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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 22:02:29 GMT -5
I don't want to hijack beer, but am I the only one who doesn't own a $100 pair of sandles?
How much do you usually spend on shoes?
How many pair do you own?
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Post by zibazinski on Feb 27, 2016 22:13:45 GMT -5
I own a lot of shoes but only a few like boots cost more than a hundred bucks. I shop at Nordstrom Rack for shoes so sometimes I score expensive shoes for not so expensive.
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Post by zibazinski on Feb 27, 2016 22:14:13 GMT -5
But sandals? Never.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 22:14:32 GMT -5
I have a $60 pair of Teva hiking sandles and I thought that was a lot for sandles. Besides the sandles I have a pair of winter barn boots (no clue how much they cost, they're at least 10 years old), two pairs of tennis/walking shoes (maybe $40-$60 each), my work shoes which work pays for and a few pairs of dress shoes that I rarely wear and were probably pretty cheap. In Summer I wear just cheap flip flops a lot.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 22:16:19 GMT -5
I have plantar fasciitis. I buy a $150 pair of New Balance athletic shoes every summer to wear to work. I'm a teacher so we have more leeway than other professions. I have a doctor's note on file.
Otherwise, my shoes are usually in the $40- $60 range. I haven't bought any in forever, though. I can wear them at best for an hour or so if I don't have to stand or walk. Lol.
So my shoes are expensive but not pretty.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 22:19:08 GMT -5
I have a couple pair of Keen, but never paid near 100$, probably 50 range? I have a pair of Mephisto Allrounders (shoe not sandals), but I got them on sale for 60$.
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Post by Ombud on Feb 27, 2016 22:25:50 GMT -5
My dress shoes (1 pair) are American Munro @ $200 but I have very difficult feet - fallen arches repaired - now needing inserts. Others are Nike bought for $50 each on sale. Summer open shoes are in the $20-30 range
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Post by mollyanna58 on Feb 27, 2016 22:28:54 GMT -5
I usually pay around $50 - $70. for shoes; $30ish for sandals; $35- $50ish for sneakers. I only have a couple of pair of each, and I need to replace one pair of shoes because I just noticed a hole in the sole. I did pay about $100. for snow sneakers from LL Bean instead of buying more cheap Totes boots.
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Post by swamp on Feb 27, 2016 22:58:50 GMT -5
The only $100 shoes I own are Birkenstocks. And knee high leather boots.
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Post by beergut on Feb 27, 2016 23:06:00 GMT -5
I pay $18 for Faded Glory shoes from Walmart. They're basically slippers with a rubber sole on them.
My 'formal' shoes are black cowboy boots. They probably cost me a little under $200.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 23:12:47 GMT -5
I have to spend more money on my shoes now. I have osteo arthritis in my big toes so I now must have good quality shoes or I'm in extreme pain. I haven't spent $100 yet but I will do without batting an eyelash if I find comfortable, good looking shoes.
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Post by giramomma on Feb 27, 2016 23:15:36 GMT -5
I get my shoes on sale for cheap..I currently have
Winter $20 Sketchers (originally 80) $20 Warm fuzzy slip ons (Originally 40+) $25 Lands End Boots (originally 60-70)
Summer: Sketchers without socks $0..Teva Sandals (Originally 80, bought with REI CC dividend)
Other: $0...NB Hiking shoes (Originally 60ish..Had those for at least 6years..bought with REI CC dividend) $30 Black heels (On sale)
I usually get two years wear out of my shoes...I should get at least 3 years wear out of my boots. I need to replace my warm fuzzy shoes and my sketchers. I should go shopping now to take advantage of winter clearances..
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 27, 2016 23:34:26 GMT -5
I have plantar fasciitis. Flats and heels are no longer my friends. I also can no longer wear slippers. So, I have "house" sneakers, outside sneakers, clogs, shoes and sandals designed by a podiatrist, and winter boots. Unfortunately, none of them are cheap or cute. But, the ability to walk and stand without excrucuiating pain is worth the trade-off.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 23:46:16 GMT -5
This is one area where I can avoid Made in China- for a price. Back when I was working I discovered Thierry Rabotin, and bought 4 pairs of dress shoes and a pair of ankle boots over maybe 5 years. They're made in Italy, will likely last for years and I bought all but one pair on sale. Average was about $300/pair. I also have 2 pair of Birkenstocks, a pair of Justin boots bought 6 years ago for $300, a pair of Lucchese boots I bought a year ago for $700, and a pair of Timberlands over 20 years old.
My daily wear shoes are a pair of running shoes made somewhere in Asia but not China. I mostly use them for bicycling and at the gym so no need to replace frequently. At home I go barefoot.
My feet are very healthy but I love comfortable, well-made shoes from natural materials.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Feb 28, 2016 0:04:06 GMT -5
I have had at least five pairs of Birkenstocks. I'd have more but now I buy them for my silly children. I currently have one pair of Keene's. I have had those for two years. I love them. They're not dressy though.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2016 0:11:06 GMT -5
I wear my Keens all the time. I don't really own dressy.
