What is the best 5-a-side football outdoor footwear? I play twice a week on modern outdoor five-a-side pitches (the ones with the little black rubber balls). My Nikes have finally given up the ghost and are being held together with gaffer tape at the moment. I thought Adidas Samba but my mate says they'd be wrecked in two matches. Any ideas? Ta.
posted by mooreeasyvibe on Oct 27, 2009 - 7 answers

I've read this, and this but I'm looking for something more casual and maybe a low top shoe that I can wear to/from and at work or school. [more inside]
posted by handabear on Oct 22, 2009 - 7 answers

Can you help a gal transition from summer flats to a more winter-appropriate work shoe? [more inside]
posted by sciapod on Oct 20, 2009 - 11 answers

Am I expecting too much from a pair of Puma sneakers? [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Oct 12, 2009 - 12 answers

One foot bigger than the other... expensive boots... dilemma... do you fit them to the larger foot or the smaller foot. [more inside]
posted by itsjustanalias on Oct 7, 2009 - 17 answers

What do you call these dress socks? They're very thin and stretchy, almost like opaque calf-high pantyhose. Where can I buy them? [more inside]
posted by hjo3 on Sep 21, 2009 - 7 answers

Can I hike to the summit of Mt. Whitney in running shoes? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Jul 12, 2009 - 11 answers

I have sweaty feet and I'm going to need some sandals. Help! [more inside]
posted by pdb on Jun 29, 2009 - 10 answers

I am not a runner or long distance walker, but would I be less tired and achey at the end of a day spent generally on my feet in a 'barefoot' style pair of shoes such as Nike Free or Vibram Five Fingers, or in a regular pair of cushiony shoes? [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on May 2, 2009 - 21 answers

What should I wear on my feet this spring/summer? ... Not so much a fashion question, as a let's-keep-my-feet-under-me-and-my-bones-unbroken question. But a little fashion would be nice. [more inside]
posted by taz on Mar 31, 2009 - 22 answers

Where do you find good, longer lasting, work shoes for a man with some feet issues? [more inside]
posted by SuzySmith on Feb 27, 2009 - 17 answers

Help me find comfortable shoes I can buy from a shop in the UK. [more inside]
posted by penguinliz on Feb 17, 2009 - 9 answers

The first time I wash a pair of shoes, it seems to make them permanently smelly. [more inside]
posted by nomad on Jan 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Lightweight, waterproof, women's hiking boots/sneakers. more inside [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Oct 20, 2008 - 8 answers

Looking for some comfortable, yet affordable, shoes that are suitable for jobs involving a lot of moving around and heavy lifting. [more inside]
posted by Dreamcast on Oct 2, 2008 - 6 answers

I need recs for a lightweight shoe for my dance class. [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown on Sep 5, 2008 - 9 answers

Spira running shoes: horseshit? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Jul 23, 2008 - 3 answers

I want the male version of a category of cool Skecher-esque fashion sneakers that women have been wearing for the past year or two. Within that category I want the kind where the laces are just vestigial, decorative. Best examples here and here. Do they exist? Can't find. [more inside]
posted by Askr on Mar 12, 2008 - 16 answers

Guess who needs boots like Marilyn Manson?! Yours truly! Here's the problem, it seems to be a very standard design but we need to try them on and take them home rather than buy them online and wait/pray it works out. Where (greater boston)?
posted by Firas on Jan 3, 2008 - 20 answers

Please help me locate some rubber shoes. I want them to be completely rubber, so I can just rinse them clean under running water. They're not for what you think... ;) [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Oct 23, 2007 - 14 answers

What are the most essential women’s shoes? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Aug 27, 2007 - 38 answers

Help me find the right soccer shoes for my 7 year old daughter with ultra sensitive feet. [more inside]
posted by visual mechanic on Apr 29, 2007 - 11 answers

I need advice on lessening the agony from wearing heels all night. [more inside]
posted by angryjellybean on Dec 4, 2006 - 14 answers

My friend has Morton's Neuroma but she'd still like some nice looking shoes. [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Jul 19, 2006 - 12 answers

Toddler shoes -- what are the best brands? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on May 16, 2006 - 10 answers

Help me free myself from sandal stink? [more inside]
posted by blue_beetle on May 1, 2006 - 19 answers

Is there a non-Skid Spray for shoes? [more inside]
posted by hypersloth on Apr 9, 2006 - 3 answers

I'm looking for some floppy shoes. [more inside]
posted by bshort on Jan 4, 2006 - 9 answers

Why do girls get all of the totally sweet shoes? [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Dec 29, 2005 - 37 answers

I have a pair of leather sandals that have a couple years of dirt, dead skin and miscelleanous grime worn deeply into the insoles. What's the best way to get rid of the foot-gunk without destroying the leather?
posted by nathan_teske on Aug 2, 2005 - 3 answers

How do I keep my sandals dry, clean, and non-smelly? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Jul 8, 2005 - 8 answers

Soon to be travelling in Costa Rica during rainy June, I've got my quick-drying clothing, but are hiking boots practical/needed for light hiking and a lot of walking? [more inside]
posted by Mercaptan on May 8, 2005 - 14 answers

My summer trip to England will include a three-day, forty-mile hike through the westernmost part of Cornwall (Lands End and some on either side). Advice on the area and the hike would be appreciated. [more inside]
posted by anapestic on Apr 20, 2005 - 13 answers

I'm looking for interesting and unusual shoes (male.) [more inside]
posted by fire&wings on Apr 5, 2005 - 15 answers

Which basketball shoes are good for people with high arches? Information's easy to come by for running shoes, but I can't find anything for bball. I'd like to be able to put orthotics in them as well. (Yeah, I'm getting old.)
posted by callmejay on Nov 18, 2004 - 3 answers

Shoes and boots for the extra wide foot... [more insole] [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Oct 26, 2004 - 7 answers

How can I get rid of the odour that my sandals leave on my feet? They have a vinyl lining which creates an awful smell when contacted by sweat. This isn't a problem with any other footwear, and I've had a number of other people complain about this happening to them, so "wash your feet" would not be an appreciated response.
posted by DrJohnEvans on Sep 12, 2004 - 13 answers

I wear a 13 6E in whatever goofy sizing New Balance uses. I need something wider and I can't find anything out there. Does anyone make anything above a 6E width or am I screwed? Would moving up to a 14 6E give me some extra width?
posted by @homer on Jan 1, 2004 - 10 answers