Gold Pile Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 A few comments about a man's shoes appeared in another thread. What do various shoes communicate to various women? I go for casual dress shoes myself. Link to post Share on other sites
loony Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I have no clue, I never really look at the shoes... Link to post Share on other sites
lindya Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Dress shoes? Fine for the office, conservative and boring outwith. That purely describes the shoes, however, and doesn't necessarily categorise the person filling them. I think I mentioned shoes in your gold-digger-seeking thread, as did a couple of others. I don't believe you can seriously tell anything about a man by his shoes, other than what his aspirations are (or, during working hours, whether he's a manual worker or not). Having encountered a few dedicated gold-diggers, however, I can tell you that shoes are considered to be very important - so just to be on the safe side, consider investing in a pair of Berluti shoes. Use sparingly, because I understand they wear out quite quickly - but they might convince the serious gold-digger that you don't need to invest in hard-wearing classics in order to project an image that you can't really afford. Be sure to tell us all how you get on with this mission of yours! Link to post Share on other sites
A Fly onThe Wall Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I couldn't tell you .. I wear Timberland Hiking boots about 95% of the time I'm awake.. the other 5 % are either nice dress shoes or tennis shoes. But If you are trying to make an impression I would think that shoes make the man ... Link to post Share on other sites
Marshbear Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Absolutely Nothing!!!! ( I happen to be a size 16 EEE for you girls that believe in that ). Link to post Share on other sites
loony Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I suggest a pair of superexpensive Manolos like Carrie from "Sex in the city" has. She seems to attract a lot of men with them. Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 there are a few material things women notice about a man upon first introductions: shoes clothes watch this is a fact of life. a man should always have one nice watch, a few pairs of nice shoes and at least 3 or 4 nice outfits. women love it. i only have five pairs of shoes but cumulatively they probably cost me $700. a nice pair of shoes (>$100) looks great and will last forever if u take care of them and don't wear them everyday. Link to post Share on other sites
MWC_LifeBeginsAt40 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I notice the shoes!!! To many times I got attached to a guy and found out he was icky....and then noticed I should have looked at the shoes first. The running shoes (or sneakers/tennis shoes what u call'em in other parts!) are okay as long as they're not too new or too old AND the toes aren't curled up...that kinda gives me the willies. I like seeing a guy wear casual shoes over running shoes with jeans if we're going out somewhere like a bar, but for around the yard or other recreation the nike's are fine. And nothing from the 80's!!! Remember those cream coloured mesh shoes? ewwwwwww ick Link to post Share on other sites
loony Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by alphamale there are a few material things women notice about a man upon first introductions: shoes clothes watch this is a fact of life. a man should always have one nice watch, a few pairs of nice shoes and at least 3 or 4 nice outfits. women love it. i only have five pairs of shoes but cumulatively they probably cost me $700. a nice pair of shoes (>$100) looks great and will last forever if u take care of them and don't wear them everyday. I don't like watches. Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by MWC_LifeBeginsAt40 And nothing from the 80's!!! Remember those cream coloured mesh shoes? ewwwwwww ick right, and like those dumb docksiders that every dude and his brother were wearing... Link to post Share on other sites
A Fly onThe Wall Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by loony I don't like watches. I don't own or wear a watch !! Link to post Share on other sites
Outcast Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 There are 1: Women who care about watches and shoes and 2: Women who don't unless they are noticeably horrible Link to post Share on other sites
loony Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by A Fly onThe Wall I don't own or wear a watch !! GREAT!! Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by Outcast There are 1: Women who care about watches and shoes and 2: Women who don't unless they are noticeably horrible most of them fall into category #1. Link to post Share on other sites
westernxer Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 It means he has feet... Link to post Share on other sites
