[Closed] what is peoples footwear of choice these days?

Etnies remains the choice of my favourite rider - me.

Edit: i would give those sticky sole 5 10's a go if ever i find someone who stocks them.

skate trainers..
preferably vegan ones in anarchist black and red

Too old for skate trainers?

41 and Vans/DCs all the way here.

slainte 😳 rob

wait how old are you? trainers become a bit dodgy in your thirties

I'm generally sporting a soft pointy Chelsea boot these days.

Just ordered yet another pair of Merrel Chameleons. Ubercomfy waterproof and breathable. When not in work (Dr Martens shoes) or on the bike (various Shimano) I pretty much wear them all the time.

randomjeremy - what else are you supposed to wear for knocking about in...a pair of old brogues???

Not necessarily I mean if you want to fine, but some nice boots or shoes or something maybe? It's not for me to judge but IMHO trainers are strictly for the under 30s. Google "emo dad"

randomjeremy - what else are you supposed to wear for knocking about in...a pair of old brogues???

Slippers ,bunnet and a pipe
He's evidently the fashion polis

nothing wrong with a good pipe and a tweed jacket

I wear special built up shoes, because both my legs are shorter than the other.

I'm 45 what brogues for dmr v12's

double post (ALZHEIMERS)

whatever Go Outdoors are selling cheap when I need new shoes...

Ambrose - Member
Just ordered yet another pair of Merrel Chameleons. Ubercomfy waterproof and breathable. When not in work (Dr Martens shoes) or on the bike (various Shimano) I pretty much wear them all the time.

randomjeremy - Member
wait how old are you? trainers become a bit dodgy in your thirties

Good call with the Chameleons.

Work. Blundstones.
Dressed up. Underground Gene winklepicker chelsea boots.
Bumming around. Vans, DCs, Merrell Refuge Pro Ventilator, Merrell Chameleon Cargo Sport. Apparently I'm beyond dodgy.
Tech stuff. 5.10 Freeriders, Merrell Chameleon Mid Waterproof, Merrell Refuge Pro Ventilator, Merrell Chameleon Cargo Sport.

Forget outdated age stereotypes. The right tool for the right job.

slainte 🙂 rob

what else are you supposed to wear for knocking about in...a pair of old brogues???

Mostly wearing these supra vaider high tops at the moment (see below), white lace up vans for when it's warm or with skinny chinos or if I have to be smart some exceptionally pointy brogues.
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LOL @ the style try-hards.

Only on stw.

cynic-al - Member
LOL @ the style try-hards.
Only on stw.

I'm 41, a short, fat, ugly-ish, ageing ex-goth. I don't do 'style' but I do take an inordinate and geeky interest in my footwear.

Guilty as charged.

slainte 😳 rob

Blundstones........er.........dude

Currently just some Etnies of some kind. I might get a pair of [url= http://www.hardcloud.com/product/vn-0kyal7x-blk.asp ]these[/url] for the winter, they look cosy.

DVS or Adio.

Only wear Converse here, preferably Jack Purcells when available.

Pod, bought them in 1994,waiting for them to come back into fashion

sambas here.

What you want is a nice pair of Loakes .

Puma speedcat things bought in early 2008. Currently looking far from their best after getting a lot of kebab-juice on them last new year. Should probably replace them sometime...

Cheers, Rich

Currently 35 & wearing these as my main shoes, but with blue & orange laces.

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I bought some Salomon trail running shoes as a more versatile alternative to walking boots. So comfy (and inoffensive looking) I wear them whenever I can. They do a goretex version which I'm tempted to get for winter too.

old para boots/black I path skate shoes/old 5.10 camp 4 shoes

late 30's so stuff it up ya arse randomjeremy you tit 😆

Suede desert boots or DMs. Comfy ,cool to wear and stylish.Plus its about the only 'tribe' shoes you can safely wear over 40.
Can't ever wear man made materials . I can't see why people wear trainers. How much do your feet sweat in the summer?

What you want is a nice pair of Loakes .

Actually I'm coveting a nice pair of Cheaneys at the moment - I really fancy a pair of these:
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old para boots.........late 30's

*shakes head*
"No, dad"

That's my point colournoise, they probably all are.

aof it's just a "me me me" thread.

Kangaroo skin diadora borg elites , No not really any old Adidas sambas or Keglers. I normally buy anything on offer but usually wreck them walking dogs or riding bikes.

Anything Salomon 😀

Think people should be putting their age! Am getting to the age where footwear becomes important (or you've gone "dad"), so watching this thread.

Currently manky trainors - early 30s.

Most likely seen in Merrell Ottowa water Pro's - had about 4 pairs now, really really breathable, which is great for me as I usually always have warm feet.

Beyond that any old pair of Merrells for winter and of course some brown loafers (just about worn out a pair of Cushe and now looking at some rather fetching Base shoes).

Old trainers smell bad and should be replaced by the way, particularly if they are from 1994 (how light are you on your feet ffs, I wear through a sole in about 12 months).

Some of you worry too much about what other people think about you. It's quite probable that they never think about you. Wear what you want.

I've just pressed the button on a pair of the vans gravel shoes..
If I start wearing them for every day use now they should be nicely worn in for mtb use in time for spring..

Work - Crockett and Jones Brogues
Play - timberland Deck shoes when warm, their Suede boots when not.

