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Shoes over time

I'm kind of girl when it comes to shoes. A quick count puts my inventory at 20 pairs, most of which are Vans or cowboy boots. Over time my sneaker of choice has gone from Adidas Superstar in my early-mid teens, to Chuck Taylors in my late teens-mid 20's, to Vans for the past 7-8 years. The cowboy boots are a hang-on from a phase in my teens when I was trying my best to look like Axl Rose in the 80's - I still dig the look of them, and they are very comfortable. Plus the heel helps my posture, and boosts my height to an impressive 5'10'' :cool::rflmao:
I buy most of my shoes second hand, as there are often good deals to be had on barely used pairs. My best find lately has been this awesome pair of reptile skin boots in like new condition, and just the right size, for DKR 350,- ($56,-).



 
K_50 said:
I'm kind of girl when it comes to shoes. A quick count puts my inventory at 20 pairs, most of which are Vans or cowboy boots. Over time my sneaker of choice has gone from Adidas Superstar in my early-mid teens, to Chuck Taylors in my late teens-mid 20's, to Vans for the past 7-8 years. The cowboy boots are a hang-on from a phase in my teens when I was trying my best to look like Axl Rose in the 80's - I still dig the look of them, and they are very comfortable. Plus the heel helps my posture, and boosts my height to an impressive 5'10'' :cool::rflmao:
I buy most of my shoes second hand, as there are often good deals to be had on barely used pairs. My best find lately has been this awesome pair of reptile skin boots in like new condition, and just the right size, for DKR 350,- ($56,-).



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Nice boots! Love the skin. I can relate. I like shoes and boots and have about as many pair as you. I'll pay a little more for a well made pair although nothing extreme. I like a western boot look too but being taller, I don't like a tall heal. Found these deeply discounted in Kudu skin.
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Bought a new pair of boots for myself over X-mas. Last pair of cowboy boots was some Ariat laceup ropers that I wore out - then fell out of love with that style of boot for some reason. Haven't had real cowboy boots in about 25 years. Twisted X makes a really comfortable boot - not sure I was going like the very square toe but these really look good with some Wranglers - and that's important out here. ;)

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HiFi in WYO said:
Bought a new pair of boots for myself over X-mas. Last pair of cowboy boots was some Ariat laceup ropers that I wore out - then fell out of love with that style of boot for some reason. Haven't had real cowboy boots in about 25 years. Twisted X makes a really comfortable boot - not sure I was going like the very square toe but these really look good with some Wranglers - and that's important out here. ;)

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Very nice. I could see those would go good with jeans. Bottom looks like mild distressed. Nice!
 
Bill S said:
Nice boots! Love the skin. I can relate. I like shoes and boots and have about as many pair as you. I'll pay a little more for a well made pair although nothing extreme. I like a western boot look too but being taller, I don't like a tall heal. Found these deeply discounted in Kudu skin.
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Those are nice as well!
At 5'9'' I'm well on my way to becoming a little old man. The average height around here for men in their early 20's is almost 6'.
Oh well.. At least I'm taller than my dad. And I still have a decent head of hair, which, looking at my older relatives, I wasn't expecting to have at 34 :)
 
Shoe buying for me, is harder than buying a car. Try very wide feet, high arches, the need for room for inserts (the left one built up due to short leg) and a brace. That's my normal, for many years New Balance has been my best friend. They're running narrower in 4E than they used to save for a few models. I did find a pair in 4E which looked decent, not super expensive, and could be sized 1/2 size up for enough room. Managed two pair of these for $110. Not bad for me.
 
Bought that 12th pair of Sketchers. Never had an olive colored pair of shoes. Like them a lot
 
Work and hiking boots Red Wing even have sons buying them now.
New Balance athletic shoes.

Also liked Corcoran with zippers used instead of the laces when working on the ramp.

Western boots seems like they are all Justin for some reason.


Wear wool socks year round and having EEE's have to get the right fit.

So the stores have me on file and keep buying the same model shoe when in need.
 
BamaBilly said:
I wear my Red Wing Pecos 90% of the time. When I want to wear sneakers I have a few pair of Vans I like.
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My brother. I mostly wear Red Wing boots (2 pairs of Iron Rangers) or Vans (many many pairs).

Allen Edmonds when wearing a suit. I also I mix it up with some Puma.

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KeninDC said:
My brother. I mostly wear Red Wing boots (2 pairs of Iron Rangers) or Vans (many many pairs).

Allen Edmonds when wearing a suit. I also I mix it up with some Puma.

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Nice I like those, my go-to Vans right now are that same color scheme. I also like a pair of Adidas Sambas in the same color :thumbsup:
I also have an all black pair of Vans that are my “dress shoes” haha
 
I understand your pain because I have an unusual fit of the ankles too. I have been experiencing inconveniences for many years to find good and comfortable shoes for myself, and therefore most of the time, I walk only in sneakers. I ordered about six pairs online, and they all fit me perfectly. I buy tennis shoe colors because I wouldn't say I like to wear only black or gray. Diversity is essential to me, especially since there are only sneakers in my arsenal of shoes. So I can also advise you to look at something on this site; you will definitely find something for your foot landing
 
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