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Community => Watto's Junk Yard => Topic started by: Brian on March 8, 2004, 02:46 PM
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Just curious as to what types of shoes you wear, or you prefer. To be honest, I have pretty much been brand-loyal to Nike since I was in junior high, just because they have always felt good on my feet (I have very flat feet), I've always liked them, and they were always our team shoes for athletics in high school. For some reason, I have a lot of troubles finding shoes in stores (I wear anywhere from a 13 to a 14), and usually end up ordering them online. My current sneaks are a pair of Jordan Trunners from a year or two ago that my wife got me as a gift. I also got a pair of K-Swiss shoes from my in-laws for Christmas, although I haven't worn them much. I also keep quite a few of my older shoes to wear when working outside, walking the dog, etc. I have some Nike Metal Max shoes that I got from an Eastbay clearance catalog, along with some other Nike running shoes. I also have some "flip flops" that get a lot of use, and some boots and loafers for dressier occasions. I haven't ever been one to be able to spend $100-plus on shoes, and anymore I usually look for $70 or less if possible. Anyways, what kind of shoes do you have, or would you like to have?
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I have zero brand loyalty at all. I spent several years working in a sporting goods store and watched the shoes change for nothing more than cosmetic reasons while changing fuctionality at the same time. Air Pegasus ain't Air Pegasus anymore. I have no problem with changing colors, but if a shoe is meant to be anti-pronation, don't keep the name but remove the functionality the following year.
For that reason I am a loyal fan of Asics runners. They started as Gel 101 and now are onto something like Gel 1090. Slight modifications through the years but functionally and essentially the same shoe. I've been wearing them since the late 80s (no, not the same pair).
So you don't think I'm contradicting myself, I used to be loyal to Nike, but in that Bundy phase they went from being a company that produced high quality shoes to a company that cranked out bazillions of models in a rainbow of colors, pretty much all dedicated to form rather than function. From 1979 to 1992 I wouldn't buy a basketball shoe that wasn't made by Nike. They lasted, were well built, functional and comfortable. The few pairs I have bought since then have all lasted about a season, no more. And where have the high tops gone? Sure, I have ankle braces too, but why should I have to? Mid-cuts are probably responsible for more ankle sprains than anything else out there.
My favorite company is Asics, but we don't get the asssortment of shoes that the US does (like everything else). Adidas, IMO, makes a very high quality product and I love their clothing (no, not the stuff targeted at kids/teenagers, their nicer clothing line). I have a pair of their golf shoes and they are neck and neck with Nike in that category, Nike producing better versions of running-shoe style golf shoes.
Never been a big fan of K-Swiss or Reebok. I like Converse, but more for comfort than anything else. My favorite shoes of all time were my leather converse all-stars. Great for wearing around. I presume they are still made and available, but the demand is so limited up here. I also used to own multiple canvas Chuck Taylors. Sadly, I'm old enough to remember when people wore them to play basketball, not just as a fashion statement. I only have one pair left, a lovely lemon yellow :o I've owned red, camouflage, multi-color and of course, Celtic green.
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I only wear hiking boots by Hi Tec. Steel toed for work.
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I wear Hi Tec Hiking boots too! They are my everyday shoe, really comy and you can't beat the traction in the ice and snow and slush.
For work I have to wear ElectroStaticDissapating (ESD) shoes so I don't blow places up with a static spark, the choices are limited for that footwear...but I found a really nice pair of Red Wing boots that I've had for over a year now, I've been wearing them around the clock so to speak, they are that comfy
Tennis shoes I wear Nike, old habits die hard. Most of the older guys (Like my dad and his friends) I know wear New Balance and nothing but New Balance, I've been thinking of trying them out because I need a new pair of shoes
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Yeah, I'm not sure what to think of K-Swiss yet....I didn't ask for them, just got them as a gift. I've only worn them a few times, but I guess they don't look bad at least...we'll see how they feel after awhile. I did want to add, although I am Nike-buyer to some extent...that's not to say I like everything they do with their shoes (or their business practices). I really think they make a lot of fugly shoes nowadays, and I have had troubles finding any b-ball shoes I have liked of theirs for awhile (probably why I've been wearing the same pair for 3 years now). I always liked their "look" growing up (and still today, with some shoes), and they have always supported my feet well it seems. I tried Reeboks one time, back in college, and my feet hurt so bad. With my big, flat feet...I really need to find shoes that are comfortable. But I do agree with you Morgbug about the changes (Air Pegasus, etc.), I don't care for them either. Seems like those shoe models were better in junior high and high school, when there wasn't so many different ones. Just Jordan, Flight, and Force for basketball :P.
