shoes

[Keller]

I've been on a shopping tear recently. Spent $400 at Express Men and another $250 at an independant shoe retailer in Santa Barbara. Not exactly what I should be doing months before I have to finance law school, but frugality is for the Republicans -- NOT!

Politics aside this thread is me bragging about my new shoes, which were complimented multiple times today. In addition I would like to know of any other Steve Madden-esque local brands you might know of. These are Medium's which are made in Santa Barbara. I'm sure a simple Google search will get you a link if you're so inclined. However, without further ado ....

[Stealth]

Ugh...sorry.


Stealth

So, in other words you are exploring your sexuality before law school?

[Atlanteax]

What kind of shoes are those?!? :weird:

.

Meanwhile, I prefer the form of sneakers that goes up to my ankles at last, can't stand shoes as low (ankle-wise) as the one you pictured.

I prefer comfortable and durable shoes.

Oh yea, not "fugly" ones too... those you posted are a joke! :lol:

.

I also thought I'd never see the day of a man bragging/displaying his shoes on these boards, in a manner similiar to women's general fetish with theirs.

But then again, I never thought I'd see some of the threads I have seen on these boards either...

[Parkbandit]

I would wear those..



On St. Patricks day.


Mostly because they are green, but also because I wouldn't give a shit if someone puked all over them and I had to throw them away after the night was done.

[Vestarr]

Im still baffled by the $650. in shoes ...

--Vest

[Latrinsorm]

Ouch.

My shoes that will last forever:

[Edited on 3-29-2005 by Latrinsorm]

[AnticorRifling]

Originally posted by Latrinsorm
Ouch.

My shoes that will last forever:

[Edited on 3-29-2005 by Latrinsorm]

I'd wear those too if I didn't know what good boots were.

[Latrinsorm]

I got them when I was 16, and no, I did not know what good boots were. This does not mean I'm going to go out and spend more money on shoes when I have a perfectly good set.

[Nieninque]

Originally posted by AtlanteaxI also thought I'd never see the day of a man bragging/displaying his shoes on these boards, in a manner similiar to women's general fetish with theirs.


Looking at that shirt and tie, I believe you

Nice shoes. Good choice.

- Arkans

[Wezas]

<waits for Dave to post a pic of his combat boots>

OWNED

- Arkans

[Wezas]

Originally posted by Nieninque

Originally posted by Atlanteaxblah blah blah
Looking at that shirt and tie, I believe you

See, I'm not the only one who thinks your tie is ugly.

Didn't all of the PC like slam on that tie for a good few days when that picture first went up?

- Arkans

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by Latrinsorm
Ouch.

My shoes that will last forever:

[Edited on 3-29-2005 by Latrinsorm]

I have shoes similiar to those, though it does not go up past the ankles, while yours seems to go further up towards the knees.

Been wearing the same pair of shoes now for about 2 years... they have proven to be rather durable and comfortable in all settings, nevermind solid footing.

Work, basketball, football, running, hiking... it performs well.

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by Arkans
Didn't all of the PC like slam on that tie for a good few days when that picture first went up?

- Arkans

Yea, but it was one of my deceased father's favorite ties... so... sentimental reasons. :smilegrin:

Meanwhile, I now have a better-paying and more enjoyable analyst position in a work environment that is "casual formal" so I no longer have to wear a suit/tie except for certain occassions with clients.

I probably should get around to updating that avatar at some point...

[DeV]

Originally posted by Arkans
Didn't all of the PC like slam on that tie for a good few days when that picture first went up?

- Arkans Hopefully.

Nice shoes. Steve Madden is a good brand. Right now I'm in love with a pair of Diesel Izar I bought two weeks ago. They have sort of an odd look, different from my usual style but I'm liking them for now.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-6/240424/DIES-IZAR-514_thumb.jpg

Those arn't bad, but you really need an outfit to match or you end up looking strange.

- Arkans

[AnticorRifling]

Originally posted by DeV

Originally posted by Arkans
Didn't all of the PC like slam on that tie for a good few days when that picture first went up?

- Arkans Hopefully.

Nice shoes. Steve Madden is a good brand. Right now I'm in love with a pair of Diesel Izar I bought two weeks ago. They have sort of an odd look, different from my usual style but I'm liking them for now.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-6/240424/DIES-IZAR-514_thumb.jpg

I was going to say wow those are some lesbonic kicks but then I was like..."ohh yeah"

Carry on.

[DeV]

Originally posted by Arkans
Those arn't bad, but you really need an outfit to match or you end up looking strange.

- Arkans Tell me about it. The price wasn't bad at $100 but then I ended up dropping another couple of clams on matching shirts and a belt.

