Casual Shoe thread 2, in honour of long lost Casual Shoe thread 1....

Case · Apr 21, 2007

Plz merge if ever the old thread materialises....

So anyways, I've been real good of late, have kept my purchasing down to a minimum, helped by disliking the vapor3 and not wanting to but "old" boots, and still sticking to my new-found religion of Nike (tho I do love the absolutes.....)
So I hadn't spent much on soccer cleats, and in truth my trainer spending had been sensible. But then the Jordan 3's dropped in my clubs colors, and I assumed I could use my US military connex to get them super fast and cheap...
Only things don't work out sooo easy, and I couldn't get them shipped on a steal. So I left it, figuring my cheapskate nature would figure something out. And I left it. Then I thought I could get sum1 to abuse footlocker's "shoe finder" and get them posted to my house, only footlocker had removed the particular shoe from the program, and were allegedly sold out of it europe-wide...strange as it was a general release but what do I know...
So then I see that the "Old love/new love" package dropped this weekend, and whilst I don't even like J1's, it's remarkable value, 2 pairs of collectors shoes for £130, and mebe, just mebe, if I could get to laaandun, mebe I could chance accross a pair of fire red 3's if I trauled around every store in the capital....
So off I trot, grab a train, head south. The emirates is still admittedly impressive, as loathed as I am to do so....Tube it to Oxford circus, straight outside NikeTown, straight into the BBall section, and dude remembered me from 6 months back when I copped my 3M 5's, perhaps an old white man in a du-rag is strange even for laaandun...
He's like "yo, u wot the BMP?" and gets me the collectors box in my size....
and thats when I knew I was in trouble...

BMP or Old Love New Love, £130 for shoes I don't even like.....

Wait, Fire Reds in my size!!! COP...

Devil500 · Apr 21, 2007

I'lll be honest I have almost no casual shoes other than a pair of Puma Casuals,and running shoes and my r10's

Not a Jordan guy either just because they are too wide!

Case · Apr 21, 2007

By this point, it was clear I was going to have to "Do The Right Thing":

Patent Leather lijke the 11's, the 6 tongue (lookin better than on the Spi'zike), team colors, had to...

Case · Apr 21, 2007

...then add accessories, train fair, food etc, thats a monkey blown on stuff I don't need!
whilst im in my Jordanholic Anonymous mode, should also point out I got the Hydros for summer pool shenanigans

Devil500 · Apr 21, 2007

Bit too chunky at the front and around the tounge. Other than that I like the last pair.

Case · Apr 21, 2007

Devil500 said: ↑

I'lll be honest I have almost no casual shoes other than a pair of Puma Casuals,and running shoes and my r10's

Not a Jordan guy either just because they are too wide!
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Damn man u interrupted my flow!

I love BBall shoes. duno why, just growing up had bad ankles so liked the hi-top support, but then always wearing the wrong shoes at work and makes me mad coz I scuff em up playin footy etc etc!

Devil500 · Apr 21, 2007

Case said: ↑

Damn man u interrupted my flow!

I love BBall shoes. duno why, just growing up had bad ankles so liked the hi-top support, but then always wearing the wrong shoes at work and makes me mad coz I scuff em up playin footy etc etc!
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Could be that I used to play basketball when I was younger but I really never cared about my shoes and thats the thing Jordans are so expensive and well I trash a lot of my shoes if I get a ball to play footy in if I see one! Sorry for interrupting your flow!

kaitster · Apr 21, 2007

I have so many pairs of jordan's I don't wear at all anymore... there are like 2 pairs I wear nowdays, the rest just sit in my shoe cupboard... they are still all very pretty though

Devil500 · Apr 21, 2007

kaitster said: ↑

I have so many pairs of jordan's I don't wear at all anymore... there are like 2 pairs I wear nowdays, the rest just sit in my shoe cupboard... they are still all very pretty though
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Dunno what so cool about Jordans they look raw and too chunky to me Could be that I like simple and well delicate

red & wite army · Apr 21, 2007

Case, that is one hell of a lot of shoes you just bought!

Well, these are the shoes I wear, I can't be arsed to take and load pics...

Lacoste Camden:

Chick-pullers:

I got these in a duller colour, but they're moving outta fashion imo:

Its Swanny · Apr 21, 2007

Lovin' the 1's CASE!

I wish they sold the breds by themselves though.

R&W...yeah, slip-ons are done.

Vans Authentics and Half-Cabs are the new style.

Case · Apr 21, 2007

ALOT of internet sites are splitting the sets, even some very reputable ones....

Dr. Boots · Apr 21, 2007

I am not as much as a casual shoe junkie as I was when I was in middle school and high school. At one point I had about 40 pairs of shoes in my rotation of day to day footwear, but that was in high school and worked in a FootAction so I got made discounts and free shoes through promotions.

At this point I have a lot of casual shoes but I don't wear all of them that much.

I have 2 pairs of all white Air Force 1 lows, 2 pairs of New Balence 574's (one all white, one grey), a pair of low navy blue Converse Chucks, white Jack Purcells, white Diesels, 2 pairs of Nike Free 5.0's, the original white and silver Nike shox basketball shoes, Nike shox running shoes, some weird Nike Air Max runners that have this beautiful yet awful flames on the mesh, some retro style Nike tennis shoes that are royal blue and some Nike Waffle runners in grey and royal, Adidas Somoa in white and royal. I have some navy Vans skate shoes as well but I never really wear them anymore. Oh yeah two pairs of Converse Ox lows one in all white and one in white and navy.

