Oh, great and powerful SO!

[GottaHavePride]

Help me pick a decent pair of sneaker-y type shoes. I don't know why 95% of the shous out there look like crap now. Anyway, here are kind of my leading candidates.


#1
http://www.zappos.com/images/720/7206751/827-206266-d.jpg
Not bad, but I'm not much for really dark sneakers.


#2
http://www.zappos.com/images/126/126800/985-143430-d.jpg


#3
http://www.zappos.com/images/724/7240475/3832-258737-d.jpg
I like the way these fit, but I'm not a huge fan of the suede. Then again, the non-suede versions don't look this good.


#4
http://www.zappos.com/images/719/7192959/3034-189924-d.jpg
OU colors. Hm. Never heard of the company.


#5
http://www.zappos.com/images/723/7236721/3832-252230-d.jpg
Again, never heard of the company, but the style is called "Yoda". :D



The ones I was really looking at aren't available in the only color that isn't hideous:
http://www.zappos.com/images/721/7211338/985-213187-d.jpg

Sadly, those Eccos are 30% off right now, but they only have my size in some icky olive green.

[jk the sooner fan]

they're all ugly to me, but its probably an age thing! :)

[leavingthezoo]

2 or 4

the first ones are my least favorites, so i'm sure you'll get those. :P

[12]

1: Leggos
2: Mall Walker
3: Wal Mart
4: Bowling
5: Hot & Stinky
6: Orange

[GottaHavePride]

You think these are ugly, you should see some of the rest. Apparently "normal" sneakers are uncool, and I can't stand neon colors and giant rubber things all over the shoes.

[Sooner_Bob]

2 or 4

the first ones are my least favorites, so i'm sure you'll get those. :P


I second this vote . . . and frankly I'm a just a little spooked by that. :P

[GottaHavePride]

I mean, you want ugly, try these:

http://www.zappos.com/images/720/7206784/1733-206481-d.jpg

[jk the sooner fan]

normal kicks are uncool these days huh?

well....then i'll just stay uncool ;)

[proud gonzo]

what happened to that other pair you showed me? :confused: i only remember one of the pairs on that list...

[GottaHavePride]

normal kicks are uncool these days huh?

well....then i'll just stay uncool ;)

Hey, I'm so uncool I still call kicks "shoes". ;)

[proud gonzo]

ANSWER MY QUESTION DANG IT!!!

[12]

http://www.cayusewa.com/pics/turqboots.JPG

[GottaHavePride]

ANSWER MY QUESTION DANG IT!!!

There's no padding in the bottom of 'em.

[soonerboomer93]

i just go to sports academy and find a pair of new balance, they're comfy for me and fit me better then most brands

or i'd get some vans, depends on my mood

[Mjcpr]

I pick whichever one Dean picks.

[BeetDigger]

#4 or those last one's, if you can find them in a non-olive green color.

I do much better with dress shoes. Alden's or Allen Edmonds seem to do just fine for me. And you only have to buy them once if you take care of them.

[Beef]

Go with #2 or whichever are the most comfortable or cheapest.

[Frozen Sooner]

Get the adidas. Multi-functional. You can wear those with blue jeans or light khakis.

[afs]

http://www.ctshirts.co.uk/ProImages/MPSBPL_1.jpg

[Frozen Sooner]

Man I'm glad to see other people buying stuff at Charles Tyrwhytt. Great clothes there. Well made.

But for dress/casual shoes?

http://www.allenedmonds.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/AllenEdmonds/images/database/Ashton_display.gif

There is no substitute.

Unless you want to go Bruno Magli. Which can be problematic if you're planning on leaving a bloody footprint.

[TUSooner]

I kinda like the Adidas suedes. But I'm told I have no taste, so scratch them off.

[proud gonzo]

He HAS dress shoes, don't encourage him!!

[BeetDigger]

These should attract some attention:

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/MediumLarge/16/_5119716.jpg

Or these:
http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/MediumLarge/11/_5202951.jpg

And finally these:

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/MediumLarge/10/_5104750.jpg


You can get them on sale at Nordstoms:

Nordy (http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/2377996/0~2376788~6002242~2377996?mediumthumbnail=Y&viewAll=1&tuid=00000418-006c-085e-6361-745f6d656469&catID=2377996&Category=2377996)

[yermom]

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001Y90TW.01-AP74B9DWTEE7F._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

YWIA

[yermom]

of course, i lived in these for like 4 years...

http://www.tarosworld.com/mono/merrell/pics/DSCN1479.jpg

[mdklatt]

of course, i lived in these for like 4 years...

http://www.tarosworld.com/mono/merrell/pics/DSCN1479.jpg

Are those suede crocs??

[Boarder]

Go by High Performance and get you some skate shoes. You'll thank me.

[critical_phil]

http://www.solestruck.com/vans-shoes/Vans-shoes-Classic-Slip-On-%28Black-White-Checkered%29-010404.jpg

[Boarder]

No, not those skate shoes. Those are cool but uncomfortable.

[SoonerStud615]

http://iynm.net/itsme/wp-content/uploads/2006/02/adidas_a3_gigaride.jpg
PUKE!

