Tuesday Favorites....Let's talk shoes

[secgator]

Thanks for the very informative and comprehensive info! Been looking for shoes for the missus and I think you just sold me!

Ladies love OC....that I know for sure. One thing they like is the color choices. OC uses a lot of fashion colors as well as core black, white, grey. And the fashion colors are typically subtle or subdued---pastels and light. I'm sure OC has some of the really bright colors available but I've personally not seen any of those--just light pastels.(I mention the bright colors because most running shoe brands offer colors that scream HELLO when you see them. Mostly the younger women drift towards them--mature ladies prefer pastels).

Not telling you anything you don't already know here, but colors on shoes....mean a LOT to most women. Us guys--not as big a deal. "Got this in a navy blue? No? Give me whatever you got"....and out the door we go. Women---nope. It has GOT to match something they wear. Or they will buy something that matches the shoes. Either way, women never buy JUST a pair of shoes so be ready for some new apparel, socks, etc to match and bring out your credit card.

 

[secgator]

This thread definitely has the ghey...

In full disclosure, my Hoka's are arriving today. This will be my first foray departing from my mandals in favor of the ghey. I bought them because I'm going to the President's tailgate this weekend as my daughter's "+1" and even I know that my mandals (and especially my f'd up by boots for 35 years feet) would not be welcome...

I suspect this is how one rationalizes "the ghey" with oneself.

Hokas are great shoes too. Probably between those two brands, Hoka and On--top 2 hottest selling shoes on the shelf. I know a lot of folks who have switched to these two brands over the last few years. Comfort is the most common reason.

 

[cover2]

Ladies love OC....that I know for sure. One thing they like is the color choices. OC uses a lot of fashion colors as well as core black, white, grey. And the fashion colors are typically subtle or subdued---pastels and light. I'm sure OC has some of the really bright colors available but I've personally not seen any of those--just light pastels.(I mention the bright colors because most running shoe brands offer colors that scream HELLO when you see them. Mostly the younger women drift towards them--mature ladies prefer pastels).

Not telling you anything you don't already know here, but colors on shoes....mean a LOT to most women. Us guys--not as big a deal. "Got this in a navy blue? No? Give me whatever you got"....and out the door we go. Women---nope. It has GOT to match something they wear. Or they will buy something that matches the shoes. Either way, women never buy JUST a pair of shoes so be ready for some new apparel, socks, etc to match and bring out your credit card.

Absolutely correct about women and colors. A lesson I had to learn the hard way!

 

[secgator]

Absolutely correct about women and colors. A lesson I had to learn the hard way!

And still paying for those 'lessons' I bet!

 

[CDGator]

@Seedy

 

[Nalt]

I am wearing a pair of black Hokas as I type this. They are very comfortable but for my worn out feet they can't hold out to a long, brisk walk. I have a pair of Asics that are actually more comfortable than the Hokas. I plan on taking them to Kauai next week to do my long walks in each day. They really feel great and the look isn't bad either...

 

[Seedy]

They're just shoes. I'm barefoot at the moment. I never leave the house. I have boots, flip flops, and indoor tennis shoes.

 

[CDGator]

They're just shoes. I'm barefoot at the moment. I never leave the house. I have boots, flip flops, and indoor tennis shoes.

All piled up in the mudroom.

 

[soflagator]

Absolutely correct about women and colors. A lesson I had to learn the hard way!

Jimbo? That you?

 

[CDGator]

 

[soflagator]

Hokas are great shoes too. Probably between those two brands, Hoka and On--top 2 hottest selling shoes on the shelf. I know a lot of folks who have switched to these two brands over the last few years. Comfort is the most common reason.

Thanks for the info. I was tempted to buy a pair of OC’s. The problem is I’ve always hated fads and cliches. It’s like the “hard part” cut. My hair girl asks me if I want it and my first thought is I’d rather she just cut off my left arm. So when I go anywhere, and literally every person there has them, including people who clearly do not even run, I can’t bring myself to do it. The again, I noticed Fetterman wearing Hokas(what I wear) and now Nalt apparently owns them as well. So I may just go barefoot from now on.

 

[soflagator]

As for non athletic, I recently purchased a pair of Travis Matthew shoes that are typically centered around golf. I actually don’t golf much, but needed something new for the games after my drivers from 2005 just couldn’t make it any more. I like them and we’re 3-0 when I’m wearing them. If we lose Saturday, I fully expect to bust out the saddle soap and try to go back to them though.

 

[cover2]

Jimbo? That you?

 

[cover2]

Thanks for the info. I was tempted to buy a pair of OC’s. The problem is I’ve always hated fads and cliches. It’s like the “hard part” cut. My hair girl asks me if I want it and my first thought is I’d rather she just cut off my left arm. So when I go anywhere, and literally every person there has them, including people who clearly do not even run, I can’t bring myself to do it. The again, I noticed Fetterman wearing Hokas(what I wear) and now Nalt apparently owns them as well. So I may just go barefoot from now on.

I hear the Hokas are better when accessorizing with Carharrt

 

[stephenPE]

shoes............this place gets more estrogen infused each day. I have a used pair of black sketchers............my buddy has that awful foot thing and is always trying new ones to help. I get the cast offs ........

 

[Nalt]

That shoe must have been a Reebok...

 

[Seedy]

All piled up in the mudroom.

Still barefooted

 

[soflagator]

shoes............this place gets more estrogen infused each day. I have a used pair of black sketchers............my buddy has that awful foot thing and is always trying new ones to help. I get the cast offs ........

You accuse others of being infused with estrogen, then announce your wear Sketchers?

 

[Nalt]

You accuse others of being infused with estrogen, then announce your wear Sketchers?

That equates with democrats accusing Trump of being a racist and dictator...AmIRight?

 

[stephenPE]

You accuse others of being infused with estrogen, then announce your wear Sketchers?

i didnt pay for them.........as a man that wore some sort of athletic shoe for 40 yrs in his job I can say honestly they are as good (better than) Nike or New Balance. And last as long. I wore out many a tennis shoe as we always called them. And i always miss the announcements about what is gay on this day. Sort of like pub today rino tomorrow........world moves to fast for this retiree..........