Anticore... I spotted them in the men's isle and thought the exact same thing you did. What they were doing in that isle, I have no idea.

And that will always be the problem with buying shoes when you have better taste than just some random sneakers. You need always make sure you have an outfit! $100 shoes can easily run you $250+ if you're not careful!

- Arkans

[Nieninque]

Originally posted by Arkans
And that will always be the problem with buying shoes when you have better taste than just some random sneakers. You need always make sure you have an outfit! $100 shoes can easily run you $250+ if you're not careful!

- Arkans

And you're hetero? ;)

As heart breaking as it is to many of the gay men out there, yes. I love women. Just becaue you have a sense for fashion and looking good does not mean you have to be gay.

- Arkans

[Czeska]

Geez..
I just buy 2 new pairs at Kohl's a few times a year, spend $80 for both, and get to have a bunch.

I'd rather wear them out and get new ones more often.

For like.. around the house wear MAYBE, as long as no one saw me, but I wouldn't be caught with anything from Kohl's in public.

- Arkans

[Czeska]

I guess now that I'm a grown up, I just don't feel the need to wear anything that requires me to explain why it's cool :)

Kohl's is good for around the house, can't say it would be "cool" or "trendy" at all.

- Arkans

[KymberlynX]

I have a closet door COVERED in shoes plus three boxes (large boxes...not shoe boxes) of shoes and boots in my closet, yet I only wear one pair to work every day.

Now...all my shoe money goes for things for Jordyn. I just bought her a bunch of summer clothes complete with a cute little pair of sandals. She's not even 1 yet and she already has about 9 or 10 pairs of shoes herself.

[peam]

My shoe collection is unfuckwithable.
http://www.finishline.com/store/images/products/xlcm476bwbkw.jpg




http://www.electricchair.com/images/products/grip10blkcap.jpg

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by Arkans
Kohl's is good for around the house, can't say it would be "cool" or "trendy" at all.

- Arkans

Now, that is just ridiculous! :rolleyes:

Shoes are for their utility, not appearance. Sneakers for running, formal/casual for work, loafers for the house.

It's absurd to design an outfit around what shoes you're wearing. :lol:

You wear shoes for their purpose!

.

Besides, I'm always telling the ladies, when they get on about their shoes... "what's the deal with your shoes, I'm always going to be looking at your face or chest... why in the world would I look at your feet?!"

Just wear something skimpy and all is good! :smug:

Grandevr knows nothing about women, because it is a well known fact that most women actually *DO* look at the shoes as something important. You can have a broke girl like your shoes or something smoking, take your pick!

- Arkans

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by Arkans
Grandevr knows nothing about women, because it is a well known fact that most women actually *DO* look at the shoes as something important. You can have a broke girl like your shoes or something smoking, take your pick!

- Arkans

...

I'd say most men don't... which was my point...

But, if you look at the shoes, more power to you... :lol:

Most men don't, you don't consider shoes a priority.. Hrmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
:O:O:O:O

Seriously, chicks dig shoes though, and this is why they are more than just based on what they are used for.

- Arkans

[Keller]

Originally posted by Atlanteax

Originally posted by Arkans
Kohl's is good for around the house, can't say it would be "cool" or "trendy" at all.

- Arkans

Now, that is just ridiculous! :rolleyes:

Shoes are for their utility, not appearance. Sneakers for running, formal/casual for work, loafers for the house.

It's absurd to design an outfit around what shoes you're wearing. :lol:

You wear shoes for their purpose!

.

Besides, I'm always telling the ladies, when they get on about their shoes... "what's the deal with your shoes, I'm always going to be looking at your face or chest... why in the world would I look at your feet?!"

Just wear something skimpy and all is good! :smug:

Seeing how I had four differnt girls compliment my shoes yesterday alone, I'm going to side with Arkans on the issue.

Shoes are for utility, but that does not mean they don't have to look good while you're wearing them. This is something most men living outside of cities don't understand.

[Keller]

Originally posted by DeV

Originally posted by Arkans
Didn't all of the PC like slam on that tie for a good few days when that picture first went up?

- Arkans Hopefully.

Nice shoes. Steve Madden is a good brand. Right now I'm in love with a pair of Diesel Izar I bought two weeks ago. They have sort of an odd look, different from my usual style but I'm liking them for now.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-6/240424/DIES-IZAR-514_thumb.jpg

Diesel and Steve Madden you can find at most non-Pay Less shoe stores. Know anything I might not have heard of?

[AnticorRifling]

I, which will be no suprise on this subject, agree with Arkans. I own as many, if not more, shoes as my wife. Hell I've bought some to go with a shirt or a pair of pants.