Away from sneakers I have a very nice and expensive pair of Boss black lace ups, black low cut slip on dress shoes from Aldo, some brown ones from Aldo as well, a pair of GBX black casual round toe boots, GBX driving shoes in brown (got them for the Jamaica trip), Tan Durango ankle cut zip up boots and similar brown pair from Aldo. And two pairs of Clarkes Wallibes (bees way leather in dark brown, and the standard sand color)

I also have a few pairs of Doc Martins that I have had forever, one is like a sandal/clog thing, the other low cut black boots in a brushed leather, and some brown boots that are a little different than the standard boot.

Ok I have way more shoes than I realized but this is nothing close to where I was back in the day.

Dr. Boots · Apr 21, 2007

Ok just found more.....two pairs of Durango slip on boots, one in med brown, the other in black, one pair of white and green Puma trainers, another pair of all black puma trainer that look like biking shoes and a pair of low cut Timberland boots but the are a little more J. Crew than work boot style if that makes sense.

kaitster · Apr 21, 2007

Casual shoes casual shoes... I've got:

Carolina blue jordan slides (sandals)
yellow/blue brazil t90 nike slides that I absolutely HATE but never returned
red/grey/USA/DTOM nike dunks (only 13 or so pairs exist, won a contest at nike during WC)
white/blue adidas tmac 3s
all red adidas tmac 3s
Nike Ronaldinho/Brazil AF1s
Carolina blue Jordan team jump flow (low)
Jordan Carmelo 1.5s (carolina blue/white)
Silver Jordan team jump flow (high)
Jordan workms (white/carolina blue/black)
Jordan xix's (black and red, now that I actually look at them, they are butt ugly.)
Jordan 18s white/red, possibly one of the best jordans ever made.. I think they're GORGEOUS and would totally go look for more pairs.
4 pairs of adidas superstar ii (white/green, white/chrome, black/redyellowgreen, white/black)
adidas leucadian sandals (carolina blue/white, black/white)
tan rainbows

I think I got them all..

Its Swanny · Apr 21, 2007

kaitster said: ↑

Casual shoes casual shoes... I've got:
red/grey/USA/DTOM nike dunks (only 13 or so pairs exist, won a contest at nike during WC)
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Umm...not the Nike ID DTOM's right?

kaitster · Apr 22, 2007

Its Swanny said: ↑

Umm...not the Nike ID DTOM's right?
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Naw, they're not like that shiny material.. they're weird.. and also sent me a size 9 instead of 8, so I don't really wear them very often, since when I walk, the toe like folds in half...

DarrenOHooligan · Apr 22, 2007

Case, nice to see you copped the old love/new love package. It was a MESS out here, damn near close to riots, sneakerheads running through the malls, and over security guards...Damn you for copping the fire red IIIs... nice pickups man.

I picked up a pair of adidas megabounce for running. They are amazing. Comfy right out the box, no break in, so i picked up a second pair for casual wear.

And sort of on topic, Picked up a black/white melo syracuse jersey to match the 5.5 Melo all stars...I'm lovin it....

red & wite army · Apr 22, 2007

Is it my imagination or is my shoe taste VERY different to anyone else's here?

Devil500 · Apr 22, 2007

red & wite army said: ↑

Is it my imagination or is my shoe taste VERY different to anyone else's here?
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You got a similar to me I think

John Shuttleworth · Apr 22, 2007

red & wite army said: ↑

Is it my imagination or is my shoe taste VERY different to anyone else's here?
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Probably but for me your taste is better... Though I'm not sure about the checked slippers. I can't be doing with all those Basket Ball moon boots.

My Top Ten casual shoes:

1. Diadora - Bjorn Borg Elite
2. Adidas - Forest Hills
3. Adidas - Stan Smith
4. Adidas - Gazelle
5. Clarks - Wallabbee
6. Nick Deakins of Leeds - Moccasin style designs
7. Lacoste - tennis shoes
8. Patrick Cox - Wannabe loafer
9. Clarks - Desert Boots
10. Red Wing - Chukka Boot

and this is one of the best places to shop:

http://www.oipolloi.com

Case · Apr 22, 2007

kaitster said: ↑

Casual shoes casual shoes... I've got:

Jordan xix's (black and red, now that I actually look at them, they are butt ugly.)
Jordan 18s white/red, possibly one of the best jordans ever made.. I think they're GORGEOUS and would totally go look for more pairs.
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Couldn't agree more, Not the greatest fan of any of the new J's, but the 18's were sweetens, some of the fakes colorways were ridiculous, still almost wish I'd got the purple suede pimitastic pink soles...almost!

I guess it's just a culture thing, the more hip-hop culture is heavil influenced by US sporting culture, hence the love of hi-tops etc. Then the more chavy street culture tends to be into tennis shoes, people who wear running shoes with outfits they think look smart (ie jeans and shirts). Dress shoes are a different story, but honestly, the human foot is not pointy, so I can't stand guys who wear pointy shoes.
For some reason I excuse this rule for hot girls....

kaitster · Apr 22, 2007

Case said: ↑

Couldn't agree more, Not the greatest fan of any of the new J's, but the 18's were sweetens, some of the fakes colorways were ridiculous, still almost wish I'd got the purple suede pimitastic pink soles...almost!
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I was going to get a pair of bright pink ones, with a more 'hotter' pink lining... they were soo sweeet.

Such a good pair of shoes.

Devil500 · Apr 22, 2007

kaitster said: ↑

I was going to get a pair of bright pink ones, with a more 'hotter' pink lining... they were soo sweeet.

Such a good pair of shoes.
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Pic?

Just a question I get that Jordans are collectible but are they just more of a trend or do you guys think they're well good looking

kaitster · Apr 22, 2007

Some of them are gorgeous, others.. not so much.

As for the j18s, this is the color I have:

Others: