Author Topic: Comfy shoes - are these ugly? (Read 5449 times)

Zsa-Zsa · « **on:** December 09, 2007, 06:07:39 PM »

Stand_watie here: Just got back from "The Walmarts" as folks around here call it, and got me a new pair of comfortable casual shoes. I think they're kind of ugly, but Erica didn't. Who's right (for a middle aged, unstylish, man)

I couldn't find a pic of the exact shoes I got online, but they are just about like these except they've got a little bit of stretchy fabric at the top and are darker brown, and don't have that white stitching around the toe.

Mabs2 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 09, 2007, 07:57:16 PM »

I'm not a fan of slip ons, think they look dorky. =p
But the ones in the pic look nice. I'd say from your description, the ones in the pic probably look better. shocked

Zsa-Zsa · « **Reply #2 on:** December 09, 2007, 08:35:47 PM »

Quote from: mbs357 on December 09, 2007, 06:57:16 PM

I'm not a fan of slip ons, think they look dorky. =p
But the ones in the pic look nice. I'd say from your description, the ones in the pic probably look better. shocked

At your vigorous, youthful age, MBS, I don't expect you to get the idea of "slip ons". "Slip ons" are not intended for "full of life" young teenagers and twenty-somethings, who have energy to spare (I think I recall you saying you're either a very late teenager or a very young twenty-something) tying shoes. Us middle aged people are fat and unvigorous, typically. We don't have extra energy to spare for tying shoes that don't really need to be tied.

Now, while I was picking out this particular pair of shoes at "the walmarts", Erica became amused and distracted by a pair of slippers that were obviously designed for elderly women. They were comfortable (looking, I didn't try them on), they were baby blue, they were fuzzy, and they had little bows on them... I told Erica, "those slippers are for peoplewho have utterly given up any shred of concern for what other wal-mart shoppers think of them". I'm 37 now. I figure ten more years and then I'll be wearing the male version of those slippers when I shop.

280plus · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2007, 01:21:41 AM »

37 and you've given up on tying shoes already? Why I'm 50 and still tie mine. Of course finding slip on work boots is not the easiest thing to do... grin

Mabs2 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 10, 2007, 03:45:05 AM »

Hey! I understand. I just don't like slip ons. They look dorky. Cheesy

I have flip flops for those lazy days and trips to the trash can.
Nothing says manly while dumping trash in flip flops with no socks on and a t-shirt with snow on the ground.

grampster · « **Reply #5 on:** December 10, 2007, 04:18:19 AM »

They look like Merrell knockoffs. I have several Merrell shoes and most of them don't look particularly stylish, but they make my feet grateful that they have me for a landlord.

Happy feet make for a happy person.

When I was a lad, I worked in a drugstore. The elderly pharmacist (he was over 100 when he passed away) Said you should change shoes 3 times a day. By doing so, you will feel much better overall. I've followed that advice for many years. I think he was right.

Sergeant Bob · « **Reply #6 on:** December 10, 2007, 04:27:01 AM »

Quote from: mbs357 on December 10, 2007, 02:45:05 AM

Hey! I understand. I just don't like slip ons. They look dorky. Cheesy

I have flip flops for those lazy days and trips to the trash can.
Nothing says manly while dumping trash in flip flops with no socks on and a t-shirt with snow on the ground.

Wow, taking out the trash in flip flops and a t-shirt, that'll turn yer danglies into raisins pretty quick! angel

atomd · « **Reply #7 on:** December 10, 2007, 04:29:13 AM »

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I have several Merrell shoes and most of them don't look particularly stylish, but they make my feet grateful that they have me for a landlord.

I agree. Merrell makes great shoes. They may look strange but they feel great. I've broken the shank in a brand new pair during a 3 or so mile hike (I was walking on tons of roots and large rocks). You can't be as hard on them as hiking boots of course even though their advertising might suggest otherwise. The only other issue is that some models seem to have much better arch support than others. Overall they are really good. I like new balance too.