Don't hate.

[Keller]

Originally posted by AnticorRifling
I, which will be no suprise on this subject, agree with Arkans. I own as many, if not more, shoes as my wife. Hell I've bought some to go with a shirt or a pair of pants.

Don't hate.

There is nothing wrong with looking good. I'm sure it's the exact same reason you go to the gym. Anyone who hates has some issues with their own self-confidence.

It'd be totally different if you had 14 different first edition pairs of Nike Air Force One's -- but that's a different story.

People with no sense of fashion usually hate on those that got it. I never sweat it. C'mon! Look at his tie!!

- Arkans

[Edaarin]

I have in my dorm room (more at home)...

brown Polo dress shoes
dark brown Coach leather oxfords
wheat Timberlands
brown Timberlands
light brown Timberland boat shoes
Banana Republic black urban driving oxfords
black Kenneth Cole dress oxfords
white Phat Farm shoes with silver P
two pairs of Pumas
two pairs of Fatheads
rainbow sandals
shower sandals
Polo Sport suede running shoes

[AnticorRifling]

Originally posted by Edaarin
I have in my dorm room (more at home)...

brown Polo dress shoes
dark brown Coach leather oxfords
wheat Timberlands
brown Timberlands
light brown Timberland boat shoes
Banana Republic black urban driving oxfords
black Kenneth Cole dress oxfords
white Phat Farm shoes with silver P
two pairs of Pumas
two pairs of Fatheads
rainbow sandals
shower sandals
Polo Sport suede running shoes

Not bad at all.

[Parkbandit]

I have:

1 brown pair of Johnson and Murphy shoes
1 black pair of Johnson and Murphy shoes
1 pair black casual shoes
1 Air Jordan basketball hightops
1 Nike jogging sneakers
1 old Nike sneakers (outdoor use)
1 pair of very stylish mandals - no white socks
1 pair brown timberlands shoes
1 pair dock shoes
1 pair golf shoes
1 pair of water shoes
1 pair of hunting boots
1 pair of cowboy boots (never really wear)

[Wezas]

Everyday Boots (Sketchers)
Work Boots (older Sketchers)
Clean Tennis shoes (no clue who made them, don't care)
Crappy Tennis shoes (mowing the lawn)
2 pairs of sandals for the beach (without the socks, PB)
2 pairs of nice dress shoes(brown & black) to go with my suits

[DeV]

Originally posted by Keller
Diesel and Steve Madden you can find at most non-Pay Less shoe stores. Know anything I might not have heard of? We've probably have heard of the same styles since the buyer base for Madden/Diesel shoes is somewhat similiar.
Maybe you like these styles and maybe not... Ecco, Rockport, Kenneth Cole, and Stacey Adams just to name a few.


Shoes should be for utility only. :?: I have to agree with Arkans on this one.

Very nice, Edaarin.

- Arkans

[xtc]

Originally posted by Latrinsorm
Ouch.

My shoes that will last forever:

[Edited on 3-29-2005 by Latrinsorm]

Onward Christian Soldiers......sorry couldn't resist

[xtc]

Originally posted by Parkbandit
I have:

1 brown pair of Johnson and Murphy shoes
1 black pair of Johnson and Murphy shoes
1 pair black casual shoes
1 Air Jordan basketball hightops
1 Nike jogging sneakers
1 old Nike sneakers (outdoor use)
1 pair of very stylish mandals - no white socks
1 pair brown timberlands shoes
1 pair dock shoes
1 pair golf shoes
1 pair of water shoes
1 pair of hunting boots
1 pair of cowboy boots (never really wear)

more than 5 pairs and you are gay

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by DeV

Originally posted by Keller
Diesel and Steve Madden you can find at most non-Pay Less shoe stores. Know anything I might not have heard of? We've probably have heard of the same styles since the buyer base for Madden/Diesel shoes is somewhat similiar.
Maybe you like these styles and maybe not... Ecco, Rockport, Kenneth Cole, and Stacey Adams just to name a few.


Shoes should be for utility only. :?: I have to agree with Arkans on this one.

I was the one stressing utility-centric, while Arkans was stressing fashion sense...

The smiley changes everything.

