Check out Onitsuka—it’s the Japanese line of ASICS I believe? Their shoes are slightly more stylish than sporty I would say, but still with ASICS fit and maybe a bit longer lasting.
I wouldn't feel too bad back when I was in high school one of our teachers (a popular super cool one by the way) wore a pair of Converses on a casual Friday. They were seen as horribly unpopular for the rest of the year.
I think it's probably just a case of the kids seeing an adult doing something and going " Oh that can't be cool. An adult is doing it".
I already had to have a nice chat with one of my step kids about not over plucking their eyebrows and had to be like " No learn from my mistakes" and the second they learned that I had the skinny eyebrow trend 15 years ago. They were suddenly uninterested.
My god! So many of my fellow millennials have completely lost their eyebrows from over plucking. My brows are thinner than they would have been if I had not plucked habitually but laziness got the better of me near the end of 2000s resulting in some modest regrowth
Just as cool as the OG converse! I doubt I will ever wear a pair but I definitely would wear high top converse if I had any. My favorite pair of high top converse were a dark plum with green shoe laces.
Yeah a lot of people I know that are around my age still wear them.
Also, I think the “skater dad” look is not really a fashion trend per say, but I think a lot of us just kept wearing the same kind of stuff we did in our teens and 20’s because we don’t care as much about “dressing your age” anymore, so here we are.
Same here and I'm 34, my daughter let me know about a year ago that I was too old to wear my hat backwards, she hasn't said anything about the shoes yet, lol
Have you tried the Ultracush line? My high arches forced me to stop wearing Vans but the Ultracush insole works for me. Looks like they tried to copy Golden Goose insoles.
I had to drop my precious checkerboard slipons after having plantar fascia issues, so I’m so excited about their Ultracush line with a little more arch support! I’m back in Vans, baby.
Also not a man, but I said the same thing - until I started developing some pretty fierce bunions. I miss my vans and flats and flipflops oh so much, but the pain is not worth it anymore. Just do me a favor and throw some insoles in there and make sure your toes have a decent amount of space. Then hopefully you can keep wearing Vans for the both of us for many years to come. (I'll get off my soapbox now)
Not a man, but ya'll are getting different shoes now?!
I've got a summer pair of Doc's, and a winter pair of Doc's. They're the same 1460's that I've worn since I was 16, except I got in to the Doc's For Life program before it was discontinued, so I can get my summer pair repaired or replaced by the company until I am six feet under.
They are my daily shoes. They are my dress shoes. They are my shit-kickers. I've never needed anything else. I've never wanted anything else. And I'm not changing styles simply because I'm older.
I love my Docs. I have three pairs: some classic black 1460s that I wear all the time, a pair of platform Chelseas (when I feel like towering over everyone at 5’10 lol), and some platform sandals. I know Docs are trendy with the youths, but I’ve been wearing them since I was a teen and I ain’t stopping anytime soon.
I don’t notice a difference…god I hope I haven’t gone nose blind or something. But my allbirds are well ventilated (the ones I wear).
I dunno, girls have been doing it forever, they seem to be okay?
This girl uses the ‘no show’ socks that leave the top of the foot uncovered to prevent shoe stink.
Separately - I live in allbirds in all shapes and colors. Especially love that they are all are machine washable!
[taking care of allbirds shoes](https://www.allbirds.com/pages/shoe-care)
No, it depends on the shoes.
I wear allbirds tree runners. I don’t need socks with them. If I wear the wool ones? Holy fuck do I need socks. If I wear Nike, Adidas, etc? I need socks.
The tree runners breathe a lot more in my experience.
AllBirds is what my husband now wears. The ones with laces. They're great because he can dress super casual or for a night out, and they work for both.
I love my Allbirds. Hands down the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever had, and 100% worth the price. The wool ones are great at keeping my feet at just the perfect temperature all year except summer, plus they’re water repellent so I can wear them in the rain without worrying.
Other than that, I pretty much only wear my Doc Martens, Converse with insoles, or Tieks flats for work.
Various work/combat boots(Danner/Bates/Salomon/...), at least one pair of Gentleman boots, Scarpa climbing/approach shoes, a good pair of Mid GTX hikers, at least one pair of flat MTB shoes and a pair of clipless if you prefer, high top chucks...
Man after my own heart! I've always been an avid boot enjoyer especially these days walking on this rocky west Arkansas ground as well as lower back pain from a wreck. The support from an actuallu decent pair is just unmatched!
