Let's see you're current favorite pair of shoes....

[Greenmachine]

I think I great pair of shoes can save almost any outfit. E.g. cargo shorts and a bumched shrit.

 

[SShrews824]

 

[Joebanjocolo]

My shoe game is strong

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I like the Wingtips! My Dad was of the opinion that a Man was not truly "Dressed Up" unless he had on Wingtip Shoes!

 

[Colo Springs E]

I like the Wingtips! My Dad was of the opinion that a Man was not truly "Dressed Up" unless he had on Wingtip Shoes!

Technically I believe these are captoe Oxfords (the straight line across toe area vs a "w" looking design). But I can't argue with your dad's sentiments!

 

[brookdalebill]

These.
I’ve had other, uh, off-the-beaten path favorites.
This pair is both, uh, interesting and extremely comfortable.
I’ve had them for 15 or so years, and worn em’ about 4 times.
I’m due to, uh, trot them out again, soon.
Gotta be the right occasion.
I always wonder if anyone will notice them.
They always do.
I presently also enjoy some exceedingly comfortable Hush Puppies, but they are utterly un-photogenic, so …..

 

[uriah1]

The ones in the picture 'way down below are more or less prescription "tennis shoes," as I call them.

My left foot was hurting, so I asked a friend of mine who has had plantar fasciitis what her symptoms were, and they were identical to mine.

I saw a podiatrist in January. He didn't say it was plantar fasciitis, and did not prescribe any medicine. Along with stretching exercises, he suggested several shoe stores to visit for something with "motion control" and strongly recommended the Brooks Beast shoes.

The first place I went didn't have the Brooks shoes but I got something the salesman did recommend. I tried on several pair and got the ones that didn't hurt me feet. Only thing is, my wife says I walk funny in them. There weren't any local places with Brooks shoes.

So, when my wife and I were across the lake last week, we went to Dick's Sporting Goods and found a pair of Brooks Beast shoes, so I bought them. I walk normally in them.

As far as foot pain goes, I came down with bronchitis several days after seeing the podiatrist. The foot was still hurting. The doctor I saw for the bronchitis recommended several medicines, one of which was an anti-inflammatory med.

After taking the anti-inflammatory med for the bronchitis, my foot quit hurting. The bronchitis took a long time to go away, but my foot feels much better now and is painless.

Here are the Brooks Beast shoes:
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Like those also. My morn workouts

 

[imwjl]

Nordica Pro Machine with Shaggy's Ahmeek 105s. The Medoras (left) are my daughters.

Warning: Most of the time I'm not spiritual or superstitious but this combo does stuff to your brain that calls for some warnings. They make me be naughty and do extreme things. We're talking so fun and thrilling that I am surprised no one's tried to outlaw them.

 

[imwjl]

Technically I believe these are Oxford captoes (the straight line across toe area vs a "w" looking design). But I can't argue with your dad's sentiments!

When a suit and lots of time on my feet were work uniform I loved some Allen Edmunds classics. First for the fit options but wow the comfort is unbeatable when all the leather and cork are formed and broken in.

For some travel I'd go a bit dressy if only to match the shoes that are so fantastic for a long hard day.

 

[rcole_sooner]

They're a bit older now.

 

[Jim_in_PA]

How is the toe box room in those??

ECCOs are generous in my experience.

 

[buster poser]

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[AJBaker]

I few years ago I had a job with a suit, and I learned about how good shoes are made. I learned about different types of leather, goodyear welt, and why certain shoes cost hundreds of dollars for a pair.

I bought a pair of leather dress shoes by Spanish brand Meermin, and I've worn them hundreds of times since I bought them in 2016. They went to the cobblers once to have some rubber and a toe cap added to the leather sole, but otherwise have needed nothing except the odd polish and fresh laces. Cleaned up, they still look and feel almost new. In retrospect, the about 200$ I spent them has saved me a lot of money.

In conclusion, good shoes are worth investing in in my opinion.

 

[SparkleFart]

 

[Rustbucket]

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Amigo needs a bigger hat!

 

[BigDaddyLH]

Amigo needs a bigger hat!

That would just make the boots look smaller

 

[Frisco 57]

Not knowing if you feet are fat like mine, this is less helpful than I had hoped.

I read in review they changed the back of the tongue at a point to the detriment of comfort. Are yours newer one or earlier before that?

Thanks

I have both a new pair and an old pair. I've not heard about that design change that but now that you mention it my old pair of Ecco's are more comfortable than the new ones. I thought it was due to break-in time.

Also, my feet are NOT fat, just big! Thanks for asking.

 

[2HBStrat]

I few years ago I had a job with a suit, and I learned about how good shoes are made. I learned about different types of leather, goodyear welt, and why certain shoes cost hundreds of dollars for a pair.

I bought a pair of leather dress shoes by Spanish brand Meermin, and I've worn them hundreds of times since I bought them in 2016. They went to the cobblers once to have some rubber and a toe cap added to the leather sole, but otherwise have needed nothing except the odd polish and fresh laces. Cleaned up, they still look and feel almost new. In retrospect, the about 200$ I spent them has saved me a lot of money.

In conclusion, good shoes are worth investing in in my opinion.

George Burns once said that there were two things he would have done differently if he had known he was going to live so long...take better care of his teeth and wear comfortable shoes.

I'm in my "wearing comfortable shoes" era.

 

[Colo Springs E]

....equally suitable for work, weddings

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[MisterZ]

My podiatrist says I should "always wear Birkenstocks". So I have 8 pair, ranging from these (wear every day as house shoes) to boots to clogs of various colors and types.

 

[trandy9850]

Yes!

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RJ

Thanks for this….I just ordered a pair for my old tired feet.