[birddog]

go with the puma anjan. classic style shoe and very comfortable.

[ultimatesooner1]

5

[GottaHavePride]

Man I'm glad to see other people buying stuff at Charles Tyrwhytt. Great clothes there. Well made.

But for dress/casual shoes?

http://www.allenedmonds.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/AllenEdmonds/images/database/Ashton_display.gif

There is no substitute.

Unless you want to go Bruno Magli. Which can be problematic if you're planning on leaving a bloody footprint.
I like my Mezlans - arguably the best $200 I ever spent. I just need a brown pair now. They're sort of like this but without the stuff on the toe:

http://www.zappos.com/images/724/7245345/3034-267761-d.jpg

the more I look at those options the less crazy I am about any of them. I may just say "screw you, sneakers!" for a while.

[leavingthezoo]

the more I look at those options the less crazy I am about any of them. I may just say "screw you, sneakers!" for a while.

every sneaker? 'cause that would be funny if you just dropped down to your knees and started yelling, "screw you" at peoples feet.

do it. :D

[GottaHavePride]

You just wait till the first tailgate. :D

[Jimminy Crimson]

Asics Tiger.

YWIA

[Rusher]

If you wanna go Metrosexual-ish, get Steve Madden shoes. They're awesome :D

[Okla-homey]

North Face has these new trail runners without laces. You just twist the little twisty knob on the heel to tighten and loosen. I'm gonna git me some.

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/6928/xxx1733214163pta8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I think they have a spit valve too but I'm not sure.

[n8v_ndn]

Got these yesterday as my 'I have slipper-sneakers too' shoes

http://a712.g.akamai.net/7/712/225/1d/www.champssports.com/images/products/large/13683101_l.jpg

They're light, comfortable, and came in OU colors :cool:

[yermom]

Are those suede crocs??


haha, no

:mad:

i didn't like them at first, but they grew on me and i tried some on, and really liked them

[proud gonzo]

of course, i lived in these for like 4 years...

http://www.tarosworld.com/mono/merrell/pics/DSCN1479.jpg
are you sure your name isn't Bill?

[yermom]

Bill?

[leavingthezoo]

You just wait till the first tailgate. :D

that's almost enough to make fly back for a tailgate. :D make sure pg documents this with pictures.

[proud gonzo]

oh, there will be documentation alright :D


Bill?
grody weird person named Bill who wears shoes that look like that....when he actually wears shoes. Usually he walks around with bare hairy hobbit feet.

i just wondered since I don't think he owns more than the one pair of shoes...only his are black and REALLY old.

[Beef]

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/7602/pumaec7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
These are what I wear for sneakers. Unless I'm pimping. Then I have them in gold.

[yermom]

oh, there will be documentation alright :D


grody weird person named Bill who wears shoes that look like that....when he actually wears shoes. Usually he walks around with bare hairy hobbit feet.

i just wondered since I don't think he owns more than the one pair of shoes...only his are black and REALLY old.

replace bare Hobbit feet with sandals and i guess you are pretty close

[BlondeSoonerGirl]

This thread makes me happy in my feet.

[Beef]

This thread makes me happy in my feet.
:dean: Guy shoe threads are the gayest things in the history of fagdom.:dean:

[Tear Down This Wall]

Dude, I'm wearing some Flexi that I bought in Leon, Guanajuato last year. Very comfy. Going to Mexico? Get Flexi.

[BlondeSoonerGirl]

PQ has some orange and black sleds.

He's a closet whorn lover.

[BlondeSoonerGirl]

See, I can post that because he's at lunch.

[yermom]

PQ has some orange and black sleds.

He's a closet sheep shagger.

fixed

[sooner_born_1960]

:dean: Guy shoe threads are the gayest things in the history of fagdom.:dean:
Amen. Go buy yourself some eff'n shoes. Or don't.

[GottaHavePride]

If you wanna go Metrosexual-ish, get Steve Madden shoes. They're awesome :D

Hmmm. Those are ok, but still get a lot of the "bowling shoe" kind of vibe. Although these aren't bad:

http://www.zappos.com/images/725/7254864/1396-296678-d.jpg



Or I could forget the sneakers and replace my scuffed-up brown Clarks:

http://www.zappos.com/images/793/7177793/1729-165322-d.jpg

[birddog]

i'm tellin' ya, go to puma.com and check it out.

[nmsoonergirl]

Hmmm. Those are ok, but still get a lot of the "bowling shoe" kind of vibe. Although these aren't bad:

http://www.zappos.com/images/725/7254864/1396-296678-d.jpg



Or I could forget the sneakers and replace my scuffed-up brown Clarks:

http://www.zappos.com/images/793/7177793/1729-165322-d.jpg

I'm not fond of those white ones at all.
But I'm not very hip, so I don't blame you if you don't wanna listen to me.:O

[birddog]

http://store.puma.com/pumaUSStore/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=PumaUS&category%5Fname=MensClassicFootwear&product%5Fid=34344804&productType=Footwear&mainCategory=Men&shopBy=style&siteid=1

check these beauts.