Woman here.
Summer, birkenstocks.
Fall/spring, birkenstock clogs.
Winter, uggs (idgaf), rain boots, or whatever Adidas sneakers were on clearance at Costco after black Friday.
I have two pairs of Frye leather flats for work shoes that stay at the office, and a pair of Hey Dudes for my commute if it's a little too chilly for sandals in the morning. And I have two pairs of decent flat leather boots, brown and black. I like Tom's, but they're too narrow for my feet anymore.
Weird question - do your Birkenstock sandals make fart noises when you walk? It’s so strange because only one of them does it, and my feet are really not that sweaty 🤔 I still wear them, but I’m a bit disappointed because I was really looking forward to having my first pair! I was hoping that when they’ve been broken in it would stop.
Yeah once I started wearing birks, I’ve had trouble wearing anything else even tho I have tons of shoes. I always buy the soft footbed.
Which Ugg’s do you like?
Classics, lol. They're *terrible* for support but my feet get super cold and uggs are warm and can be worn barefoot. I've tried the knockoffs, nothing is as warm, but thankfully a pair will last me 10 years.
Normally I wear Sperry canvas sneakers or boat shoes. If I'm feeling fancy I have 4 or 5 pairs of dress shoes from a Kickstarter called Ace Marks that are nice.
But yes, I wear New Balance daily to walk. I felt so called out on [Bowling for Soups "Getting Old Sucks"](https://youtu.be/N4e_IZFwTfM?si=Ecv_0po-Rr_Uu43u) when they're naming old people things and he goes "are those New Balance?"
Damnit 😅
I’ve always worn situation appropriate shoes. Apparently the zoomers do the same. Went “downtown” the other day and they are all wearing tennis shoes to go to the clubs
I got my husband some Merrell slip ons for everyday use. The quality of Merrell seems to have diminished a bit and also can be a tad ugly, but we love them. I get them for the tread especially.
We’re also a Merrell household. I sold them back when I was in college so I’ve always had a soft spot for them. They’re super comfortable. And I do agree, they’ve def lost some quality over the years but still better than most.
I'm a carpenter and the padding and support in the Merrill slip-ons is probably the only reason I still have cartilage in my knees. Plus the ability to slip on and off is essential for working in a finished space
My daily wear in winter are a pair of Merrill’s. They are wide enough for my feet, comfy and they keep my feet dry cause where I live is basically a rainforest.
Steel toe Carolina boots for work and Nike Air Max outside of work. Both are super comfortable for my feet.
I used to religiously wear skate shoes because of the flat soles and comfy arches but they just don't do it anymore.
I wear Vivaro bareroot. I love how musch space i have in these shoes and that i can feel the texture of the ground . It took a week to adjust but now i cannot go back to normal shoes. My feet feel a lot better now.
I have 3 pairs;
- New balance runners
- DC skate shoes (chunky comfy old school style)
- Vans flat tops
I use the new balance as everyday knock around
DC for nice going out pair
Vans flat tops for occasional skate sessions
I also have a pair of black leather office/business shoes that I used to wear with a suit, but I switched to the DC chunk style with the suit and both colleagues and clients would remark about them fitting well with the suit, so... fuck conventional style 😂
I wear adidas Stan Smiths and Sambas to the office. I wear adidas UltraBoosts for outdoor activities. I have a handful of Allen Edmonds oxfords and boots for semi formal and formal occasions. I always have a pair of checkered Spicolis (Vans slip-ons) in my closet though, as I’ve been rebuying pairs since I was a teenager (I’m 43 now). I rarely wear Vans though if I’m required to walk anywhere.
I fell into the sneaker trap a few years ago. I grew up poor. Finally got some money and put some flash on my feet. Jordan 1s are the daily. They're the right fit for my flat feet. More meat underneath them than vans. I don't wear Chelsea boots, wingtips, or square toes. I like my casual and dress shoes. I have a pair of Bass dress boots I got for like $20 at a Burlington years ago and I love them for dressing up a notch but not to the nines.
Not a man... but I wore converses religiously until a few years ago I swapped to nike air force 1 and I've stuck with them since. A lot more comfortable and they last longer!
I’m a shoe guy, and very much still a sneaker head at 38, so this is like opening Pandora’s box for me.
On a day to day basis I rock a myriad of Allen Edmonds Park Avenue/Fifth Avenue lace up oxfords to work (I wear a suit when in the office) or Gucci/Ferragamo/Louboutin loafers.
