Anyone else hate wearing sneakers?

[F1Julie]

I love shoes and read lots of shoe threads on these boards. I can't believe how many people love their sneakers and talk about how comfortable and supportive they are. I find them so uncomfortable, restrictive and unsupportive. I can't stand to wear them for more than a few hours whether I'm at WDW or home. They are so hot and heavy. Anyone else feel this way? All I wear are Rainbows, Crocs, Birks, Keens and Uggs.

 

[MoniqueU]

I hate sneakers too. But it got to the point I had to buy a pair because all I was wearing was flip flops up to the snow for my kids skiing and snow boarding. I am currently on the lookout for some boots that look great but don't have a 3 inch heel for winter.

 

[JadenLayne]

I love my Nike Shox! Especially at WDW!

 

[disykat]

I wear athletic shoes (like Nike, New Balance, etc. walking shoes) when I am doing lots of walking or other exercise. I would wear them a good part of the time if I went someplace like WDW.

I also like to wear good walking sandals like Tevas when walking for exercise and for normal wear in the summer. I love Crocs for around the house, but don't consider them supportive enough to wear if I'm doing lots of walking.

I would never wear flat "sneakers" such as Keds - they simply don't have enough support for my fussy feet.

 

[Sparx]

I have cole haan nike airs. I love them.

 

[PrincessCLM]

I only wear sneakers to work (I'm a PT and on my feet all day) and to work out. The second I get home, they come off. I can't stand wearing most shoes. I would prefer to be barefoot.

 

[snowwhitesmom]

personally, I like my feet nekid - these tooties gotta breathe!

 

[I Love Pluto]

Feet respond to sneakers much more positively when you get "older".

 

[Miss Jasmine]

I only wear sneakers when I work out and go to WDW. I don't think they are cute enough for everyday wear. All other times I wear either flip flops or "real" shoes (wedges, slingbacks, dressy sandals, etc). And never do I wear ugly shoes.

 

[babytrees]

my feet would rather be nekkid than in tennies....they are as clausterphobic as I am...they can't even stand socks.

I have a pair of tennies that are almost 2 years old and look brand new....because they've been worn ummmmm....less than a handful of times.

 

[camreesmom]

I don't like tennies either.....they feel so heavy to me. Definitely feel claustrophobic in them. I live in flip flops or sandals. In the winter, I'll wear boots or loafers.

 

[Brianne]

I don't own any. In fact, I don't even own a single pair of socks. I live in my Crocs year-round. One of the nice things about living in Florida.

 

[KimR]

I feel the same way. I hate sneakers and can't imagine that people actually think they are comfortable. I wear sandals to WDW - they are so much more comfortable than sneakers because my feet can actually breathe and aren't confined. DH thinks sneakers are the way to go and can't believe I do all that walking in sandals, yet by the end of the day I'm the only one not complaining about my feet being sore!

 

[gris gris]

I only like flip flops but unfortunately in CT I can't wear them all year long! I dislike all other shoes though. I did buy a pair of crocs when I was pregnant so maybe I'll wear them in the winter. Also I have a pair of LL Bean clogs that I wear in the winter. Otherwise no sneaks. When I was in my 20's and still skinny and dressed nicer, I had a bunch of different shoes. Now, I really could care less about them!

 

[Chilehead Too]

I only wear sneakers when I work out and go to WDW. I don't think they are cute enough for everyday wear. All other times I wear either flip flops or "real" shoes (wedges, slingbacks, dressy sandals, etc). And never do I wear ugly shoes.

I am with you on this. I never ever wear sneakers as "shoes" only for running and to the gym. I don't even wear them to WDW.

 

[Free4Life11]

I love my Nike Shox! Especially at WDW!

Me too! They are the best shoes I've ever had. SO comfortable and they look awesome.

 

[ducklite]

I have a pair of Keds I use for gardening, and some Nike's that I haven't ahd one for over a year. And a pair of backless Keds that I wear sometimes when I do'nt want to be in sandals--the last time I wore them they got so filthy that DH powerwashed them

Keds clean up very nicely with a powerwasher, BTW.

In general I wear sandals in the summer and backless loafers in cooler months.

Anne

 

[hellokitty86]

I love to shop for sneakers, but I hate to wear them!

I always wear flip flops wherever I go. The only time I wear shoes is in the winter time, and thats because my DH forces me..And even then I wear back-less shoes, even in the snow.

I am a Florida beach bum, I hate sneakers! I grew up in the South ONLY wearing flip flops..I guess that explains it.

 

[lillygator]

personally I hate anything that completely covers my feet - I love strappy heels!

 

[SplshMtn99]

I'm NOT a shoe person at all.

My preferences from top to bottom are:

1. barefoot
2. my nicely broken in pair of smelly Birkenstock sandals
3. Pretty Rugged Teva sandals -- great around the boat, jetski & water too
4. my Montrail hiking shoes that I use for geocaching -- great ankle support too & lightweight
5. sneakers that I usually buy at WalMart. Probably gets more use in winter than any other time of year.

I own HARDLY any dress shoes.