Brown smarts (worn out and need to go in the bin)
Black smarts
Leather trainer things
Old skate shoes
Old running shoes
Road running shoes
Trail running shoes (x2)
SPD shoes (x2)
Walking boots (x2)
Army boots
Ski boots
Flip flops

Not as bad as I feared!

Wow just writing them down makes me realise I have too many.

2 pairs walking boots
1 pair Salomon XA Pro
2 pairs XA Pro goretex
1 pair Salomon Mission trainers
1 pair Saucony running shoes
3 pairs various Timberland boots
1 pair Wolverine boots
2 pairs brown smart shoes
1 pair black smart shoes
1 pair wellies
2 pairs AM40 cycling shoes
1 pair Specialized spd shoes
2 pairs Teva sandles

3 pairs running shoes
2 pairs trainers
1 pair track spikes
2 pairs mtb shoes
3 pairs roadie shoes
2 pairs football boots
1 pair walking boots
1 pair wellies
1 pair chelsea boots
2 pairs timberlands
1 pair merrells
1 pair smart slip ons

OMG.
You’ve all got more shoes than me!!

Although I have many. many boots.
Fitflop
Dubarry
five tens
Karrimor walking
Head ski
shimano winter riding
Cheap wellybobs for the garden
Sorel for bad winter days

N+1 doesn’t work for shoes.

I work to a rule of 3:
Ratty, Best, Bestest!

Multiply that by Smart, Work-work, Outdoorsy-work, Casual, Walking, Running, Mtb, Road, O’ dear….

Alpinestar Tech 3 motocross boots
Icon Elsinore motorbike boots
Dewalt steel toe-cap boots
Shimano MP66s
Merrell hiking boots
Chuck Taylors
Some plimsole looking trainers
Work shoes

The top 2 took some courage to purchase.

There’s more now!

In addition to the usual…

I seem to have several pairs of Brooks trainers. Initially for running, their route of demotion goes like this;

1-2prs for running
1pr for gym
2prs for work
1pr for Sunday lounging
1pr for gardening
1pr in the car for emergency/beach use

!

11 pairs

2 pairs shimano flats
1 pair spds
1 pair running shoes
1 pair walking shoes
2 pairs casual trainers
2 pairs casual shoes
2 pairs work shoes

Not as many as most of you lot but more than I first thought.

I’m feeling very under shod with only:

2 x Nike trainers
1 x Black work boots
3 x Shimano cycling shoes
1 x Motorbike boots

I never realised that people owned so many shoes 😯

1x pair black brogues
1x pair pink brogues
1x pair of trainers
1x pair skate shoes
1x pair Impact Karvers for Wimmins
1x pair leather boots
1x pair hiking boots
1x pair wedding shoes

Most annoying thing is that pretty much none of them fit very well due to my stupid narrow feet (particularly towards the heels).

Jumping on this thread long after it died, here’s my list:

1 x Redwing boots
1 x Cheney smart brogues
1 x Russell and Bromley suede desert boots
1 x Russell and Bromley brown leather boots
1 x M&S navy suede boots
1 x Nike 6.0 hi tops
1 x Nike SB hi tops
1 x Nike Blazers
1 x Nike ACG boots
1 x Nike AF1’s
1 X Wellies
1 x Roadie Shoes
1 x MTB trail SPDs
1 x MTB XC SPDs

and either a pair of Redwing Beckman boots or Cheney Ranger brogues will be added when possible.

Oh and I still ‘need’ some walking boots.

ok,

salomon xc ski boots
couple more pairs salomon approach shoes,
La sportiva climbing shoes
2 pairs of La sportiva wildcats
1 pair carnac dune mtb
1 pair carnac “” expensive mtb
2 pairs carnac road shoes
1 pair nike road shoes
1 pair sidi dominators
1 pair sidi genius 5.5
1 pair scarpa m4
1 pair formal
1 pair steel toe cap boots

I think that is the lot?

Since I’ve never actually counted here goes.

