Kathryn Report post Posted March 7, 2009 For years my daughter owned only one pair of shoes, a pair of scruffy trainers. I could never persuade her to buy any more. Now she has a pair of black boots which I recently persuaded her to buy so that she has something smart. She recently saw the same pair in purple and said she would have preferred those. I suggested she buy those as well (they were only �15) and she was horrified. Owning more than 2 pairs of footwear is "rampant consumerism" she said. I said that most women had way more than 2, at a conservative estimate, most women have at least a dozen pairs in their wardrobe. She didn't believe me. So I said I would ask the womenn I knew and get an average. So how many pairs do you have? ( Tip: to calculate no. of pairs, count all the shoes and divide total no. by 2 ) I address this question mainly to the ladies among us, making the blatantly sexist assumption that all men are sartorially boring and have only 2 pairs of shoes: one black, one brown. I may of course, be wrong... K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookie170 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Five pairs of shoes, one pair of boots. And no high heels- the dog just chewed the heel off my only pair but I didn't like them anyway so I won't be hurrying to replace them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted March 7, 2009 (edited) Erm not wanting to dispel any myths (or set myself up as the male Imelda Marcos) but...erm...11 Work shoes (yes, black of course) Posh 'going out'/interview shoes (again, also black) Hiking boots Running shoes Blue/grey trainers/lightweight hiking boots Blue/yellow trainers/lightweight hiking boots Red/black trainers/lightweight hiking boots Red/blue trainers/lightweight hiking boots Black cross-trainers Grey/green trainers/lightweight hiking boots Grey/red trainers (although they're so damn uncomfortable that I can't walk more than 10 metres in them )(see, it's not just woman who suffer in the name of (possibly) looking good ) Scary thing is, is that I've probably forgotten a few pairs too Oh and I, personally, would never have brown shoes. Brown...eurgh Edited March 7, 2009 by TheNeil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
call me jaded Report post Posted March 7, 2009 I have a shoe rack at the bottom of my wardrobe that holds 24 pairs. When I buy new ones I select a pair to dispose of. Then there's the drawer for flipflops but there's only 3 at the mo cos I had a cull at the end of summer, then there's the very expensive pair still in the box that I take out and look at, and some wellies and walking boots in the cupboard under the stairs. I usually wear just one pair at a time tho hehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted March 7, 2009 I have five pairs of shoes. 1 pair of sandals 1 pair of smart, brown shoes 1 pair of walking boots, which I also wear for work. 2 pairs of trainers. I plan to buy a third pair soon. I also have some old ones which have worn out, which I can't bring myself to throw out yet. My dad owns over forty pairs of shoes. Occasionally he takes them all out and polishes them. I don't think it's rampant consumerism to have more than two pairs of shoes if you use them all regularly. You can still wear them until they wear out, it just takes longer if you can alternate them. It's also good to air out your shoes, especially if you wear trainers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
call me jaded Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Do you go hiking by any chance TheNeil? DH is ex pro athelete and has at least a dozen pairs of trainers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbj Report post Posted March 7, 2009 (edited) Pretty certain that I actually own a few more pairs than I list here in fact... Shoes - 12 pairs Trainers - 4 pairs Sandals - 4 pairs Boots - 5 pairs I fear that is a bit excessive but in my defence I would say that some of them are more than ten years old and are still being worn (often in the case of my beloved DMs) janine see I already remembered also walking boots (recent addition) and wellies (pink) Edited March 7, 2009 by lbj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted March 7, 2009 (edited) Not nearly enough!! Boots: 4 pairs (one pair for work) Trainers: 1 pair which I hate but I needed them for my charidee run last year Fell boots: 1 pair Sandals: 4 pairs (including the famous Cat Deely fabby silver impossibly high pair ) Posh shoes: 1 pair, but they are 11 years old and have come back round into fashion again! Sparklie Flip-flops: 4 pairs Fake crocs: 1 pair Sigh Boho And forgot: still got my wedding shoes! Edited March 7, 2009 by bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted March 7, 2009 5 pairs of shoes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Now, let me think .... Boots: 1 pair slouchy suede 1 pair low heeled riding type 1 pair 3" heels knee high, look gorgeous but soooo painful. Walking boots Walking sandals Sch*lls Fake Cr*cs (but only for gardening in!) 3 pairs trainers 2 pairs canvas summer pumps 6 pairs ballet pumps 2 pairs flipflops Evening shoes: black satin peeptoes silver strappy heels The famous diamante sparklies I'm going to wear to my neices wedding So thats 23 pairs, & I'm sure I've forgotten some Oh & I've got lots of brown, Neil - I don't suit black Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Oh & I forgot my wellies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted March 8, 2009 3 pairs of kangol canvas (green/black/cream) TBfair, they were only 10.00 a pair in the sales last year, and the black ones are one size up 'cos i had to buy a pair for when i had a sprained ankle. 1pr of green flash (almost totally worn) 1 pr of blue flash (nearly new - bought to replace the green flash that are almost totally worn) 1 pr green converse copies 1 pr of black converse copies 1 pr of black converse copies (high sided) 1 pair of cheap white canvas 1 pr cool leatherl slip-ons 1 pr uncool plasticy slip-ons 1 pr heavy trainers for days when it's too wet for canvas a couple of pairs of flip-flops. 2 pairs of heavy winter boots suede slip ons Navy deck shoes A couple of pairs of �1.99 seaside slip-ons Black brogues (from the days when i used to have to wear suits) Brown brogues (as above, but went with the other suit) The black leather shoes with the silver strap across the front i used to love but never wear anymore because i don't go out clubbing anymore My smelly old brown mocs i wear 99% of the time when I'm indoors The hideous navy mocs I bought when my old brown mocs disintegrated and they hadn't got any brown left in the shops that i wore until they had... I'm fairly sure that's it, but in all honesty i'm a reet hoarder - i'll prob never wear the brogues or several other pairs again, but never get around to lobbing them out. Actually scared myself with that list, considering I only have a couple of pairs of jeans on the go at any one time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted March 8, 2009 24 pairs, BD!! But none of 'em sparklie Boho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
