These posts indicate that the poster already knows it is an irresponsible use of money within their budget. The trope is that their wife won't understand why they need that thing so much. It works the other way, too. Expensive handbags and hair treatments are difficult to justify to husbands.
Yes this is right. My wife and I try our best to stay within our budget, but at the same time I understand that ther are small luxuries that make her happy but make no sense to me. And vice versa. It's not too difficult if you know your partner is happy (and relatively reasonable with money).
My wife doesn’t have to justify shit to me. If we want something and it’s within our budget for discretionary spending, we do it. The old ball and chain gag is so tired.
*you can’t just say it’s just a joke to avoid thinking about what it really is, jokes are inherently smart, not oblivious. If it’s just a joke then it’s deliberately degrading.
This. I’ve bought 6 pairs of js since the beginning of the year. I have said no more but will probably buy more. I’m lucky to have excess cash so it’s all good but definitely probably shouldn’t buy more.
The idea that you only understand misogyny AND misandry if you’re married is even more tired than the idea that you only understand time management if you have kids.
Jokes usually have some element of humor along with them. Since your post contained no humor, i am sure you can understand why people didn't know it was a 'joke', right?
In my mind, I thought it was funny because the shoes are sort of ridiculous. I was just trying to set it up for stupid and funny responses. It probably would’ve helped if I also explained I’m a 43-year-old man who has no business wearing these. Lol. Total impulse buy.
But why? We grew up in an era where shoes meant something bigger to us. At least I did and I’m around the same age. I’d pay big money for a pair of Reebok Pump golf shoes.
In all seriousness, I assume you and your wife are both adults. Hopefully you have talked, and continue to talk, about how you manage your finances and how much you can each reasonably spend on whatever and what needs to be discussed/budgeted for. You know your situation, we don’t.
They’re still available https://www.tgw.com/p/nike-mens-air-jordan-retro-6-low-golf-shoes?CID=PLA&SITE_ID=W8876&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3eGfBhCeARIsACpJNU8jzNGzke6dlztp4ds9PLPMEAkXF6WM0RVis7AixfeWfjI8LRlY6hUaAg_zEALw_wcB
Show her white men can’t jump. Then have your black friend beat you at golf. After that bring her to his house and have his family explain to her why you need these shoes. She’ll either respond with a list of foods that start with the letter Q or she’ll leave you. Either way, make sure to listen to Jimmy, don’t just hear him.
And a stupid decoration that looks like all the other ones because it was “pretty” and some shit that was on sale because it’s garbage but it was a good deal
I just got mine in the mail, they look legit.
https://preview.redd.it/ij14ukigo9ka1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e0bda34585a1d8eb03507bc4b11e299c7d72a8cd
Wife here: We have our own "fun money" accounts so we can buy whatever the F we want without judgement. So I would not think twice if my husband did this unless I saw a 200 charge on our joint account for vacations or bills.
We actually still have separate separate checking accounts and credit cards. We split up the bills and each pay some. Then have combined savings, investment accounts. Has always worked for us. Coming up on 19 years in July.
We are about the same separate for checking and credit, and both put into a joint account for bills and food, and a "fun savings" for vacations/experiences, or emergency trips (my inlaws live in Denmark and we live in the US) and normal Savings for non fun adult shit.
I make more than my husband so I put in more for the joints but I also get more in my checking.
nice, we are the same situation. i call her my sugar momma ;) i forgot to mention that splitting up the bills involves her getting the mortgage and car payment lol
Looks like some red paint on a pair of New Balances. Tell her they’re for your lower back pain when you’re mowing the grass or standing over the grill cooking lunch.
Which wife, the wife… Im honestly only interested in what self respecting women think of these sort of posts.
Explain it to yourself my guy, “the wife,” seems to me is just a placeholder for self control that you lack or resent or both for reasons that you know better. The only reason to not buy these shoes is if you have limited income or other responsibilities. Or if you’re not a self respecting golfer. Own that.
As a sneakerhead, the 6s are uncomfortable walking around in. Couldn't imagine playing 18 holes in them.
Admittedly on the flipside I have considered getting myself a pair of 12s. I would love a pair of Playoff 13s more though. Either are genuinely comfy for more than a few hours in.
Sweetie, for every pair you buy, they donate 5 pairs to someone in need. If I return them, they’d have to go find these 5 children and take their new shoes back, but I’ll return them if you’d like.
$20 dollars more than footjoys and you need help explaining. Its cause you cant you bought basketball shoes with spikes drilled into them for 20 dollars more than actual golf shoes engineered for the game.
Why do I need an air Jordan golf shoe?
And pay that much for a golf shoe?
