Elsewhere today, a friend of mine was poking fun at me for how many pairs of shoes I own. I admitted to having a small shoe addiction, but he was marveling at how such subjective words could be "stretched" since he thinks my addiction is not really all that small.
So, a poll. How many shoes do you own and what kinds of shoes are they?
Come on, don't be shy, make a list of them (even if it's off the top of your head). I'll share my list later.
Zayda posted on Mar 05, 2007
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lioneljay said on Mar 05, 2007....
2 pairs brown, 2 pairs cordovan, 2 pairs black; 2 pairs of running shoes, 1 pair of winter gym shoes (insulated), 2 pairs of work boots. -
wombat said on Mar 05, 2007....
Had about 18 pair, then we moved and I lost some of them. Then Lucy took my silver pumps. Sorry, Lucy, just will not let this one go.....{giggles affectionatley} -
momsrock said on Mar 05, 2007....
I actually don't have a lot of shoes. I have 1 brown pair, 1 black pair, 1 pair of sneakers but about 15 pairs of flip flops that survived last year and spring is coming so I can buy a whole new collection! I have all different colors, some with high heels and some regular flat ones. I am obsessed with them.... I don't like regular shoes. I buy the bare minumum for those...just what I need to get buy. -
queenparanoia said on Mar 05, 2007....
i own seven pairs of shoes. but i'll buy more if i lose weight!!! i'll stack up some heels!!! -
Lioness said on Mar 06, 2007....
I have 2 running shoes, 2 step ins, 2 flats, 3 office shoes, and a pair of boots and sandals. =) -
petitepapillon said on Mar 06, 2007....
I have about 20 something pairs of shoes. It's pretty much a mix; some tennis shoes, some high heels, some sandals, some different colored flip-flops (actually, about seven), a pair of boots (I had to throw out my other pair : ( ), and other cute pairs.
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Comfort said on Mar 06, 2007....
I don't really wear shoes. I do have three pairs of high shoes though. Two pairs of Doc Martin boots, three pairs of knee length boots, one pair of trainers and one pair of New Rock boots (which are my pride and joy). -
silverwhisper said on Mar 06, 2007....
let's see...i own 1 pair of dress shoes (black), 1 pair of loafers (black), 1 pair of moccasins (dark brown), i think i still own a pair of sneakers, and one pair of casual things that are suede and keep forgetting to throw out. o right, one pair of duck shoes, almost forgot. w/ the wind chills we're expecting today, i'll be needing those!
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Rockerchic said on Mar 06, 2007....
I have such a Cinderella complex when it comes to shoes!
I have 32 pair in my bedroom and I think 5 or 6 pair in my hall closet. Plus, I'm sure I have a few more in my car (just in case!). I have multiple colors and prints...flip flops, heels, slings, motorcylce boots, knee high boots, low tops, tennis shoes, slippers, sandals, flats, slides, stilettos...you name it, I have it!
I love shoes!
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czarxtian said on Mar 06, 2007....
Shoes are woman's thing right? But being a guy doesn't mean I don't care about shoes. Choosing something comfortable for my feet is something I don't take for granted. I have 4 skate shoe(skateboarding), they are very comfortable. 2 sneaks, 2 slippers and 2 leathers made here in the Philippines. The best leather shoes are from the Philippines...:D -
AliCat said on Mar 06, 2007....
56...mostly heels and platforms...about 12 pairs of boots...and 8 pairs of cute tennis shoes, 10 pairs of flip flops...thats all! I love shoes...i have 4 pairs of red heels that are my favorite....3 pairs of leopard heels that I love too! I am a shoe collector. -
Zayda said on Mar 06, 2007....
LJ--Let me guess as far as the 2 of each color go, one pair is dressier than the other and one is more casual? I love cordovan as a color. So rich.
Wombat--How did you lose shoes when moving? Did the movers eat them? Ohhh..Lucy has your silver heels?
Momsrock--Well, I suppose technically flip-flops count as shoes since you are wearing them on your feet. :P I don't do the flip-flops with heels; I just don't like them that way. I have several pair of flat flip flops that I wear in the summer when I'm not working. My favorite pair is a black pair with cherries on them.
QP--You know I never really think about shoes when it comes to weight loss. The only time I ever thought about it was when my feet swelled when I was pregnant. But they would be back to normal (not swollen) in the mornings, so it didn't really occur to me that weight would affect shoe shopping.
