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How much do you pay for your shoes, are you a shoe snob?
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Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Depends. I have some redwing boots I bought forever ago for like $250. Worth every penny.
Regular shoes? I dunno, $50-100 maybe? I buy when on sale whenever I can.
Regular shoes? I dunno, $50-100 maybe? I buy when on sale whenever I can.
GeekyDad
Member
I am with my sneakers the way I am with cars. With cars, it's Toyota or walk. With my sneakers, it has to be the Nike Revolution 4. I've tried the newer generation Revolutions, but the sides ride up too high and bore into my ankles. I prefer a darker color, of course, for work, so I don't stand out, but the only thing I could find new on eBay this last time was a solid white pair. But hey, I said fuck it and bought 'em. I'll generally pay up to $75. These only cost me $42. I look like a total dork because of the solid white color, but I can give two shits less. I'm comfortable as all get-out. Love em! Now, my runners, I forget what model they are, but they're a tighter fit, perfect for morning jogs. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to run in a couple of years due to health issues. but they're also Nikes.
Richard Packer
Member
$150-200 on regular sneakers and work boots, $800-1000 on dress shoes.
PropellerEar
Member
100-200€ for highly utilitarian shoes that I use everyday, hobbies or work.
Burn usually through couple of pairs per 6months.
Burn usually through couple of pairs per 6months.
teezzy
Banned
I wear grey New Balance 574s and have yet to hear anything negative
Love me some New Balance gear in general. They make high quality products for the price. I have hoodies, a jacket, and track pants too
Just gotta own it dude
Gonpachiro Kamaboko
Member
I wear boots that cost anywhere from like 150-400, and sneakers I just buy from outlets and stuff for like 40 bucks max. Wont catch me getting robbed for some Jordan’s
DeceptiveAlarm
Gold Member
I get 125 credit from work each year from work. So I try to keep my work boots around that price. I've been wearing Keen boots since I'm on cement all the time now. They have great arch support. I get no more planterfacitis.
I wear some Timberland boots out and on my bike probably paid about the same. I usually have a nice pair of Nike that I try to stay in the 50 to 100 dollar range for when I want tennis shoes.
I wear some Timberland boots out and on my bike probably paid about the same. I usually have a nice pair of Nike that I try to stay in the 50 to 100 dollar range for when I want tennis shoes.
I collect VHS tapes
Member
Pretty much this, although adjust work boots to $300-400
InfiniteCombo
Banned
I'm probably way cheaper with shoes than I should be, but the #1 criteria is that they need to be comfortable. Second criteria is: for casual shoes, I like "slip ons" (no shoelaces) since I don't wear shoes inside my place and I like the easy on/off of slip ons.
Most I ever spend on shoes on a regular/recurring basis is running shoes, anywhere between $100-$125 every time. To me, running shoes are worth every penny, getting the wrong ones could put you in a world of hurt.
Most I ever spend on shoes on a regular/recurring basis is running shoes, anywhere between $100-$125 every time. To me, running shoes are worth every penny, getting the wrong ones could put you in a world of hurt.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Maybe around $120 tops. And that was winter boots and office shoes.
I've never bought super expensive office shoes, so maybe they are better and last longer, but every pair of office shoes I've bought in the $70-120 range are all the same in durability and dont last more than a few years. The soles always crack or get a hole.
The best shoes I've ever had are Skechers. I have a pair 15 years old and still wear them (now for trashy shit like mowing the lawn or washing my car). Still rocking them. No cracks in the sole or anything. It's just much looser now. These things will last till the day I die.
Looks like this. Maybe not exactly, but close enough. Amazons still sells them. Built like a tank. When I bought them I think they were only about $70 too. Who knew the best and highest quality shoes I'd ever own were $70 Skechers.
I've never bought super expensive office shoes, so maybe they are better and last longer, but every pair of office shoes I've bought in the $70-120 range are all the same in durability and dont last more than a few years. The soles always crack or get a hole.