- Arkans

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by Edaarin
I have in my dorm room (more at home)...

brown Polo dress shoes
dark brown Coach leather oxfords
wheat Timberlands
brown Timberlands
light brown Timberland boat shoes
Banana Republic black urban driving oxfords
black Kenneth Cole dress oxfords
white Phat Farm shoes with silver P
two pairs of Pumas
two pairs of Fatheads
rainbow sandals
shower sandals
Polo Sport suede running shoes


Originally posted by Parkbandit
I have:

1 brown pair of Johnson and Murphy shoes
1 black pair of Johnson and Murphy shoes
1 pair black casual shoes
1 Air Jordan basketball hightops
1 Nike jogging sneakers
1 old Nike sneakers (outdoor use)
1 pair of very stylish mandals - no white socks
1 pair brown timberlands shoes
1 pair dock shoes
1 pair golf shoes
1 pair of water shoes
1 pair of hunting boots
1 pair of cowboy boots (never really wear)

WAY way way too many shoes...

I have 3.

my every-day shoes (I forget what is the brand)
brown-ish casual dress shoes
black formal dress shoes

Probably should get a new pair of boots, for the winter/muddy season here in Michigan, but my normal shoes has sufficed as a substitution, and remains in excellent condition.

As for summer beaches and walking on the grass.. I go barefoot.. I'm not the sandles sort.

Indoors, it's socks or barefoot (I like walking on the carpet sock-less apparently).

[Bobmuhthol]

You can't beat http://altura.speedera.net/ccimg.catalogcity.com/200000/204600/204694/Products/7848967.jpg, though mine are red instead of grey.

[DeV]

Notice the questioning emoticon followed by that statement.

I suggest that both be taken into account when purchasing a pair of shoes.

[Parkbandit]

Originally posted by xtc

Originally posted by Parkbandit
I have:

1 brown pair of Johnson and Murphy shoes
1 black pair of Johnson and Murphy shoes
1 pair black casual shoes
1 Air Jordan basketball hightops
1 Nike jogging sneakers
1 old Nike sneakers (outdoor use)
1 pair of very stylish mandals - no white socks
1 pair brown timberlands shoes
1 pair dock shoes
1 pair golf shoes
1 pair of water shoes
1 pair of hunting boots
1 pair of cowboy boots (never really wear)

more than 5 pairs and you are gay

That would be incorrect.

I need 2 pairs of shoes for work. Brown shoes do NOT go with a black suit.. and vica versa. Also, if you wear leather work shoes, it's always a good idea to have 2 pairs so that you can allow time for 'airing out' so you won't have bad foot odor.

I need 3 pairs of sneakers.. one to play basketball in (ankle support) one to do anything else in (crosstrainers) and one to do lawn / garden work in.

Golf shoes because playing golf in regular sneakers is so not cool.

Timberlands to do work like construction and home projects in.

Casual black shoes because they go with my casual wear.

Mandals because they just are comfortable as all hell. Who the fuck would wear sneakers to the beach??

Dock shoes I've had for probably 10 years. They are perfectly worn in now.

Hunting boots because no one wants to get blood and guts on their good shoes. You also can't wear regular white sneakers because everything will see you.

Cowboy boots were my late uncles and I just have them in my closet. I think I've worn them a total of 3 times in the past 2 years.

Water shoes when I go jetskiiing or to a water park with my kids.

I also forgot to add a pair of black spikes for flag football.. which I haven't played in 2 years. :(

Since I have more than 6 pairs and have been married for 12 years and have zero interest in the cock.. your assumption would be entirely incorrect.

[Keller]

I own ...

5 pairs of Dr. Martins, two boots, one shoe, two sandals
2 pairs of birkenstocks
1 pair chacos
4 pairs of pumas
2 pairs of steve maddens
1 pair of mediums
1 pair of 'Roos
2 pairs of b-ball shoes
1 pair of running shoes
2 pair of black dress shoes
1 pair of brown dress shoes
2 pairs of cleats
1 pair indoor shoes (diadora, not adidas)
and a few pairs of flip-flops -- all cheap wal-mart brand

[xtc]

Originally posted by Parkbandit

Originally posted by xtc

Originally posted by Parkbandit
I have:

1 brown pair of Johnson and Murphy shoes
1 black pair of Johnson and Murphy shoes
1 pair black casual shoes
1 Air Jordan basketball hightops
1 Nike jogging sneakers
1 old Nike sneakers (outdoor use)
1 pair of very stylish mandals - no white socks
1 pair brown timberlands shoes
1 pair dock shoes
1 pair golf shoes
1 pair of water shoes
1 pair of hunting boots
1 pair of cowboy boots (never really wear)

more than 5 pairs and you are gay

That would be incorrect.

I need 2 pairs of shoes for work. Brown shoes do NOT go with a black suit.. and vica versa. Also, if you wear leather work shoes, it's always a good idea to have 2 pairs so that you can allow time for 'airing out' so you won't have bad foot odor.

I need 3 pairs of sneakers.. one to play basketball in (ankle support) one to do anything else in (crosstrainers) and one to do lawn / garden work in.