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:-[ The shoes I wear for basketball are a Flight model from 1992 :-[
I've tried a bunch of the new ones, but no way am I throwing these out. Guys on my team laugh at them, but geez, their 12 years old and still going strong. I might have to get new laces (for the first time) at the end of this season.
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I wear mostly Nike with some Converse, And 1 and adidas mixed in. For basketball, I use my Jordan 8's, 12's, team flows and my Nike Air Penny's. I have a pair of Dunks, Converse weapons, patent leather Jordan 1's and some Air Force 1's for casual wear. A pair of Timberland boots for snow and other bad weather and I have a pair of Nike Trainer Huaraches for the gym. I also have a pair of Jordan 11's (like my avatar) but I don't wear them much because they're pretty beat.
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I am pretty simple when it comes to foot wear. Black asskicking boots as Sue calls them. Harley Davison black 8 lace top boots. Good for work or anything else ;D (http://www.spiritharley.com/store/media/D91413_L.jpg)
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(http://www.zappos.com/images/A/Adidas23/Adidas23bwtp.jpg)
The greatness of the Samba.
(http://www.wildfree.com/dmimage/dm192511021.jpg)
And the Doc Marten 1925. Mine are older though and don't have the tacky yellow stitching.
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For work I have to wear ElectroStaticDissapating (ESD) shoes so I don't blow places up with a static spark, the choices are limited for that footwear
Fireworks factory?
Kevin
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Chemical :-X
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Chemical :-X
I see.
My mothers pet penis (aka her husband) works in Surpass Chemichal plant, and I think they have special boots.
Not too sure.
Kevin
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Scott Flambé! :o
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If you work with anything flammable (solvents, Gasoline, Plasti-Dip) its just another safeguard for not blowing things up. If you look on a some gas pumps these days there are warning stickers regarding static dissipation and how you shouldn't get in and out of your car while filling the tank, make sure your gas can is on the ground etc etc
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Plasti-Dip, now where did I hear that word before! ;)
"I just picture DJS and membraneman lying face down in the basement, blanked-out grins on their faces, next to open jars of Plasti-Dip..." (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/rofl.gif)
A classic memorie! 8)
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I wear some cheapass Converse hightops to work, but outside of work, it's either Vans, Converse canvas, or some really groovy Birkenstock sandals (that need replacing this year. :( ). I have some dress shoes, but I rarely wear them.
As soon as summer gets here, I'll be barefoot nearly all the time I'm not working or going out.
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My wife is a Birkenstock fanatic, I think she has 6 pair of them, luckily for me they are pretty spendy and gives me a little justification for blowing money out of my ass for months on end on little plastic figures
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Yeah, they're expensive. I spent $100 on a pair back in '99 and they've lasted until 2004, so I think I got my money's worth. :)
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i wear emerica or es, to go with my kickass steez.
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(http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/e2/a7/sprtWalkingNew_Balance_741-resized200.gif)
I love New Balance.
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well, i guess you could say i have kind of a shoe fetish... i have sneakers from nike, new balance, puma, and vans that i wear on a regular basis, as well as my ol doc martens that get worn often. i would say that altogether i probably have 30 pair of sneakers/shoes in my closet... which is about 1/3 of how many my ex-wife had ;D
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I've pretty much always been a Nike man myself...
This thread reminds me of when I used to where my original Air Jordans around during my mid to late '90s college years, and several times people actually offered me a good chunk of money for them - from $100 up to $150.
