The Clothes Thread

[Magorian Aximand]

Neither did I. But then again, I have always been a fan of white trainers, for some reason. I've never worn classy shoes in my life (except Gillie Brogues with my kilt :3 ).

White trainers are useful since they're fairly bland. The shoes that Mag posted here are not. The other shoes aren't sneakers at all, and are fine.

The offerings I made were in direct response to the price comment. Other brands will give you better quality of shoe for more money. Skechers has good offerings, and bad offerings. I'd say that anything which has an ugly sole, or which is too "busy" (extra material/patterns on the body of the shoe when it's not needed) is probably not gonna be a good idea.

If you're gonna get sneakers to do sports things in, get whatever is comfortable to wear, and supports your foot adequately for the activity. If you want casual shoes to wear around all the time, a sneaker hybrid probably isn't the best bet.

I'll have to stick with the compliments I've received, and more importantly, the word of my gf. Who is really the only person I have to care about in that regard. Especially since I don't have the cash for the shoes you think are both quality and casual. A sneaker hybrid is the right mixture of affordable, comfortable, and looks for me. Trainers tend to look trashy, and what you refer to as good casual shoes tend to be too expensive and uncomfortable. Not to mention, I haven't liked the style of any of the ones you've linked to.

 

[Age of Empires ¶ Densetsu]

If you're seriously thinking about shoes, don't go to Target or Walmart. They just have cheaper versions of things other brands do better. I've got a pair of Sperry boat shoes that will work with pants and shorts, but are too casual for church/temple/an interview/etc. My everyday shoes lately have been a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers. Big investment ($250), but will last for the next 15 years.

Red Wing Iron Rangers are very nice shoes indeed.

 

[FrisianDude]

If you're seriously thinking about shoes, don't go to Target or Walmart. They just have cheaper versions of things other brands do better.

I'll keep in mind not to go to the US for shoes.

 

[Feragorn]

I'll have to stick with the compliments I've received, and more importantly, the word of my gf.

Not much I can do there.

Not to mention, I haven't liked the style of any of the ones you've linked to.

Or here.


If you like the look of the sneaker hybrids, you're already going to be disinclined to anything I suggest, because I'm not going to suggest them. My main point here is that sneaker hybrids are too busy. And as to price, the sneaker hybrids are 60-something bucks. There's plenty to find around there. If you're absolutely not willing to spend over 70 dollars for a shoe, that is totally fine, and I respect that. In most cases, I don't either. I've since found that shoes are not something I should skimp on price for. 60-100 dollars is my butter zone.

If you're seriously thinking about shoes, don't go to Target or Walmart. They just have cheaper versions of things other brands do better. I've got a pair of Sperry boat shoes that will work with pants and shorts, but are too casual for church/temple/an interview/etc. My everyday shoes lately have been a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers. Big investment ($250), but will last for the next 15 years.

Red Wing Iron Rangers are very nice shoes indeed.

Good leather, and I can wear them with almost anything. The more dressier outfits might require a coat of boot oil to clean them up a bit, but that's a ten minute job.

 

[Tibertus]

I have an Underarmor track suit. It's pretty awesome.

 

[Kevlar]

I used to wear all black clothes.
Then slowly but surely started buying colorful clothes. A year ago I swore never to wear all blacks again. 
It's just, dull.

My brother tried stepping into my car once wearing all black, I told him to get the **** out.

 

[Feragorn]

I have an Underarmor track suit. It's pretty awesome.

Do you have a boombox?

 

[Age of Empires ¶ Densetsu]

Good leather, and I can wear them with almost anything. The more dressier outfits might require a coat of boot oil to clean them up a bit, but that's a ten minute job.

Naturally, and they last for bloody ages. My dad had a pair from the 90's which I promptly stole.

 

[Tibertus]

I have an Underarmor track suit. It's pretty awesome.

Do you have a boombox?

I have a ****load of wife beaters.

