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gmku 08.25.2008 08:37 AM

Shoes I've known and loved
 
1. Camper Brothers
2. Sperry Original Brown/white Topsiders
3. Clarks Originals Desert Boots (1 pr gray, 1 pr brown)
4. Clarks Originals Desert Treks (brown beeswax leather)
5. J. Crew leather flip flops
6. Teva sandals
7. Converse blue lows
8. Merrill sneakers
9. Lowa Tempest LOS (hiking shoes)
10. Puma green suede sneakers
11. Doc Marten brown leather boots
12. Doc Marten black leather shoes
13. Born leather oxfords
14. Born suede lace-up loafer/sneaker


These are currently in my closet, collected over the past 12 years or so.

The Lowas, by the way, are a great tough shoe. I wore them for several winters in Iowa, mowed the yard with them on many times here in South Carolina, recently washed and refurbished them, and they still hold up. There's hardly any wear in the hard rubber sole. I think you could wear these in the jungles of Madagascar and they'd keep you in good stead. They're also very comfortable.

al shabbray 08.25.2008 08:41 AM

I wanted to start a shoe thread the last days two...
my favourites are grey chucks and grey/white puma suedes

gmku 08.25.2008 08:46 AM

Grey's a good shoe color.

al shabbray 08.25.2008 08:52 AM

yes I am totally into it. looks pretty good when they are dirty too. (which is important for me)

my chucks:

 


my pumas:

 



both are not new anymore, looks even better I think

al shabbray 08.25.2008 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nefeli
there are certain pairs that i should have bought 2 pairs from each, since they were very cheap and they have suited me greatly for years, but they have started to get/look ruined. plus they are semihighheels, that i could be in for many hours. but i dont care, i ll keep on wearing them.
that goes especially for: my white ones. berska.
hot pink. zara.
other loved ones:
my armani sandals.
some black -like dance shoes, pretty cool.
ankle black boots.
now again very cheap:
my silver pairs -zara.
...
bleh, i ll stop now.
all time love: converse allstar---
and i still want an 80ties adidas pair.



hahaha, nefeli, that cant be Ive bought two pairs of these Ive posted....
I am a total backup guy when it comes to things I really love...

floatingslowly 08.25.2008 09:04 AM

you must have to have feet in order to love shoes. :(

al shabbray 08.25.2008 09:04 AM

same for some puma or chucks, you will never see them again

al shabbray 08.25.2008 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floatingslowly
you must have to have feet in order to love shoes. :(


isnt there some robot fashion week in tokyo this week?

gmku 08.25.2008 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by al shabbray
yes I am totally into it. looks pretty good when they are dirty too. (which is important for me)

my chucks:



 


my pumas:



 



both are not new anymore, looks even better I think


Love those Pumas. Mine are the same model in green.

gmku 08.25.2008 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by al shabbray
same for some puma or chucks, you will never see them again


In the early 90s I owned, no kidding, like 6 pairs of Converse. Black, red, blue, low and high tops. I wish I'd hung onto them.

gmku 08.25.2008 09:21 AM

By the way, if anybody ever finds a pair of these in size 11, please let me know. I am lusting for them but they appear to be out of production.

http://zeta.zappos.com/product/7262196/color/73184

terriblecanyons 08.25.2008 09:55 AM

This is my collection of black & white shoes only:

 


I think I have an addiction.

!@#$%! 08.25.2008 09:58 AM

hm yeah, shoes. my favorite subject. look at me go.





out of here.

gmku 08.25.2008 10:03 AM

Ha ha! I know, I know, I'm such a girl. Well, the way I look at it, I have to wear something on my feet, so I might as well make it a halfway interesting pursuit.

Next topic: Socks and You!

al shabbray 08.25.2008 10:04 AM

yeah puma suedes are awesome in general.

gmku 08.25.2008 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terriblecanyons
This is my collection of black & white shoes only:



 


I think I have an addiction.


You mean, you wear only black-and-white shoes, or this is the black-and-white part of your whole collection?

!@#$%! 08.25.2008 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmku
Ha ha! I know, I know, I'm such a girl.


it's ok. we are all androgynous in one way or another. but my inner female perfers automatic weapons.

gmku 08.25.2008 10:09 AM

Oh, yes. Guns. I have to admit, there's something satisfying on a gut level about firing a pistol, like at a firing range. I relished my annual qualifying in the Air Force. At the same time, guns in general frighten me a bit. Enough to keep me from actually owning one.

And a good handgun is not nearly as affordable as a good pair of shoes. Or as safe.

