Midwest oppos will understand

"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein) 04/16/2020 at 11:21 • Filed to: None

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themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Textured Soy Protein 04/16/2020 at 11:25

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I don’t actually understand, can you tell me how much % off it was at Target? Oh, I mean, Tar-zjaaayyyy ?

facw > Textured Soy Protein 04/16/2020 at 11:29

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My dad would totally rock those New Balances, except he’s gone to some fancy Scandinavian orthopedic shoes (they actually look pretty good, though I’m sure he’d prefer if he could get them plain white leather/fake leather ).

jimz > Textured Soy Protein 04/16/2020 at 11:33

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I don’t get it.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Textured Soy Protein 04/16/2020 at 11:33

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I do wear new balances becuase they’re one of the few that come in wide.

But not white. I never understood the appeal of a color that shows every scuff or dirt. 

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > Textured Soy Protein 04/16/2020 at 11:38

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Dont mind me waxing my C5 Corvette while wearing Air Monarchs

The Ghost of Oppo > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 04/16/2020 at 11:42

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I’ve been looking at new hiking boots and can’t believe the number of options with white or light gray soles.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Textured Soy Protein 04/16/2020 at 11:45

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I am a dad, but I prefer the trail running varieties of New Balance shoes. My feet are super-wide and there aren’t many brands that can accommodate my brick-shaped feet. That being said, the latest offerings are horrendous.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Textured Soy Protein 04/16/2020 at 11:47

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smobgirl > TheRealBicycleBuck 04/16/2020 at 11:54

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I live in the (women’s) minimus trail and I actually wear them for road running too. The few years where they didn’t make them were depressing. They’re the only shoe that doesn’t cause issues for me on long runs.

Cash Rewards > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 04/16/2020 at 12:08

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That's fine, just don't drive it. Gotta keep those miles low

DipodomysDeserti > TheRealBicycleBuck 04/16/2020 at 12:25

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I used to rock the original minimus trail runners, but the updates cheapened them up quite a bit. Switched to naked Merrell trail runners and then they updated them to a suckier version. Trying out some Lems now, but they’re more of a hiking shoe. I only wear them for hiking and rock Vans for my casual shoes as I have for the last eighteen or so years.

TheRealBicycleBuck > smobgirl 04/16/2020 at 12:31

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I’m not a runner any more. Too many knee and ankle problems. But I do like the trail shoes. I’m also one of those weirdos who likes the five-finger shoes. I had some problems with plantar fascitis and going minimal/barefoot for a while really helped solve that problem. 

TheRealBicycleBuck > DipodomysDeserti 04/16/2020 at 12:32

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I’ve admired the Merre ll s, but their version of wide isn’t wide enough.

smobgirl > TheRealBicycleBuck 04/16/2020 at 12:53

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Ahhh you just reminded me. I have a pair of those as well that I put aside months ago  to figure out how to wash. I have time today, maybe I’ll work on that.

TheRealBicycleBuck > smobgirl 04/16/2020 at 13:15

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Don’t throw them in the washer! I learned that one the hard way. The adhesive along the edges will come loose.

Textured Soy Protein > TheRealBicycleBuck 04/16/2020 at 13:41

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Plenty of decent looking extra-wides now. This is just the performance runners.

Support

Asics Gel Kayano 26

Asics GT-2000 8

Asics GT-1000 9

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 20

NB 860v10

NB 940v4

Nike Air Zoom Structure 22

Lighter Weight Neutral Cushion  

Asics Gel Cumulus 21

Brooks Ghost 12

NB Fresh Foam Arishi v3

NB Fresh Foam 880v10

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36

Nike Air Zoom Vomero 14

Nike Air Zoom Winflo 6

Chunky Neutral Cushion

Asics Gel Nimbus 22

NB Fresh Foam 1080v10

NB Fresh Foam More v2

Trail

NB Fresh Foam Arishi Trail

NB NITREL v3

TheRealBicycleBuck > Textured Soy Protein 04/16/2020 at 13:56

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That’s good to know. I haven’t shopped for shoes in a couple of years. It usually consists of going to one or two shops, searching for anything in my size, and selecting from one or two pairs of shoes because that’s all they have.

Thanks!

RPM esq. > jimz 04/16/2020 at 14:04

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I feel like everyone commenting on this should have to say what shoes they are currently wearing so we can evaluate their comment accordingly.

RPM esq. > Textured Soy Protein 04/16/2020 at 14:07

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I was laughing right up until I realized that I probably grunt like that   when I bend over to tie my shoes. The human spine was really not designed to function smoothly  for more than about 30 years.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Textured Soy Protein 04/16/2020 at 14:12

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I’ll be clinging to my Vans, and Etnies when I’m 70. 

jimz > RPM esq. 04/16/2020 at 14:21

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I mean I don’t get what this has to do with the Midwest.  Unless it’s just another “hurr hurr them flyover country people are so fat and unstylish” thing.

RPM esq. > jimz 04/16/2020 at 14:38

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It’s an entire video channel by a midwestern guy gently poking fun at midwestern (well, specifically midwestern, white suburban men) culture/behavior, although I would agree with your implied assertion that suburban white dads’ preference for comfortable but ugly shoes is not limited to the midwest. The tone is definitely “we kid because we love,” not mean-spirited. Although, since you mention it...

DipodomysDeserti > Textured Soy Protein 04/16/2020 at 14:43

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I have the post punk dad version of this combo. Vans and a Chrome bag.

Textured Soy Protein > RPM esq. 04/16/2020 at 15:45

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I’m 37 and my spine works very fine thankyouverymuch.

Textured Soy Protein > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/16/2020 at 15:46

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Textured Soy Protein > jimz 04/16/2020 at 15:49

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I lived in Wisconsin for 18 years. In that time I witnessed many Midwestern Dads wearing the shoes in this video. 99% of which were purchased at Kohl’s. I shared it with love.

RPM esq. > Textured Soy Protein 04/16/2020 at 15:51

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I’m 35 and my spine works just fine, it just hurts while it does so, and thus: grunting. That said, it’s only worse lately because working from home on a laptop at my dinner table is a lot worse ergonomically than my setup at the office.

Textured Soy Protein > RPM esq. 04/16/2020 at 16:58

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I’m also a massive gym rat who stretches religiously, and I keep my joints well lubricated. 

smobgirl > TheRealBicycleBuck 04/16/2020 at 19:51

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Good call, I think I’ll throw them in the bathtub with some woolite or something.