Comments on: Help me find new shoes

Question: Help me find new shoes

ShawnString — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:11:00 -0800

ShoeFilter: I am looking for a new casual work shoe. I currently have Simple Barney and love them to death but want something new.

I am looking for a similar style shoe or boot. Pref black or brown, something comfy but nice looking. Oh and if it is under $80 even better. Thanks for any suggestions

By: Drastic

Drastic — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:26:01 -0800

I hesitated before buying, as it definitely doesn't match your desired price point, but my current work shoes are a pair of Ecco shoes. They're the single best work shoes I've ever owned; I got them a little over six months ago, put an average of 4 miles on them each workday (that's not counting walking-around time at the office; my bus stops aren't the most convenient you see), and they're still absolutely solid and comfortable.

By: b1tr0t

b1tr0t — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:33:30 -0800

Take a look at Clarks. They tend to be as funky as the Simple Barneys linked above, and not quite as conventional as Eccos. Although they are usually more expensive than $80 (I've typically paid $90-$120 for a pair), they last forever.

I have never owned a pair of shoes as well made as my clarks. I wore my first pair for two years, then packed them when I moved. A year or two later, I unpacked them and started wearing them again. I think I have about 4-5 years of wear on that pair. They look well worn, but have aged very nicely. My current pair is nearly two yeas old, and looks brand new.

You can probably find Clarks at the $80 price point, but they are still an exceptional value at $120 at the clarks store.

By: fenriq

fenriq — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:44:42 -0800

I've got a pair of Rockports that I love. They are comfortable, waterproof and not outrageously overpriced (I think I paid $60 or $70 for them). I got them at Macy's and this is my second pair so that might tell you something.

I tried to find them on the Rockport site but their site is all flash and incredibly annoying to try and navigate.

By: Wild_Eep

Wild_Eep — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:49:54 -0800

Seconding Clarks. I stumbled onto a pair at a garage sale. Glad I didn't have to pay retail, but *dang* these are some quality shoes!

By: b1tr0t

b1tr0t — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:56:20 -0800

Clarks are also incredibly comfortable - not something you would normally expect from a long-lasting shoe.

By: tjenks

tjenks — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:34:20 -0800

I was going to come in here and reccommend the Clark's Wallabees. It looks like I didn't have to, but I think that all these strangers telling you that these are amazing shoes probably speaks volumes.

By: ShawnString

ShawnString — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:45:45 -0800

looks like I am going to go check out some Clarks now. thanks guys.

By: PeterMcDermott

PeterMcDermott — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:34:52 -0800

I've owned Ecco's, I've owned Clarks, but the shoes I love the best are the classic Bass Weejun mocassin -- preferably in the Leavitt style.

I've got a friend coming over from the US soon. I'd better ask her to bring me a couple of pairs as my current ones are dying.

By: Invoke

Invoke — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:04:49 -0800

Keen shoes, which I have only ever seen in the Pacific Northwest are hands-down the most comfy, cool-looking shoes I own.

By: twistofrhyme

twistofrhyme — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:18:15 -0800

fifthing clark's wallabees- they're awesome. my dad wore them when i was a kid- tres retro cool. they come in lots of colours, too. recently, i saw a kicksass pair in a subtle tweedy brown plaid- the kind of pattern you'd wear in a pair of funky-old-man dress pants. i complimented their wearer and he said it was the sixth compliment he'd gotten on them that afternoon.

By: Sara Anne

Sara Anne — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:04:20 -0800

Blackspot V2

By: jasperella

jasperella — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:33:26 -0800

Both my bf and I have found Camper shoes to be comfy, well-made, long-lasting, and quite cool looking.

They're not for everyone, style-wise, but worth a look.

By: candyland

candyland — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:44:05 -0800

My husband wears the Keen Portsmouth to work.

By: YoBananaBoy

YoBananaBoy — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:45:38 -0800

Seconding Clarks. Great shoes.

By: electroboy

electroboy — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:40:27 -0800

I like Born shoes, personally.

By: fieldtrip

fieldtrip — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:35:18 -0800

Clarks, for real. I hiked, walked and generally tried to destroy mine without any luck.