Golf shoes because playing golf in regular sneakers is so not cool.

Timberlands to do work like construction and home projects in.

Casual black shoes because they go with my casual wear.

Mandals because they just are comfortable as all hell. Who the fuck would wear sneakers to the beach??

Dock shoes I've had for probably 10 years. They are perfectly worn in now.

Hunting boots because no one wants to get blood and guts on their good shoes. You also can't wear regular white sneakers because everything will see you.

Cowboy boots were my late uncles and I just have them in my closet. I think I've worn them a total of 3 times in the past 2 years.

Water shoes when I go jetskiiing or to a water park with my kids.

I also forgot to add a pair of black spikes for flag football.. which I haven't played in 2 years. :(

Since I have more than 6 pairs and have been married for 12 years and have zero interest in the cock.. your assumption would be entirely incorrect.

lol man that is one long response. In the worlds of Homer Simpson U R GAY

It was a theory a girl I know had, before dating any guy she would ask him how many shoes he had.

[Bobmuhthol]

<<This is something most men living outside of cities don't understand.>>

Hooray for non-metrosexuals!

[Parkbandit]

Originally posted by Atlanteax
[quote]Originally posted by Edaarin
WAY way way too many shoes...

I have 3.

my every-day shoes (I forget what is the brand)
brown-ish casual dress shoes
black formal dress shoes

Probably should get a new pair of boots, for the winter/muddy season here in Michigan, but my normal shoes has sufficed as a substitution, and remains in excellent condition.

As for summer beaches and walking on the grass.. I go barefoot.. I'm not the sandles sort.

Indoors, it's socks or barefoot (I like walking on the carpet sock-less apparently).

You obviously do nothing athletic, so you have no need for sneakers. I couldn't live without sneakers.

And only having 1 pair of dress shoes makes you lose big time unless you have only 1 suit to wear with them.. which would make you lose even bigger time.

Don't hate because I dress for success. One law in stone I learned early on.. the girls love the shoes. You may not think they pay attention to your shoes.. but they do.

[DeV]

Originally posted by Parkbandit
Don't hate because I dress for success. One law in stone I learned early on.. the girls love the shoes. You may not think they pay attention to your shoes.. but they do. Bump.

[Keller]

At least this has been a learning experience for one Michigander. Perhaps a shopping trip is in order?

[Latrinsorm]

Originally posted by xtc
Onward Christian Soldiers......sorry couldn't resist Nothing stops a heathen in his tracks like a steel toe to the jugular! I feel as healthy as a bull moose!

I've got the boots, running shoes, dress shoes (that I really really need to break in), sandals, and baseball cleats. Shower sandals don't count to me because they're more for health than clothing.

If I was a little bit more goth, I would totally go with peam's choices. I achieve new balance in Godly white, kthx.

PB, is it ok to only have 1 pair of dress shoes (black ones) if all my dress clothes are black/white?

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by Parkbandit

Originally posted by Atlanteax
[quote]Originally posted by Edaarin
WAY way way too many shoes...

I have 3.

my every-day shoes (I forget what is the brand)
brown-ish casual dress shoes
black formal dress shoes

Probably should get a new pair of boots, for the winter/muddy season here in Michigan, but my normal shoes has sufficed as a substitution, and remains in excellent condition.

As for summer beaches and walking on the grass.. I go barefoot.. I'm not the sandles sort.

Indoors, it's socks or barefoot (I like walking on the carpet sock-less apparently).

You obviously do nothing athletic, so you have no need for sneakers. I couldn't live without sneakers.

And only having 1 pair of dress shoes makes you lose big time unless you have only 1 suit to wear with them.. which would make you lose even bigger time.

Don't hate because I dress for success. One law in stone I learned early on.. the girls love the shoes. You may not think they pay attention to your shoes.. but they do.

I play football, basketball, and tennis. I also swim regularly (when the weather is warm) in the pool or at the beach. I currently still do play in local intramural leagues regularly.

So, you would be incorrect in your assumption that I do not engage in sports. You also obviously skimmed my earlier posts where I did specify playing sports wearing my primary shoes.

I play all of those with my primary shoes, which provides excellent footing on the grass, hardwood, or aspalt. I also feel that my overall ability has improved somewhat due to the consistency provided by the one pair of shoes for the same kind of footing (as opposed to having to readjust for each different kind of shoe).

.

Meanwhile, I have several different full business suits. I just simply wear the same black shoes, or the brown-ish casual shoes. Besides, the cuffs of the pants covers 1/3 of the shoes, and your feet are under the desks/table. It's not revelant.

