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perfect chaos
2008-12-02, 11:39
I really need new trainers, unfortunately the only shoes I particularly like are white canvas ones. Here's the problem, white canvas shoes + english winter = trench foot + no more shoes.
The obvious option is a similar kind of shoe but in leather, something like http://www.allsaintsshop.co.uk/product/?searchtext=&area=F&category_id=221&page=1&all=1&position=18&prod_desc_id=5051214368665
The only thing is they're much more expensive than I'd like. Anyone got any alternative suggestions? I refuse to get any Fred Perry trainers because the current pair I had wore out after 3 months. Fuck that shit.
I need something durable (ie not canvas), but that looks good to go out on nights wearing. I prefer shoes that are close fitting to the foot. Bulky skate shoes look stupid. Also nobody suggest doc martins, they do not look good.
Lestat1080
2008-12-02, 13:23
since you are in the U.K try and have a look at some ask the missus shoes, ive got a ton of them and they make up about 70% of my casual shoes aswell as having some of the smarter ones, office stocks them and they arent too expensive either.
Synthetic Ant
2008-12-02, 15:37
I'm trying to figure out the same thing, cept the Canadian winter is a little harsher.
superspeedz
2008-12-02, 18:48
I'm trying to figure out the same thing, cept the Canadian winter is a little harsher.
I just got a pair of black zip up boots that are waterproof.
prozak_jack
2008-12-02, 20:15
I just got a pair of black zip up boots that are waterproof.
Are you talking boots boots or dress boots?
All Saints is my favourite shop dude I have a jumper, cardigan and 2 t-shirts from there. Next i'm getting a leather jacket/jeans from All Saints. Ehhh... I know you won't like these and they look ugly in pics (as do most trainers) but i've had these trainers (can pass as shoes, I guess) for over a year, and my trainers usually wear out in about 3 months, too. 1 if I wear them clubbing. But anyways, yeah these have last me over a year and don't have a scratch on them, I wear them clubbing every weekend, and there 100% waterproof. Possibly the comfiest trainers ever. Pic (http://i1.iofferphoto.com/img/item/599/461/31/o_uvzUIUzbk9RGjlr.jpg). They come in all sorts of colours, they retail for about £165. Honestly, anyone with a pair of Pradas will know just how comfortable/durable they are (I can't stress this enough).
StarWarsNerd
2008-12-03, 02:06
What are trainers.
prozak_jack
2008-12-03, 02:09
What are trainers.
UK English colloquialism for sneakers.
UK English colloquialism for sneakers.
Lol, that is dumb as hell.
I guess you call them sneakers because you use them to 'sneak' around in, right?
As apposed to trainers that you wear when doing sports training.
Ed Lister
2008-12-03, 02:15
All Saints is my favourite shop dude I have a jumper, cardigan and 2 t-shirts from there. Next i'm getting a leather jacket/jeans from All Saints. Ehhh... I know you won't like these and they look ugly in pics (as do most trainers) but i've had these trainers (can pass as shoes, I guess) for over a year, and my trainers usually wear out in about 3 months, too. 1 if I wear them clubbing. But anyways, yeah these have last me over a year and don't have a scratch on them, I wear them clubbing every weekend, and there 100% waterproof. Possibly the comfiest trainers ever. Pic (http://i1.iofferphoto.com/img/item/599/461/31/o_uvzUIUzbk9RGjlr.jpg). They come in all sorts of colours, they retail for about £165. Honestly, anyone with a pair of Pradas will know just how comfortable/durable they are (I can't stress this enough).
It is a pity they look like shit though, isn't it?
superspeedz
2008-12-03, 02:32
Are you talking boots boots or dress boots?
dress boots.
Spam Man Sam
2008-12-03, 05:53
I roll around in a pair of leather boots like this:
http://gadgetcop.com/Gadgetstore/images/1270-Tac-Waterproof-350.gif
They are comfy as fuck and handle snow well.
incongruous
2008-12-03, 23:01
Up here, it rains much more than it snows, so I usually wear a pair of leather sneakers with quite a thick sole. Keeps my feet dry, and they won't fall apart when it does snow
It is a pity they look like shit though, isn't it?
Oh you must have not read my full post, whoopsies!
superspeedz
2008-12-04, 20:17
All Saints is my favourite shop dude I have a jumper, cardigan and 2 t-shirts from there. Next i'm getting a leather jacket/jeans from All Saints. Ehhh... I know you won't like these and they look ugly in pics (as do most trainers) but i've had these trainers (can pass as shoes, I guess) for over a year, and my trainers usually wear out in about 3 months, too. 1 if I wear them clubbing. But anyways, yeah these have last me over a year and don't have a scratch on them, I wear them clubbing every weekend, and there 100% waterproof. Possibly the comfiest trainers ever. Pic (http://i1.iofferphoto.com/img/item/599/461/31/o_uvzUIUzbk9RGjlr.jpg). They come in all sorts of colours, they retail for about £165. Honestly, anyone with a pair of Pradas will know just how comfortable/durable they are (I can't stress this enough).
those in the pic are fake pradas btw.
real ones have the logo stiched in the sole.
Lestat1080
2008-12-04, 21:10
those in the pic are fake pradas btw.
real ones have the logo stiched in the sole.
+1 for brand knowledge
superspeedz
2008-12-05, 07:39
+1 for brand knowledge
Actually I was like something is off, as I have the high top patent leather ones that I bought from neiman's.
I looked at my shoes and noticed mine we're stitched.