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ankle_brains · May 13, 2004, 07:49 PM

what is the oldest pair of shoes you still have and wear on a regular basis? i have a pair of dress shoes that I've had for about 4 years now and wear every week at least once or twice. they show a little wear on the soles but the leather is fantastic still.

what about you?

gorickey · May 13, 2004, 07:51 PM

Dr. Martens...can't even remember when I bought them and will die before they die...

Lateralus · May 13, 2004, 07:56 PM

A pair of Nikes, got 'em in August for around $60. Most money I have ever spent on a pair of shoes.

tooki · May 13, 2004, 09:28 PM

My Timberland boots and Teva sandals.

They both cost a fortune ($200 for both), but I've had them since 1997 and they've got little damage to show for it!

At this rate, they'll never die.

Although the Tims might need new soles, the heels are wearing out.

tooki

Shaddim · May 13, 2004, 09:35 PM

I have a pair of Army issue boots my father wore in Vietnam back in `69 and `70. I've worn them during the winter, every year since I was 12 and they're still in pretty good shape. Remarkable quality.

Zimphire · May 13, 2004, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by gorickey:
Dr. Martens...can't even remember when I bought them and will die before they die...

ghost_flash · May 13, 2004, 09:41 PM

Originally posted by gorickey:
Dr. Martens...can't even remember when I bought them and will die before they die...

gorickey · May 13, 2004, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by gorickey:
Dr. Martens...can't even remember when I bought them and will die before they die...

gorickey agrees with what he said...

fireside · May 13, 2004, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by tooki:
My Timberland boots and Teva sandals.

They both cost a fortune ($200 for both), but I've had them since 1997 and they've got little damage to show for it!

At this rate, they'll never die.

Although the Tims might need new soles, the heels are wearing out.

tooki

do you mean that each were 200$ or each were $100 or that they both totaled up to $200?

i don't doubt the Timberlands, but the Teva's i have a hard time believing if they were more than 70$.

i have an old pair of birkenstocks that are 3, 4 years old. don't wear them though.

Zimphire · May 13, 2004, 09:59 PM

I have an old pair of birkenstocks that are 3, 4 years old. don't wear them though.

Did you wear them with socks?

fireside · May 13, 2004, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:

Did you wear them with socks?

hell fucking no.

Zimphire · May 13, 2004, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by fireside:
no.

Good.

gorickey · May 13, 2004, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by fireside:
hell fucking no.

I can't believe you used that word...how many times have we explained that words like "hell" and "no" are UNACCEPTABLE around here...

ghost_flash · May 13, 2004, 10:45 PM

This thread is now about Jesus. t

Zimphire · May 13, 2004, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by ghost_flash:
This thread is now about Jesus. t

Jesus.t? I thought it was h.

starman · May 13, 2004, 11:19 PM

A pair of sneaks I bought in Vegas in summer, 2001. I use them just for cutting the lawn now.

Mike

macroy · May 14, 2004, 12:22 AM

A pair of Air Jordan 6

Bought them back in... 92? Only used them while playing volleyball.... these days, I use them when walking around the attic..

GK · May 14, 2004, 01:01 AM

11 years. Alden shoes, they are pretty much undestroyable.

boardsurfer · May 14, 2004, 01:37 AM

I have a pair of leather shoes that resemble Docs, but aren't. Got them in 1996 in Perth. The toes are slightly worn, but they are pretty much still perfect. They are sooo soft and comfortable. I wear them at least weekly.

edit: the sole says "Roc Boots".

dvdnet · May 14, 2004, 02:54 AM

Originally posted by gorickey:
Dr. Martens...can't even remember when I bought them and will die before they die...

Yup, same here. Got 2 pairs. One I bought while I as at University and another given to me for my 21st. That was almost 10 years ago. Still wearing them and still got tread.

And people still complain they're too expensive.

Steve.

Kenneth · May 14, 2004, 03:04 AM

Adidas. Bought it online during Summer/02 for $90.
Never wore a pair of basketball shoe that long.

Silencer · May 14, 2004, 06:55 AM

I have a pair of Vans I picked up in france they have pretty much fallen apart, if I walk in them I can feel what I'm walking on the soles have been worn out that much, but I refuse to throw them away as I was wearing them for most of the best times of my life...Kinda sad but ohwell.

mitchell_pgh · May 14, 2004, 07:21 AM

Dr. Martens I picked up in 1995.

I wear them at least once a week. They are still in good condition, but the sales force thinks your a freak when you ask for a nine in the states...

Sherwin · May 14, 2004, 11:07 AM

Pair of Magnums from 1998 (ish). Used day in day out, still looking nearly new.

mdc · May 14, 2004, 11:49 AM

all my shoes are fairly new. last year august i replaced my pair of soap shoes i had for two years. in august i got some phat farm classic white toe. they are holding up really well.

Hawkeye_a · May 14, 2004, 02:16 PM

Dr.Martins, 8 years so far, and still going strong. definately counts as one of my best investments.

boots · May 14, 2004, 03:08 PM

Pair of western style cowboy boots. Purchased in '96, have had the soles replaced three times. There's nothing more comfortable than a well-broken in pair of boots.

mitchell_pgh · May 14, 2004, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by boots:
Pair of western style cowboy boots. Purchased in '96, have had the soles replaced three times. There's nothing more comfortable than a well-broken in pair of boots.

It's just the six months getting them broken in that kills.

Krusty · May 14, 2004, 05:41 PM

Pair of Vasque hiking boot's bought in '93. Still wear them occasionally and judging from the overall wear, I'd give 'em another 10 years or so. Took about ... oh, 2 years to fully break in.

ASIMO · May 14, 2004, 06:23 PM

Kangaroos, c. 1985