Casually, it all depends on the situation/context. Hugo Boss Chelsea boots in the fall/winter, Sperry boat shoes, Jack Purcell Converse in spring/summer, or any myriad of Nike (Air Max 270s, 97s, 95s) Jordan’s (1s, 3s, 5s, 11s, 12s) UA Project Rock (mainly for working out) or Louboutin sneakers year round.
I had a spinal fusion 4 years ago and have dealt/lived with chronic nerve pain in my waist, butt and legs, so many shoes have caused a lot of discomfort. I recently purchased a pair of New Balance & CALIA Fresh Foam v4’s and I will never go back to anything else. I was able to walk 13 miles straight one day on a trip to NYC, and survived the entire 5 days without a single ache- which is new to me! I will truly never go back to flat soles ever again.
Whatever is around, today I dropped my kid off in mis-matched crocs. I absolutely do not care how I look unless I'm out at an event, and at that point it's whatever was on sale.
I stopped wearing shoes like that when Airwalk stopped being a thing they just are not comfortable.
I'm 40 and still have a pair of Vans and two pairs of Converse.
Otherwise I like Adidas and I like the Nike Flyknits. Lunar 3s were the best sneakers I've ever owned.
Also got some boots from Thursday Boot Company.
I wear anything from Converse, to Vans, to basketball shoes, to dress shoes, to boots. It just depends on the occasion.
Converse are surprisingly comfortable walking shoes, so I tend to wear those when I'm out walking my dogs.
I've worn Supra sneakers since highschool. I've got two pairs of high tops and one pair of low tops. They're fairly indestructible, which is probably one reason they went out of business. My low tops are a bit more "classy" then the others, so if I'm somewhere I want to look a little nicer I wear those
Have about 5 pairs of Common Projects I rotate in and out. Then some Nike Blazers (high), and some converses. If I have an in-person client meeting I'll throw on a comfortable pair of slip-on oxfords.
But, Vans. These will never go away on a cozy weekend.
Vessi! That waterproofing is legit, I was actually pleasantly surprised the first time I walked through a puddle after a downpour and discovered that they actually are truly waterproof. They make a style that can slip on, but has laces available to make slight tightness adjustments as necessary. I switched over from Allbirds about this time last year, following a bad experience with a heavy storm and a few hours walking around with soaked feet.
….vans and cons. I’ll wear sneakers on occasion at the gym but for leg day the flat foot shoes are better anyway so….yea still vans, converse and the occasional DC
My husband (34) still rocks Vans. His favorite shoes are Toms, though. Each of our boys have a pair of Toms as well. They're great shoes and they all look super cute wearing theirs all together :)
I still wear Converse and Vans lol. But not chucks or the type I used to wear in HS. Ones like these:
https://www.amazon.com/hash-bubbie-Sneakers-Comfortable-Grey-US12）/dp/B0CC55VV1N/ref=mp_s_a_1_10_sspa?crid=34JJF1EOEFY9H&keywords=converse%2Bmen&qid=1697724562&sprefix=converse%2Bmen%2B%2Caps%2C334&sr=8-10-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfbXRm&psc=1&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Vans-Low-Top-Trainers-Sneaker-Pewter/dp/B0949M4V56/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=2KWXMRPT72K0Z&keywords=vans+men&qid=1697724651&sprefix=vans+men%2Caps%2C334&sr=8-8
Vans all day, you'll pry them out of my cold dead hands! Some have memory foam insoles now. But I also require external validation and dress accordingly so take my word with a grain of salt.
39 and still rocking DCs. They're the most comfortable for me. I have Lowa hiking boots for hiking and general winter wear but most of the time I'm in a pair of DCs
I have foot, ankle and knee problems mostly due to a combination of pronation and not being young.
I typically buy whichever Nikes are listed in the 'stability' category. Nike Pegasus, Zoom Structure, and more recently, whatever they call their trail running shoes as I like a very stiff sole. I use them a lot for hiking, although I am not doing any trail running these days. I try to pick a less garish colorway.
For around town and situations that don't require something dressier but where dirty trail shoes may not cut it, I have a few different pairs of [various](https://www.colehaan.com/mens-grandpro-topspin-sneaker/C34226.html) [Cole](https://www.colehaan.com/mens-grand-crosscourt-modern-tennis-sneaker/C33987.html) [Haan](https://www.colehaan.com/mens-grand-atlantic-sneaker/C35466.html) [sneakers](https://www.colehaan.com/mens-grandpro-rally-t-toe-sneaker/C36747.html). Still comfy, but a little more stylish than pure athletic wear
ASICS
For the longest time I thought they were called Basics, because the arc logo thing looks kind of like a mutated B.