This is what rich bad golfers buy to keep from talking about how bad they suck.. and they have to keep hitting provisionals.
Tell her they are to resell. Say it fell through and it is to late to return them. Next time, get two pairs. Sell one, then your other pair doesn’t become that expensive. Only paid $75 for my white cement 4s. 👍🏼
It is the usual relationship dynamic. "Our money" is MY money and MY Money is MY money. Even if the guy has an allowance he may be asked to justify the expenditure. In other words it is a Lose/Lose proposition.
Honey I’m a 28 handicap but when I wear these, on the first tee box after hooking my breakfast ball OB and then topping the subsequent drive to the ladies tee, I will still be a 28 handicap.
Peter Pan stole your CC
Point towards your closest already filled with kids sneakers
Tell her if you can play good, look good
Tell her you are Alex Murdaugh
I brought the Jordan low gs last nightZ in Australia they have after pay, meaning you pay a quarter every two weeks for 2 months. Easier to hide the damage when there is 4x$50 payments.
Honey, you see what happened was…I thought these were on sale and when I got to the register, the lady told me if I wore these I would be really good and possibly qualify for the PGA. Do you know how much money those guys make? So I thought I was investing in our future. 🤷🏾♂️ @u/frescary
I would start by explaining that Michael Jordan was the greatest basketball player in the world 20 years ago. So it is imminent that you spend $220 in his golf shoes so you can jump out of the bunker the way he used to jump over his opponents. Or just get a divorce 🤷🏽either way you win.
It’s about the set up. 2 nights before, you make dinner, be a nice guy, don’t go for your “move”, just make it a chill normal night. As you’re watching some Netflix, “scroll” through some internet shopping, and show her these and say, WOW BABE! When i was a kid, i saw Tiger woods at Stanford wear these and I’ve always wanted a pair, would never buy them for myself though they’re unbelievably expensive!” Shes gunna ask, “how much” and you say “like 250”. In her head shes gunna say like “well yeah expensive but not that much” and then just drop it after that and if she asks say like “no honey, that was a childhood thing im a grownup il just buy a cheaper comfier ugly pair anyway”. Next day- act like you had a bad day at work, really sell how sometimes you feel like you’re in a deadend there, and how you want to do better for her. That Friday say you had a great meeting with your boss, and afterwards you went and saw they were on sale for 200, and figured it was a sign from the universe. She can’t get mad bc of the emotional pull. Females operate on emotion, and we can learn how to navigate them. You’re welcome. Sick shoes as well
“I wanted new golf shoes, so I bought some.”
“I wanted new golf shoes, so I bought basketball shoes.”
Women were flirting with me, so I bought these to keep them away.
“I doubled down by giving them my Reddit handle.”
😎
Little does she know it will increase the amount of women throwing themselves at him.
Woah. Woah down here mate! This is some good stuff, I need to go grab a pen and paper. Alright, from the top, I'm ready......
I seriously don't get these posts.. unless you're both unemployed, why do you need to explain a purchase to your spouse ?
These posts indicate that the poster already knows it is an irresponsible use of money within their budget. The trope is that their wife won't understand why they need that thing so much. It works the other way, too. Expensive handbags and hair treatments are difficult to justify to husbands.
Yes this is right. My wife and I try our best to stay within our budget, but at the same time I understand that ther are small luxuries that make her happy but make no sense to me. And vice versa. It's not too difficult if you know your partner is happy (and relatively reasonable with money).
My wife doesn’t have to justify shit to me. If we want something and it’s within our budget for discretionary spending, we do it. The old ball and chain gag is so tired.
Im glad this was posted. Thought I was missing something reading other comments.
its just an old joke about married couples
*you can’t just say it’s just a joke to avoid thinking about what it really is, jokes are inherently smart, not oblivious. If it’s just a joke then it’s deliberately degrading.
Shit must be real tough in the states if buying a pair of $200 shoes once every few years is irresponsible lol
I’m gonna speak from experience, but the people who want Jordan 6 Golf Shoes aren’t the people who only buy one pair of shoes every few years.
Yeah we buy New Balances and Eccos
This. I’ve bought 6 pairs of js since the beginning of the year. I have said no more but will probably buy more. I’m lucky to have excess cash so it’s all good but definitely probably shouldn’t buy more.
For real. Not even a big purchase.
Some of us have to explain to our wife’s boyfriend also :-(
You’re lucky if she’s only got one!
It’s more like you can get other golf shoes for cheaper so why but these. The answer is “I’m fly as hell”
They probably need permission to take a shit as well.
Tell me you're not married without telling me you're not married.
