can mums wear sneakers?

I LOVE SNEAKERS.. i always have always will.. i remember being a little girl & being a hater because my older brother got to wear Reebok Pumps & Air Jordans and i had to wear jelly sandals & patent buckle shoes.. i remember getting my first pair of black converse all stars in year 6 and i didnt wear them out but i slept in them for a week..

so now that im 23 and a mother of 2.. am i meant to really put my sneakers away and put on some ballet flats? I've always looked young for my age.. even now i still get mistaken for a 16-19 year old and im not complaining but i kind of am.. i guess im torn between looking my age and looking like a mother. i'll admit to getting funny looks because it looks like im 16 and have 2 kids which means i popped out my first child when i was 12?? so for the sake of avoiding the stares ive put my ballet flats in front of my sneakers in my shoe space for easier access.. but i just feel like a faker! i want to wear my sneakers! my sneakers consist of enough chuck taylors to last me a while, all white hi air force 1s, patent pink & red low AF1S & some retro design nike Air jordans & i'd love to buy more.. my fave sneakers would have to be my white hi-top chucks & my jordans..

and then i come across websites like this...

http://femalesneakerfiend.com/

and admire these ladies for being able to rock sneakers, look awesome & age appropriate..

oh well... im staying home in my socks today anyways..