Can Sports Apparel be trendy?

This past weekend my boyfriend was on a mission to buy the new Reebok Zig Tech's. When we finally found them I looked at him with disgust, and at the shoes in disgust. I mean could they be any uglier! He went through them all trying on every color and luckily settled on the least absurd pair. After an hour of explaining to me why they are so great, I totally understood why he wanted them, but is there really a good reason why they are so goofy looking???!!!

So I started looking around at the other tennis shoes in the stores and noticed that they have come out with some pretty funky stuff lately! Nike for example had multiple neon colored shoes which I actually kind of liked. New Balance has just bought out a new Graffiti inspired shoe which is really a love or hate thing (still haven't decided yet). I actually have a pair of bright pink/red Adidas which I love, yet when I wear them I see people give me funny looks!

So can these be worn as a fashion statement and not just for practical fitness reasons?

Well here's my opinion.... If you want to look cool and feel good whilst exercising I say go for it, the brighter the better, but if you want to throw sneakers on in the daytime to go about town, I say no. This is directed especially to the guys who think its OK to wear their big, white tennis shoes everywhere, even with their nice shorts and jeans... Major Fashion Failure guys!!!

You can still stick to your favorite sports brands just get yourself some similar to the ones below for regular day use....

Do you get the idea?? If you boys want opinions on shoes to buy please post a comment with a pic and I will let you know what I think!

Aldo has currently got some trendy, decently priced men's shoes so go have a look and save those trainers for sweating!

Now shoes is one thing but what do you guys think about wearing exercise gear around all day?

Note: (If you are a trainer or teach exercise all day this does not include you!)

I often see girls and guys walking around the city in mesh sports shorts, running leggings and full on Juicy Couture-esque ensembles (ala Britney Spears). This happens everywhere I have lived and its hard to avoid. I agree that if your just popping to the store or gas station its OK to throw on your trackies, but if your heading out to lunch etc. I think this look is sloppy and almost insulting. My reason being is it makes you look like you have made no effort, and that you feel you don't need to make effort. In my opinion people dress well because it makes them feel better about themselves. So why lower your self esteem by looking like you just rolled out of bed or off the treadmill?!

So what do you guys think? IS it OK to wear your gym stuff as your daily attire or should it be kept for the gym?

Let me know what you think!

PS: Dear Paris Hilton, adding cool, hot pink sunglasses to your outfit still does not make it OK.