My everyday shoes are the exact same model since I finished college. It’s cheap, always there, comfy, decent looking, and slips on. It’s a standard black, and has had at least a dozen different names I never remember because they literally do not matter.
@duodec +1 for Danner. I have an old injury to my foot and sturdy shoes like Danner makes provide the support I need to make it through the day. New Balance used to work for me, but the last pair I got was not as comfortable (or as durable) as earlier models.
@zachdecker Allen Edmonds are indeed nice. I’ve yet to own some. I’ve lusted over those and Aldens but can’t justify the price. If I had to wear dress shoes daily then perhaps.
Sperry ORIGINAL Top-Siders. Have worn them pretty much every day since the 70’s. Always have at least 6 pairs in the closet to rotate daily, but typically take the oldest pair on one last vacation adventure and leave them behind to rest in peace. I hope that someone where I’ve abandoned my lost soles have been able to put them to good use because they feel like GLOVES on your feet. No socks EVER!!!
Adidas for sneaks. It’s been Born for a while for work shoes, think I picked up on those here, but they seem to be hit or miss lately. Maybe I’ll check out some of the other recommendations here.
My wife has been on Hoka One Ones since she broke her ankle and the surgeon recommended them to her. She seems to like them a great deal and they’re supposed to be good for your feet and their neighbors.
@gio How do they hold up? The 5000 mile warranty seems like a gimmick, but I’ve been interested in possibly buying a pair of their sandals for a while.
Also, have you worn their sandals to the beach? Does too much sand get stuck under the straps and wear off your skin?
@Limewater I have no idea how many miles I’ve put on my shoes but I’m still on my first pairs of all styles after three or four years and the soles are fine. The tops are getting shabby and I have spares of the Z-trails and Hana on hand and am planning to get new Terraflex soon since I’ve been beating up current ones during home renovations.
I don’t go to the beach but have had occasional trouble on sandy trails with stuff sandpapering the sole of my foot as grit gets trapped in my sandal.
Saucony for running/gym shoes. For heels and boots, I just go with what looks cute. I still love converse but they wreck my feet because there’s no support for my absurdly high arches.
Running: Reebox Classic Runners, though they’ve been hard to find lately
Lifting: Knock-off chucks
Casual: Feiyues (The Chinese originals, not the French knock-offs)
Work: Whatever fairly rugged derbys or boots I can get cheap and think will last.
Fitflop or Keens. Not everything I wear is a sandal, but most of it is. I really liked the Keen clogs I had but I’ve mellowed on the sport sandal. Fitflop has been a good source for even boots, which I wore through enough Chicago winters to wear out by the time I got to sunny NorCal. I still wore them a good while out here because they were comfy and warm, and winters here can still get you cold feet.
Merrell hiking shoes. They seem to form around your foot. Keens are a hit or miss for me. I bought some Keen work shoes that look like hiking shoes and those damn things would not break in at all. I tried different foot beds and still didn’t feel good. I know all Keens aren’t like that. It was a disappointing experience.
For a lightweight shoe, I go with Nike. I have a pair of their free run 2 and those are really nice. I’ve had good experiences with new balance as well.
Go to? Adidas. But I also have Nike, Jordan, Puma, Florsheim, Red Wing boots, but what I wear most aren’t shoes. It’s my Reef flip flops. No not the ones with the bottle opener. Just the most comfortable flip flops I’ve found.
Brooks!!! After going through literally every brand out there, for my 12 hour shifts, and now everything else, I’ll never work in anything but the Beasts by Brooks ever again.
Dress: Johnston & Murphy. I can get them resoled several times without wearing out the uppers.
Walking: Rockport
Knocking around: MUK LUKS
In the house: MUK LUKS slippers or barefoot
Wow, I just missed being the first to mention Rockports, and it is 5:30 EDT! I like Rockports, with the soft soles, for dress shoes-remember them? I haven’t worn dress shoes since mid-March and then I retired at the end of April. For sneakers I like New Balance because, as others mentioned, they come in wide sizes. Right now I have another brand since I could not find a New Balance outlet and I don’t wear sneakers much. I have a pair of Bass “boat shoes” which are pretty good. I have a pair of Keen sandals which are good.
I have narrow feet with high arches so it is hard to find shoes that fit well. As a result I go by fit and not by brand. And I like well padded soles on my shoes. On boats I like the older Sperry topsiders and the old Scott Hawaii flip flops as they have the same topsider non-slip soles on them.
Whatever I can find that fits. I’ve got big, wide feet with high arches, and wear between a size 14 and 16. Right now it’s a pair of Keen hiking shoes I bought last year.
@davea510 Yeah that brand does that well (quality and fit). I wish the soles of their shoes were replaceable though. Those are the brand of my work shoes (there is one line that goes ok with pant suits and is narrow enough that with socks they fit me) and the bottom always bites the dust before the leather tops do.
