Author Topic: How many pairs of shoes should a man have? (Read 6251 times)

BayGBM · « **on:** July 27, 2011, 08:11:28 PM »

How many pairs of shoes should a man have?

Gym shoes (running, tennis, b-ball, other sports)
Dress shoes (black)
Dress shoes (brown)
Beach shoes (sandals, flip flops)
Every day non-gym shoes

Does a dude need more than 5 pairs of shoes?

Do you have a favorite pair of shoes? For years, I kept my old pair of Nike Meadow Supreme shoes long after they were usable because they were so comfortable I just could not throw them away. I wore them when I washed the car or did other grunt work. Best pair of shoes ever! Eventually, years later, I tired to buy another pair but that model was discontinued.

240 is Back · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2011, 08:14:34 PM »

i prefer to remain barefoot like the top alphas of our day

makaveli25 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2011, 08:16:03 PM »

I have like 3 pairs of running shoes. You need to buy new ones every couple of months if you want to take care of your joints. I have a pair of dressy shoes my girlfriend picked out

a couple of white pairs negro shoes and a really nice pair of timberland hiking boots. Also sandals for the beach and running to the store.

Big Worm · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2011, 08:47:02 PM »

Quote from: BayGBM on July 27, 2011, 08:11:28 PM

How many pairs of shoes should a man have?

Gym shoes (running, tennis, b-ball, other sports)
Dress shoes (black)
Dress shoes (brown)
Beach shoes (sandals, flip flops)
Every day non-gym shoes

Does a dude need more than 5 pairs of shoes?

Do you have a favorite pair of shoes? For years, I kept my old pair of Nike Meadow Supreme shoes long after they were usable because they were so comfortable I just could not throw them away. I wore them when I washed the car or did other grunt work. Best pair of shoes ever! Eventually, years later, I tired to buy another pair but that model was discontinued.

As many as he can afford,honey buns..

The True Adonis · « **Reply #4 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:02:55 PM »

I can`t even count how many I have. My favorite are Alden and JM Weston, Berlutti, although on occasion I will wear Prada or Gucci (Tom Ford era or before of course as they are the only Gucci`s that are actually decently made).

cephissus · « **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:03:26 PM »

I have:

A pair of casual sneakers. Unfortunately I bought them online and they didn't look how I expected... quite gaudy.
Two pairs of gym shoes. Flat soled skate shoes (I actually wear these mostly as casual shoes as well), and weightlifting shoes (my most expensive pair of shoes ever -- adidas newest model).
A pair of running shoes. New Balance 994 or something like that. One of the best pairs of shoes I ever bought. 5+ years later and they are still as solid as the day they came out of the packaging; well worth the $130.
A pair of dress shoes... I think. Never once worn them. (I'm a kid

)
Two pairs of old shoes which I wear for general comfort / "work" such as general manual labor type tasks. These were both at one time my primary use sneakers.
A pair of sandals. Very nice rainbow brand sandals, comfortable and sturdy.

That's 8 pairs for me, though I don't wear the dress shoes or old shoes very often, so more like 5.

Obvious Gimmick · « **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:03:49 PM »

chuck taylors

work boots

lawn mowing tennies

flip flops

one pair of nice shoes (no idea where they are)

bicycling shoes

semi nice casual shoes

I got 7

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:35:37 PM »

Do all of the crappy crappy pair count as one?

I have a crappy pair for mowing the lawn, a crappy-ok pair I can run in, an ok pair of asics for gym, an every day pair and one pair of dress shoes.

Parker · « **Reply #8 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:52:09 PM »

For some reason I'm really liking white Canvas lowtops--like the ones the old skool bbers used to wear...
but I have a ton of running shoes--mostly odd colorways and models
I have one or two that I regularly wear
about 3 pairs of brown dress shoes in various shades
3 black pairs of dress shoes
and a several pairs of boots

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:04:24 PM »

Actually, I believe I now have a nike fetish, since buying a pair for free run 2.0

I want a few color combos of them and the lunar glides...in love with nike right now.

Parker · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:06:09 PM »

Quote from: Methyl Mike on July 27, 2011, 10:04:24 PM

Actually, I believe I now have a nike fetish, since buying a pair for free run 2.0

I want a few color combos of them and the lunar glides...in love with nike right now.

The Free 5.0s were the best of the Free sub-brand...I saw a Free trainer, i meant to get it....