(http://www.basket-ball.com/IMG/jpg/jordanred.jpg)
I'd tell them they were completely worn out (wore them two seasons of JV basketball in high school), they were falling apart, had a couple holes in them, etc. but folks didn't seem to care. They were the original Air Jordans and people wanted them regardless! Despite how badly I could've used the extra money in college, I decided to just hang on to them due to the nostalgia factor.
Pretty strange being at a local bar shooting some pool on a weekday afternoon and having someone say "Hey, $150 for your Jordans there"... 8)
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I have as many pairs of shoes as Star Wars figures...or so my husband claims.
I change shoes about 2-3 times a day as I have a closet full in my office and I like to give them all equal time :-*
Seriously I like the "Clarks" brand best as they are very comfortable with Eddie Bauer Mocs running a close second.
My hero:
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1170000/images/_1173911_wideap300.jpg)
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Way too funny Beth :-*
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My hero...
Funny, but I almost called Dave (jokabofe) "Immelda" when he was talking about his shoe fettish. Guess it's a good thing I refrained, since apparently you're much closer to it Beth! :o
Now knock it off with all those shoes, and go buy yourself some new figures! :-*
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I have a pair of brown dress shoes and a pair of black dress shoes for work. Don't ask what brand, I think I bought them at Payless. Works for me.
Sneaker wise, I like Reebok. Fairly inexpensive, durable and comfortable. My last two pairs were Reebok and I have no complaints.
And for those snowy and cold days, a pair of work boots. Nothing too fancy, but they do the job.
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Funny, but I almost called Dave (jokabofe) "Immelda" when he was talking about his shoe fettish.
>:(
what's the big deal about having a few pair of sneakers? i work at retail and am on my feet for up to 12 hours a day, 6 days a week. and i usually wear a different pair every day.
;D
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I bought my first pair of non-Nike tennis shoes for the first time since I was in the 8th grade tonight, I went with a black pair of New Balance. My dad raves about them and they were pretty damn cheap at the local Kohl's so I thought I'd give it a whirl
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(http://www.basket-ball.com/IMG/jpg/jordanred.jpg)
Mine were the black version. We gave them away when my parents moved in 92 :-\ Pity.
Contemplating a pair of Asics cross trainers right now.
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I heard New Balance is the only shoe company that actually makes its product in the USA. True, or just someone blowing smoke up my ass? (Now there's an image...)
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I heard New Balance is the only shoe company that actually makes its product in the USA. True, or just someone blowing smoke up my ass? (Now there's an image...)
Hmm. It wouldn't surprise me if no other company did, but I'd be surprised if New Balance did as well. Just doesn't make much sense really. Financially speaking, for the company, that is.
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Checked my shoes...MADE IN CHINA
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My feet whips include a pair of Pumas (because I am super fly) and the rest of the time I wear Kenneth Cole boats or some prada beaters.
My wife is a shoe buyer for neiman marcus so my whips are always way ahead of what everyone else is wearing...thanks to her. she usually buys me some shoes when shes in Italy on her buying trips. The Hogans never really caught on over here but I still wear the pair she bought me 3 years ago.
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I bought my 3rd pair of New Balance shoes (M603AT) this last weekend. I've gotten back into a fitness/health kick recently so I needed a good pair of running shoes.
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000C7K3F.01-A3UCC8ULL18KE5._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg)
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Ebay is my best friend for running shoes now. Someone is always selling something. Fortunately, ASICS remains amazingly consistent in both product and sizing with the Gel 10XX series. I've been wearing them since they were Gel 101, now at Gel 1090, about 12 years of the same shoe. Retails up here for the absurd price of $119 CAD (plus 14% tax). US retail is around $70, can usually find them for around $50 on sale, but ebay I usually get them, brand new for $35 plus the shipping, so save about $5 US over a sale price. About half price versus Canadian retail, actually a little better ::)
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Ebay is my best friend for running shoes now. Someone is always selling something. Fortunately, ASICS remains amazingly consistent in both product and sizing with the Gel 10XX series. I've been wearing them since they were Gel 101, now at Gel 1090, about 12 years of the same shoe. Retails up here for the absurd price of $119 CAD (plus 14% tax). US retail is around $70, can usually find them for around $50 on sale, but ebay I usually get them, brand new for $35 plus the shipping, so save about $5 US over a sale price. About half price versus Canadian retail, actually a little better ::)
Not bad. Actually, I searched eBay before I hit the retail stores. One seller had the exact pair I was looking for.....in a size 8. I wear a size 10. :-[
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Check it. (http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/news20050407.html)
(http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/20050407_picview/img/8.jpg) (http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/20050407_picview/img/9.jpg) (http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/20050407_picview/img/10.jpg)
Anyone game?
