Shoe whores

[The Darkness]

What kind of shoes should I be wearing for my age?

I can't answer this because I don't know your age, but, assuming that if a person is mid-30's onwards, they'd not still be influenced by 'cool' skater brands, that they'd have a more refined taste based on more refined designs and walks of life, that they'd hopefully have made decent financial decisions in life to be able to afford timeless wardrobe pieces etc.
That said, of course people should spend their money on what they like. We are all however 'actors' and our costume is what we wear, and are judged by.

 

[The_David]

If you're going to buy these types of shoe, rather spend more and get quality that will last as you grow through life. Shoes say a lot about a person. These Brooks Brothers are really cheap at the moment for what they are:

https://www.brooksbrothers.com/golden-fleece%C2%AE-double-monk-straps/MH00541.html

Those are awesome except not available.

 

[Paul Kemp]

I can't answer this because I don't know your age, but, assuming that if a person is mid-30's onwards, they'd not still be influenced by 'cool' skater brands, that they'd have a more refined taste based on more refined designs and walks of life, that they'd hopefully have made decent financial decisions in life to be able to afford timeless wardrobe pieces etc.
That said, of course people should spend their money on what they like. We are all however 'actors' and our costume is what we wear, and are judged by.

I’d say there is a little more to it than just that. Basics like comfort and warmth play a part too. Sometimes it’s also about having a pair that last for years without the soles collapsing or uppers falling apart.
I’m 45 and still wear the skate brands that I did in the 90s/2000s when I skated regularly. I’m also at the age where signaling isn’t nearly as important as just being comfortable in my skin.
Wearing dress shoes on a casual day out would make me feel infinitely more uncomfortable than say someone judging me for the shoes I wear.

 

[EADC]

I can't answer this because I don't know your age, but, assuming that if a person is mid-30's onwards, they'd not still be influenced by 'cool' skater brands, that they'd have a more refined taste based on more refined designs and walks of life, that they'd hopefully have made decent financial decisions in life to be able to afford timeless wardrobe pieces etc.
That said, of course people should spend their money on what they like. We are all however 'actors' and our costume is what we wear, and are judged by.

Not my problem what people think I should wear, I wear what I like.

 

[Kornhub]

Omg omg omg

 

[ShloshMalosh]

Not my problem what people think I should wear, I wear what I like.

agree, im over 40 and comfort is king for me, couldnt give to EFFs what "people" think

 

[Romeo_RX]

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Super cool. What’s the story, where’d you get them?

 

[Paul Kemp]

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Not a Korn fan but those are cool. Liking the spare fat laces too. I’ve been hinting at a pair from Santa and I can see a shoe box under the tree.

 

[Kornhub]

Super cool. What’s the story, where’d you get them?

Ordered online from the online store.

Story :

 

[Kornhub]

Not a Korn fan but those are cool. Liking the spare fat laces too. I’ve been hinting at a pair from Santa and I can see a shoe box under the tree.

 

[Paul Kemp]

Adidas Superstar Denim

 

[Kornhub]

What shoes do you guys wear for work?

 

[chrisc]

Stopped wearing shoes when I was 11. Now and then you had to, but by and large none

 

[ShloshMalosh]

What shoes do you guys wear for work?

I hate formal shoes or having to spend money on "shoes for work" going smart casual nowadays

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[Kornhub]

I hate formal shoes or having to spend money on "shoes for work" going smart casual nowadays

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Yeah,I don't want to buy supsrgas again. They expensive for what they are for everyday work shoes.

 

[Kornhub]

I settled on these for work

 

[ShloshMalosh]

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nice... for a work sneaker (sneaky not wearing formal shoes) i prefer as little branding as possible, but thats just me.

 

[Kornhub]

nice... for a work sneaker (sneaky not wearing formal shoes) i prefer as little branding as possible, but thats just me.

I think only the accounting guy wears formal shoes at times

 

[ShloshMalosh]

I hate formal shoes or having to spend money on "shoes for work" going smart casual nowadays

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Men's Hi-Tec Brooklyn Mid Brown/White Sneaker - Bash: Online Shopping - Shop Clothing, Sports, Home & Electronics Online in SA

Go cool & classy in these premium suede leather uppers with a modern low cut. The Hi-Tec Brooklyn Suede Sneaker has a refined feel and brings superior style to any smart-casual wardrobe. Comfort knows no limits with its contoured, removable EVA footbed and the padded collar and tongue. Don’t...

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bash.com

So this is the weirdest **** the boot is leather... but the sneaker i synthetic - as indicated on the labels inside the tongue

both bash and hi-tech's website advertise the shoe as leather... i dont know if the requirement now is to say "genuine leather" or if "leather" is good enough... the site says "premium leather"

i blame the vegans

i have written to hi-tech about this and expressed my disappointment

 

[ShloshMalosh]

So this is the weirdest **** the boot is leather... but the sneaker i synthetic - as indicated on the labels inside the tongue

both bash and hi-tech's website advertise the shoe as leather... i dont know if the requirement now is to say "genuine leather" or if "leather" is good enough... the site says "premium leather"

i blame the vegans

i have written to hi-tech about this and expressed my disappointment

Just a follow up on this.

After my email, the marketing manager called me to have a chat. I expressed my disappointment. He assured me that the sneakers are made from genuine buffalo leather and coated for water resistance.

According to him it appears that incorrect labels were stitched onto my tongues (they do sell other sneakers called brooklyn) and i can believe it because one sneaker says brooklyn and another says buffalo vellies. go figure... also the boxes that they came in were labeled incorrectly as WMNS - so this is pointing to poor QC on their side overall.
He told me that the the leather is indian buffalo leather. for what its worth

He also got the product director to call me and email me confirmation that the shoes are indeed made from genuine buffalo leather and are coated for water resitance.

i've been wearing them now for the 2nd week in a row and can confirm that they do wear like leather and not synthetic. (leather wrinkles and synthetic tends to crack - if u know u know)

if anything turns out otherwise ive been given a guarantee of a full refund.

props to hi-tech for getting high level guys to call me, apologise and explain and not giving me standard call centre responses over email.

in the end it seems that it was a QC issue and not the product itself.