Shoes!

[Gray]

It's been a long time since i have had to wear a proper pair of shoes, but this has been a fairly actove year in terms of having to wear them.

I have forever opted for the lace-up style shoes, but i have noticed a lot of people going for the slip on style shoes.

I never really considered them before, are they just as comfy as standard lace-up ones?

Can't say i have really worn these styles since i was about 7-8 years old... They never seemed like grown up shoes!

 

[cHodAX]

Top ones for me, defo. I like slip-on shoes, for formal occasions I think they just look more tidy and elegant plus they are often more comfortable to wear for long periods.

 

[Lamp]

Yes, slip-ons can be extremely comfy. I've got a couple of pairs of classic Gucci loafers, both of them are the most comfortable shoes I've ever bought, and they look great. Also got some nice lace ups. Got a lovely pair from Marks & Spencer (don't laugh).

Go for comfort first tho.

 

[Lethul]

Top one for me too, bottom one looks like shit imo. A certain type of people use those in swe

 

[Billargh]

Slip ons are win, velcro not so much.

 

[Huntingtons]

bottom one are ugly, top one are ugly not so much. I couldnt put myself into wearing a pair of thos however.

 

[pikeh]

Marks and Sparks is your friend tbh, got some nice slip on ones which are really f'ing comfy (for smart shoes) for a good price.

 

[cHodAX]

Clarks, nuff said.

 

[Ormorof]

slip on shoes are awesome, the velcro one above looks like something a 13 year old school kid might wear

 

[Ezteq]

They both look horrible

Shoes are terrible; boots are where it's at baby!

 

[cHodAX]

boots are where it's at baby!

A shop selling condoms and tampons is hardly where it is at. You want to get down to Clarks if you want some funky shewz!

 

[kamorrista]

top ones are more formal for serious meetings, I like sport shoes with velcro, but those shoes can be nice for some events, however i preffer other models in that case, like these down below (or similar)

these are the best

 

[cHodAX]

Back to the Future boots!

 

[Lamp]

(You might get a few odd looks if you wore these - prob not very good if its snowing either)

 

[Vasconcelos]

The 2 pairs i have are w/o doubt the best shoes my feet have used:

Sebago Sussex

Lotusse icantrememberthename

Expensive but you wont find anything more comfy

 

[cHodAX]

Grandad shoes!

 

[cHodAX]

I wear these for work...

 

[Lamp]

If you have a spare £5000, get yourself down to Lobb Shoemakers in St James's Street SW1. They'll make you a pair of bespoke shoes. They'll be the best you'll ever have. Prince Charles gets his form there

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&s...d=uO8_KYjLk3AIuSUbVGjVdg&cbp=12,79.67,,1,2.53

 

[Ezteq]

omfg @ back to the future boots they rock in more ways than i ever thought possible!!

do they hover though??

 

[Levin]

do they hover though??

If they do they better come with a helmet!

 

[Ezteq]

pfft; the way I crash into things that'd be as much use as anti aging cream for cher

 

[Levin]

Well then you'll just have to put hover boots on your hands too and one on your head and your butt so you'll always be air cushioned in all directions.

 

[Ezteq]

rofl boot on my butt looool would need to be one flaming HUGE boot!!

 

[cHodAX]

pfft; the way I crash into things that'd be as much use as anti aging cream for cher

You seen Cher in the new Burlesque movie? She must have put her face in a bucket of the stuff for the last 5 years!

 

[Ezteq]

yeah but she's still one ancient dude though, she really cannot turn back time.

 

[cHodAX]

Well her skin is defying gravity so you never know, time might be next on her agenda!

 

[kiliarien]

I used to solely (arf arf) wear lace up shoes, but have switched to slip-ons and if you get quality - as people have said, M&S, Clarks etc. then the backs won't wear and go all floppy and they should keep their good shape.

slip on shoes are awesome, the velcro one above looks like something a 13 year old school kid might wear

Bang on, as a teacher I can verify that statement about the bottom shoes; kiddie stuff. Avoid.

 

[Lamp]

Bang on, as a teacher I can verify that statement about the bottom shoes; kiddie stuff. Avoid.

tell that to the folks who spend £200 on these Guccis velcro numbers

 

[kiliarien]

tell that to the folks who spend £200 on these Guccis velcro numbers

Send them my way and I will. That said - I assumed we were talking about a work/school environment. I don't have a problem with them as casual wear etc. because people aren't trying to look formal however I can imagine they cost no more to make than a primark pair, even with embossed leather. What a shock to see Gucci hideously overpriced.

And (this is my POV of course) they do still look shit.

 

[Ezteq]

hehe I have velcro on my work boots and I love undoing the straps when someone bends over and watching them shoot up and check to see if they've ripped the arse out of their trousers...little things amuse me.