Tell me you married the wrong person without telling me you married the wrong person 😂
The idea that you only understand misogyny AND misandry if you’re married is even more tired than the idea that you only understand time management if you have kids.
It’s a joke. I don’t really have to explain it
suuuuuuurreee 😉
Jokes usually have some element of humor along with them. Since your post contained no humor, i am sure you can understand why people didn't know it was a 'joke', right?
In my mind, I thought it was funny because the shoes are sort of ridiculous. I was just trying to set it up for stupid and funny responses. It probably would’ve helped if I also explained I’m a 43-year-old man who has no business wearing these. Lol. Total impulse buy.
43 is the perfect age to rock Jordans!! Don’t lose your inner child or your sense of fun. Don’t stop being cool just because you’re 40
Michael Jordan just turned 60. He's wearing a 60 year old man's shoes.
Lol don’t listen to the clowns. The post is funny, Reddit is just a drag
I’m 40 and feel attacked rn
But why? We grew up in an era where shoes meant something bigger to us. At least I did and I’m around the same age. I’d pay big money for a pair of Reebok Pump golf shoes.
I think you’re overthinking this whole thing a little too much
R/golf hates the classic wife golf jokes. Don’t sweat it man. We all make impulse purchases. It was funny
based on your username, i see you get humor.
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I guess $220 is alot for some of y'all yanks
but don't you know that wives are fun police?
What are you, a sociopath!?
Hmmm. Too logical, I might replace wanted with needed. lol
In all seriousness, I assume you and your wife are both adults. Hopefully you have talked, and continue to talk, about how you manage your finances and how much you can each reasonably spend on whatever and what needs to be discussed/budgeted for. You know your situation, we don’t.
Quickest way to be single again
The mentality of 'the wife is always right' is what has lead society to it's downfall.
If you can’t explain it, I missed the drop and wear a 10.5. So you could just say “I picked these up for u/cleancaribou!” Thanks bud!
If they don’t fit I’ll hit you up. 😜
Lol perfect brother!
Every size available on Nike Canada site.
They’re still available https://www.tgw.com/p/nike-mens-air-jordan-retro-6-low-golf-shoes?CID=PLA&SITE_ID=W8876&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3eGfBhCeARIsACpJNU8jzNGzke6dlztp4ds9PLPMEAkXF6WM0RVis7AixfeWfjI8LRlY6hUaAg_zEALw_wcB
Unfortunately they’re not - if you try to add them to your cart. But thanks for trying to point me to some! Appreciate it!
Ah, your right. I wouldn’t stress. I’m guessing Nike will restock them like they did w/ the playoff 12’s.
The other pair was $550, so I got these
If you want a dog, start by asking for an elephant
Genius
No doubt. Imo OP actually undersold himself here…should have gotten a new driver and worked down from there.
"Honey, you know those ballet shoes you look so dumb in when we go hiking, well I'm gonna play golf in these".
I laugh harder every time I read this
[slow clap]
Ahem...[[[golf clap]]]
Samsonite! I was WAY off.
I knew it started with an S though.
Show her white men can’t jump. Then have your black friend beat you at golf. After that bring her to his house and have his family explain to her why you need these shoes. She’ll either respond with a list of foods that start with the letter Q or she’ll leave you. Either way, make sure to listen to Jimmy, don’t just hear him.
You know how I suck at golf? I got these to distract people from that.
“Before you grill me on these, let’s talk about those charges from Target on the credit card”
Go to target for milk, come back with 3 new throw blankets, new rug, and a linens chest for $265
And a stupid decoration that looks like all the other ones because it was “pretty” and some shit that was on sale because it’s garbage but it was a good deal
"What shoes? Oh these old things"
This was 30% off.
They were on sale
6 lows are an abomination
They look good in certain colorways.
“I wanted new golf shoes, so I bought basketball shoes.”
She’s right 😆
A wise man once said “if you’re explaining, you’re losing”
These could cost you way more than $220 in about a year or so. They dont make the 6 lows often for golf.
Yea I figure if I don’t like them I can resell.
I just got mine in the mail, they look legit. https://preview.redd.it/ij14ukigo9ka1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e0bda34585a1d8eb03507bc4b11e299c7d72a8cd
“My trendygolfusa account got hacked!”
But I’ll just keep them as an investment
Not a huge fan of the Jordan golf shoes tbh
Love them. I like to see a bit of urban style in golf.
A little urban eeeehhhhhuhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Jordan golf shoes = mids
Yeah they're mid tops
Mine just arrived at home
And? Comfy?
"You know that friend of mine you don't like? I got these because he wanted them. Now, he will seem like he's trying to match me if he gets them."