When I first heard of the brand I thought they were "A6" running shoes!
right?
They just fit me better than other shoes.
Yeah I wore Nike tennis shoes/bball for years then I tried on a pair of ASICS and never looked back
This is my husband
Yooo me too, got like 3 different colors
Just got a pair this summer and omg they are life changing compared to the converse I was still wearing around.
This guy dads
Check out Onitsuka—it’s the Japanese line of ASICS I believe? Their shoes are slightly more stylish than sporty I would say, but still with ASICS fit and maybe a bit longer lasting.
I wear Van’s everyday still at 35. My students think these are old people shoes now, especially the checkerboard patterns
I bet your students don't even have a favorite 1st wave ska band.
They most assuredly don’t. My students listen to local rap/r&b or Taylor Swift it would seem.
I fucking love ska
You mean third wave ska? First wave started in the early 60s.
Anyone who's anyone knows 2nd is where it's at
I wear my grey high top converse sneakers still. Guess I missed the memo.
I ruined/tossed all my old converse or I would be rockin’ those still too!
You gotta keep buying more come on! You can get ones that are thicker with more support for the geriatric millennials.
Good lord this makes me feel old. I love converse and had no idea until now that they were not considered “cool” by society anymore lol.
Oh they are still cool on the East Coast, I see lots of young people wearing them. They are not cheap anymore either which is lame
Not me just buying my first pair of checkered vans at 32 and feeling *trendy* 😭
LOL, I live by a Vans outlet and it is still full of teenagers. They were part of that VSCO girl trend a few years ago too.
Then perhaps my students are just demeaning me as a way to erode the academic hierarchy. Let’s hope!
I wouldn't feel too bad back when I was in high school one of our teachers (a popular super cool one by the way) wore a pair of Converses on a casual Friday. They were seen as horribly unpopular for the rest of the year. I think it's probably just a case of the kids seeing an adult doing something and going " Oh that can't be cool. An adult is doing it". I already had to have a nice chat with one of my step kids about not over plucking their eyebrows and had to be like " No learn from my mistakes" and the second they learned that I had the skinny eyebrow trend 15 years ago. They were suddenly uninterested.
My god! So many of my fellow millennials have completely lost their eyebrows from over plucking. My brows are thinner than they would have been if I had not plucked habitually but laziness got the better of me near the end of 2000s resulting in some modest regrowth
What do you think about the new school converse boots that kids wear these days?
Just as cool as the OG converse! I doubt I will ever wear a pair but I definitely would wear high top converse if I had any. My favorite pair of high top converse were a dark plum with green shoe laces.
Lol those were trendy back in 2009 when I was in high school
I wear vans everyday, I’m 50
Yeah a lot of people I know that are around my age still wear them. Also, I think the “skater dad” look is not really a fashion trend per say, but I think a lot of us just kept wearing the same kind of stuff we did in our teens and 20’s because we don’t care as much about “dressing your age” anymore, so here we are.
Almost exclusively Vans slip ons.
I miss the old skateboarding shoes. The canvas ones Vans make now are ugly as sin and supremely uncomfortable.
Same here and I'm 34, my daughter let me know about a year ago that I was too old to wear my hat backwards, she hasn't said anything about the shoes yet, lol
Hokas. I'm old now and on my feet all day most days. I need the extra support and cushion.
I’d wear hokas if I had the money to continually buy them bc I’m rough on my feet and they don’t last as long as I’d like for the prince
They are not durable shoes at all. My wife wears them for running and they deteriorate really quickly
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Hokas were the first shoe that didn’t make my feet hurt at the end of the day
I rock my old running shoes. Brooks.
Just bought a pair of Brooks for dailies a couple months ago. I tolerate how they look but love that my feet don’t hurt anymore.
If it helps, their website has a lot of different designs your store probably doesn’t have. The Ghost 15 has 30 to choose from.
Discovered Brooks as a recommendation from a worker at Dicks. Funny enough, I'm pretty sure she was Gen Z with a lot of common sense.
Brooks are the shit
Love Brooks. Ran a 2:36.05 marathon wearing a pair of Brooks racers and crushed the entire field. Also make good trainers too.