1 x GATs
1 x Onitsuka Tiger
1 x Vans Era
1 x Reebok running shoes
1 x Specialized MTB shoes
1 x Specialized Road shoes
2 x Boat shoes
1 x Cheap brown boots
1 x Steel toe caps
2 x Black formal
1 x Brown brogues
1 x Crockett & Jones brown single monks

Only 14. I think I can deal with that.

work
One pair black shoes for when I drive in
One pair black shoes for when I cycle in
One pair hush puppies for dress down Friday
One pair steel toe capped ppe boots

home
2 pairs lounging trainers
One pair boots
One pair wellies

run
One pair running trainers

cycling
One pair sidis
One pair north wave boots
Three pairs mtb shoes

Let’s see…

Brown DM boots
Black DM shoes
Patent dress shoes
Smart Brown boots
Nike Blazers
Five10 basics
Pearl Izumi cycling shoes
Boot fair wellies
Some 15 year old nike running shoes that are only now just dying
Sandals
Slippers

Never ever owned this many pairs before in my life.

GF found a pair of unworn shoes in my wardrobe this week and forbade me ever to wear them in her company. I like them! Should I bin the shoes or get a new GF?

Fewer than some, more than most I think

1pr brown leather brogues
1pr brown suede brogues
1pr grey suede brogues
1pr merlot leather brogues
1pr black formal
1pr Vans
2prs trainers
2prs walking boots
2prs flip flops

2prs road cycling
2prs summer mtb
2prs winter mtb

Just like bikes, is not possible to have enough shoes!

GF found a pair of unworn shoes in my wardrobe this week and forbade me ever to wear them in her company. I like them! Should I bin the shoes or get a new GF?

Wear them in bed when she is sleeping.

GF found a pair of unworn shoes in my wardrobe this week and forbade me ever to wear them in her company. I like them! Should I bin the shoes or get a new GF?

Wear them in bed when she is sleeping.

Thanks, yossarian, I have just suggested that, and I have to say that it didn’t go down well! It may surprise you to know that if I make the slightest critical remark about her own attire, shoes or otherwise, we don’t speak for a few hours 🙂

2 x pairs Loake brogues
2 x pairs Derbys
2 pairs NDC brogues
1 x pair combat boots
1 x pair running shoes
3 x pairs bike shoes
3 x pairs trainers

Bit of a middling haul in present company.

1 pair black shoes
1 pair brown shoes
2 pair walking trainers for biking
1 pair of soft walking boots for biking
1 pair walking boots
1 pair work boots
2 pair of walking trainers day to day
1 pair flip flops taking out rubbish etc
🙂

After many years of manky feet I have finally learnt the benefit of leather soles for extra breathability and less manky feet. the down side, leather soles and wet weather don’t go together…so I still need some with man made soles too

In work: (i cycle commute so these stay in the office)
leather soled brown brogues x1 worn on rotation with
leather soled black oxfords x1 (rotation allows shoes to dry fully, prolonging their life)
old and worn out rubber soled brown oxfords for nipping out if pissing down x1 (got wet feet Wednesday lunchtime…these may be for the bin)

at SWMBOs
black chelsea boots leather soled x1 (work well formal or casual)
brown casual/chunky style commando rubber soled brogues x1
plimsoles x1 (for summer use)
old and split shoes for diy…about to bin

at home
black trainers x1
black rubber soled chunky casual x1
black oxford with rubber sole x1 (for smart wear when pissing down)
brown dealer/chelsea boots with leather sole x1 (bad buy, not lasting long)
black brogues leather soled
wellies x1
spd shoesx1
flipflops x1
plimsoles x1
walking boots x1
climbing shoes…errr….4 pairs? several pairs are unworn ‘spares’ bought when on discount…so do they count?

other spares bought as part of bogohp offers or when discounted
spds x1
black chunky style rubber soled brogues
brown leather soled brogues

blimey, that’s 17 pairs not counting the unworn spares! think that’s the lot. Am I a girl for having so many?

damn, I forgot the ski boots.

Some of you know the brands and models of your multitudinous shoes! That’s proper geekery.

I didnt think I had many. Then thought about it, and well I have quite a few! Mind you, they all have a purpose – mostly sport specific

2 pairs of MTB flats
1 pair of MTB spd
1 pair road spd
1 pair squash
1 pair astro turf footy boots
1 pair stud footy boots
2 pairs running
1 pair digging boots
1 pair wellies
1 pair snowboard boots
1 pair casual shoes
1 pair trainers
1 pair gardening shoes
1 pair flipflops
1 pair sandals
4 pairs of smart shoes
1 pair of road motorbike boots
1 pair off road motorbike boots
1 pair slippers

😳

I forgot weight lifting shoes and a spare pair of smart shoes under the desk at work…..