Converse
New Balance
@sammydog01 ditto
@sammydog01 The only brand that fit my big feet.
/youtube your feets to big
Whatever’s comfy and on sale.
@Pony Came here to say the same thing.
Clarks for shoes and Sketchers for sneakers
@heartny Clark’s for me for shoes too… mix of quality and value…
…But I go for Saucony for trabs, I find Saucony fit my feet better and tend to have better arch support than many of the other brands.
Vans
Vans every damn pair for the last 34 years
Tennis shoes? On Running
Otherwise, depends on style, fit. They gotta be cute!
No love for Reebok?
Crocs.
My everyday shoes are the exact same model since I finished college. It’s cheap, always there, comfy, decent looking, and slips on. It’s a standard black, and has had at least a dozen different names I never remember because they literally do not matter.
Merrell
@OldCatLady yes, that.
New Balance shoes, Danner boots
@duodec +1 for Danner. I have an old injury to my foot and sturdy shoes like Danner makes provide the support I need to make it through the day. New Balance used to work for me, but the last pair I got was not as comfortable (or as durable) as earlier models.
Altra and/or Asolo
Hush Puppies oxfords.
For teaching, dansko or SAS. Otherwise, OG chuck taylors because apparently I hate myself and don’t want to have arch support when I’m not working.
@jakeline I love the way they look but their lack of arch support has kept me from buying them.
Puma. Or Clarks of England. Or Ariat. Depends on the occasion.
Lined black leather with cushioned heels.
Whatever pair that guy with the ball wears. He should know.
I think he also knows how I should vote.
Brooks! Their Addiction (yes, really) walkers are excellent for my Very Wide feet.
@jbsegal 2nd for Brooks. For dress it’s Ecco or Florsheim usually. Zamberlan for hiking and Birkenstocks for comfy casual.
Vans
Mizunos, or whatever other sneakers woot is selling.
For nice shoes, Allen Edmonds.
@zachdecker Allen Edmonds are indeed nice. I’ve yet to own some. I’ve lusted over those and Aldens but can’t justify the price. If I had to wear dress shoes daily then perhaps.
Vibram Five Fingers
Saucony Bullets if I have to be normal
Allen Edmonds if I need to be dressy
Sperry ORIGINAL Top-Siders. Have worn them pretty much every day since the 70’s. Always have at least 6 pairs in the closet to rotate daily, but typically take the oldest pair on one last vacation adventure and leave them behind to rest in peace. I hope that someone where I’ve abandoned my lost soles have been able to put them to good use because they feel like GLOVES on your feet. No socks EVER!!!
I used to say Vans… But I feel like the quality has declined over the years.
Caterpillar. All the little grommets say CAT, therefore Maow! But really, very durable for the price (~$100)
Allen Edmonds - made in USA and (almost) worth the price!
Merrell
Adidas for sneaks. It’s been Born for a while for work shoes, think I picked up on those here, but they seem to be hit or miss lately. Maybe I’ll check out some of the other recommendations here.
My wife has been on Hoka One Ones since she broke her ankle and the surgeon recommended them to her. She seems to like them a great deal and they’re supposed to be good for your feet and their neighbors.
Teva
The fluffiest DC skate shoes that are two sizes bigger than normal. Great indoor/outdoor slippers.
Asics for the gel. It’s like a foot massage while you walk.
Scott for when I’m not working.
Asics.
New Balance because… girth. Only company to offer most of their shoes in wide widths. Merrell for hiking. Atomic for skiing.
Xero Shoes: Z-Trail sandals, Hana for casual, and Terraflex for casual hikes and outdoor chores. https://xeroshoes.com
@gio How do they hold up? The 5000 mile warranty seems like a gimmick, but I’ve been interested in possibly buying a pair of their sandals for a while.
Also, have you worn their sandals to the beach? Does too much sand get stuck under the straps and wear off your skin?
@Limewater I have no idea how many miles I’ve put on my shoes but I’m still on my first pairs of all styles after three or four years and the soles are fine. The tops are getting shabby and I have spares of the Z-trails and Hana on hand and am planning to get new Terraflex soon since I’ve been beating up current ones during home renovations.
I don’t go to the beach but have had occasional trouble on sandy trails with stuff sandpapering the sole of my foot as grit gets trapped in my sandal.
Saucony for real shoes, Adidas slides for slide times and Birkenstocks for every other time (August is a good time).
Bob’s for Dogs by Skechers…proceeds go to Best Friends Animal Society and they’re soooo comfortable.
Otherwise flip flops, preferably O.G. Rainbow Sandals,. Leather. Circa mid 1970’s
New Balance leather sneakers, wide and comfy.
