Originally Posted By alexbook Interesting news story I heard about today: >>A poll of 1,057 women by the Consumer Reports National Research Center for shopping magazine ShopSmart found U.S. women on average own 19 pairs of shoes although they only wear four pairs regularly while 15 percent have over 30 pairs. The survey also found women would risk injury to squeeze into new slingbacks or stilettos, with 43 percent of women saying they had been at least moderately injured by shoes and 8 percent reporting serious injuries like sprains or breaks.<< >>The telephone survey found women on average bought four pairs of shoes a year -- with 13 percent admitting to hiding a purchase from their partner. Six out of 10 women regret at least one shoe purchase and on average women have worn a quarter of their shoes only once.<< >>"A new pair of shoes makes a woman feel great - and they last longer than a box of chocolates. Forget indulging in a chocolate sundae and go buy shoes for a quick little uplift."<< <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSN0632859720070910" target="_blank">http://www.reuters.com/article /lifestyleMolt/idUSN0632859720070910</a> ----- Personally, I prefer the sundae.
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon Personally I HATE buying new shoes. I can never find any that I like that actually fit and are comfy and affordable. And anyone who knows me very well knows that I'm all about comfort. Now if I could find any cute ones that were comfortable to boot (no pun intended) I might retract my original statement. And I might actually enjoy buying them.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x Tinkeroon, I, too, hate shopping for shoes. I needed a new pair of running shoes for my PE class, and I dreaded looking for some. I went to payless, and found a nice pair for less than $10. Got them home, and they ended up being too narrow on my feet. I was then at Walmart, and found some shoes on clearance. Found a pair for $13 and they are perfect! I've ran in them and been wearing them ever since. Love them! I had a pair of Sketchers I've had for 2 years and while they're comfy, they're just not supportive enough for a day at Disneyland or Sea World.
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon I have 2 pairs of Sketchers in my closet. I wore both for a short time. The are nice to look at but by day's end my feet are killing me! Actually when I do go shoe shopping I end up staring longingly at the Sketchers because I really like the styles they offer, but I know I would be sorry. My daughter has a couple pair and she loves hers, but they just don't work for me.
Originally Posted By liveforvacations I HATE buying shoes too for exactly the same reason as you! I especially hate shopping at a shoe store where they have to get the shoes for you because I feel so bad when I ask for so many and don't buy any! I know it is there job but somehow I feel bad for wasting there time. I was so happy when we got Payless Shoes for that reason but I am not that fond of their shoes. I have never been a shoe person and have never understood that obsession. (One obsession is enough though LOL) A pair of running shoes, a pair of sandals and and light and dark pair of dress shoes and that is all I need. The funny thing is that my 9 year old daughter is a "shoe-person" and seemed to develop it from birth. At three she admired people's shoes and would even compliment them at the mall. One of her favorite things to do is to just go try on shoes, even if she can't get any. She definitely owns more shoes than me and I am sure that she will be one of those women with hundreds of shoes and of course, purses to match. That is a whole other story!
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer This is a great thread, it has so many of my favorite people on it. As a guy I can't relate. I go into store, look at shoe, try on 1-2 pairs, purchase and wear. No break-in period. Same thing for shirts. Any XX large fits great. Don't even have to try on. It's good to be a guy!
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer TALL Disney Guy!!! How have you been? You did know Jim in Merced lives fairly close to me. I'm almost tempted to sneak down to Great America this week-end just to see him.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy I'm sure Pixie Glitter, the unofficial official President of his Fan Club, would tell you he's worth it. Of course, you may have to swim through 30 pairs of shoes to get to him...(heehee)
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer we should be nice, He has a daughter who will be a teenager in just a few days ; )
Originally Posted By murfsmom shoes, i really don't like to wear them, just give me flip flops in all colors and i'm happy !! i'm from alabama, and spent a lot of time with my great aunt in arkansas , never wore shoes, except to church, i do have tennies for the gym and shoes for my dance class ,and for different occasions but if theres any way possible i can get away not wearing them i'm a happy camper !!! besides everyone pretty much expects to see what designs i come up with for my toenails !! LOL
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 It's funny I am really not a shoe person (flip flops, uggs, or barefoot) but I easily have over 30 pairs of shoes. A lot of them are from playing basketball over the years. You always have to buy the team shoe. My boyfriend, now he is the one obsessed with shoes.
Originally Posted By officerminnie I have to admit, I inherited the shoe "thing" from my dad. I have over 2 dozen pairs of shoes, and if you throw in the golf shoes, that makes it about 30 pairs. They are mostly very sensible shoes though . When my kids were younger, I bought them lots of shoes too. You gotta have your tennis shoes, dress shoes, boots, sandals, and various styles/colors to compliment all of their cute outfits. Shoes for every occasion! And they have to be *good* quality shoes, too. No pleather or vinyl . I figure, God only gives you one pair of feet that have to last an entire lifetime, so you better take care of them by buying good shoes that fit correctly! Thankfully for my check book, neither DS seemed to inherit the shoe fetish gene.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut Ok I so dont hate shoes. I am a male with a shoe fettish. <a href="http://www.peeaanuut.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=16216" target="_blank">http://www.peeaanuut.com/galle ry2/main.php?g2_itemId=16216</a>
