Shoes for jeans w/ lots of walking - comfort is key

[zerostyle]

Hi all,

I'm looking for suggestions for a very comfortable shoe that is still a bit dressed up.

I have a long hike to the nearest metro, and put a lot of wear on my shoes.

I'd like suggestions for 2 options:

1. Sneakers - something very neutral colored that could be work with dark jeans

2. Dressier, dark brown shoes - that would be appropriate for wearing out to the bars, but wouldn't kill me feet.


Thanks!

 

[Arizor]

Indy boots. http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/t...cer%27s/Detail

 

[videocrew]

Originally Posted by Arizor

Indy boots.

http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/t...cer%27s/Detail

Cheaper, and with more comfortable rubber soles for walking: http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/s...8428/18428.jsp

 

[einhander]

Originally Posted by videocrew

Cheaper, and with more comfortable rubber soles for walking: http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/s...8428/18428.jsp

Even cheaper, with the same overall look, but with different stitching detail than the Jcrew versions.

http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/t...ndy-403/Detail

 

[Razele]

I say you cut your own legs off and use a wheelchair

 

[joei]

Im not a fan of sneakers but when it comes to shoes, I would got with Rockports. Cheap, look decent and look comfortable. You wont really care if you spill your beer on them at the bar.

 

[max_r]

Originally Posted by Razele

I say you cut your own legs off and use a wheelchair

i dont know how you do things in austrailia, but round these parts, we just overeat until insurance buys us a rascal scooter

 

[Razele]

Excellent job

Still primitive over here - alot of 'compo' jobs

"I slipt with a knife"
"I dropped a box on my foot"
"I let go of two dual wielded chainsaws and they cut off my legs"

etc etc I'm sure you know the game

 

[Listi]

Originally Posted by joei

Im not a fan of sneakers but when it comes to shoes, I would got with Rockports. Cheap, look decent and look comfortable. You wont really care if you spill your beer on them at the bar.

What is this ****, Rockports are balls. Duck billed or bicycle toed monstrosities.

I think leather soled indy's are probably the way to go. Leather soles have a nicer feel once you get used to them, especially if you're not going to be running and just walking.

 

[Razele]

Is the indy boot SW&D's current answer to everything

Guys I need new shoes I dont want to pay alot

Indy Boot

Guys I need new gloves

Indy Boot

Guys I've got this chick over she promised to do anything I ask omg

Indy Boot

 

[Makeshift_Robot]

Originally Posted by joei

Im not a fan of sneakers but when it comes to shoes, I would got with Rockports. Cheap, look decent and look comfortable. You wont really care if you spill your beer on them at the bar.

"I'm not a fan of sneakers, but here are some shoes that are identical to sneakers and look worse than the Keds you find at Goodwill."

 

[wj4]

Originally Posted by joei

Im not a fan of sneakers but when it comes to shoes, I would got with Rockports. Cheap, look decent and look comfortable. You wont really care if you spill your beer on them at the bar.
I'm with you on Rockports being comfortable and cheap, and I even think they are really durable...but look decent? Most I've seen look like grandpa shoes. I used them at my last two jobs that required a lot of standing/walking.

Originally Posted by max_r

i dont know how you do things in austrailia, but round these parts, we just overeat until insurance buys us a rascal scooter
This is pretty funny, yet sadly true.

 

[srendam]

Originally Posted by Razele

Is the indy boot SW&D's current answer to everything Guys I need new gloves Indy Boot Guys I've got this chick over she promised to do anything I ask omg Indy Boot
LOL, maybe they're just the best value. katadihns seem to be popular right now http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...144358&page=17

 

[rbny]

Originally Posted by zerostyle

Hi all,

I'm looking for suggestions for a very comfortable shoe that is still a bit dressed up.

I have a long hike to the nearest metro, and put a lot of wear on my shoes.

I'd like suggestions for 2 options:

1. Sneakers - something very neutral colored that could be work with dark jeans

2. Dressier, dark brown shoes - that would be appropriate for wearing out to the bars, but wouldn't kill me feet.


Thanks!

This is what I have and recommend for your number 2:

http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index...Oxford_231.htm

 

[macuser3of5]

mephisto or some kind of old-man shoe. or this:

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