 

[Magorian Aximand]

If you like the look of the sneaker hybrids, you're already going to be disinclined to anything I suggest, because I'm not going to suggest them. My main point here is that sneaker hybrids are too busy. And as to price, the sneaker hybrids are 60-something bucks. There's plenty to find around there. If you're absolutely not willing to spend over 70 dollars for a shoe, that is totally fine, and I respect that. In most cases, I don't either. I've since found that shoes are not something I should skimp on price for. 60-100 dollars is my butter zone.

I guess that's where we differ. I don't find them terribly busy, as long as the colors aren't wildly different, and I prefer something that carries some interest to something completely plain. At least for everyday wear. My dress shoes, of course, are much more clean.

 

[Vieira151]

Neither did I. But then again, I have always been a fan of white trainers, for some reason. I've never worn classy shoes in my life (except Gillie Brogues with my kilt :3 ).

White trainers are useful since they're fairly bland. The shoes that Mag posted here are not. The other shoes aren't sneakers at all, and are fine.

The offerings I made were in direct response to the price comment. Other brands will give you better quality of shoe for more money. Skechers has good offerings, and bad offerings. I'd say that anything which has an ugly sole, or which is too "busy" (extra material/patterns on the body of the shoe when it's not needed) is probably not gonna be a good idea.

If you're gonna get sneakers to do sports things in, get whatever is comfortable to wear, and supports your foot adequately for the activity. If you want casual shoes to wear around all the time, a sneaker hybrid probably isn't the best bet.

I'll have to stick with the compliments I've received, and more importantly, the word of my gf. Who is really the only person I have to care about in that regard. Especially since I don't have the cash for the shoes you think are both quality and casual. A sneaker hybrid is the right mixture of affordable, comfortable, and looks for me. Trainers tend to look trashy, and what you refer to as good casual shoes tend to be too expensive and uncomfortable. Not to mention, I haven't liked the style of any of the ones you've linked to.

Trainers I tend to wear casually tend to look like this, though not those exact ones. They tend to last me a few years and I tend to pick them up in sales when I need to get new ones. I tend to dislike flat soles, so I either get ones with a slightly raised heel or that kinda thing. Obviously, I have trainers for specific sports I do (tennis shoes, and I've also got indoor martial arty ones for me HEMA).

 

[Ati]

I have an Underarmor track suit. It's pretty awesome.

Do you have a boombox?

I have a ****load of wife beaters.

You need to slick back your hair and a gold chain while you're at it.

 

[Phonemelter]

These are the shoes I use for pretty much everything; I have one pair that I wear all the time casually, and another that I keep clean for more formal-ish events. I also have a pair of Sperry's, but I rarely wear them.

 

[Ambalon]

I used to wear all black clothes.
Then slowly but surely started buying colorful clothes. A year ago I swore never to wear all blacks again. 
It's just, dull.

Not to mention you just look **** and angsty to most people.

 

[Phonemelter]

Not to mention you just look **** and angsty to most people.

Which is exactly why I wear (mostly) all black; I don't want people to talk to me. 

 

[Austupaio]

On the note of shoes, just buy a pair of damned black pair of Well Co boots and be done with it.

They go with and match everything. My boots are actually a bit less busy, but these still look fine.

http://www.wellco.com/p-W-B251.html

If being formal enough that it really matters, a tuxedo or something, they're got oxfords too.

http://www.wellco.com/p-W-B301.html

Also, trilbys look like **** on white people.

 

[Magorian Aximand]

I always wanted to look good for the trees...

 

[Feragorn]

There are lots of good boot options that aren't restricted to hiking or camo.

 

[Austupaio]

Many boots just look like heavy dress shoes when your slacks are covering them anyway.

Boots can, obviously, look very nice if you polish them.

 

[pentagathus]

How do you girly-men feel about cargo pants/trousers? I find them comfortable enough to wear with enough flexibility to be completely practical but they're not scummy looking like trackies. I had to wear an old pair of jeans yesterday cos my trousers were all dirty. It was horrible. Why does everyone wear jeans?