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Post by gooddecisions on Feb 28, 2016 0:25:41 GMT -5
I got a pair of $100 athletic sandals for Christmas. They aren't my style at all, but I feel bad taking them back. I usually wear Nike athletic sandals for convenience, but the ones I've had for 20 years are finally falling apart. Everyone bought me sandals for Christmas and none of them are working out for me as good replacements. These ones are a little too old-lady looking. Plus, I can't slip them on because they have an ankle strap. They are very comfortable though- if I can manage to be patient enough to sit down and strap them on.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Feb 28, 2016 0:57:21 GMT -5
I have plantar fasciitis. Flats and heels are no longer my friends. I also can no longer wear slippers. So, I have "house" sneakers, outside sneakers, clogs, shoes and sandals designed by a podiatrist, and winter boots. Unfortunately, none of them are cheap or cute. But, the ability to walk and stand without excrucuiating pain is worth the trade-off. Have you seen a PT for the PF? Hubs, and another runner friend, have had bouts of PF and have worked through it. Rolling a frozen water bottle under your foot is helpful, too.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Feb 28, 2016 1:00:05 GMT -5
My running sneakers are $150, and I buy running shoes twice a year, but otherwise I typically spend anywhere from $30-$70, depending on the shoe (flats, heels, boots) at DSW, usually with a $10 off coupon. Sandals I'll probably spend $20-$30. My nicer shoes tend to last longer because I don't wear them to work, I carry them in my lunch bag. I take public transit and have to walk a few blocks when I get off the train, so I wear old sneakers of flats for commuting.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Feb 28, 2016 1:54:04 GMT -5
I have nerve damage in my feet from all the surgery and I've gone from being able to wear any shoes to only specific ones. So the ones that I can wear, I buy. I try yo be aware of the cost, but my criteria is so long that I tend not to look quite so hard at price anymore. I have a couple pair of Mephistos that I paid over $100 for, a few pair of Clark's and Merrill's for just about everything else.
I was left was a little over 1/2" leg length difference, and it manifests itself as extreme low back pain. I have found that even about 1/4" insole put into one shoe can be sufficient to alleviate the pain. Merrill's work best for me, and I tend to pay what the cost. I just bought a pair of Birkenstock (on sale) and plan to wear these this summer, if they work.
Going barefoot isn't an option anymore. Between the nerve damage and LLD, it is just too uncomfortable.
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Post by chiver78 on Feb 28, 2016 2:06:12 GMT -5
I have a hard time finding shoes that fit well, I have really narrow feet. I have a bookcase full (in boxes) of shoes of various levels of dressy, in brands that I can safely wear. we won't talk about how much that all cost me. my current lived-in pair of black flats is a $75 pair of Cobb Hill (by New Balance) memory foam insert ballet flats. I need to get back to DSW to buy another pair while they are still on sale, but I intend to wear these damn things out.
ordinarily though, for the brands I need for my PITA feet, I'm spending $40-60 at the outlet per pair.
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Post by zibazinski on Feb 28, 2016 5:57:52 GMT -5
I had small feet to begin with which made shoe shopping very hard. Now I've lost weight due to stress and my feet are actually smaller. This reduces me to online or shoes that are too big.
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Post by steph08 on Feb 28, 2016 6:38:41 GMT -5
I only own two pairs that were remotely near $100. Knee high Keen boots that I have worn for every PA winter for the past five years. I think they were $100 or $125.
My running shoes are usually $75/pair. Thank goodness for runningwarehouse, otherwise I'd be paying $125/pair.
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Post by finnime on Feb 28, 2016 6:54:48 GMT -5
I used to have relatively inexpensive casual shoes from the Clark's outlet near my sister. Now I have a 7-month old puppy.
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Post by zibazinski on Feb 28, 2016 7:35:42 GMT -5
I used to have relatively inexpensive casual shoes from the Clark's outlet near my sister. Now I have a 7-month old puppy. Expensive shoes taste better.
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Post by Opti on Feb 28, 2016 9:16:30 GMT -5
I've never spent $100 or more on sandals, but I do spend that kind of money on everyday shoes like sneakers or oxfords. I need good support for my feet and have issues like long second toes, etc. Getting them for $100 would be a decent sale price.
I'm impressed with the deals some of you get. I see some really great deals on line, but they are usually when its down to size 5 and 6 or 12 to 13. 30% off is about the best I usually do.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Feb 28, 2016 9:27:18 GMT -5
I live in sneakers. I can't wear reebok, something about the eay the arch fits is uncomfortable.
I've got a few pair of cheap flats and booties left over from prekids. I spend a lot of time barefoot in summer and at home but I can't stand straps in between my toes so flip flops are out for me.
Eta, my sneakers probably run $40-$75 at Kohls.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2016 9:45:18 GMT -5
I'm impressed with the deals some of you get. I see some really great deals on line, but they are usually when it's down to size 5 and 6 or 12 to 13. 30% off is about the best I usually do. Yeah, I bought my first pair of Rabotins at full price in the store. Once I knew what size I was, I just bought from sales on the store's on-line site. (The local store closed. Wonder why. ) It did require a lot of searching- some of their designs were pretty and classic and some were downright ugly. I also take a pretty common size (8 1/2). It sure helped to be able to shop online and know what size would work.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2016 9:55:46 GMT -5
Amazon. Every now and again I search things I like and look at specific sizes and all colors. When I got my Mephistos every size but 2 were 120+, but two sizes were 60... And just happened to be my size that time
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Post by NoNamePerson on Feb 28, 2016 10:01:11 GMT -5
Aw shucks, I'm just a redneck hillbilly who goes barefoot
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