OT: Sneakers ?
Papi_Chulo
Miami, FL (or the nearest big-booty club)
Was looking online for recommendations and many of the top/recommended sneakers are around $200 and some even $300.
I don't think I've ever paid more than $100 for a pair although I don't buy them often.
I'm not a runner so mainly looking for something that is comfortable and looks alright.
Do you PLs have any fave sneakers? How much do u usually spend?
Got something to say?
Start your own discussion
48 comments
Beals has a pretty good selection and most major brands none that I’ve seen were over $100
For me comfort wise LeBron lows are very comfortable and often go on sale for around $130. They're not always the best looking shoe but for comfort and being active they're great.
https://static.nike.com/a/images/t_PDP_1…
If you just want a comfortable walking shoe that's trendy. You can easily get some nice New Balances for around $100.
https://nb.scene7.com/is/image/NB/ms327l…
Saucony sneakers are underrated but good quality. Especially their classic runner styles. They have a look that's coming back and the comfort and quality is better than many much more expensive brands.
https://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/Wolveri…
The Adidas Ozweego is a really good shoe for the price. Around $100
https://images.stockx.com/images/adidas-…
Sketchers can be a hit or miss. They're comfortable at first but they're really cheap and don't last long.
A lot of skechers try to imitate adidas boost styles. You can get the real thing for under $100 on sale.
What are you buying for? If it's for sports or training, I would recommend Asics. If it's just for wearing while out and about and whatever, I have surprising suggestion: Columbia sneakers. Comfortable and long-lasting. I found them at Famous Footwear.
Not as flashy as other brands and color choices are limited. $100 to $140 depending on model
Vasque Talus Low Hiking Shoe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NJ9GQFW/
Vasque Multi-Sport Shoe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NPCTCC/
Incredibly comfortable. Vasque isn't as durable as they used to be, but still very durable compared to other similarly priced brands.
Papi - have you considered a nice pair of crocs? They would go well with your pajama pants!
If you're unfamiliar with Saved by the Bell...your grandkids probably watched it in the 1990s.
But if. you really want to impress the ladies, get some Big Ballers :
https://bigballerbrandinc.com/collection…
I’m a runner - and I’ve tried most brands of running shoes.
Recently I’ve stopped wearing Under Armor and switched back to Nike Pegasus - and they are ok. I never found enough cushion in ASICS, so I only wore them for a little time. Adidas has decent shoes, and reasonable stability.
My knock on Nike was their toe box was very tight - so I’d end up getting a size 14 to compensate for the narrow toe.
I don’t like the Nike idea of being in bed with China - to pad their profits. But, their shoes are very prevalent and they offer a large variety.
But, it's Florida. It's summer. Get some flip flops and be done with it.
And the thing with running shoes is they aren't necessarily the most comfortable for walking.
If I were in Florida. Given the weather and liking support stability and a slight reactive bounce in sneakers.
I'd go with these
Nike LeBron 18 low.
https://www.nike.com/t/lebron-18-low-x-a…
Adidas Ozweego
https://www.finishline.com/store/browse/…
Good shoes don't have to cost too much. And go for something that looks good rather than something for older people.
The current trend is retro styles but those don't have the most comfort and tend to be overpriced for what they are.
My other sneakers are some black Skechers – I bought them mainly b/c they are pretty-much solid-black and can sorta pass for regular-shoes and are the ones I usually wear to the SC since I usually wear black-shorts or black-lounge/pajama pants – I also wear the black-Skechers when I’m slightly dressing-up a bit more – they are pretty-comfortable but also pretty plain-looking.
Unlike many, I tend to be small-boned and kinda have narrow vs wide feet – I’ve found in the past that Nikes (the ones I’ve tried in years past) tend to run a little-bigger/wider than other brands so I’ve kinda stayed away from Nikes and can’t remember the last time I owned a pair.
I used to be a New Balance guy but can’t remember why I stopped buying them – perhaps I thought they were looking a bit too-plain; IDK; can’t remember.
Being middle-aged, like others on-here I was usually turned-off by the crazy-new-colors and designs of sneakers these days – I grew up in the 80s on mostly white-sneakers and that is what I was used to – although I gotta say that the new-colors are starting to grow-on-me and I kinda like them when I see other people using them and white/mostly-white sneakers are starting to look/feel kinda bland and out-of-style so I may go w/ something with a little-more color this time around (my current ASICs are actually gray w/ a bit of yellow and red and I think they look a bit a better than wearing Tylenols on my feet).
I think this time around I may try the individual-brand sneaker stores as I “assume” I may find more models of that particular brand – downhere in Miami (Doral area) the Dolphin Mall has a couple of brand-specific sneaker-stores like Addidas, New Balance, Puma, Reebok, etc) – since sneakers are not something I buy often then it doesn’t make sense to not buy the best ones possible vs trying to find the best deal.
Another option is to buy online from a place like Zappos where you get free returns. Still a hassle though.
If you're looking for a walking shoe, I second 25's second of skibum's recommendation of Merrells. But don't limit your Merrell choices to just hiking shoes - Merrell has excellent walking shoes. In any brand, if you're getting a walking shoe, either get what's in the walking shoe line or the trail runner line and not the running shoe line. Why? Because for running shoes, trail runners have better heel support than running shoe at zero to little extra weight (because trail runners designed for running uneven surfaces).
My input:
-I generally get trail runners instead of walking shoes - not a ton of difference, walking shoe can be slightly heavier.