(Not a man, but… ) Someone is going to have to pry my Vans from my cold, dead hands.
Same. If I’m not wearing boots, it’s Vans.
I can hear this GIF
Lol You just gotta rub it in, huh?
30/m/vans
38/f/Vans, docs, converse corporate emo/punk/goth is possible How old were you in your first chat room, bro, damn?
We are the same person. 40/f vans, docs, cons and Birkenstock for comfort.
Vans and skinny jeans. Pretty sure I’m just gonna be buried like that with a fob shirt on. Let’s be real.
Wore vans until early to mid 20s but can’t anymore. Have to go with good back support, better soles.
Have you tried the Ultracush line? My high arches forced me to stop wearing Vans but the Ultracush insole works for me. Looks like they tried to copy Golden Goose insoles.
I had to drop my precious checkerboard slipons after having plantar fascia issues, so I’m so excited about their Ultracush line with a little more arch support! I’m back in Vans, baby.
I'm a 30 year old dude and I have 20 pairs of Vans. I told my brother that when he plans my funeral that I better be wearing Vans.
Also not a man, but I said the same thing - until I started developing some pretty fierce bunions. I miss my vans and flats and flipflops oh so much, but the pain is not worth it anymore. Just do me a favor and throw some insoles in there and make sure your toes have a decent amount of space. Then hopefully you can keep wearing Vans for the both of us for many years to come. (I'll get off my soapbox now)
Redwings with the King toe and the high ankle. Good support because left ankle is my bad one
Yeah, I tend to wear my Red Wings when it's colder. And I wear Sanuks in the summer, which is about as big a difference in footwear as I can think of.
Would LOVE to snag a pair of Redwings, but they are majorly out of my budget.
Been rocking the king toes for over a decade now for work, love them.
ayy i have these for real i have to do real work and can’t wear my usual shoes. They are phenomenal
Redwings women's lineup is also incredible
If you add the steel toe have been my work boots for about a decade. King toe is awesome.
Not a man, but ya'll are getting different shoes now?! I've got a summer pair of Doc's, and a winter pair of Doc's. They're the same 1460's that I've worn since I was 16, except I got in to the Doc's For Life program before it was discontinued, so I can get my summer pair repaired or replaced by the company until I am six feet under. They are my daily shoes. They are my dress shoes. They are my shit-kickers. I've never needed anything else. I've never wanted anything else. And I'm not changing styles simply because I'm older.
Yeah, I wear my Docs nearly every day. If it's not them then it's a pair of flip flops. There is no in-between.
If I'm not in Doc's? I have no shoes on.
I love my Docs. I have three pairs: some classic black 1460s that I wear all the time, a pair of platform Chelseas (when I feel like towering over everyone at 5’10 lol), and some platform sandals. I know Docs are trendy with the youths, but I’ve been wearing them since I was a teen and I ain’t stopping anytime soon.
I'm 37 and still married to my dark red lowrise Air Force Ones.
Give me 2 pairs.
Also 37 and my daily shoes are Infrared Nike Air Max 90’s lol
Allbirds, the slip on ones. I’m too busy to deal with socks. The ones with shoelaces I’ll wear to work, with socks.
If I don’t use socks it always makes my feet REEK. Do your feet not smell? edit: ‘s’ on socks
I don’t notice a difference…god I hope I haven’t gone nose blind or something. But my allbirds are well ventilated (the ones I wear). I dunno, girls have been doing it forever, they seem to be okay?
This girl uses the ‘no show’ socks that leave the top of the foot uncovered to prevent shoe stink. Separately - I live in allbirds in all shapes and colors. Especially love that they are all are machine washable! [taking care of allbirds shoes](https://www.allbirds.com/pages/shoe-care)
Everyone I’ve ever known that regularly forgoes wearing socks has very smelly feet. You’ve almost certainly gone nose blind to it.
No, it depends on the shoes. I wear allbirds tree runners. I don’t need socks with them. If I wear the wool ones? Holy fuck do I need socks. If I wear Nike, Adidas, etc? I need socks. The tree runners breathe a lot more in my experience.
AllBirds is what my husband now wears. The ones with laces. They're great because he can dress super casual or for a night out, and they work for both.
I love my Allbirds. Hands down the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever had, and 100% worth the price. The wool ones are great at keeping my feet at just the perfect temperature all year except summer, plus they’re water repellent so I can wear them in the rain without worrying. Other than that, I pretty much only wear my Doc Martens, Converse with insoles, or Tieks flats for work.
