Shoes Shoes Shoes

[north-ict]

Hi guys hope everyone is well.

 

I was pondering something the other day as i noticed my shoes have completely worn out. Im sure you do the same being techs running everywhere i don't stay still and always running around the school site. We take our feet for granted and sometimes get overlooked by just any old footwear.

 

So i was wondering what recommendations do people have for suitable footwear thats for a person running around but also comfortable. Not everyone can wear trainers in certain environments so lets assume trainers is a no no and smart footwear it is.

 

And ladies please add your suggestions for the lady techs out there too.

 

I just thought it would be a good discussion and topic for everyone to chip in and say.

 

LOL we could design a edugeekshoe ...... lol ok ill shut up now .

 

Peace

[tommej]

Nike to make real Back to the Future shoes - Telegraph

 

Just in time!

[Hightower]

I'm happy with whatever Matalan has on offer when I need shoes. Don't tend to buy anything special, just something smart.

[Oaktech]

hitec magnum boots FTW.

[north-ict]

Nike to make real Back to the Future shoes - Telegraph

 

Just in time!

 

I wouldnt mind a pair of those!

[NikChillin]

Get as most stuff fixable using remote tools, saves a packet on footwear!

[pete]

Well-broken in boots. Comfy, and you can kick a hole in an elephant should the need arise.

[36Degrees]

I tend to buy Clarks but from Brantanos at the moment as I find them very comfortable (Hook Toughs current pair) but the last couple of pairs seemed to wear very easily on the soles such that they only lasted about a term! Wasn't too bothered as they were on offer at £25 but this time I'll not be happy if it happens as I paid £45.

 

The best ones I had previously were jockey boots from Hush Puppies. They were really tough, really comfortable and the soles lasted well over a year.

[north-ict]

I tend to buy Clarks but from Brantanos at the moment as I find them very comfortable (Hook Toughs current pair) but the last couple of pairs seemed to wear very easily on the soles such that they only lasted about a term! Wasn't too bothered as they were on offer at £25 but this time I'll not be happy if it happens as I paid £45.

 

The best ones I had previously were jockey boots from Hush Puppies. They were really tough, really comfortable and the soles lasted well over a year.

 

Sounds good i will have a gander on the weekend.

[korifugi]

I usually stick with smart safety boots - often they can be picked up for about £20 and seem to last long enough for me.

 

(I have a fairly hefty walk to/from the train station(s) as my travel arrangements)

[laserblazer]

I have quite bad arthritis in my big toes, I'm down to have them operated on but it will take me out of action for 6 weeks, so I keep putting it off. Anyway, I wear Crane trainers from Aldi. They are either grey or brown and don't look too trainerish. Nice and comfy and really hard-wearing. I think they cost around £15.

[DAZZD88]

Was gonna say Hush Puppies. I however am too cheap/poor to buy proper shoes so I normally only ever replace my shoes with cheap nasty jobbies from the Shoe Zone or somewhere like that and I only ever do that when they're totally fudged. I think I'm about due for some more at the moment as mine have stretched through usage. Seeing as it's getting later on in the year, I may invest in some boots.

[HaleStorm]

Doc Marten's when they are worn in you cannot go wrong, and they make saftey shoe/boot versions if you need them

[dhicks]

So i was wondering what recommendations do people have for suitable footwear thats for a person running around but also comfortable.

 

I find it's always worth spending a reasonable amount on decent shoes if you can, and worth going to a proper shoe shop with people who can mesure your feet and fit you with a pair of shoes properly. Proper shoes can be repaired when they wear out, so are quite reasonably priced in the long run.

 

This especially holds for running shoes - it's worth going to a shop with a treadmill where they can accuratly measure your gait and recommend you particular trainers, even if it costs you £100 for a pair. Those can't be repaired when they wear out, and tend to last around 6 months, but you can use gel inner soles that you can switch to a new pair of trainers when the old pair is worn out.

 

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David Hicks

[webman]

I wear comfy leather shoes I got from Clarks in the sales. They have lasted for 2 and a half years so far

[Disaster]

Brogues.

[thepineapplehead]

I find it's always worth spending a reasonable amount on decent shoes if you can, and worth going to a proper shoe shop with people who can mesure your feet and fit you with a pair of shoes properly. Proper shoes can be repaired when they wear out, so are quite reasonably priced in the long run.

 

This especially holds for running shoes - it's worth going to a shop with a treadmill where they can accuratly measure your gait and recommend you particular trainers, even if it costs you £100 for a pair. Those can't be repaired when they wear out, and tend to last around 6 months, but you can use gel inner soles that you can switch to a new pair of trainers when the old pair is worn out.

 

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David Hicks

 

I'm sure it's better for you having decent shoes that fit properly, but ... £100 every six months? I'm quite happy with a twenty quid pair of trainers that last me for a year

[Flakes]

Burtons, 2 pairs for 50pound, normally do me each pair last around a year. do 25pound a year for shoes isnt bad

 

i only ever bought shoes from shoe zone once and would never do it again they were just nasty.

 

as for trainers i buy the Nike Dart IV which just last forever and are only about 15pound.

[synaesthesia]

With size 15's I'm rather limited, and usually end up with something cheap that actually fits. Avoid any crap like "US Brass" like the plague.

I tend to go for black trainers now as Reebok do up to size 17 for LESS money than more fashionable smaller feet!

[SmellyLlama]

I wear Sanuks, they are like flipflops with uppers. I have some in pinstripe grey that look smart but have been refered to by some students as 'Slippers'. This being said they are the most comfortabel shoes I have worn. I'm looking forward to getting a pair of Vibram's when I have a little more expendable cash money as they are supposed to be the comfiest, even if a little wierd looking.

[HaleStorm]

vibram five fingers are really comfy, but look very odd

[dhicks]

I'm sure it's better for you having decent shoes that fit properly, but ... £100 every six months?

 

For proper running shoes that don't make my knees hurt, yes. My feet pronate a fair bit, so I need trainers that adjust for that - if I run in worn trainers my knees start to hurt. A decent pair of shoes for the office should last way longer than that, though, especially if you have them repaired when they start to wear.

[SYNACK]

I know that trainers were avoided by the OP but for those that can wear them I find trail running shoes to be really hardy. A bit pricey but they take a huge amount of punnishment and dry out overnight in the event it gets submerged in ice cold muddy water which is not as rare as I would like.

[elsiegee40]

With size 15's I'm rather limited, and usually end up with something cheap that actually fits. Avoid any crap like "US Brass" like the plague.

I tend to go for black trainers now as Reebok do up to size 17 for LESS money than more fashionable smaller feet!

With a 15 year old son in size 12... you have my sympathies... and I'm starting another thread to find out where people buy their shoes http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/81885-wheres-best-buying-shoes-very-large-sizes.html#post724499

[rad]

I wear pod from brantano only cos I can try them on without asking