What is it with Shoes?

slowlyfading

I understand kind of, though its not shoes that's my problem, its handbags! I've got better about it now, but I love them!

mizmir

Am female but I absolutely detest buying shoes! Worst bit of shopping for me. I currently have about 4 pairs that I wear regularly - only one with heels (and they're boots!) and 3 flatties + a pair of old trainers, wellies and walking boots. I also have a pair of heels that I bought for a special occasion and don't expect will ever wear again! :rolleyes: Basically if I have a pair of black a pair of brown and a pair of boots I am happy!

Would happily buy loads of jackets though - and books - and CDs....

Ali-OK

What a great thread!

Shoes are make-up for feet IMO. For me, it's a look good, feel good and co-ordinate the outfit thing.

I don't know how many pairs I have! Probably around 30, some of which are boxed for specific occasions (black evening ones are 9 yrs old, but classic and in excellent condition).

Since I've not bought any clothes for months and months, I haven't bought any shoes either. Guess that's the "ooh, I haven't got anything to go with this" syndrome! :rotfl:

vizcacha

I'm addicted to buying flip flops in the summer. I have 9 pairs at the moment but know as soon as it hits the spring I will 'need some more'

I particularly love the Brazilian ones like havaianas and carriris. In Brazil you can get these wedge heeled flip flops which look fantastic and I'm really hoping somewhere in England starts selling them this year or I'll skint myself HAVING to order them from Brazil!

http://www.havaianasus.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=0_2&products_id=12&osCsid=e5784ea2df0b0f758f9efe2c78dbe36b

foxybabe

my theory on the shoe thing is .... you don't change shoe size, i am a size 5 and have been for as long as i can remember. So you can buy loads of shoes that reflect your personality. whereas you can go up and down a size in clothes, plus fashions change so you don't buy more than you need as you would end up throwing them out.

mh1923

One of the motivations for me to get debt free is so that I can, at least once in my life, buy a pair of bespoke designer shoes.

http://www.carolinegroves.co.uk/index.html

The only problem with that is that if I ever had a pair of shoes this nice, I'd just sit and gaze adoringly at my feet all day! :rotfl:

winkle1

when I'm debt free, i am going to continue saving my £2 coins and treat myself to a pair of Jimmy Choos or Manolo's when I have saved enough!

iceicebaby

I have loads of shoes too. the problem I have though is that I will buy a pair, wear them once or twice then they sit in my cupboard, but then I have about 4 pairs I wear to death!

this thread has inspired me to go through my shoes on the weekend, even if only to wear more of them and give my old favourites a rest.

BTW, my particular passion is for boots!

rizla01

Hey, all you lot with 50 plus pairs of shoes.

Haven't you heard about freecycle?:)

gravitytolls

I too love shoes. I like shoe shops, catalogues, and ebay. I don't often buy though, unless it's a spectacular bargain. But I do tend to say 'well you know shoes are always welcomed into this house.' Whenever anyone asks what I'd like for my Bday or Xmas.

But generally, I only buy shoes when I need them, and they're generally second hand too.

My girls, even the 2 yr old, like shoes too. They like trainers, party shoes, school shoes, boots, sandals ... you name it, they're as happy as I to coo over shoes. The eledest saves her pocket money and likes to indulge with a pair of shoes from ebay. Bless her little heart.

Eldest boy (16) is a real fashionista. He has almost as many shoes and trainers as I do, and I've been collecting for years. All his bday/xmas/earnings and EMA seem to go toward fashion. Still, you'r only young once, and it's his money. At least it's not going on beer.