Doug_Steele · « **Reply #11 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:19:11 PM »

40 is about right.

Flip Flops too and some crocs.

So, all around - 50 pairs

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:20:01 PM »

Quote from: GangstaLean on July 27, 2011, 10:06:09 PM

The Free 5.0s were the best of the Free sub-brand...I saw a Free trainer, i meant to get it....

Those are a bit ugly. No offense...

Meanwhile, fashion is apparently passing me by as I do not yet own these bad boys

nor these stunners

I am happy living in my bubble quite frankly...

DK II · « **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:23:43 PM »

Quote from: BayGBM on July 27, 2011, 08:11:28 PM

How many pairs of shoes should a man have?

Gym shoes (running, tennis, b-ball, other sports)
Dress shoes (black)
Dress shoes (brown)
Beach shoes (sandals, flip flops)
Every day non-gym shoes

Does a dude need more than 5 pairs of shoes?

Do you have a favorite pair of shoes? For years, I kept my old pair of Nike Meadow Supreme shoes long after they were usable because they were so comfortable I just could not throw them away. I wore them when I washed the car or did other grunt work. Best pair of shoes ever! Eventually, years later, I tired to buy another pair but that model was discontinued.

Good list, that's exactly my list. No need for more than 5 pair of shoes.

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:44:35 AM »

Got 4 pairs

PJim · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:48:08 AM »

A singular shoe would suffice, just to look at.

Stavios · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:48:45 AM »

I have 3 paires of shoes

-gym shoes
-everyday shoes
-nice black shoes to wear occasionaly

that's it

Tito24 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:49:39 AM »

i have one expensive nice pair of black tommi hillfiger shoes i only wear when i know i dont go out cause the floors
are disgusting inside bars clubs, the next day you can throw them away.

ManBearPig... · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:55:03 AM »

i have a pair of :
birkenstock sandals
nike tail wind that are ready for the thrash that i'm wearing now
merrell casual shoes
kenneth cole or one of those dress shoes
vibram five fingers that are almost ready for replacement
doc martin boots that i'm throwing out any day now as soon as i finish some landscaping around the house.

so that's 5 pairs, only 3 of which are wearable.

Stavios · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:56:49 AM »

Quote from: Tito24 on July 28, 2011, 05:49:39 AM

i have one expensive nice pair of black tommi hillfiger shoes i only wear when i know i dont go out cause the floors
are disgusting inside bars clubs, the next day you can throw them away.

fucking right !

at the club I work at they made a "foam party", my shoes were fucking awefull after that I had to trow them in the garbage

Tito24 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 28, 2011, 06:05:15 AM »

yess thats why i walk most of the time on dirt cheap shoes, no one will notice anyway.

makaveli25 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 28, 2011, 06:10:42 AM »

Quote from: Methyl Mike on July 27, 2011, 10:20:01 PM

Those are a bit ugly. No offense...

Meanwhile, fashion is apparently passing me by as I do not yet own these bad boys

nor these stunners

I am happy living in my bubble quite frankly...

Gangsta do you wear fedoras? You strike me as the type.

MORTALCOIL · « **Reply #22 on:** July 28, 2011, 06:14:29 AM »

As much as Imelda Marcos I'd say if I was being candid. but Bay would out me in a second for that.

JasonH · « **Reply #23 on:** July 28, 2011, 06:18:36 AM »

My shoe collection:

5 pairs Nike Air Max
1 pair black leather shoes for work
2 pairs dark brown leather shoes for smart/casual wear when going out.
2 pairs of Timberlands for winter.
1 pair of Jesus sandals for the beach
2 pairs Nike sandals for the beach
1 pair of old air jordan boots for yard work and mowing the lawn.

So 14 pairs of footwear in total - damn, more than I thoght.

Tito24 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 28, 2011, 06:21:50 AM »

Quote from: JasonH on July 28, 2011, 06:18:36 AM

My shoe collection:

5 pairs Nike Air Max
1 pair black leather shoes for work
2 pairs dark brown leather shoes for smart/casual wear when going out.
2 pairs of Timberlands for winter.
1 pair of Jesus sandals for the beach
2 pairs Nike sandals for the beach
1 pair of old air jordan boots for yard work and mowing the lawn.

So 14 pairs of footwear in total - damn, more than I thoght.

youre rich

Author Topic: How many pairs of shoes should a man have? (Read 6251 times)

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