formerroomate99
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Post by formerroomate99 on Mar 4, 2016 7:35:57 GMT -5
I pay $100-$200 for shoes, but many of them last over 10 years I don't buy more than one pair a year. I have narrow, flat feet. Wearing cheap shoes means spending every waking moment in pain and destroying my joints. Not smart.
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sbcalimom
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Post by sbcalimom on Mar 4, 2016 9:26:29 GMT -5
I am thinking of having a custom pair made but I have to get a prescription to do so and I know they will be hideous looking from the pictures. I have two custom made pair of sandals and one of them is very cute and stylish. The other is a little more practical but still not horrible. I'd keep looking if the pictures you saw are hideous. When I was looking, I found lots and lots of options that were very cute and stylish. There were a lot more options in regular shoes too than sandals so if you're looking for just a basic shoe I'm sure you can find something that isn't terrible looking!
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sarcasticgirl
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Mar 4, 2016 16:08:44 GMT -5
I have $100 running shoes. my winter boots were about $180. I have bought the under $100 knee boots but they are always worn out after one fall/winter and need to be replaced. so I plan to buy quality that will last longer. I also have some gorgeous cole haan heels with nike air technology that were about $200. I wore them about 3 times in the office and since I can't wear heels anymore, they are in their little canvas bags not being worn
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wvugurl26
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Post by wvugurl26 on Mar 4, 2016 16:57:17 GMT -5
I have $100 running shoes. my winter boots were about $180. I have bought the under $100 knee boots but they are always worn out after one fall/winter and need to be replaced. so I plan to buy quality that will last longer. I also have some gorgeous cole haan heels with nike air technology that were about $200. I wore them about 3 times in the office and since I can't wear heels anymore, they are in their little canvas bags not being worn I'm tempted to buy heels from that line. It'd be worth it for comfortable ones.
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sarcasticgirl
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Mar 4, 2016 17:22:33 GMT -5
I have $100 running shoes. my winter boots were about $180. I have bought the under $100 knee boots but they are always worn out after one fall/winter and need to be replaced. so I plan to buy quality that will last longer. I also have some gorgeous cole haan heels with nike air technology that were about $200. I wore them about 3 times in the office and since I can't wear heels anymore, they are in their little canvas bags not being worn I'm tempted to buy heels from that line. It'd be worth it for comfortable ones. They are so comfortable. I love them and got so many compliments. Hoping I can wear them again... I just can't part ways yet. Sent from my SM-G920T using proboards
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flamingo
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Post by flamingo on Mar 4, 2016 17:25:27 GMT -5
I love love love my Cole Haan with nike air technology shoes. 2 pairs of low heels and 1 pair of sandals. Best money ever spent (each pair was over $100). I even took the 2 pairs of heels to be repaired because I love them so much I can't imagine getting rid of them! I've had all 3 pairs for about 5 years now. I have 1 pair of knee high boots that was about $200. SO COMFORTABLE. They will last me multiple winters as long as I continue to care for them properly. OH, and I buy expensive running shoes (~$100/pair) like 4 times or so a year. But I put a lot of miles on them and don't want to end up with foot/knee/hip problems because I cheaped out. Hmmm, I'm starting to think I may have a problem here! In my defense, I wear a size 11, and very rarely find anything in that size on the clearance rack. I try to wait for sales, but sometimes, that's just not possible. And, I'm trying to learn from DH's mistakes. He has flat feet and didn't listen to his doc about good footwear and wore the CHEAPEST shoes he could find for years. Now he has ankle and toe issues due to it and has to wear expensive custom orthotics and expensive ugly shoes for the orthotics to fit in. I don't want to end up like him!
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sarcasticgirl
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Mar 6, 2016 11:03:33 GMT -5
I have had lower back issues for years... just 6 months ago I learned that I had issues with my arches and my chiropractor hade get some orthotics for my shoes. Holy crap they make the biggest world of difference. Of course, this really limits the shoes I can wear now. I was generally walk around the office without my inserts, but if I commute or go out and walk a lot without them my back kills me. Spending money on what you put on your feet can be very important!
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Post by Pants on Mar 6, 2016 17:32:27 GMT -5
I have she's that range from $10-250 or so. I can't wear heels because of my back so that really cuts into my shoe habit.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2016 20:47:35 GMT -5
I have about 20 pairs of sandals, flops, flats, boots, walking shoes, etc. I got most of them at Marshall's for under $40; I just splurged on a pair of Coach loafers at Marshall's for $65 and they are so amazingly comfortable. I do have to pair of ankle boots from the Clarks' store that were about $100 each-year 4 and they are going strong.
DH is the big spender in the shoe dept. b/c he wears a 9B which most manufacturers don't produce. He's currently getting his shoes from Allen Edmonds for $300+ a pair and that's cheaper than the option of English custom made for $500+
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