How Many Pairs of Shoes do You Own?
How Many Pairs of Shoes do You Own?
I have 17 pairs. That sounds like a lot but I could go for a couple more pairs if I'm being honest. Like a third of them are Converse, too; I can't help myself.
A pair of sandals, a pair of slides, and a pair of steel toe boots.
Are we counting the ones I can't find?
My house shoes, my work boots, my hiking boots, my sneakers, my old work shoes. I used to have dress shoes as well but I broke them dancing a few months back. I need to replace them soon and may also get running shoes.
Oh, and a pair of flip-flops.
4, that's the most shoes i ever had
At the moment I have:
- dark brown Chelsea boots
- black derby
- brown brogue derby
- dark blue boat shoes
- 2x older sneakers
- hiking trail shoes
- indoor running shoes
- flip flops
I want to find a good pair of loafers, and maybe eventually some Oxfords, but that’s about it.
Most years I don't buy any shoes, and I take good care of them and rotate them out, so they last me five years or more. I think I have three dressy pairs, two athletic pairs, and three regular cool guy shoes, and two sandals/flipflops. I feel like it's too many.
Running shoes, Iron rangers, hiking boots, dress shoes, mountaineering boots, and plus worn out pairs of sneakers and winter boots that I need to toss. 5 good, 2 bad, plus a pair of slippers if that counts.
Look at your own situation and judge what is the appropriate sum for yourself.
Technically 5, but 3 are old pairs that now get used for house/yard work. 1 pair is indoor only. And 1 pair that is nice enough to wear out.
Yep I have too many (although I don't think I'm at 17), in order of time spent wearing:
Smart black work shoes Slippers Crossover walking shoe/trainers Casual trainers Gym trainers Outdoor working shoes Golf shoes Proper hiking boots Wellies Indoor football shoes Astro football shoes
I go through the work shoes probably 1 pair every 2 years or so. Slippers last maybe 12 months max, although I do wear them for jobs around the house. Everything else just lasts until it falls apart and gets replaced.
I think it's fair to say that I prioritise function over form - maybe this is the wrong forum for me, but you did ask the question!