[Parkbandit]

Originally posted by DeV

Originally posted by Parkbandit
Don't hate because I dress for success. One law in stone I learned early on.. the girls love the shoes. You may not think they pay attention to your shoes.. but they do. Bump.

Bitch!

I meant that girls love guys in nice shoes...

BAH!

I LOOK FAB-U-LOUS!

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by DeV

Originally posted by Parkbandit
Don't hate because I dress for success. One law in stone I learned early on.. the girls love the shoes. You may not think they pay attention to your shoes.. but they do. Bump.


Originally posted by Keller
At least this has been a learning experience for one Michigander. Perhaps a shopping trip is in order?

Girls seem to like/approve of my shoes. Haven't had one in person tell/suggest getting a different pair...

... which is why I do not have the urge to go out and get 10 different pairs of shoes.

[Keller]

This doesn't surprise me as I lived in Holland, MI for four years. I think the two cultured areas of MI are Ann Arbor and Detroit.

Out of curiosity, do you live in the UP?

[Edited on 3-29-2005 by Keller]

[Jenisi]

mmhmm

[Edited on 3-29-2005 by Jenisi]

Girls, in general, will not say anything negative about your clothing unless it is really bad. When you ask one out for a date and they say they are busy for the next 6 months, THEN you MIGHT want to reconsider your appearance.

- Arkans

[Parkbandit]

Originally posted by Atlanteax

I play football, basketball, and tennis. I also swim regularly (when the weather is warm) in the pool or at the beach. I currently still do play in local intramural leagues regularly.

So, you would be incorrect in your assumption that I do not engage in sports. You also obviously skimmed my earlier posts where I did specify playing sports wearing my primary shoes.

I play all of those with my primary shoes, which provides excellent footing on the grass, hardwood, or aspalt. I also feel that my overall ability has improved somewhat due to the consistency provided by the one pair of shoes for the same kind of footing (as opposed to having to readjust for each different kind of shoe).

.

Meanwhile, I have several different full business suits. I just simply wear the same black shoes, or the brown-ish casual shoes. Besides, the cuffs of the pants covers 1/3 of the shoes, and your feet are under the desks/table. It's not revelant.

Sorry.. you lose big time. No athlete would wear the same pair of sneakers he walks around town in to play basketball, football and tennis in.

And you don't wear casual shoes with a business suit.

So in conclusion.. you suck at sports and you are a terrible dresser. Anything else you want to come clean with while you are here?

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by Keller
This doesn't surprise me as I lived in Holland, MI for four years. I think they two cultured areas of MI are Ann Arbor and Detroit.

Out of curiosity, do you live in the UP?

Heck no.

Suburban metro-detroit.

Though my neighborhood is rather affluent, so I can guarantee that the local girls have at least 15 pairs of shoes on average, easily.

[Bobmuhthol]

<<When you ask one out for a date and they say they are busy for the next 6 months, THEN you MIGHT want to reconsider your appearance.>>

I didn't even get the luxury of waiting 6 months. I got a smile and, "Sorry."

[Soulpieced]

Adidas A3 Axiom.

[Edaarin]

I got bored studying, so I pulled a bunch of pictures from company websites.

Couldn't find the Coach ones anywhere, and honestly Predators look absolutely ridiculous.

[Edited on 3-29-2005 by Edaarin]

Holy shit, can PB get a "FUCKING PWNED!!!!!!!!!11111111111"????????????///

- Arkans

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by Arkans
Holy shit, can PB get a "FUCKING PWNED!!!!!!!!!11111111111"????????????///

- Arkans

Nah...

But I'm going to bow out of this topic at this point...

Already made my perspective known... and this: :banghead: is no fun to go through.

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by Edaarin
I got bored studying, so I pulled a bunch of pictures from company websites.

Couldn't find the Coach ones anywhere, and honestly Predators look absolutely ridiculous.

[Edited on 3-29-2005 by Edaarin]

My primary shoes are very similiar to the one shown in the middle of the bottom row.

[Keller]

you play sports in boots?

:shrug:

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by Keller
you play sports in boots?

:shrug:

They're not boots...

I'd say they're more of a hybrid with cleat-like features.

Edited to add: I also suffer a lot less when other players step/land on them (did I hate it when that happen when wearing flimsy snearkers when younger).

[Edited on 3-29-2005 by Atlanteax]

[Parkbandit]

Because cleat-like features are very important in basketball.

:lol::smug:

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by Parkbandit
Because cleat-like features are very important in basketball.

:lol::smug:

Hey, it works! I definately don't "skid" as much...

and I as just pointed out in my edit... I don't have to worry about others stepping/landing on my feet.

