Looking for a shoe

Kinja'd!!! "blackchair" (blackchair)
10/24/2014 at 17:57 • Filed to: None

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Or two.

I know this isn't a shoe place, store, shoeria, or website, but I trust you guys/girls with your judgement. I'm sure most of you have every day jobs that keep your auto passions alive. So I'm coming to you for help!

I need a new set of sneakers with specific set of requirements. Here they are:

I do tech support so nothing super sporty as we have a decent dress code.

I walk a lot.

I fly enough to want a shoe that's easy to take off.

And I want it to last more than a year, if possible.

Last, I'd love to wear them in the winter and not slip on the road slush in the parking lot.

Have at it and thank you!


DISCUSSION (21)


Kinja'd!!! Where have all the lightweights gone? > blackchair
10/24/2014 at 18:01

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Shop around for these a bit, and you'll find a good deal on them: Cole Haan Air Stylar's .

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Cole Haan is Nike's dress shoe brand, and all of their soles/padding is designed by Nike. They're great for traveling because they're slip-ons, and they have a rubber sole. They are far and away the most comfortable dress shoe I have ever worn.


Kinja'd!!! blackchair > Where have all the lightweights gone?
10/24/2014 at 18:01

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I like it. Thanks! Maybe a little too dressy for me, but I'll keep it in mind.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > blackchair
10/24/2014 at 18:02

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Adidas Samba. Cheap, Classic looks, Good for driving, easy to slip on and off, Lasts for ages, Good for all seasons and doesn't have any pesky mesh.


Kinja'd!!! blackchair > jkm7680
10/24/2014 at 18:04

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Thanks! Those actually look really great. Are they comfortable with a lot of walking?


Kinja'd!!! blackchair > jkm7680
10/24/2014 at 18:04

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Also, good for driving is always a plus.


Kinja'd!!! Gamecat235 > blackchair
10/24/2014 at 18:04

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I've really really enjoyed Clark's Un line (pictured is the Un.Bend )

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ETA: I work tech support, and wear them when I need to be formal (onsite, or when I'm working directly with customers) and when I dress down with jeans.


Kinja'd!!! Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > blackchair
10/24/2014 at 18:06

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How about a chukka?

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http://www.mensdesignershoe.com/lloyd_men_s_he…


Kinja'd!!! My citroen won't start > blackchair
10/24/2014 at 18:06

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What I wear:

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Superga 2750

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Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > blackchair
10/24/2014 at 18:07

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They were originally designed for soccer players, so they're pretty unbeatable for walking.

Trust me, you won't regret them!


Kinja'd!!! blackchair > Gamecat235
10/24/2014 at 18:07

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Thank you! I really like these. They seem fit for the job. Hopefully they are good in snow?


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
10/24/2014 at 18:08

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Those fuckers absolutely murder my feet, Haha.


Kinja'd!!! Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > jkm7680
10/24/2014 at 18:09

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I have a High instep and a low arch, Chukkas fit me so well. I wear these:

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Kinja'd!!! blackchair > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
10/24/2014 at 18:11

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They look nice, but I've had bad experiences with suede and snow.


Kinja'd!!! Gamecat235 > blackchair
10/24/2014 at 18:12

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I live in AZ, so I literally have NO idea. My guess is that this exact model doesn't (because it has a series of airways crisscrossed through the sole and into the shoe), but some of the other models don't have this. It's more comfortable than my running shoes though.


Kinja'd!!! Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > blackchair
10/24/2014 at 18:14

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I used this stuff on my Steve Madden Chukkas:

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Their perfectly fine


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
10/24/2014 at 18:14

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Those are pretty nice looking shoes!

I have some Armani Jeans Chukka boot style shoes, Arghhhhh no more!


Kinja'd!!! Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > jkm7680
10/24/2014 at 18:16

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I have Some levis denim shoes too, like these:

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Kinja'd!!! desertdog5051 > Where have all the lightweights gone?
10/24/2014 at 18:18

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US or China?


Kinja'd!!! desertdog5051 > blackchair
10/24/2014 at 18:24

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I like these because they fit your criteria: Nothing super sporty, easy to take off, last for more than a year, wear them in winter and I walk a lot because the shoes are on an MGB.

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Kinja'd!!! blackchair > desertdog5051
10/24/2014 at 18:26

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Perfect!


Kinja'd!!! Where have all the lightweights gone? > desertdog5051
10/24/2014 at 21:36

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China. A friend who recommended them to me mentioned his lasted him a good 2-3 years of frequent use.