centered Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Fun! Okay, so I also mentioned the *condition* of the shoes is important. Just like women also notice a man's manicure -- and his hands, general. But as for shoes -- 1) Are they appropriate to the task/occasion? If a guy wears some "pump me up" basketball shoes with his shorts and polo shirt for a coffee date, that sort of works and I might think he's into sports and enjoys being active. If he wears those same shoes with his best business suit on an evening date at a fancy restaurant, I'd probably think he's got no sense of style and isn't used to the finer things in life. He'd get points for a sense of humor, though, and I'd probably let it slide as "cute and quirky" aspects of his personality *if* the shoes were new and clean. The older the guy, the less wiggle room for being tacky and inept. 2) Are they filthy? This is just a plain no-no. If you've been sloppin' the hogs or mucking out the stalls, you *don't* wear those shoes out anywhere. Heck, don't even bring them into the house! Your favorite pair of broken-in sneakers with the knotted/shredded laces, blown out sides, and hole in the toe? You wear them to the opera, and we're mortified to be seen with you. Good excuses are welcome -- "I took my dress shoes in to be polished, and they lost them, and I didn't want to be late for the show...." Well, okay.... Wearing those same shoes for doing some gardening or on a camping trip? Totally cool, as long as they don't reek. (see above) 3) Are they worn out past saving? If a new set of laces, polish, or sole repair can't save them, toss them. Wearing trash is *always* tacky. Those blown sneakers *may* be trash, btw, if they're just too far gone. We know you love your comfy clothes, but be reasonable! 4) Is the color harmonious to the clothing/season? Wearing black running shoes with your black Gold Toe socks, and your cargo shorts and your Hawaiian shirt for the BBQ party? Tacky. Wearing the red Converse hi-tops with your brown suit to meet my parents? Tacky. The green jogging shoes you found 1/2 off on the bargain rack that you enjoy wearing in springtime with your khaki dockers and lime broadcloth shirt? You look like a freakin' leprachaun, dude! 5) Are they unusual/noteworthy? Cute tassels. Are you playing golf today? Gee, penny loafers *with* the Dutch penny inserted? Quaint. I like the stylized gold embossed initials on the sides. For your middle name? I've never seen a pair of wing tips with retractable cleats. Where do you buy such clever shoes? <add the proper sarcasm> Sometimes, though, a guy really knows how to dress. I'm not talking metrosexual here -- I consider those guys to be closeted gays. I like a guy who looks rugged, and knows how to comfortably wear a Stetson, Levi's, custom-made Bluchers, and J. Crew flannel. Or a guy who is well-travelled, knows the world and all the wonders in it, and sweeps me off my feet in his Armani suit and Blahniks. Or the studious scholar in his well-worn patched tweed coat and comfy coduroy trousers, wearing a pair of Loveson Blues as we walk the hills and moors. Link to post Share on other sites
JS17 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 how the heck did someone find that much to say about shoes? Link to post Share on other sites
A Fly onThe Wall Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by JS17 how the heck did someone find that much to say about shoes? Anal Retentive maybe or a shoe salesperson ... By the way JS the rumor on LS is that your bitter Link to post Share on other sites
JS17 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by A Fly onThe Wall Anal Retentive maybe or a shoe salesperson ... By the way JS the rumor on LS is that your bitter who me? never. i'm gonna get together with woggle. Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by JS17 who me? never. i'm gonna get together with woggle. woggle is a heel I have first dibs on you baby Link to post Share on other sites
centered Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by JS17 how the heck did someone find that much to say about shoes? I type fast Link to post Share on other sites
pearlsasinger Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 When I first met my last boyfriend he was sporting a pair of velcro shoes. All his friends gave him crap, but he liked the idea that he didn't have to bother with laces. He noticed I had a pair of Skecher sneakers that just slipped on and he commented how we both went for the non-laces shoe! Haha, talk about sole mates. Anyway, I thought it was a little strange but the velcros didn't stick around for long and the rest of his shoes were nice. Link to post Share on other sites
JS17 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by alphamale woggle is a heel I have first dibs on you baby sweet. what day do i get on the rotation? Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by pearlsasinger When I first met my last boyfriend he was sporting a pair of velcro shoes. All his friends gave him crap, but he liked the idea that he didn't have to bother with laces. could he walk upside down on the ceilings? Link to post Share on other sites
centered Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Originally posted by A Fly onThe Wall Anal Retentive maybe or a shoe salesperson ... Yeah, right.... No on both counts. But I like shoes, and I seem to have acquired a lot of them over the years. Link to post Share on other sites
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