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Meanwhile, I really do need to bow out of this topic at some point... Bah!

It'd be totally different if you had 14 different first edition pairs of Nike Air Force One's -- but that's a different story.

What the fuck does that mean? It takes skills to match the color treads into the trim of the outfit.

[DeV]

Originally posted by Parkbandit

Originally posted by DeV

Originally posted by Parkbandit
Don't hate because I dress for success. One law in stone I learned early on.. the girls love the shoes. You may not think they pay attention to your shoes.. but they do. Bump.

Bitch!

I meant that girls love guys in nice shoes...

BAH!

I LOOK FAB-U-LOUS! I was agreeing with you and bumping it for emphasis, PSYCHO!

[Latrinsorm]

Originally posted by Jenisi
mmhmm

[Edited on 3-29-2005 by Jenisi] Am I the only one that pictured Jenisi in more hardcore shoeletry?

[Back]

Well lets see...

Vans: Worn soles for weekend goof offs.

Airwalks: Kicks still look new. Weekend gear.

Ryders: Brazilian mandals. Worn in the house. Depending on the weather, weekends.

Keneth Cole: Dressy shiny black leather slip-on square toe. Look nice but hurt like a vice. Also have a pair of casual soft black leather. Reaction with the red leather interior.

Johnson, Murphy & Backlash: Simple black dress shoe.

Clarkes: Brown dress/casual monkstrap.

Steve Madden: Brown leather sneaker. Not really crazy about them. Haven't worn them in a long time. Love my kicks.

Sandro: Picked up some dressier brown gel soles tonight.


9 pairs of shoes. Well shit, I live in the DC/Metro area. But I also got a good corporate job.




Once, I owned Sketchers. They looked nice but fucked my feet up so bad I will never buy them again, and tell everyone I know they suck ass.

[Back]

Originally posted by Latrinsorm

Originally posted by Jenisi
mmhmm

[Edited on 3-29-2005 by Jenisi] Am I the only one that pictured Jenisi in more hardcore shoeletry?

Red come-fuck-me heels not hardcore enough for you? Freak.

[Artha]

I have a pair of basketball/tennis shoes for sports which I pretty much wear all the time now.

Doc Marten's which I wear when something dressier than normal is called for or I don't feel like wearing...

A pair of shitty Pay Less boots that are all torn up.

[Latrinsorm]

Originally posted by Backlash
Red come-fuck-me heels not hardcore enough for you? Freak. Is that what those are? I dunno, I just don't get the attraction to heels.

[Carl Spackler]

Lets see, I own:

2 pairs of nike running shoes
1 pair of new balance running shoes
1 pair of borne boots
1 pair of hollister flip-flops
1 pair of american eagle flip-flops
1 birkenstock sandals
1 pair of birkenstock clogs
1 brown pair of dr. martin shoes
1 black pair of dr. martin shoes
1 pair of shower sandals by bauer
1 pair of black kenneth cole black dress shoes
1 pair of adidas casual shoes
1 pair of big ass generic brand winter boots from dunhams

[Jazuela]

Other than the color, I like the sneakers. Green is a nice color, just not my choice for shoes. Even if they're khaki green, which is one of my favorite colors.

These are the shoes I usually wear (no jpg, I never did figure out how to upload them to this forum):

http://www.naot.com/cgi-bin/WMN.pl?action=show_sub&sub_1=SAN&sub_2=

From the Elegant Collection: Holly
From the Women's Floral Collection all the way down at the bottom: Lilac

For sneaks, I wear Easy Spirit leather walking shoes.

For boots I wear a gorgeous pair of ropers by a company called Justin:

http://www.ssaddle.com/roper%20boots.htm

Except mine are in a dark tan and not black cherry.

For formal or dressup I wear capezio character shoes without the taps attached.

[Jorddyn]

Summer shoes:

1 pair pink flip flops with stuffed frogs attached
1 pair black flip flops with sequin things on the, uh, straps?
3 pairs black open toed flats
1 pair dark brown work sandals
1 pair dark brown play sandals
1 pair tan sandals
1 pair of strange uncomfortable flat flip-flop type shoes Mom brought me from Key West
2 pairs black strappy heels
1 pair white strappy heels
3 or 4 pairs random slip on beach type shoes

Others:
1 pair obnoxious green old school Docs
1 pair brown Rockport boots (Iowa winters suck)
1 pair dark brown Doc boots
1 pair tan Doc shoes (I went through a doc phase? Plus, Von Maur back room = 75% off = :heart:)
Khacki and bright orange shoes (no clue on brand, not really tennis shoes, terribly obnoxious)
2 pairs black work shoes
1 pair brown work shoes
1 pair tan work shoes
1 pair black leather boots
2 pairs of sneakers

Jorddyn, needs to stop shopping

Originally posted by Wezas
<waits for Dave to post a pic of his combat boots>

Corcoran Marauders to be exact.