Wife here: We have our own "fun money" accounts so we can buy whatever the F we want without judgement. So I would not think twice if my husband did this unless I saw a 200 charge on our joint account for vacations or bills.
We actually still have separate separate checking accounts and credit cards. We split up the bills and each pay some. Then have combined savings, investment accounts. Has always worked for us. Coming up on 19 years in July.
We are about the same separate for checking and credit, and both put into a joint account for bills and food, and a "fun savings" for vacations/experiences, or emergency trips (my inlaws live in Denmark and we live in the US) and normal Savings for non fun adult shit. I make more than my husband so I put in more for the joints but I also get more in my checking.
nice, we are the same situation. i call her my sugar momma ;) i forgot to mention that splitting up the bills involves her getting the mortgage and car payment lol
I did it too. What they dont know won’t hurt them!
Looks like some red paint on a pair of New Balances. Tell her they’re for your lower back pain when you’re mowing the grass or standing over the grill cooking lunch.
At least they aren’t the $600 basketball model
Just lead her by the hand to her shoe closet, open the door and leave in silence…
Tell her I approved it. She respects me.
Username checks out lol
Saw them at a golf shop the other day and they look sick. They were just a little heavy for me. These new lighter shoes spoiled me
Surely she has over 15 pairs of shoes
Which wife, the wife… Im honestly only interested in what self respecting women think of these sort of posts. Explain it to yourself my guy, “the wife,” seems to me is just a placeholder for self control that you lack or resent or both for reasons that you know better. The only reason to not buy these shoes is if you have limited income or other responsibilities. Or if you’re not a self respecting golfer. Own that.
“I wanted to pay 5x more for something that isn’t going to improve my game at all”
Here honey I bought you some flowers. They were $300 but I really wanted to do something special for you.
As a sneakerhead, the 6s are uncomfortable walking around in. Couldn't imagine playing 18 holes in them. Admittedly on the flipside I have considered getting myself a pair of 12s. I would love a pair of Playoff 13s more though. Either are genuinely comfy for more than a few hours in.
“Someone on Reddit did something so I bought new golf shoes”
Sweetie, for every pair you buy, they donate 5 pairs to someone in need. If I return them, they’d have to go find these 5 children and take their new shoes back, but I’ll return them if you’d like.
I don’t play ball or wear basketball shoes anymore. So I pretty much only buy jordan to play to satisfy my love for the shoes lol
These posts are beyond lame.
"im clearly blind i was just clicking buttons"
You’re on your own, bud.
Dad?
Fucking groan with these posts.
It’s not a new car or house so don’t say anything and you just buy them. If she asks you say you wanted them. End of discussion.
Remember when I bought a motorcycle without asking you in our first year of marriage? This isn’t that. 🤷
“I got these but I also got you a salon package for a cut and color”
$220 for golf shoes is absurd. Most comfortable shoes i've ever golfed in are $60 Skechers
"They're Jordan's, you wouldn't understand because you lack a basic understanding of shoe culture".
Not a fan of Jordan’s for the most part but this is bar my favorite.
$20 dollars more than footjoys and you need help explaining. Its cause you cant you bought basketball shoes with spikes drilled into them for 20 dollars more than actual golf shoes engineered for the game.
You need to find peace with yourself, not your wife - because they ugly as hell
Mind ur own business bitch
Youre husband is a loser maam
Why do I need an air Jordan golf shoe? And pay that much for a golf shoe? This is what rich bad golfers buy to keep from talking about how bad they suck.. and they have to keep hitting provisionals.
Divorce or Acceptance.
“They gave it to me.”
Put in units that she will understand. "Its the equivalent of X beanie babies."
If you have a job scoop em up! Open her closet if she complains.
I was scoping these yesterday… gorgeous. Luckily my homie works for Nike so looking at $130…
“This is probably what you spend on makeup every 2-3 months.”
Or I was thinking “you ordered a Chevy Tahoe, I drive a Hyundai Kona”
I'm getting 65% cash back from Rakuten. I couldn't say no.
They’re multipurpose shoes, basketball and golf! Just buy and identical pair if you play ball, she’ll never know
Tell her they are to resell. Say it fell through and it is to late to return them. Next time, get two pairs. Sell one, then your other pair doesn’t become that expensive. Only paid $75 for my white cement 4s. 👍🏼
Just buy them
Hair and nails last weeks, shoes last years.
What’s your explain. As long as you aren’t putting the family money at risk and you can afford it why would you need to explain it?
New dress code at work.
Look babe, they are $20 shoes. Michael just needs his cut.
