep sea fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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