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Check it. (http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/news20050407.html)
(http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/20050407_picview/img/8.jpg) (http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/20050407_picview/img/9.jpg) (http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/20050407_picview/img/10.jpg)
Anyone game?
Haven't been able to find those in the US yet. I'm a big Converse fan, and I've got a number of places that I use to get Chuck Taylor's...these are nowhere to be found yet.
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(http://www.telarun.com/newbalance/graphics/nbw991gr.jpg)
They're very comfortable.
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Whenever I buy shoes, I buy them from REI. Almost any shoe you buy there lasts forever. Well worth the money and very comfortable.
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For work I have a a pair of Ferragamos and several pair of Kenneth Cole boots. Since my wife has been a shoe buyer for Neiman Marcus I have learned the importance of quality footware. She has always worn good shoes whereas I have insulted foot fashions for years until she sshowed me the errors of my ways. Although Ferragamos are spendy (upwards of 400 bucks +) I will say the last a very long itme and the comfort is unbelieveable. I have wide feet so finding something that fits and is comfortable does cost me.
Sneakers
I can only wear New Balance, Saucony or Reebok. Nike are way to narrow for my feet plus I think most of them are ugly looking or have no material or no comfort factor whatsoever.
Nike has become the Sony of sneakersfrom my point of view Everybody perceives them to be good so they buy them with out much thought.
Chuck taylors as pictured above I have a few pairs of chuucks a few pair of pumas that I wear for flair.
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I'm a big Converse fan also. I have 7 pairs of Weapons. ;D
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/JayDouble/Internet/Shoes.jpg)
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I've been wearing Vans for the past 9 years, Airwalks for the 2 years before that, and Adidas before that. I can't remember specifically what I wore before that, but I do recall owning the following brands: Air Jordan, Reebok, Converse, something with a K, ... yeah c'est tout :P
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(http://www.birkenstock.com/shared/productimages/large/234051.JPG)
I'm on my second pair. The last pair lasted about 6 years, so they're worth the hundred bones they cost.
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During the school year, I'm wearing Wolverine lace up workboots. When I'm working out, I'm in New Balance running shoes Matter of fact, Force guy put up a picture of the ones I wear However, doing weights 4 days a week and cardio 4-5 days, I'm just about in need of a new pair. While playing softball, I'm in Nike 3/4 top baseball cleats.
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I've been a loyal Vans customer for years. After I grew out of my last pair, I decided to replace it with these...
(http://www.metalshop.cz/images/4_boty_vans_001_p_z.JPG)
Sure it looks completely ridiculous, but who cares? It's Maiden! On a shoe!
Up the irons!
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Picking these Clarks up at Cabelas this weekend:
(http://clarks.zappos.com/images/734/7344115/1396-471881-p.jpg)
Reg. Price $139 on clearance $17 8)
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When I wear shoes, these are the shoes of choice -- on sale for $7.99 at Target. I hate paying more that $15.00 for a pair of shoes.