-Merrells are the best trail runners I've ever had by a substantial margin (on my 5th pair now) - very light and very comfortable. Before that, I used to buy Asics, Keane, and Nike.
-Current model Merrell mens trail runners are at this link: https://www.merrell.com/US/en/mens-trail….
-Current model Merrell mens walking shoes at this link: https://www.merrell.com/US/en/men-footwe….
-With these being kinda expensive, if you shop around (Amazon, Zappos, and Merrell website), you'll find lowest price.
I'm trying to lead a minimalist less materialistic lifestyle.
My everyday shoes . Nike ultra comfort slides
https://slimages.macysassets.com/is/imag…
To the strip club and when I go out. Vans. But I put nike basketball shoe zoom insoles into them.
https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/D3…
New balance 327
https://media.finishline.com/i/finishlin…
To work out the beach etc . Nike element 87
https://image.goat.com/transform/v1/atta…
When I go out. White air force 1s or white air jordan 1 lows
https://static.nike.com/a/images/t_PDP_1…
https://cdn.flightclub.com/TEMPLATE/1785…
Basketball shoes lebron 13 lows
https://static.nike.com/a/images/t_prod_…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/a-s…
Nike is actually made for a narrow foot. Adidas is made for a wider foot. New balance has widths. ASICS do too but are for an average foot and they have all kinds of cushioning levels, I hate them. Hoka to me are very average shoes that are over rated and over priced, I ordered one pair and they were way too wide and I ran in them one week and returned them.
My most comfortable shoes that also wash and wear amazing are New Balance 1080 v10. In their regular width it was reviewed as a narrow shoe and it was perfect for me. I still love these shoes after running in them for a whole year. I tried to get the same shoe the following year and it was WAY too wide. Do not get v11. V10 is now two years old and you can find these on Amazon or eBay for very decent prices.
My other favorite shoe is Nike Air Max 90, but you would have to catch a sale on these. I put a high arch insole in them and they are perfect.
Feet and bodies are really different so best thing is go try on 👍🏼
I also think you guys should think about women when buying sneakers. It's something they notice. You don't need those ugly diors or Balenciagas. A clean classic shoe goes a long way
I started becoming a serious collector in 2004 amassing over 400 pairs of mostly Jordans with a few Yeezys, LeBrons and other Nike special releases here and there. I had them all, Just Don 2s, Kaws 4s, Nike Air Pressure, multiple Jordan Doernbecher releases, the entire Jordan Fear collection. One day I had 2 closets that were stuffed full with shoes so I started to list some of the ones I figured would not hold much resell value on the GOAT app as well some some of my more valuable sneakers that I had duplicate and triplicates of. This was around 2018. Some sold quick some sat for years for sale on the app. Then something happened. All my shoes I had listed sold in the month of March 2020. I figured out everyone was stuck at home with nothing to spend their money on. The resale value skyrocketed so I thought “now is probably going to be the best time ever to sell,” so I sold almost everything during the early days of the pandemic. 90% of what I sold was DS (dead stock) meaning never worn or even tried on. Today I still have around 40-50 pairs of Jordans and a few Yeezys which most have been worn but I still rarely wear them.
Everyday use I wear Nike Vapormax (right now current model is Vapormax 2021). They look good with jeans but aren’t the most comfortable. Throwing in a dr scholls insole helps. They only last 6 months to a year for me since I walk so much daily which quickly wears out the soles.
If I’m dressing to go out casual I’ll throw on a pair of Jordan 1s. They are a pain in the ass to lace up and take off but look good with jeans. Icee mentioned Jordan 1 lows, which I’ve never owned since I always go with the high tops.
If I’m being fancy I have a few Louboutin loafers, another shoe that looks great with jeans.
As for sneakers, that part of me is over and now I focus on bourbon collecting. Let me tell you, surprisingly collecting bourbon is much cheaper than collecting sneakers.
Another thing I didn’t realize until a few years ago, all those sneakers I had sitting in a closet since 2004, become risky to wear over time. Even if stored properly the rubber and synthetic materials will deteriorate over time meaning if I were to put them on the soles could literally crumble into pieces. There are several youtube videos out there showing how this happens. Still people are willing to pay hundreds and even thousands for these shoes which most will likely never wear anyway.
The Kaws 4 is my favorite 4. But my favorite Jordan's are the ovo collabs. I like jordan 1 highs better than the lows but living in warmer areas I dress for the climate. There are things I'd love to wear but don't make sense when it's hot.
Keeping shoes dead stock too long ruins them. The glue and midsole stiffen and crack. It's like a car. You need to start it and drive once jn a while. But shoes from maybe the past 10 years ago are good for 20 to 30 years Coz of different materials.
But I've had old shoes fall apart without ever wearing them. It's one of the things that motivated me to minimalism.
I still have a DB6, 3 and 13. I have worn the 6 a few times. Kaws are a beautiful shoe. I never wore mine and I sold them both, too much money was out there for them. The black pair were horrible quality. Glue stains everywhere and I know they weren’t reps since I got them directly from the Kaws website on the release day.
You are right about being able to wear certain shoes. I mean I’m a white guy in my 40s, there are a lot of shoes I think are beautiful but I’d look like an idiot wearing, I feel weird even wearing Yeezy 350s even though I’m the same age as Kanye.
Most of the people I've seen wearing real yeezys are middle aged white men. I want yeezys but I don't buy shoes from resellers. There are too many great looking fakes out there and I don't want to finessed. I like the all white or off white ones.
I don't think age matters much anymore. It's how you take care of yourself.
stereotypes exist for a reason