Ecco
@davedirkse Oh yeah
OBOZ, or Merrel
Sperry
/image la gear light up shoes
Bull boxer
Sneaks - Brooks Beast
Casual/dress - Ecco (but not so much now)
Boots - Sears Die Hard
Errands and yard work: New Balance
In the house: Birkenstock
Birkenstocks
Saucony for running/gym shoes. For heels and boots, I just go with what looks cute. I still love converse but they wreck my feet because there’s no support for my absurdly high arches.
ASICS Kayano for running. And then I retire them to be a walk around shoe. I go through 2-3 pair a year.
Puma most of the time. Lately I also really like a brand called Alegria. They’re not elegant, but they have fun patterns and are insanely comfortable.
who cares the brand as long as it has 4 inch heels
@allergycheryl
/giphy these is bloody shoes
@djslack be still my heart
Running: Reebox Classic Runners, though they’ve been hard to find lately
Lifting: Knock-off chucks
Casual: Feiyues (The Chinese originals, not the French knock-offs)
Work: Whatever fairly rugged derbys or boots I can get cheap and think will last.
Cheap.
@earl_danger only one of the best movies ever to grace our screens!
Fitflop or Keens. Not everything I wear is a sandal, but most of it is. I really liked the Keen clogs I had but I’ve mellowed on the sport sandal. Fitflop has been a good source for even boots, which I wore through enough Chicago winters to wear out by the time I got to sunny NorCal. I still wore them a good while out here because they were comfy and warm, and winters here can still get you cold feet.
-Brooks Ghosts for running
-New Balance Classic 574 for casual (it’s not the dad shoe)
-Dockers oxfords for the office
-Old Brooks or NB for yardwork
Honorable mention to all the foot powder required to make the shoes only really stinky and not “Oh my gosh, what died in your shoes?!” stinky.
/giphy stinky shoes
Hairy feet.
@Kenbo Hobbit or Bigfoot?
Adidas Ultraboost, the most comfortable shoes my wide, flat feet have ever worn.
Merrell hiking shoes. They seem to form around your foot. Keens are a hit or miss for me. I bought some Keen work shoes that look like hiking shoes and those damn things would not break in at all. I tried different foot beds and still didn’t feel good. I know all Keens aren’t like that. It was a disappointing experience.
For a lightweight shoe, I go with Nike. I have a pair of their free run 2 and those are really nice. I’ve had good experiences with new balance as well.
Bates. Steel-toe military-issue stompin’ boots. Super comfortable and purt-near indestructible.
Go to? Adidas. But I also have Nike, Jordan, Puma, Florsheim, Red Wing boots, but what I wear most aren’t shoes. It’s my Reef flip flops. No not the ones with the bottle opener. Just the most comfortable flip flops I’ve found.
Brooks!!! After going through literally every brand out there, for my 12 hour shifts, and now everything else, I’ll never work in anything but the Beasts by Brooks ever again.
New Balance. They seem to work the best with my prescription orthopedics.
New Balance. For the past 35 years. I wear a size 14-2A.
New Balance. Best for extra-extra Wide.
New Balance …
K-Swiss. I really like the tubes style they make in the ultra bright colors.
Puma, followed closely by Columbia.
Dress: Johnston & Murphy. I can get them resoled several times without wearing out the uppers.
Walking: Rockport
Knocking around: MUK LUKS
In the house: MUK LUKS slippers or barefoot
Wow, I just missed being the first to mention Rockports, and it is 5:30 EDT! I like Rockports, with the soft soles, for dress shoes-remember them? I haven’t worn dress shoes since mid-March and then I retired at the end of April. For sneakers I like New Balance because, as others mentioned, they come in wide sizes. Right now I have another brand since I could not find a New Balance outlet and I don’t wear sneakers much. I have a pair of Bass “boat shoes” which are pretty good. I have a pair of Keen sandals which are good.
Alegria
comfortable
cute
consistent - always can buy the same size and they always fit
Mizuno for walking/running, rockport for semi-dress
I have narrow feet with high arches so it is hard to find shoes that fit well. As a result I go by fit and not by brand. And I like well padded soles on my shoes. On boats I like the older Sperry topsiders and the old Scott Hawaii flip flops as they have the same topsider non-slip soles on them.
Whatever I can find that fits. I’ve got big, wide feet with high arches, and wear between a size 14 and 16. Right now it’s a pair of Keen hiking shoes I bought last year.
@jmoor783 If you’ve never been, check out https://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/
They often have large/wide sizes at really good prices.
Merrell, great quality consistent fit.
@davea510 Yeah that brand does that well (quality and fit). I wish the soles of their shoes were replaceable though. Those are the brand of my work shoes (there is one line that goes ok with pant suits and is narrow enough that with socks they fit me) and the bottom always bites the dust before the leather tops do.
Vivobarefoot and Adidas’ NMD series are definitely my favorites.