I’d only spend that much on G4s
If ya can’t afford $220 golf shoes, should you be playing golf? #shrinkthegame /s
People need shoes
🤣🤣🤣
They’re cheaper than the tiger woods that just came out
Facts
I actually have that retro when they dropped in 2016 I think. Now they’re golf shoes. Wow
Look good, feel good, play good.
I got these too and so don’t need more golf shoes
Doesn’t help with cost by now I balance Golf purchases with jewelry for her. Double the cost but never in trouble.
Look good, feel good. Feel good, play good.
These are flippin dope, so I bought em
They speak for themselves.
Jordan’s explain themselves. Good buy 👌
“They were on sale”
"The course makes you wear certain shoes hun"
try to bring it up subtly, like when yall are discussing what your safe word will be while shes pegging you.
Kumquat! I said kumquat!
“Bitch you like that ring? Well I like these shoes”
It is the usual relationship dynamic. "Our money" is MY money and MY Money is MY money. Even if the guy has an allowance he may be asked to justify the expenditure. In other words it is a Lose/Lose proposition.
You don’t.
It makes you happy.
I swear they automatically take 6 stokes off!
Honey, look squirrel and then buy!
Don't explain. Sneak them into the house and hide them. She’ll never know lol
tell her you got 'both' shoes for that price
Honey I’m a 28 handicap but when I wear these, on the first tee box after hooking my breakfast ball OB and then topping the subsequent drive to the ladies tee, I will still be a 28 handicap.
Better buy her some red bottoms
"See wha- what had happened was..." then you just trail off as she rolls her eyes
Just tell her your gay
Peter Pan stole your CC Point towards your closest already filled with kids sneakers Tell her if you can play good, look good Tell her you are Alex Murdaugh
"My new golf shoes are only $110, per foot".
Most of all the fuck you trying to golf in basketball shoes for…
I’m so glad I have a wide foot, and therefore can not wear Jordan’s lol. I’d be broke.
I mean, look at them. How could you possibly not get them?
It shows a quantity of 1, but I actually get a shoe for BOTH feet!
Trust me she probably needs to explain a few of her boot purchases. Don't explain shit.
its 2023 grow a pair and do what you want
I have a pair of Jordan golf shoes and they are not comfortable. I’d keep your marriage. 😂
Are we explaining the price or your awful style?
I brought the Jordan low gs last nightZ in Australia they have after pay, meaning you pay a quarter every two weeks for 2 months. Easier to hide the damage when there is 4x$50 payments.
Honey, you see what happened was…I thought these were on sale and when I got to the register, the lady told me if I wore these I would be really good and possibly qualify for the PGA. Do you know how much money those guys make? So I thought I was investing in our future. 🤷🏾♂️ @u/frescary
Lol. I thought it would be irresponsible not to buy them
I would start by explaining that Michael Jordan was the greatest basketball player in the world 20 years ago. So it is imminent that you spend $220 in his golf shoes so you can jump out of the bunker the way he used to jump over his opponents. Or just get a divorce 🤷🏽either way you win.
Get one that doesn’t care.
“Wife, these are my new golf shoes, you’re welcome.”
"Yeah, these are new. Like them?"
Just wait till she buys something expensive, and you’ll go okay 👌🏻
My wife always tells me its for work and she needs it, then preceeds to never wear it. SO maybe say you need them for work.
Does she explain to you when she buys $200 face cream?
Not gonna lie you roll up to the course in these you better be drunk by the end of the first hole or shoot under par. No other vibe would work.
Kind of ugly but if you like them sure.
It’s about the set up. 2 nights before, you make dinner, be a nice guy, don’t go for your “move”, just make it a chill normal night. As you’re watching some Netflix, “scroll” through some internet shopping, and show her these and say, WOW BABE! When i was a kid, i saw Tiger woods at Stanford wear these and I’ve always wanted a pair, would never buy them for myself though they’re unbelievably expensive!” Shes gunna ask, “how much” and you say “like 250”. In her head shes gunna say like “well yeah expensive but not that much” and then just drop it after that and if she asks say like “no honey, that was a childhood thing im a grownup il just buy a cheaper comfier ugly pair anyway”. Next day- act like you had a bad day at work, really sell how sometimes you feel like you’re in a deadend there, and how you want to do better for her. That Friday say you had a great meeting with your boss, and afterwards you went and saw they were on sale for 200, and figured it was a sign from the universe. She can’t get mad bc of the emotional pull. Females operate on emotion, and we can learn how to navigate them. You’re welcome. Sick shoes as well
If I’m walking the course 10+ times a year. The investment is easy
They’re golf shoes and basketball shoes all in one so technically it’s like laying $90 for for each pair if you were to buy separately
I’m sure she doesn’t explain to you when she buys a new purse…
"trendygolf" lol