call me jaded Report post Posted March 8, 2009 DH has a hideous pair of light tan slip-ons with an elongated toe that have green flashes on the sole. A bargain, he says. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad cat lady Report post Posted March 8, 2009 1 trainers 1 walking boots 1 black boots 1 going out gucci shoes (kept in box, hardly worn!!) - 4 in total Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted March 8, 2009 2 pairs of trainers 1 pair of wellies (essential in scotland) 2 pairs of sandals (Not fancy ones they are very plain flat velcro ones) and a pair of ski boots but i can only really wear those when ski-ing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted March 8, 2009 I have: I pair running shoes (for running only). I worn out pair of running shoes (for general slopping around in summer). I pair black boots (for winter). I pair worn out black shoes (for spring/autumn). I pair worn out brown suede boots (just for snowy or muddy walks). I pair wellies (for gardening). I need more shoes!!!! ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikemad Report post Posted March 8, 2009 One pair of wellies, 2 pairs of trainers, one pair of black dressy type shoes n one pair of like slip on summer type shoes......my son on the other hand dont ask!!!! Each segment of life(school, play, chapel, dog walk etc)simply has to have a different set of shoes to save cross contamination. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted March 8, 2009 Interesting... a few comtenders here for the Imelda Marcos award then. I have 4 pairs black boots (2 were given to me, to be fair) 2 pairs brown boots 3 pairs trainers 1 pair walking boots 3 pairs smartish shoes (one given to me) 4 pairs flat pumps 2 pairs summer sandals 2 pairs slip ons 1 pair flip flops 2 pairs shoes kept only for plays and such frivolities 2 more beyond the pale but used for flopping round in the garden, swatting flies and anything else that comes to mind wellies (do they count?) 26!! And I only wear about 5 of them regularly - the most comfy ones are a pair of black slip on trainers which I can wear to work. I do a lot of walking and have made quite a few mistakes - buying shoes which later turn out to be uncomfortable. Some of the mistakes are still in my cupboard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted March 8, 2009 More than I need as my sister tells me when I need new shoes even if I don't agree... Furry dragon slippers Furry frog slippers Furry monster feet slippers Boring blue 'shower' slippers Silly wellies 2 pairs canvas type everyday shoes - one slip on, one lace-up 1 pair converse boots, but there's something wrong and they make a whoopee cushion noise if I wear them in the rain 1 pair black boots to wear when I can't get away with more casual shoes 1 pair walking boots 1 pair hiking shoes 1 pair trainers 1 pair flip-flops 1 pair of dainty female type shoes that I have worn once for about 5 hours after someone insisted on dressing me up for an evening out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stella63 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 I don't actually possess any shoes!!! I will qualify that by saying I have 4 pairs of ankle boots and 4 pairs of sandals (plus a few sparkly flip flops and a pair of wellies!) and I jump from boots to sandals and vice versa which is not always easy in our inclement country!! Oh, and once I've made the jump from one to the other there is no going back - and I'm supposed to be the sane one in our family!!!! Stella x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris54 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 Now as a mere male, I have, in order of importance:- A pair of steel toe capped wellies. A pair of steel toe capped work boots. A pair of walking boots. A pair of general , trainer look a like, boots. A pair of posh black shoes to go with my Weddings and funerals suit. Now her in doors only ever wears the same few pairs of trainer look a like shoes, but has a habit getting new shoes never wearing them and then sending them down the charity shop "I dont like them" but then that a women thing isn't it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoyo Report post Posted March 8, 2009 5 pairs of desert boots 1 pair of black boots 1 pair of navy boots 1 pair of light brown suede boots 1 pair of brown boots 1 pair of alpine walking boots 10 pairs of shoes suitable for formal wear (mostly black) 5 pairs of sandals 1 pair of Brasher walking sandals 3 pairs of Doc Martin boots. I am Imelda Markos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaz71 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 5 pairs of desert boots 1 pair of black boots 1 pair of navy boots 1 pair of light brown suede boots 1 pair of brown boots 1 pair of alpine walking boots 10 pairs of shoes suitable for formal wear (mostly black) 5 pairs of sandals 1 pair of Brasher walking sandals 3 pairs of Doc Martin boots. I am Imelda Markos Hi i had to reply to this one, i have to confess i am a horder especially of shoes and clothes, i get attached, i have a wardrobe full i bet i have easy over 30 pairs from trainers, boots, sandles shoes heels, sparklys the lot, i also have quite a bit of storage going on in the loft..............I have a pair of size 10 cords that i bought from c&a many many moons ago i haven't been a 10 especially the old tens which are more like size 8's since i gave birth 17yrs ago. Sharon x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaB Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I have one pair of brown trainers which I live in, and a pair of flip-flops for summer and thats it. I feel very deprived, might have to go on a shoe shopping spree! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