[AnticorRifling]

You should try shining those.


My latest footwear aquisition:

All white shell toe adidas golf cleats. Damn these are some pimp kicks for the links. Can't wait.

Only the toes and heels are hard leather, enough to shine that is. I do hope that was sarcasm coming from a somebody in the marines who do not even shine boots anymore. I can't wait until we follow suit. (they are as reflected as patten leather. I am told every day that I have "Purdy Boots.")

I really like my Oak's.

And my mandals.

[petroglyph]

Shoes owned:
1 pair black strappy heels
1 pair black dress shoes
2 pairs navy flats
2 pairs brown suede heels
1 pair white sandals
1 pair navy suede sandals
1 pair brown suede sandals (have walked holes in the soles, should be in trash)
1 pair snow boots

Shoes actually worn:
1 pair brown hiking boots

I have slowly grown to appreciate the joy that is nice-looking shoes, but the fact remains that I don't drive, and any shoe that can't hold up under lots of walking (see brown sandals, above) is going to primarily live in my bag, to be switched on and off for short periods of time as needed.

[Souzy]

I love shoes. You should go shoe shopping with me, ha.

[Drew2]

Haha, I wear like 3 pairs of shoes. My brown work shoes, my tennis shoes, and my flip flops.

and sometimes my Doc sandals.

I really want some brown Doc shoes but no where in houston has my size. :(

And I'm tired so goodnight.

Cochran III's are not authorized for the Army

Nobody in my troop that matters knows that, even got a nice boots from the commander, but he is a tanker by trade.

[Edited on 4-1-2005 by Dave]

[xtc]

Originally posted by Backlash

But I also got a good corporate job.



CORPORATE? What kind of socialist/activist are you. You seek out financing for your socialism with the man's money. You are as bad as Marx who received money from Engel's rich Capitalist father, see socialism doesn't work.

or perhaps this is some sneaking socialist plot to convert poor unsuspecting capitalists to your left wing ways. Probably starts with a little "harmless" seaweed, herbal tea, and yoga at lunch and then next thing you know it is Workers of the World unite. You sneaky socialist............. :lol:

I just thought everyone one of you should know that in fact:

LadyCzeska (6:24:33 PM): Your boots are hot

[Keller]

Can we say BUMP to the 80s?

My newest pair...

[longshot]

Originally posted by Jenisi
mmhmm

[Edited on 3-29-2005 by Jenisi]

Don't fall off stage in those...

[DianaBanana]

I just bought the cutest pair of 1975 re-issue converse jogging sneakers in black with white stripes and white stars. So cute. :yes:

[MaryJane]

Originally posted by Atlanteax
[quote][i

I'd say they're more of a hybrid with cleat-like features.



I so read that wrong. :wasntme:

[4a6c1]

Im not much into shoes (they are either functional or fetish) but I do go GAGA over bags. Heres the one I recently got. Know what it says to me?

"Sex with a side of leather and bling for desert." by Kathy Van Zeeland

Mines bigger and black instead of blue.

[Back]

Originally posted by xtc
CORPORATE? What kind of socialist/activist are you. You seek out financing for your socialism with the man's money. You are as bad as Marx who received money from Engel's rich Capitalist father, see socialism doesn't work.

or perhaps this is some sneaking socialist plot to convert poor unsuspecting capitalists to your left wing ways. Probably starts with a little "harmless" seaweed, herbal tea, and yoga at lunch and then next thing you know it is Workers of the World unite. You sneaky socialist............. :lol:

Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer, and dress for success.

Okay I have a shoe question for the Women here... What is with the wicked witch of the west shoes that a lot of women wear... you know the ones with the super pointed toes?

[Satira]

They tell shorter women, or women without very long legs to wear those because it makes you look taller and therefor elongates your body making you look thinner.

I love shoes and purses. But you'll never see me spend a TON of money on them. I don't ever remember paying more than 95 dollars for shoes...and those were tennis shoes that I'd wear for one or two years.

I prefer sandals.

IMO they just look stupid.

[Satira]

I agree. I've told many women I know, "Get those pointy elf shoes off your feet'"

[DianaBanana]

Originally posted by Dave
Okay I have a shoe question for the Women here... What is with the wicked witch of the west shoes that a lot of women wear... you know the ones with the super pointed toes?

I dunno, I think they're just plain stupid.

Omg its maryjane