I'm an old git me - and I don't think trainers and jeans are on at my age

Whatever is cheap and interesting-looking from TK Maxx

I'm 31 and still actively skate and I am a dad so I evidently fall into the emo dad pile especially when you chuck in skin tight black jeans, cut off denim jacket covered in turbo negro patches and old maiden t shirts.

I wear skate shoes.
Vans
Emerica
Lakai
NikeSB
Adidas skate
Fallen
etc...

Pair of Lacoste sneaks.

Stopped wearing skate shoes when I stopped skating. Bit like I don't wear astroturf boots around when I'm not playing footy really.

Current leather shoes

Barker - oxfords
Paul Smith - brogues
Loake - oxfords
Camper - Pelotas

Current trainers

Asics - Tigers (knackered)
Converse - Chuck Taylor oxfords

Age: 35. Really must buy some new shoes.

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I'm sponsored by keen so I've got loads of shoes, sandals, boots, cycling shoes. Do like 5.10 approach shoes and sidi/shimano for the bike. For the few occasions i dress smart, el naturalista shoes.

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Yo!, can be seen hopping around in them there Birki's a lot these days.

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Anything from Italian Leather pointy toed work shoes to G-Star plimsoles, including Fatface flip-flops, NOrth Face technical type shoes, Nike 6.0's, various Limited edition Nikes & some fancy boots I got last year in the sales, not forgetting boat shoes, Ontisua Tigers, and about a zillion other pairs of shoes I seem to own - well over 20 at the last count.

Utter nonsense about trainers and age. 38 and wear nike airmax, Puma RS1, also still wear rockport xcr, I'm on my 6th pair since i was 19. Regularly weat my scarpa hiking boots too. Tend not to stockpile these days though.

I'll still be wearing trainers in 20 years time, its what im happy with couldn't give a toss about otger peoples perceptions.

Wouldn't dream of wearing skate/biking shoes though. They are all horrendous to my eyes.

I'm well over 20 at the last count too..

Bol +1

Salomon XA pros - various versions but incredibly versatile shoe - dog walks, 100 mile ultra's, watching sons' sport, shopping, cycling....all covered

I keep trying to get into wearing shoes, but its just not me

I'm in my late 30's and wear Salomon trail running shoes or adidas Gazelles or some timberland leather halfway between trainers and shoes type things that I got in a sale

Lodrik you wear Nike Airmax but you think skate shoes look bad, do they clash with your shellsuit?

Salomon XA pros

+1 - probably the most versatile shoe I've owned. Just on pair number three now (the blue is a bit bright - hoping it dies down a bit as they wear.

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Other than that, a pair of brown brogue boots when trainers are a bit of a no-no. Converse for general louche-ing around. 🙂

DD, aged 40. 🙂

iDave - Member
Some of you worry too much about what other people think about you. It's quite probable that they never think about you. Wear what you want.

I'm told socks and sandals are "on trend" this season, seriously.

I wear what the **** I like, but was told by some fashion students at a party that my Duffs were quite appropriate for somebody in his 30s. So there.

dog walks, 100 mile ultra's, watching sons' sport, shopping, cycling....all covered

You seem to have forgotten going to achingly trendy east London clubs, gadding about like a dandy and impressing girls. 🙂

iDave - Member
Some of you worry too much about what other people think about you. It's quite probable that they never think about you. Wear what you want.

Always putting people down. 🙁

was told by some fashion students at a party that my Duffs were quite appropriate for somebody in his 30s

I believe you were actually insulted. You are so old and achingly unhip that you've not realised yet 😀

'wear what you want' is hardly a put down - it was a call to emancipation from the footwear nazis

AllStars for slouching and adidas for the gym and the bike.

I'm 41 and have no problem wearing trainers.

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**** me man, they are gopping

Theres one of those "trendy" east london clubs in brick lane..
If you go there, cough, you'll find most people dancing/prancing and gadding about in trainers.. It's whats best for bouncing around in see..

If you are into impressing girls, you're in the wrong end of "Tarn" sonny.

Edit - I've just seen your post.

Darcy - how could someone who inspired me to buy skinny jeans and hareem pants own a pair of shoes so revolting 🙁

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Theres one of those "trendy" east london clubs in brick lane..
If you go there, cough, you'll find most people dancing/prancing and gadding about in trainers.. It's whats best for bouncing around in see..

If you are into impressing girls, you're in the wrong end of "Tarn" sonny.

Indeed they do and indeed they were, I can confirm this as I was at a French electro/indie night hosted by Kitsune in XOYO last Friday (wearing hightops). When I’m at home in SW London the secret weapon brogues come out play.

I was mostly commenting on the fact that some people have different requirements from their footwear.

skinnies and those blue salomons must just look wrong on all levels 😉

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Obviously. 😀

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Jeez those salomons are an abomination!

I just bought a pair of those Solomons for winter trail running - will be caked in mud as soon as the weather turns and trails get wet.

As for trainers, my casual / work wear is generally always my most recently retired pair of running shoes (always New Balance) - if it works for Steve Jobs, it's good enough of me...

I'm 24 and am normally found knocking about in either nike high tops or altberg assault boots (warm and comfy)

Well I'm 41 and have never owned skate shoes, but thinking of getting some. The thing is, it appears they're the business for riding a unicycle with, and when riding a unicycle (even badly like me), the local kids seem to think I'm cool - I'm sure some of the mums on the schoolrun think I'm a bit of a nutter, but I doubt any of them are paying much attention to my shoes.