The best shoes I've ever had are Skechers. I have a pair 15 years old and still wear them (now for trashy shit like mowing the lawn or washing my car). Still rocking them. No cracks in the sole or anything. It's just much looser now. These things will last till the day I die.
Looks like this. Maybe not exactly, but close enough. Amazons still sells them. Built like a tank. When I bought them I think they were only about $70 too. Who knew the best and highest quality shoes I'd ever own were $70 Skechers.
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Phunkydiabetic
Banned
I'm 6'9". My feet are size 15's. Here's how I buy shoes...
"Hello can you bring out any size 15 shoes you have?"
*employee brings out one or two boxes*
I then pick one of the two or I leave and try somewhere else. It's hard to be a shoe snob even if I wanted to.
"Hello can you bring out any size 15 shoes you have?"
*employee brings out one or two boxes*
I then pick one of the two or I leave and try somewhere else. It's hard to be a shoe snob even if I wanted to.
KrakenIPA
Member
I got a great pair of Italian leather dress shoes for $50 on Amazon, they worked out great for my last front desk job, but when I moved to a new hotel with a restaurant I realized very quickly that they were not 'non-slip' when I was sliding around the kitchen like an idiot.
Now I just get a $25 pair of nice non-slip dress shoes from Walmart every 6 months or so. They work for me.
<Obligatory favorite footwear quote>
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1654.Terry_Pratchett
Now I just get a $25 pair of nice non-slip dress shoes from Walmart every 6 months or so. They work for me.
<Obligatory favorite footwear quote>
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1654.Terry_Pratchett
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Nitty_Grimes
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StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Yup.
It's pretty easy to be rich actually assuming someone makes good money. Just spend a lot less than you need to. SImilar to the boots story, someone who doesnt make a lot of money has no choice but to spend his budget on survival stuff like food and roof. A rich guy does that easily.
He's got by default a big sack of money beside him. Now it just depends if he wants to spend that sack on a better food, car and mansion making him broke again. Or does he spend a bit more than the poor guy and bank the rest. Or is he scrooge and lives like a poor guy and banks it all.
ValiantTraveler
Member
Sports shoes: $30-60
Dress shoes: $50-80
Edit: to give context, I live in north Africa.
Dress shoes: $50-80
Edit: to give context, I live in north Africa.
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nightmare-slain
Member
most i've paid is £120 for some nike ones. shoes i wear to work were £53 with work discount (originally £65). my last pair were £70 and i wore them until they were completely wasted. i do a shit load of walking so don't mind paying for something comfortable and durable.
plushyp
Member
LeBron?
AlteredForms
Banned
Heard Red Wings aren’t being made in America anymore and thus the quality has gone down? People used to speak highly of those boots due to their durability and workmanship, but not anymore it seems.
Spaceman292
Banned
Why don't you learn to make your own boots like the other ogres?
p_xavier
Authorized Fister
I only wear docs for normal wear and adidas runners for sports purposes. The simpler the better now.
200$ top
Daniel Jackson
Member
I don't really care about shoes and their fancy brands. If they look decent enough it's ok. 60 euro is an acceptable price.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
The website claims USA
Red Wing Made | Red Wing
www.redwingshoes.com
Mine are about 7 years old and have only gotten better with time.
Cyberpunkd
Member
Got Churches for 500€, with proper care and heel change they last a lifetime, same as other good quality shows. I like sneakers but can’t go over the fact how wasteful they are.
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
This depends on the type of shoe and what I'm doing.
For work (when I wasn't working from home) I'd put on my coffee brown Hanover shoes from Loake (£360)
If I'm just walking around in casual clothing, then it's either my Chelsea boots from Russel and Bromley (£195), Ralph Lauren boat shoes (think I paid £120 for them?), Converse classics in red (a fucking steal at £30!) or my Nike Air Max 90 (£100 in the sales).
For the gym, it's a pair of blue Nike trainers I picked up for £25 in a Nike outlet centre, or my white New Balance trainers which I'm pretty sure I paid £50 for?
