How long is a pair of sneakers supposed to last?

Petrus1 · Nov 16, 2010

Originally Posted by iroh

I am talking about the ones where you just buy for the looks and not for any practical purposes (like jogging). Won't the heel get worn down in a like a month and then you have to buy a new pair? Then do people really spend like $1200 a year on new shoes? What about the creasing near the toes? Won't that ugly up the sneaker? I guess that is not a problem since 90% of people wear ugly shoes so yours won't stand out anyways. Then why spend so much money on those "high-end" sneakers? Sneakers are sneakers, they will always be low-end footwear, who are these designers trying to fool? You can't add some patent leather or suede and think it will compete with dress shoes. And back to sneakers, how do you deal with the dirt, it is pretty hard to clean off, it will at to the dirty look and help your expensive sneakers blend in with the average shoes that most other people wear, money well spent I see. And why do people wear Chuck Taylor shoes, not only are they ugly they are uncomfortable and they are made of cloth, comon, that is not right.

Sneakers can last forever if you keep them in the box

RFX45 · Nov 16, 2010

Originally Posted by iroh

What about the creasing near the toes? Won't that ugly up the sneaker?

You need some Box-Fresh Crease Preventing Inserts

And yes, those inserts are suppose to be worn with the shoes as you walk.

dwyhajlo · Nov 16, 2010

Originally Posted by jet

we really gotta stop letting canadians register for this site
Take off, hoser. Why you gotta be that way?

Originally Posted by RFX45

And yes, those inserts are suppose to be worn with the shoes as you walk.

So they keep you from getting creases by keeping you from wanting to actually walk around in your shoes?

whodini · Nov 17, 2010

Originally Posted by jet

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That's why I always have this gem at the ready:
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jet · Nov 17, 2010

hahahaa

acl1 · Nov 17, 2010

this'd be the perfect thread for one of those smart china spambots. It's always so impressive to see them respond somewhat sensibly.

entrero · Nov 17, 2010

Originally Posted by jet

we really gotta stop letting canadians register for this site

He speaks the truth, no offense

brad-t · Nov 17, 2010

i wish zuko had killed you when he had the chance

iroh · Nov 17, 2010

Originally Posted by Makeshift_Robot

What's wrong with shoes made of cloth? Shoes should be made out of something that is more durable than that. If not, then cloth sneakers shouldn't cost more than $10. What exactly is the difference between "dress shoes" or boots and sneakers, when you get right down to it? They look different. Why are aged/scuffed sneakers bad? They look dirty. What makes sneakers "low-end" or "childish"? Too many people who don't care how they look wear them. Trench coats started as utilitarian military gear; will they "always be low-end"? How about t-shirts? How about button-downs with an unstarched front? I don't know about trench coats, I don't like them. The other two I am fine with.

Of course, I'm always ready for a knickers-and-frock-coats collection from Daiki Suzuki or Yohji, so you might actually have a point.

Originally Posted by BrianVarick

Some people don't buy shoes because of their utilitarian purpose. Isn't that kind of the point of fashion? Very little about fashion can be justified when you think about it the way you are.
If you are going to spend money on shoes, better to spend it on something better than a pair of sneakers.

Originally Posted by RFX45

Who is this ugly guy?

Originally Posted by RFX45

You need some Box-Fresh Crease Preventing Inserts

And yes, those inserts are suppose to be worn with the shoes as you walk.

That solves one problem. The sneakers still look dirty though.

Originally Posted by Uncontrol

i wish zuko had killed you when he had the chance
I take it you are an Avatar fan. I have something that will blow your mind, google "the legend of korra"

Originally Posted by pshaasfraa

Cheap sneakers last a few months. I'm pretty sure a pair of sneakers over $300 will last longer than that. I'm not a fan of converse. I used to only wear vans slip ons. They're great but I like the Common Projects and other high ends sneaks i've picked up recently. They're more comfortable, provide more support and look better. The point of pricey sneakers are to be fashionable and casual at the same time. If they didn't exist the only shoes I'd ever own would be 40 bucks since I don't like formal wear and am not required to. So personally, I am willing to pay a few hundred for a good pair of sneakers. There are many others like me. And that is why high priced sneakers exist.
Sneakers are not resoleable. How do you make the heel last longer? I have the same problem with my sneakers. Only the heel is worn and everything else looks fine.

mickey711 · Nov 17, 2010

I really hope you're trolling.

macuser3of5 · Nov 17, 2010

gtfo you've been here since 08 and you post this stupid ****.

changy · Nov 17, 2010

Originally Posted by clarksdb

C'mon now, who's your daddy in hockey?

Lol definitely not the maple leaves

iroh · Nov 18, 2010

Sneakers are not resoleable. How do you make the heel last longer? I have the same problem with my sneakers. Only the heel is worn and everything else looks fine.

mr.orange · Nov 18, 2010

A good pair of shoes (say converse by jack purcell) can last about a year with moderate use.
Of course you won't be wearing them everyday, like anything else, shoes should be rotated so you can maximize their lifespan.

For me, the jack purcell's are a really good sneaker. They're made of canvas and stay clean (as long as you don't play soccer with them or something).

As far as high end sneakers go, to each his own, everyone has their 'thing' and some people just like expensive sneakers.

Petrus1 · Nov 18, 2010

Originally Posted by iroh

If you are going to spend money on shoes, better to spend it on something better than a pair of sneakers.

Who is this ugly guy?

That solves one problem. The sneakers still look dirty though.

I take it you are an Avatar fan. I have something that will blow your mind, google "the legend of korra"

Sneakers are not resoleable. How do you make the heel last longer? I have the same problem with my sneakers. Only the heel is worn and everything else looks fine.

Throw them in the garbage

How long is a pair of sneakers supposed to last?

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