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bloc said on Mar 06, 2007....
it's zapatos with a Z -
Zayda said on Mar 06, 2007....
Petite--That sounds like the beginnings of a good collection of shoes. :D
Lioness--Ahh, a good basic collection of everything you need. :)
Comfort--So you mainly wear boots or do you prefer to go shoeless? I have a student who doesn't like to wear shoes, even when it's freezing out. He instead wears leather thongs. He had to resort to shoes when we got a foot of snow several weeks ago though.
Rockerchic--Ahhh...a woman after my own heart. I have a small addiction to shoes, so I guess I have a Cinderella complex too.
Silver--Those suede things you keep forgetting to throw out don't happen to be house-shoes do they? I love driving moccasins, btw; they are so darn comfortable.
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silverwhisper said on Mar 06, 2007....
"house shoes"?
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Zayda said on Mar 06, 2007....
Yes, in Spanish it is zapatos. In Portuguese, however, it's sapatos with an S.
Wiki page on shoes in Portuguese; in Spanish, and then in English. -
Zayda said on Mar 06, 2007....
"house shoes" is another term used to refer to slippers, silver. -
bloc said on Mar 06, 2007....
oh, I didn't think about portuguese :) -
Comfort said on Mar 06, 2007....
Zayda - Yep, always wear boots. -
silverwhisper said on Mar 06, 2007....
ah. no, they aren't slippers. i don't believe in slippers. :>
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Zayda said on Mar 06, 2007....
Silver--You don't believe in slippers? Interesting, I don't really either, although my parents seem to insist on giving me a pair every year for Christmas. -
silverwhisper said on Mar 06, 2007....
no, i don't. i've always found them irritating. if my feet are cold that's what socks are for, gorram it! :> one would think your folks would get the hint, no? ah, well.
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lioneljay said on Mar 06, 2007....
Z, as it happens, one pair in each color is slip-ons and the other pair is laced. Only the black lace-up shoes are relatively formal. My boss isn't fond of dress codes. -
lioneljay said on Mar 06, 2007....
Hmmm...what to do with a double post in a thread about shoes. Hmmm.....next question: does everyone have belts to match all their shoes, i.e., so that your leather matches?
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wombat said on Mar 06, 2007....
Zayda: Don't know how my shoes got lost. I have been through every box and every nook and cranny. Had to buy new shoes for a wedding. It's just a running joke about Lucy having my shoes after she mentioned silver pumps in a blog. I had a nice pair that are among the missing. I still think my hubby threw them away because he always griped about how many pair I had. -
Zayda said on Mar 06, 2007....
A video for our entertainment:
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queenparanoia said on Mar 07, 2007....
let's get some shoes betch!!!!!! ohhh zayda i think we have the same brains when it comes to shoes!! anyway i posted that video here in soulcast too!!!
by the way i'm having trouble wearing heels cuz i'm kinda fat but i will buy if lose weight!!!
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MsBradford07 said on Mar 07, 2007....
I got at least 30 pairs of shoes. Some are gym shoes, dress shoes, 5 high heels, and some are sandals and flip flops. -
sweetsoul said on Mar 08, 2007....
Seems to me once before I refused to reveal how many pairs of shoes I have. :)Let's just say I hold the max of what's been listed so far.
What kind do I have? All sorts of colours...the regular black and various shades of brown, but also blue (from light to navy), green (again light to dark), orange, yellow, red, cream, white, gold, bronze...what colour have I missed other than purple (never purple! ah a few florals as well.
Various styles...I love strappy summer heels...also mules (shoes with no backs). flats to 2 1/2" heels...summer sandals...loafer types.
The exceptions are my hiking boots, running shoes, rain shoes.
Yes I love shoes...can't wait for the warmer weather so I can start weating my strappy heels again.
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Zayda said on Mar 08, 2007....
SS--I stopped counting at around 60 pairs to be honest.