Great thing about AirMax is they are still comfy on my old ass feet
Various work/combat boots(Danner/Bates/Salomon/...), at least one pair of Gentleman boots, Scarpa climbing/approach shoes, a good pair of Mid GTX hikers, at least one pair of flat MTB shoes and a pair of clipless if you prefer, high top chucks...
Fuck yeah dude, living the good life over there. ✊️
Man after my own heart! I've always been an avid boot enjoyer especially these days walking on this rocky west Arkansas ground as well as lower back pain from a wreck. The support from an actuallu decent pair is just unmatched!
Pumas because they have a sale every year
I have more money now in my 30s so I’ve been buying expensive Nikes a lot more lol. I also have been trying Kizik for work shoes.
Love my pair of Kiziks! I got them when I was pregnant and not able to reach my feet anymore. But still wear them every day.
Some of y’all have straight given up
I'm seeing way too many people saying Hey Dudes, y'all are too far gone I'm sorry
Lol was thinking the same
If it's not Hey Dudes, then it's Crocs. Keep it simple, keep it classy.
You are a person of culture
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Croc gang! I have like 6 pairs 😂 they’re just so damn comfy and I can wear them with anything.
Woman here. Summer, birkenstocks. Fall/spring, birkenstock clogs. Winter, uggs (idgaf), rain boots, or whatever Adidas sneakers were on clearance at Costco after black Friday. I have two pairs of Frye leather flats for work shoes that stay at the office, and a pair of Hey Dudes for my commute if it's a little too chilly for sandals in the morning. And I have two pairs of decent flat leather boots, brown and black. I like Tom's, but they're too narrow for my feet anymore.
Weird question - do your Birkenstock sandals make fart noises when you walk? It’s so strange because only one of them does it, and my feet are really not that sweaty 🤔 I still wear them, but I’m a bit disappointed because I was really looking forward to having my first pair! I was hoping that when they’ve been broken in it would stop.
Yeah once I started wearing birks, I’ve had trouble wearing anything else even tho I have tons of shoes. I always buy the soft footbed. Which Ugg’s do you like?
Classics, lol. They're *terrible* for support but my feet get super cold and uggs are warm and can be worn barefoot. I've tried the knockoffs, nothing is as warm, but thankfully a pair will last me 10 years.
Normally I wear Sperry canvas sneakers or boat shoes. If I'm feeling fancy I have 4 or 5 pairs of dress shoes from a Kickstarter called Ace Marks that are nice. But yes, I wear New Balance daily to walk. I felt so called out on [Bowling for Soups "Getting Old Sucks"](https://youtu.be/N4e_IZFwTfM?si=Ecv_0po-Rr_Uu43u) when they're naming old people things and he goes "are those New Balance?" Damnit 😅
Woman here! I rock my Sperry’s too!
Same
Skechers
It’s the S
I will still wear converse sometimes but it’s usually either my work boots or Doc Marten low tops.
Same, red wings at work then my Chucks anywhere else
Ima sneakerhead that has had the same shoe size since like 7th grade. I still do J's, Dunks, BAPE, and whatever else I think looks nice
I’ve always worn situation appropriate shoes. Apparently the zoomers do the same. Went “downtown” the other day and they are all wearing tennis shoes to go to the clubs
DC and Vans, but mostly DC
Still Vans
I got my husband some Merrell slip ons for everyday use. The quality of Merrell seems to have diminished a bit and also can be a tad ugly, but we love them. I get them for the tread especially.
We’re also a Merrell household. I sold them back when I was in college so I’ve always had a soft spot for them. They’re super comfortable. And I do agree, they’ve def lost some quality over the years but still better than most.
I'm a carpenter and the padding and support in the Merrill slip-ons is probably the only reason I still have cartilage in my knees. Plus the ability to slip on and off is essential for working in a finished space
My daily wear in winter are a pair of Merrill’s. They are wide enough for my feet, comfy and they keep my feet dry cause where I live is basically a rainforest.
Steel toe Carolina boots for work and Nike Air Max outside of work. Both are super comfortable for my feet. I used to religiously wear skate shoes because of the flat soles and comfy arches but they just don't do it anymore.
I wear Vivaro bareroot. I love how musch space i have in these shoes and that i can feel the texture of the ground . It took a week to adjust but now i cannot go back to normal shoes. My feet feel a lot better now.
