Post by: 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.
Post by: Mabs2 on December 09, 2007, 07:57:16 PM
But the ones in the pic look nice. I'd say from your description, the ones in the pic probably look better.
Post by: Zsa-Zsa on December 09, 2007, 08:35:47 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.
But the ones in the pic look nice. I'd say from your description, the ones in the pic probably look better.
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.
Post by: 280plus on December 10, 2007, 01:21:41 AM
Post by: Mabs2 on December 10, 2007, 03:45:05 AM
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.
Post by: grampster on December 10, 2007, 04:18:19 AM
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.
Post by: Sergeant Bob on December 10, 2007, 04:27:01 AM
Hey! I understand. I just don't like slip ons. They look dorky.
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.
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!
Post by: atomd 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.
Post by: Paddy on December 10, 2007, 06:16:02 AM
Post by: Ben on December 10, 2007, 06:20:11 AM
Post by: Tallpine on December 10, 2007, 06:28:53 AM
).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.
Post by: Sergeant Bob on December 10, 2007, 06:34:14 AM
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Post by: Brad Johnson on December 10, 2007, 09:50:13 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.
Brad
Post by: wooderson on December 10, 2007, 09:53:27 AM
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.
Post by: Paddy on December 10, 2007, 10:05:40 AM
Post by: Nick1911 on December 10, 2007, 10:19:37 AM
Personally, I don't like slip ons. After riding a motorcycle for a bit, I prefer lace up boots.
Post by: crt360 on December 10, 2007, 12:58:00 PM
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.
Post by: Scout26 on December 10, 2007, 01:01:55 PM
Post by: seeker_two on December 10, 2007, 01:36:57 PM
Not very stylish for a 12y.o. girl.......maybe your dad might like them.....
Post by: Mabs2 on December 10, 2007, 04:31:46 PM
Hey! I understand. I just don't like slip ons. They look dorky.
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.
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!
Post by: lee n. field on December 10, 2007, 05:23:03 PM
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Comfy shoes - are these ugly?
If you have to ask?
They look OK. Not my taste but..
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they look dorky
"dorky" -- yeah, that's the word.