What kind do I have, well, let's see:- black square toe suede pumps
- black high-heel tall boots
- black low-heel tall boots
- maroon suede high-heel boots
- beige uggs
- brown patchwork half boots
- brown distressed leather pumps
- black leather pumps
- navy blue leather pumps
- flat black mary janes
- high heel dark green mary janes
- purple and liliac round toe pumps
- brown closed toe ankle strap heels
- black closed toe satin ankle strap heels
- red closed toe leather t-strap heels
- black leather closed toe t-strap heels
- black satin strappy sandals (high heel)
- black leather strappy sandals (high heel)
- black patten strappy sandals (high heel)
- ivory silk closed toe ankle strap heels
- lime green strappy slides (heeled sandals)
- black flat slides (sandals)
- red leather closed square toe mules
- black leather closed square to mules
- pink with black polka-dot wedge slides
- silk fuschia high-heel slides (from a wedding)
- brown flat slides
- denim & multi ankle strap (tie) wedges
- red leather open toe ankle strap wedges
- brown leather thong sandals
- 1 pair of work in the garden tennis shoes
- 2 pair of Asics tennis shoes for running (i wear them on alternate running days)
- 1 pair of Rebook tennis shoes for casual wear that are not used for work shoes or running
- 1 pair of flat white Keds tennis shoes
- 1 pair of no tie melon/peach-colored low-top Chuck Taylors
- about 10 pair of flip flops/thongs
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sweetsoul said on Mar 08, 2007....
Z I'm closer (but not quite) at twice what you stopped.
I did a wall of floor to ceiling furniture in my bedroom 1 1/2 pieces of furniture is just for my shoes. I know it sounds decadent but it keeps them in better shape and I can see them all easily so I wear them more. That's my limit though. When it's full, to buy a new pair I need to get rid of another.
Nice selection...we have some similarities in taste but not much.
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Zayda said on Mar 08, 2007....
Sweetsoul--Mind you those are only off the top of my head. I have more than that.
Mine are all kept in a set of stacking plastic Rubbermaid drawers that have clear fronts so I can see what is in each of them.
I would love to have furniture for mine. :D -
queenparanoia said on Mar 09, 2007....
ohmygod zayda that's so many shoes!!! well Imelda Marcos has thousands of them so we cant compete! LOL =) -
silverwhisper said on Mar 09, 2007....
help, estrogen poisoning!
[dies] -
wombat said on Mar 09, 2007....
Zada: Impressive list. My hubby would have divorced me by now if that were me...... -
Zayda said on Mar 09, 2007....
[prods Silver with her toe]
Oh get over it, you aren't dead. I just happen to have a thing for shoes, and since I do have nice legs, I can wear many a style of shoe. :P
LoL--Wombie, my husband doesn't complain about the shoes. I keep them, for the most part, all neatly put away in their little plastic storage drawers. -
wombat said on Mar 09, 2007....
Zayda: I just envy you--that's all. Think I will shoe shop this weekend! -
silverwhisper said on Mar 10, 2007....
[remains dead] -
petitepapillon said on Mar 11, 2007....
SW~ *pokes and prods*
You're dead just because a good handful of us girls here at SC have a thing for shoes? Lmao, such a typical male.... ; )
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Zayda said on Mar 11, 2007....
[ponders]
Should someone give him mouth to mouth and try to revive him?
You do realize, Silver, if you are dead, you cannot post any more blogs or comment on any more blogs, right? -
silverwhisper said on Mar 12, 2007....
[rises from the dead]
[scares the hell out of super z and petite papillon]
:p
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wombat said on Mar 12, 2007....
You guys are so funny! Enjoying this kind of stuff to read. -
Zayda said on Mar 12, 2007....
[thumps Silver on the noggin]
It takes more than that to scare me, you doofus.
I think you were just scared of who in the vast reaches of SC might end up giving you mouth-to-mouth. -
silverwhisper said on Mar 12, 2007....
i'll confess that prospect doesn't exactly set me atwitter w/ excited anticipation... :D
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redrocks said on Mar 29, 2007....
ehehe, love this post!
My shoes:
1 sneaker
2 boots
3 summer shoes
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Zayda said on Mar 29, 2007....
Silver--No?
Redrocks--I like this post too; I'm just hooked on shoes so it's nice to see a few people who are as well.
And now that it's warming up, I can't wait to break out those strappy summer sandals. :D -
silverwhisper said on Mar 29, 2007....
given the range of possible respondents? o hell, no! :D
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sweetsoul said on Mar 30, 2007....
Zayda I'm with you...can't wait for my strappy heels and bare legs.
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