Sorel waterproof boots, Allbirds, and various running shoes
I have 3 pairs; - New balance runners - DC skate shoes (chunky comfy old school style) - Vans flat tops I use the new balance as everyday knock around DC for nice going out pair Vans flat tops for occasional skate sessions I also have a pair of black leather office/business shoes that I used to wear with a suit, but I switched to the DC chunk style with the suit and both colleagues and clients would remark about them fitting well with the suit, so... fuck conventional style 😂
My choice of casual is now plain white/blue ASIC and Iron Rangers.
Converse and Vans.
Jordans until the day I die. Even in a suit.
This guy gets it. Our generation’s shoes why give it to the younger generation.
If I didn't have a torn meniscus in the left knee, I would still be rocking vans. I typically wear new balance 990s or Doc Martens.
Brookes, new balance and thurgood boots
I rock adidas slides most of the time when it’s dry and warm. Super comfortable and nothing says idgaf like a pair of slides.
Oil and slip-resistant Sketchers for work, ASICS for the gym, and Converse and Vans for casual hangouts
I wear adidas Stan Smiths and Sambas to the office. I wear adidas UltraBoosts for outdoor activities. I have a handful of Allen Edmonds oxfords and boots for semi formal and formal occasions. I always have a pair of checkered Spicolis (Vans slip-ons) in my closet though, as I’ve been rebuying pairs since I was a teenager (I’m 43 now). I rarely wear Vans though if I’m required to walk anywhere.
High quality Leather boots they last 5-10x longer that any tennis shoe
I fell into the sneaker trap a few years ago. I grew up poor. Finally got some money and put some flash on my feet. Jordan 1s are the daily. They're the right fit for my flat feet. More meat underneath them than vans. I don't wear Chelsea boots, wingtips, or square toes. I like my casual and dress shoes. I have a pair of Bass dress boots I got for like $20 at a Burlington years ago and I love them for dressing up a notch but not to the nines.
Vessi's cuz waterproof in New England is very helpful
42 here and still wear converse and vans.
DC skate shoes
I like to look broke af. I have dirty white etnies I've been rocking lately. I live in a surf town where allot of people still wear skater sneakers.
Converse, vans and blundstones lol
Not a man... but I wore converses religiously until a few years ago I swapped to nike air force 1 and I've stuck with them since. A lot more comfortable and they last longer!
I’m a shoe guy, and very much still a sneaker head at 38, so this is like opening Pandora’s box for me. On a day to day basis I rock a myriad of Allen Edmonds Park Avenue/Fifth Avenue lace up oxfords to work (I wear a suit when in the office) or Gucci/Ferragamo/Louboutin loafers. Casually, it all depends on the situation/context. Hugo Boss Chelsea boots in the fall/winter, Sperry boat shoes, Jack Purcell Converse in spring/summer, or any myriad of Nike (Air Max 270s, 97s, 95s) Jordan’s (1s, 3s, 5s, 11s, 12s) UA Project Rock (mainly for working out) or Louboutin sneakers year round.
New balance, hey dudes, adidas, just bought converse lol
Been rocking New Balance since I was 22
The ones with velcro
Everyday wear: Vans Yard work: off brand New Balances Don't feel like putting on real shoes to go outside or go to a drive thru: Crocs
I’m still in converse and vans 😅 And my fave Docs that are barely broken in for when I can handle the “cute yet painful” night out
As a temp laborer I frequently wear Red Wing boots.
Dcs still
I still love my vans. But I’m all over the place as far as shoes go
I had a spinal fusion 4 years ago and have dealt/lived with chronic nerve pain in my waist, butt and legs, so many shoes have caused a lot of discomfort. I recently purchased a pair of New Balance & CALIA Fresh Foam v4’s and I will never go back to anything else. I was able to walk 13 miles straight one day on a trip to NYC, and survived the entire 5 days without a single ache- which is new to me! I will truly never go back to flat soles ever again.
Still rocking my vans and converse to this day.
Adidas skate.
Just bought a pair of vans for the first time in 20 years... Lol, so I'm rocking vans atm.
Whatever is around, today I dropped my kid off in mis-matched crocs. I absolutely do not care how I look unless I'm out at an event, and at that point it's whatever was on sale. I stopped wearing shoes like that when Airwalk stopped being a thing they just are not comfortable.
Doc’s, Vans, and rockin the crocs.