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/tamidala/flipflops.jpg)
I really wish I would have picked up an extra pair -- they've gotten pretty dirty since April......... :-\
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We recently went from what ever the hell you want to wear at work to business casual - so I went the Skecher route which is fine by me. Really comfy shoes. :)
(http://www.skechers.com/images/productimages/medium/4477_BPFG.jpg)
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I would love a pair of the back to the future seakers
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I would love a pair of the back to the future seakers
Have at her! :-*
Back To The Future Nike Supra Skytop Ato High Top Shoes (http://cgi.ebay.com/Back-To-The-Future-Nike-Supra-Skytop-Ato-High-Top-Shoes_W0QQitemZ180261873268QQihZ008QQcategoryZ63850QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
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I would love a pair of the back to the future seakers
Have at her! :-*
Back To The Future Nike Supra Skytop Ato High Top Shoes (http://cgi.ebay.com/Back-To-The-Future-Nike-Supra-Skytop-Ato-High-Top-Shoes_W0QQitemZ180261873268QQihZ008QQcategoryZ63850QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Not my size :P
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In the future, size matters not. :D ;)
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In your future dreams ;)
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Wow, I've got several pairs of shoes that I wear.
When at work
(http://www.academy.com/images/products/400/0545/0545-24493-4349-t1.jpg)
(http://www.academy.com/images/products/400/0544/0544-01345-0760-t1.jpg)
(http://www.academy.com/images/products/400/0543/0543-24493-4707-t1.jpg)
When playing softball (several nights a week)
(http://www.kellysultimatesports.com/images/productimg/blast.jpg)
When running, lifting, training
(http://asicsamerica.com/PROD_PIC/SPRING_2007/MEDPIC/CN705_0150M.jpg)
The white ones.
(http://www.sportsdiamond.com/core/media/media.nl?id=929&c=624327&h=5c4a415c879a42ca034a)
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I've always had a proclivity toward shoes that use primary or secondary colors and that are NOT full price. For a while I was on a Puma kick (pun intended). My first pair were blue with yellow laces and stripes...I paid $12. Then I moved on to a red and white Puma for around $15 (these were my favorite). Next, I moved on to my Converse stage. I obtained a pair of red and blue All-Stars for $11 that were awesome (they were the kind without the white toe). And finally, since Target has been carrying Converse, I got a pair white-toed red low All-Stars on clearance for $12. Someday, I'd love to own a pair of orange sneaks. Really.
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I just received quite a few pairs of Air Jordans. Recenlty, the two biggest Nike shoes merged for a limited series, the Air Jordans and the Air Force. This is actually the second pair of AJF (Air Jordan Force) that I own. Needless to say, I love 'em.
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/IMG_0204.JPG)
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/IMG_0205.JPG)
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In a very Lucasfilm'esque move, Nike is re-releasing several Air Jordans in two packs. All Air Jordans are numbered (i.e I's, II's, III's etc). Nike is releaseing two packs of Air Jordan where the two shoes add up to 23 (Jordan's number of course). I absolute love this series as I have been able to pick up a number of shoes that I previously missed. This pack includes the II's and the XXI's.
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/IMG_0208.JPG)
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/IMG_0209.JPG)
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/IMG_0211.JPG)
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/IMG_0212.JPG)
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/IMG_0213.JPG)
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Also, some new shoes came in from Eastbay. These were on sale plus I had a 20% coupon to use on top of that.
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/0224.JPG)
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/0225.JPG)
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/0226.JPG)
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/0227.JPG)
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/0228.JPG)
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/0229.JPG)
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Seriously, I can't believe how many pictures you put up of your shoes... ::)
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Seriously, I can't believe how many pictures you put up of your shoes... ::)
We just want to be cool...I'm also off for summer break, so I have nothing better to do than waste time posting on the internet.;)
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I love Jordans as much as the next guy but this is probably the ugliest shoe I've ever seen:
(http://www.y2chaos.com/images/forum_images/IMG_0206.JPG)
No offense.
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No offense.
None taken. Especially since I have ordered another pair but in a different color scheme ;)
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Bumping an old thread here.
I decided on a new pair of shoes the other day for work. The hiking boots were starting to wear out and I needed something new. I've always had an affinity for combat boots as most of the pairs I've owned have always been really comfy (except one pair that I bought and they hurt on concrete runways). So I decided to go that route this time with some coyote colored Oakley boots that should be able to go with khaki slacks.
(http://oakley.com/a/10/23/BAh7CGkKIgwyNjh4Mzg1aQtsKweAZoxJaQhpAotk.jpg)
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What do I wear? I usually wear sandals. Working for myself has perks.