!@#$%! 08.25.2008 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmku
Oh, yes. Guns. I have to admit, there's something satisfying on a gut level about firing a pistol, like at a firing range. I relished my annual qualifying in the Air Force. At the same time, guns in general frighten me a bit. Enough to keep me from actually owning one.

And a good handgun is not nearly as affordable as a good pair of shoes. Or as safe.


how about the ak 47

 

sarramkrop 08.25.2008 10:17 AM

Bye.

gmku 08.25.2008 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !@#$%!
how about the ak 47





 


In certain hands, they're lovely, aren't they.

gmku 08.25.2008 10:42 AM

Of course, there are practical reasons for being obsessed about footwear. If I'm going to track down a bomb maker in Madagascar, for example, I need shoes that are up to the job.

!@#$%! 08.25.2008 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmku
Of course, there are practical reasons for being obsessed about footwear. If I'm going to track down a bomb maker in Madagascar, for example, I need shoes that are up to the job.


you need a cruise misile

gmku 08.25.2008 10:54 AM

"We want to bring him in alive, not bloody KILL him."

EMMAh 08.25.2008 02:16 PM

I loved these, even patched them when they fell apart.



 


These are the Dr. Martins I have now.

 

EMMAh 08.25.2008 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terriblecanyons
This is my collection of black & white shoes only:



 


I think I have an addiction.


The heels on the right of the right row are great :D

al shabbray 08.25.2008 02:35 PM

chucks for ever. If I had to decide for one oair of shoes for the rest of my life I would go for them!

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 08.25.2008 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmku
4. Clarks Originals Desert Treks (brown beeswax leather)




 


I am wearing these right now. they are the single greatest pair of shoes I have ever had. I only wear this pair or chucks I update my converse whenever they need replacing, perhaps biannually, switching it up between



 




 


trying to find these

 

acousticrock87 08.25.2008 02:38 PM

 


I bought a few pairs of $20-$30 shoes a few months ago, and these were by far my favorite. Light as a feather. It seriously feels like I'm not wearing shoes, and they're more durable than the others.

I also got shoes like these:
 


but they have black and purple guitars on them instead of Pacman ghosts.

EMMAh 08.25.2008 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by al shabbray
chucks for ever. If I had to decide for one oair of shoes for the rest of my life I would go for them!


Is there no winter in Germany???? ;)

My toes got really fucked up from wearing Chucks in the winter, that's pretty much why I wear boots now.

They're good for every season (I put liners in for the winter) and your feet don't ever get wet.

Sonic Youth 37 08.25.2008 02:42 PM

My current Chucks. They now have a bit of green tape over the hole to keep puddle water out. I also have a green pair with green laces, low-top black kept stock and a pair of the Target one stars.
 

al shabbray 08.25.2008 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EMMAh
Is there no winter in Germany???? ;)

My toes got really fucked up from wearing Chucks in the winter, that's pretty much why I wear boots now.

They're good for every season (I put liners in for the winter) and your feet don't ever get wet.


sure it gets down to -20°C (dunno how much is that in fahrenheit) sometime even lower, which is really really cold. but two pair of thick socks ever worked for me. if not I do that with my pumas :) never wear boots

Sonic Youth 37 08.25.2008 02:47 PM

Even in the cold here, (like 32F (0C) and below) I wear two pairs of socks with the Chucks. My toes are completely frozen from late September until April. I've learned to live with it.

EMMAh 08.25.2008 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by al shabbray
sure it gets down to -20°C (dunno how much is that in fahrenheit) sometime even lower, which is really really cold. but two pair of thick socks ever worked for me. if not I do that with my pumas :) never wear boots


Crazy person.

al shabbray 08.25.2008 02:52 PM

^^hahahaha

ploesj 08.25.2008 03:07 PM

i wear chucks in wintertime too, but it doesn't get that cold here. the only boots i have and still like, can only be worn with a skirt or dress (unless you tuck your pants in them and i'll never do that) so when its really cold id rather wear a dress, leggings, warm socks and boots.

i've been wearing my black chucks for two weeks now, they're the best i have for standing all day like i do these days.

terriblecanyons 08.25.2008 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmku
You mean, you wear only black-and-white shoes, or this is the black-and-white part of your whole collection?


The black and white part of my whole collection.

Cantankerous 08.25.2008 09:00 PM

i am very partial to moon boots

gmku 08.26.2008 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terriblecanyons
The black and white part of my whole collection.


Jesus. You have won my heart.

Cantankerous 08.26.2008 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cantankerous
i am very partial to moon boots

 


http://www.rabanser.com/es/dinamic.a...Boots&pagina=1


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