Paddy · « **Reply #8 on:** December 10, 2007, 06:16:02 AM »

They're wide at the toe end and narrow at the heel end. Look like they'd fit a duck. laugh

Ben · « **Reply #9 on:** December 10, 2007, 06:20:11 AM »

All the thirty-something hipster dufuses in my office wear those things sans socks. laugh

Tallpine · « **Reply #10 on:** December 10, 2007, 06:28:53 AM »

Those shoes look like would be good for flying ( going through security rolleyes

).

My daily wear is a pair of "packers" (lace up cowboy boots). I feel like I am barefoot when wearing low cut shoes on an airline trip. angry

Sergeant Bob · « **Reply #11 on:** December 10, 2007, 06:34:14 AM »

I don't know if they're ugly but, where the heck do ya put the pennies?

ilbob · « **Reply #12 on:** December 10, 2007, 07:32:54 AM »

they look about like the shoes I wear everyday. i got mine at shoe carnival.

jefnvk · « **Reply #13 on:** December 10, 2007, 09:45:39 AM »

Hey, a 21 year old here and I enjoy slip on shoes.

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #14 on:** December 10, 2007, 09:50:13 AM »

Quote from: jefnvk on December 10, 2007, 08:45:39 AM

Hey, a 21 year old here and I enjoy slip on shoes.

Just goes to prove the youth of today are as strange as us soon-to-be old farts think they are. grin

Brad

wooderson · « **Reply #15 on:** December 10, 2007, 09:53:27 AM »

Those are severely ugly.

only slip-ons I've owned are a pair of Doc Martens chelsea-style boots -

even those aren't as nice as my usual eight-eye Docs.

Paddy · « **Reply #16 on:** December 10, 2007, 10:05:40 AM »

I know somebody here is wearing slipon loafers with little tassles {{snort}}. C'mon now, you know who you are.......step up and 'come out' as it were........{{snicker}}............ laugh

Nick1911 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 10, 2007, 10:19:37 AM »

I don't think they are particularly ugly. What kind of pants do you plan to wear them with, jeans?

Personally, I don't like slip ons. After riding a motorcycle for a bit, I prefer lace up boots.

crt360 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 10, 2007, 12:58:00 PM »

I've got pair of slip-ons similar to that. They're great for looking semi-respectable in a hurry (vs. the inmate issue flip-flops that seem to be popular). I only wear them with socks and slacks. I imagine they'd stink up fast with bare feet in them.

Riley, I have some of those tassled loafers you speak of. I rarely wear them. They don't really look right on me - somewhat like ballet slippers on a bull.

Scout26 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 10, 2007, 01:01:55 PM »

It appears that I've stumbled into the women's section of APS.......We're discussing shoes ?? rolleyes

seeker_two · « **Reply #20 on:** December 10, 2007, 01:36:57 PM »

Quote from: Zsa-Zsa on December 09, 2007, 05:07:39 PM

Not very stylish for a 12y.o. girl.......maybe your dad might like them..... grin

Mabs2 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 10, 2007, 04:31:46 PM »

Quote from: Sergeant Bob on December 10, 2007, 03:27:01 AM

Quote from: mbs357 on December 10, 2007, 02:45:05 AM

Hey! I understand. I just don't like slip ons. They look dorky. Cheesy

I have flip flops for those lazy days and trips to the trash can.
Nothing says manly while dumping trash in flip flops with no socks on and a t-shirt with snow on the ground.

Wow, taking out the trash in flip flops and a t-shirt, that'll turn yer danglies into raisins pretty quick! angel

Heh, doesn't snow here much actually. Dangles in the 35s or so most of the winter (though it was like 60-some today) but conditions just hardly get right for snow.

lee n. field · « **Reply #22 on:** December 10, 2007, 05:23:03 PM »

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Comfy shoes - are these ugly?

If you have to ask? grin

They look OK. Not my taste but..

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they look dorky

"dorky" -- yeah, that's the word.

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Author Topic: Comfy shoes - are these ugly? (Read 5449 times)

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