I also have a pair of grey Tommy Hilfiger boots, but they were a gift and have no idea how much they cost.
For work (when I wasn't working from home) I'd put on my coffee brown Hanover shoes from Loake (£360)
If I'm just walking around in casual clothing, then it's either my Chelsea boots from Russel and Bromley (£195), Ralph Lauren boat shoes (think I paid £120 for them?), Converse classics in red (a fucking steal at £30!) or my Nike Air Max 90 (£100 in the sales).
For the gym, it's a pair of blue Nike trainers I picked up for £25 in a Nike outlet centre, or my white New Balance trainers which I'm pretty sure I paid £50 for?
I also have a pair of grey Tommy Hilfiger boots, but they were a gift and have no idea how much they cost.
Bernd Lauert
Banned
€70 is my absolute limit. Most of my shoes are sub €50.
The one exception are my Goku Adidas shoes. I paid €180 if I remember correctly.
The one exception are my Goku Adidas shoes. I paid €180 if I remember correctly.
GeekyDad
Member
Cyberpunkd
Member
Someone that understands quality and price.
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
You burn through a couple of pairs of shoes, which cost a three figure sum, every six months?
What are you doing to them?
Dark Star
Member
I only own/wear like 7 pairs of shoes. A couple skate shoes, a couple dress shoes, a couple pairs of running shoes, a pair of casual tennis shoes, etc.
Don't think I've spent more than 60 bucks on shoes, like Adidas skate shoes, and the most expensive I was gifted was a pair of 120 dollar Nikes.
Even my dress shoes are budget from like Ross or TJ Maxx or whatever, can't be more than 30 bucks
I understand peoples fascination with shoes and collecting shoes, but it's not a hobby for me or my wallet
Don't think I've spent more than 60 bucks on shoes, like Adidas skate shoes, and the most expensive I was gifted was a pair of 120 dollar Nikes.
Even my dress shoes are budget from like Ross or TJ Maxx or whatever, can't be more than 30 bucks
I understand peoples fascination with shoes and collecting shoes, but it's not a hobby for me or my wallet
Dream-Knife
Banned
I don't really wear shoes. Either flip flops during the summer, Vibram Furoshiki for the gym, or boots in the winter. Boots are like $400 each.
PropellerEar
Member
I use them daily...and when ever I walk/trek in all kinds of terrain, when the tread is gone the shoe is basically useless to me.
I should go for more rugged trek shoes but those are not so comfy in everyday use.
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Meicyn
Gold Member
A good mattress is important, seeing how you spend a third of your life sleeping on one. Make sure it’s comfortable.
Likewise, don’t cheap out on shoes, especially if you run. You spend much of your life on your feet. Make sure you take care of them.
I‘m really partial to Brooks for running shoes. Usually hover close to the $100 price tag.
Likewise, don’t cheap out on shoes, especially if you run. You spend much of your life on your feet. Make sure you take care of them.
I‘m really partial to Brooks for running shoes. Usually hover close to the $100 price tag.
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
I use them daily...and when ever I walk/trek in all kinds of terrain, when the tread is gone the shoe is basically useless to me.
I should go for more rugged trek shoes but those are not so comfy in everyday use.
Invest in the best shoes possible. Maybe some that'll last years rather than months.
I take it they're hiking boots?
Try the Journey Boot by Canada Goose. They retail for £650 in the UK, but they're guaranteed to last a long longer than a year.
Or, if you want to be a real flash cock, you could spend a little more and go for the snow boot, which retails at £1,150. Sounds like a lot right? But fucking look at them. I'd happily bust a respectful nut over these.
chromhound
Member
Around 100 and 140 (Air Max or Air Force Ones) my moss expensive shoes are 900
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Fuck, you guys know shoes way more than I know.... which is zero. Aside from some mainstream brands you guys are posting like Dr Martens, Wolverine and Goose, I've nev heard of any of these other high end brands. lol
Richard Packer
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