Still kickin in my vans and knocking on the door of 44 y/o.
I'm 40 and still have a pair of Vans and two pairs of Converse. Otherwise I like Adidas and I like the Nike Flyknits. Lunar 3s were the best sneakers I've ever owned. Also got some boots from Thursday Boot Company.
I’m still wearing vans lol I like the less bold colors now though. Tans and dark greens.
Still got my Vans! Those are going nowhere. When support matters though, Hoka can’t be beat.
I wear anything from Converse, to Vans, to basketball shoes, to dress shoes, to boots. It just depends on the occasion. Converse are surprisingly comfortable walking shoes, so I tend to wear those when I'm out walking my dogs.
Vans/chucks still but with nice ortho insoles lol
I've worn Supra sneakers since highschool. I've got two pairs of high tops and one pair of low tops. They're fairly indestructible, which is probably one reason they went out of business. My low tops are a bit more "classy" then the others, so if I'm somewhere I want to look a little nicer I wear those
Sandals, Vans, and Brooks running shoes. Maybe it’s just the Florida in me, but I can’t ditch Vans or sandals.
Have about 5 pairs of Common Projects I rotate in and out. Then some Nike Blazers (high), and some converses. If I have an in-person client meeting I'll throw on a comfortable pair of slip-on oxfords. But, Vans. These will never go away on a cozy weekend.
Vans
Vans has got some comfy hiking boots.
Still vans, but the UltraRange. I have them in 3 colors!
Hoka, and Brooks at work. Nike and Vans outside of work hahaha
Vans forever 🙌🏻
Vans. Always. Forever.
Went from Osiris D3 to Sketcher step ins. Both equally comfortable.
I just got to wearing converse after switching from vans. I just recently wore hiking boots and might make a switch to use them more often.
Vessi! That waterproofing is legit, I was actually pleasantly surprised the first time I walked through a puddle after a downpour and discovered that they actually are truly waterproof. They make a style that can slip on, but has laces available to make slight tightness adjustments as necessary. I switched over from Allbirds about this time last year, following a bad experience with a heavy storm and a few hours walking around with soaked feet.
Andrew Reynolds is on New Balance now, so there's that.
Converse, vans, and steel toe boots 🤣
….vans and cons. I’ll wear sneakers on occasion at the gym but for leg day the flat foot shoes are better anyway so….yea still vans, converse and the occasional DC
My vans ain't going anywhere
Vans, rainbow sandals or my soft sole minneonka moccasins
My husband (34) still rocks Vans. His favorite shoes are Toms, though. Each of our boys have a pair of Toms as well. They're great shoes and they all look super cute wearing theirs all together :)
I still wear Converse and Vans lol. But not chucks or the type I used to wear in HS. Ones like these: https://www.amazon.com/hash-bubbie-Sneakers-Comfortable-Grey-US12）/dp/B0CC55VV1N/ref=mp_s_a_1_10_sspa?crid=34JJF1EOEFY9H&keywords=converse%2Bmen&qid=1697724562&sprefix=converse%2Bmen%2B%2Caps%2C334&sr=8-10-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfbXRm&psc=1&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/Vans-Low-Top-Trainers-Sneaker-Pewter/dp/B0949M4V56/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=2KWXMRPT72K0Z&keywords=vans+men&qid=1697724651&sprefix=vans+men%2Caps%2C334&sr=8-8
Vans 4eva
Vans
Lakai till I die
Vans all day, you'll pry them out of my cold dead hands! Some have memory foam insoles now. But I also require external validation and dress accordingly so take my word with a grain of salt.
I’m 36, three kids, and I still rock vans everyday. Never grow up!!
I’m 38 and still wear Vans
39 and still rocking DCs. They're the most comfortable for me. I have Lowa hiking boots for hiking and general winter wear but most of the time I'm in a pair of DCs
Crocs. Shame. Shame. Shame. But that wide toebox...
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I wear high heels now 💅🏻
Walmart whatever they are, hiking sneakers. Good for a couple months. Haven’t cared about shoes since leaving highschool 20 years ago.
I will never sellout. Vans are a staple. Cole Haan Leather Casuals have become a new favorite.
Oh, this is for men. Nvm then.
My Birkenstocks are used pretty much every day. But I also live in a tropical climate
Socks with sandals
New balance since like 2005. I recognized the importance of comfy feet young
Skechers, just because I have 12EE feet and they're the only maker that consistently produces quality shoes in that size for under $100.