Shoes of choice whats yours?

[TConway]

Okay, I have always been a Vans Shoe guy, been wearing since I was smoking in the boys room back in the day. I recently bought another pair and I don't think they lasted 2 months.
I kinda like the Dickies shoe so I went and got a pair....Like TWO weeks the sole looks very heavy duty but it cracked between the lugs where the ball of your foot is. In the inside turned into a mess. Holy Crap my feet were PISSED at me
I need to snap a pic of my latest pair of vans to whole sole is peeling off....it kinda make a little sense as it is where you plant your foot to push wand.
Water, chems, side pressure will put any shoe to the test but what have you guys tried and liked ? Have you tried waterproofing or anything like that ?

 

[bob vawter]

Dr Scholls wit the velcro straps of course!

 

[TConway]

Dr Scholls wit the velcro straps of course!

FO REAL!!

 

[ruff]

Having knee, general cranky-ness, creaky bones, age.........to name a few problems.
Shoes have always been an issue for me. Tried all the famous ones Keen, Merryls, New Ballance etc.
Till I found these: http://www.altrarunning.com/fitness/en/Altra/Men/olympus-men

By far the most comfortable shoes ever!!!
They spoiled me though- Now I can't wear anything else.

Worth every single penny, and then some.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Cowboy boots, Ariat or Justin.

If I'm cleaning or working in the yard Asics. I have found I need to put Superfeet insoles in them if I'm walking a lot while working.

 

[TConway]

Oh and the heavy duty sole on those dicks is like walking on ice not a good sole for wet situations. Its a good thing the seam in my Dickies shorts was better than the soles of there shoes as that was to only thing that kept me from splitting in TWO after stepping over the vac hose to the kitchen lino HOLY CRAP I thought the day was over!!! at that moment

 

[TConway]

Having knee, general cranky-ness, creaky bones, age.........to name a few problems.
Shoes have always been an issue for me. Tried all the famous ones Keen, Merryls, New Ballance etc.
Till I found these: http://www.altrarunning.com/fitness/en/Altra/Men/olympus-men

By far the most comfortable shoes ever!!!
They spoiled me though- Now I can't wear anything else.

Worth every single penny, and then some.

I don't mind the price its just the style I have a hard time with, I'm sure i would get used to it and the comfort is probably through the roof.
I can't keep going through 65-75 dollar shoes every other month it just a waste.

 

[Carpet Cleaning Fool]

walmart shoes. I got a pair of Avia last month on sale for $7.00. when they get dirty i'll toss them and run to walmart again.

I still wear my Vans everday but only around the house when i'm off work.

 

[Carpet Cleaning Fool]

Come to think of it. i don't even wear original Vans anymore. I wear walmart brand Vans.

 

[John Olson]

best shoes EVER..Ecco...the first time lora suggested I try a pair on I said hell no was I paying $180 for a pair of shoes..now I have 7-8 pairs from dress to casual to 4 different boots. Seriously go to Nordstroms and try a pair on. Best shoes ever and they do not wear out and you wont need to buy insoles. I wont buy another pair of shoes unless I need a pair of nike's to jump in or new Danner hunting boots. Oh and Danners are the shit if you need a pair of hunting boots. Just city boy hiking wear around boots get Ecco's

 

[joey895]

I've been trying different types of shoes to find a good balance of comfort and long lasting. So far the best for me has been Rockport.

 

[encapman]

When I was doing a lot of carpet cleaning I finally landed on Rockport World Tour Classic - after trying just about every kind of athletic shoe. These shoes hold up well, look sharp as part of a uniform, and they're real comfy with good support. The brown ones look great. I'd highly recommend them! http://www.amazon.com/Rockport-Worl...1&sr=1-1&keywords=rockport+mens+shoes+walking

 

[hogjowl]

So ... we're reduced to discussing footwear on this board now?

 

[bob vawter]

other than the sole of the shoe...the most important thing to consider is the toe.......
will it leave a mark on a damp carpet if you NEED to get on yor hands and knees for what ever reason....

 

[Desk Jockey]

Are your John Wait's carpet friendly?

 

[mirf]

Footwear is very important as to how my day goes. Just orders a pair of Rockports. Thanks Rick!

 

[Zee]

Ask yourself first: do I wana look like a total dork or a relatively well dressed business owner?

And then look at your pants....match your shoes to your pants and DO NOT wear athletic type shoes with normal pants. That's the worst look a salesman can have (and you are a salesman...don't kid yourself)

Try dressing better than your average customer! Shoes are an important part of it... Looking better than your prospect can only help you make a sale and project a confident successful person.

I cringe at the tanktop, short, tennis shoes wearing carpet cleaners...

Get good shoes even if they cost 200 bucks.

 

[Desk Jockey]

do I wana look like a total dork

Zee some of us.......ummm some of you guys don't have a choice....... and nice pants and shoes will be of little help if you're already a dork!

If you think I'm speaking about you.....I probably am!

J/K

Good tip Zee!

 

[Zee]

My point is...

Looking good can not hurt your business but looking bad or dorky can definitely not help your business.

 

[Shawn Forsythe]

So ... we're reduced to discussing footwear on this board now?

OK Marty, so what prespray do you use to clean your shoes?

 

[Desk Jockey]

dorky can definitely not help your business.

So Marty would have a much larger operation if he were not appearance challenged?

 

[hogjowl]

Professionalism

 

[glenboy]

Merrill shoes are my only go to....waterproof,and anti microbial foot bed for that nasty carpet cleaner wet shoe...these are the only shoes ive owned that never smell from steam toe

 

[hogjowl]

That's a Merrill on my foot up above.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Are those girls socks?

 

[hogjowl]

Better than tube socks old man.

 

[bob vawter]

Are those girls socks?

they're known as anklets.......an' Marty...shave yor legs for gods sake!

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Rockport Walkers. (15 years) Very comfortable and look good. Do not put shoe polish on these shoes or any shoes that you will use to clean carpets. LOL, or become very proficient at shoe polish removal.

But, cripes, don't spray any footwear with your pre spray!

 

[Desk Jockey]

Ooooooh touchy about our socks aren't we?

LOL I wear them too, I'm just not touchy about them.

 

[ruff]

Ask yourself first: do I wana look like a total dork or a relatively well dressed business owner?

Chavez was too shy to ask, so he wanted me to: Please define how a dork looks like.
He....he... he....he'd, .... also like to know what differentiates the common dork from the "total" type?