favorite shoes

[jefhatfield]

the only present i got this christmas was a small gift of a pair of shoes and a washing machine, which was a huge gift

what kind of shoes do you all like?

i like the cheap shoes of payless shoe source, and for expensive shoes, i like rockport and carolina (high end workboots half the price of redwings..which are the best but very pricey)

[Chisholm]

Dansko Professional. I've worn these shoes everyday for 2 years and they're still kicking. A little expensive maybe, but well worth the loot. (around $100-110 I think)

cheers!

[vniow]

A nice pair of silver 5-inch heels.

[wdlove]

Wearing a size 13 shoe, I look for something comfortable. Seems that I never have much of a selection!

[zarathustra]

To run around town.

[job]

I personally like Vans, but they kill your arch.

I run track in Nike cross trainers and Adidas spikes.

Interesting topic btw. Finally something different and amusing all at once.

[mac15]

I'm an Etnies man all the way

[MacAztec]

Nike New Balances.

[iGav]

Acupuncture
Tsubo
NB

[Rajj]

For casual, I wear Lugz
For Fitness, I wear Nike
For Business I wear Jordan Business Brand
I have over 60 pairs of shoes, so I guess you can classify me as a shoe Junkie or a woman!!
;) ;) :p

[jelloshotsrule]

to support my favorite sweatshops i wear nike

to support my favorite slaughterhouse, i wear a nice pair of italian leather dress shoes

to support a company who's at least partially avoiding selling their souls and caving to the pressure of 100% sweatshop labor, i wear new balances made in the US.

to support the UK vegetarian shoes co, i wear.... "vegetarian shoes"


it's funny how people pay 100+ bucks for shoes that literally cost 10 or less to make/ship. whereas old school converse made in north carolina (i believe) were like 30 bucks... go figure.

[eyelikeart]

I've been toting these around since March...

everyone keeps asking me if I knocked off a bowling alley...heh...

I love 'em so much...I gotta get me another pair... ;) :D

[wdlove]

"vegetarian shoes" does that mean they use no leather?

:p

[MacBandit]

I try to wear locally made shoes.

That being

Nike
Avia
Danner

[wdlove]

For me the locally made shoe is New Balance!

[King Cobra]

Usually I don't care what the heck footware I have on. My year+ old Airwalks (originally $55) works quite fine, even after the heck they've been through.

[medea]

I have a pair of Steve Maddens similar to eyelikearts and a pair of Bannana Republic shoes for dress, but be warned, never buy shoes from Bannana Republic because the tread rubs off rather fast and marks up floors rather easily.....

[Mr. Anderson]

I'm not into shoes all that much, but a couple years ago I was at the Outer Banks in NC and sliced my foot open on some glass. So I went and bought a really good pair of water shoes - the neoprene type with the velcro. I use these when ever I go in the water, swimming with the dog in the upper Potomac by Great Falls, in the Ocean, tubing on the James or Shanendoah Rivers, etc.

Those and my Sorrel arctic boots - ones I used in Alaska for a winter campaign - got to keep to feet warm.

D

[ExoticFish]

I used to love sketchers, then I switched to American Eagle, and now, I love and have a pair of both! :) The sketchers are made a little better and seem to last longer which makes me like them more.

[vniow]

Am I the only one here that likes heels?

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by MacBandit
I try to wear locally made shoes.

That being

Nike
Avia
Danner

what do you mean by "locally made" exactly?

singapore? indonesia? ;)

[davei]

For general kicking around in, black Blundstone 902s. They're safety boots done in a chelsea boot style (pull on, no laces) with a large scuff cap that resembles a cap toe oxford. I wore Doc Martens boots for a few years but found they fell apart after a year or so unless you maintained them real well.

[rainman::|:|]

Originally posted by wdlove
Wearing a size 13 shoe, I look for something comfortable. Seems that I never have much of a selection!

Amen man! size 13 here as well, and i run large. Despite what they tell you at most shoe stores, many good companies *do* make shoes this big, they just don't bother to carry them. My favs are Airwalk (which footlocker claims doesn't exist in 13), Vans, i used to have a pair of sketchers that i liked... i wear Merrells right now, they're the easiest frickin' shoes ever... slip 'em on, i've had the same pair for almost two years and the elastic still holds tight. As for sandals, Birks all the way, tho i want to try their clogs, they'd look a bit absurd on feet this big...

and dress shoes... Florsheims all the way, our local store just went out of business tho! :/

:)
pnw

[Goblin2099]

Originally posted by davei
For general kicking around in, black Blundstone 902s. They're safety boots done in a chelsea boot style (pull on, no laces) with a large scuff cap that resembles a cap toe oxford. I wore Doc Martens boots for a few years but found they fell apart after a year or so unless you maintained them real well.

I wear docs all the time, and haven't had any problem at all...the pair I'm wearing is two years old, my friend's are older, and neither of us have any damage. I've had to replace to laces a couple times, but I don't even have a scuff. Doc Marten's are notoriously long-lasting...you must've gotten a dud.

I bought a $10 pair of nice cheap bowling shoes at modell's once...wore them for about a week, then the soles fell off when I played football in the park with friends :rolleyes:

[yzeater]

Diesels! They're the most comfortable shoes ever

[Mr. Anderson]

For comfortable shoes I get Merrels and dressier I go for Ecco - I have size 12, but very wide, and its almost impossible to find shoes that fit comfortably. The Ecco's might be a little more expensive, but they are probably the most comfortable I've ever had.

The Merrell slip ons are fantastic too, got a pair over a year ago and they still look good.

D

[mc68k]

my favorite look is vans old skool
they're not much for comfort, however

[ejb190]

My feet are flat and wide. Just finding shoes that fit is a real challange. My orthotics really do a number on the sides of the shoes.

Any brand available in widths!!!
(I have had the best luck with New Ballance and Timberland)

[vniow]

Okay since nobody else here is representing the heels/platforms.....

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[wdlove]

Originally posted by edvniow
Okay since nobody else here is representing the heels/platforms.....

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edvniow, not sure if this is a correct question, but I hope you don't wear shoes like this. Don't be offended please if my assumption is wrong, please forgive me. :)

I know these shoes are considered very sexy. Being a nurse, they are dangerous medically. Can cause major back & foot problems, don't want to see anyone hurt over fashion!

edvniow, please let me know your opinion, feel as though we are friends!

[MacBandit]

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule


what do you mean by "locally made" exactly?

singapore? indonesia? ;)

The companies I listed are local companies and Nike and Avia do in fact have some manufacturoring here still. Even though the press would have you think otherwise.

Danner on the other hand is 100% American made.

For dress shoes I like Dexters. Though I picked up a pair of everyday dressy Dockers with Gore-Tex that I really like. They're super comfortable.

[bousozoku]

Originally posted by edvniow
Am I the only one here that likes heels?

I had a pair of 3 inch platform shoes when I was in 8th grade, does that count? :D

If I can find them, I wear Brooks running shoes. I also like Reebok or Fila basketball shoes and have some Skechers to wear to work.

[funkywhat2]

I'm suprised no one has mentioned Birkenstock. Yeah, kind of expensive, but they're soooo comfortable. I almost bought a pair of the Boston Clogs yeterday, but they wouldn't fit by the time I would get to wear them and I can't really justify $105 bucks when I have an iBook to save for. (Just a kid, 'ya know)

[vniow]

Originally posted by wdlove


edvniow, please let me know your opinion, feel as though we are friends!

Believe me, I know about the medical implications of heels and it's not like I wear them every day, usually only when I go out or whatever. Plus I have different shoes with different heights so it's not like I'm six inches taller than I normally am every day.

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[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by MacBandit
The companies I listed are local companies and Nike and Avia do in fact have some manufacturoring here still. Even though the press would have you think otherwise.

Danner on the other hand is 100% American made.

For dress shoes I like Dexters. Though I picked up a pair of everyday dressy Dockers with Gore-Tex that I really like. They're super comfortable.

yeah, i basically just meant nike.

i have not picked up any nikes and seen "made in USA" for a long time. then again, i haven't picked up nikes in a decent amount of time either....

dexters- some are made in usa.
same with new balance
a little of this, little of that.

does danner make sneaker/casual shoes? hadn't heard of them, will have to check them out.

[wdlove]

Originally posted by edvniow


Believe me, I know about the medical implications of heels and it's not like I wear them every day, usually only when I go out or whatever. Plus I have different shoes with different heights so it's not like I'm six inches taller than I normally am every day.

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I'm very happy to hear that you are being safety conscious, responsible!

edvniow, no need to be sorry, just glad to hear the way that you responded! ;)