The average North American woman owns 19 pairs of shoes.

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: yllus
I have 6 pairs of shoes myself, but that's counting a pair of sandals and not counting my soccer cleats.

Shoes are fairly important. It's the little things that differentiate you from the crowd, whether the situation be a job interview, working a sales job or picking up women. A fair-sized stable of shoes are pretty much a requirement to looking your best.

That's part of what amuses me, and makes it all seem like a whole bunch of identical birds putting identical plumage on themselves so that they look "different." Someone in the college's media center suggested using off-white resume paper for my resume, to make it "stand out" a little. You don't think that she'd give that same advice to everyone wanting to get resume copies printed?

The career fair sounds like a whole bunch of people doing the same things so that they can all appear more unique that everyone else there. "Oh wow, you wore a white button-down shirt with a tie too? What a great idea, I'm glad I also thought of it"

"Remember, you're unique. Just like everybody else."


I never have liked shoes. When I was little, and my mom bought me my first pair of shoes, as soon as I stood up in them, I froze in place. She said that I started walking like my feet were encased in concrete, and I started crying. I really hated them.

I still don't especially like shoes. It's difficult to find a pair that doesn't make my feet hurt in some way, either on the bottom from poor shape or cushioning, or blisters/rashes from poorly finished insides rubbing against my skin constantly. When I get home from class or work, my shoes are off before anything else happens, usually before I even close the door behind me.

 

[Mucho]

Originally posted by: K1052
shens, it has to be more

I agree!

 

[theprodigalrebel]

I think 19 only covers the pairs in frequent use. I bet the average woman has 50 more pairs in the attic/basement for giving away/special occasions or when they will 'come back in style.'

I might have 10-12 pairs but I wear the same Doc Martens 99% of the time.

 

[sdifox]

I guess the average got pulled down by the destitute.

 

[randomlinh]

this surprises someone?

I was more surprised with how many shoes I'd like to have... black/brown casual going out shoes, light/dark casual work shoes, tennis shoes, crappy shoes for working, running shoes...

 

[Sunner]

1 pair of sneakers.
1 pair of indoor all-around sports shoes.
1 pair of jogging shoes.
1 pair of clogs.
1 pair of boots.
1 pair of fancy shoes for when wearing a suit.
That about does it for me.

I've known two chicks in my life that have been reasonable when it comes to shoes and purses.

 

[DivideBYZero]

My GF has way more than 19 pairs, and that's just in the hallway...

 

[MrDudeMan]

I wear the same pair for sports, running, and every day wear. They are cross trainers and look good with most outfits, they work just fine for running, and I play baskteball, racquetball, and ultimate frisbee in them as well. You don't need one for each activity.

 

[m1ldslide1]

Good to know my gf is above average.

*sigh...

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: MrDudeMan
I wear the same pair for sports, running, and every day wear. They are cross trainers and look good with most outfits, they work just fine for running, and I play baskteball, racquetball, and ultimate frisbee in them as well. You don't need one for each activity.

What bra size are you?

 

[moshquerade]

sounds about right.

and guys, don't compare the # of shoes you own to the # a woman owns. some things shouldn't be compared.

 

[Anubis]

i have 3 pairs of sneekers 1 really grungy, 1 not so bad and 1 nice pair
3 pais of birkenstocks , 1 clog 2 sandles
1 pair of boots, look like hiking boots have birkenstock cork insole
1 pair of black dress shoes which i hardly ever where
2 pair of steel toe shoes, 1 pair is sneekers 1 is a boot which looks more dressy
1 of boat shoes

thats 11, im required to wear steel toed shoes at work even tho i sit in an office all day, when im not at work im wearing sneekers or birks

on extreamly rare occasionswhen i have to wear a suit ill put the dress shoes on

my exgf had over 50

 

[Syrch]

i have 3 pair that i wear regularly and i wish i had more shades of brown for dress shoes honestly. Dark brown shoes do not look right with light brown pants and belt imo.

 

[ForumMaster]

i don't know about you but i have two pairs of shoes and sandals for the summer. that's it. one pair of sport shoes that i wear everywhere and one pair of nice shoes that i rarely wear. who needs anymore then that? even that's a luxury.

 

[torpid]

Originally posted by: Anubis
thats 11, im required to wear steel toed shoes at work even tho i sit in an office all day, when im not at work im wearing sneekers or birks

So either you work at a rodeo or at a construction site then?

 

[imported_LoKe]

I own...two pairs of shoes.

One pair of daily runners, one pair of work shoes.

 

[ISAslot]

2 pairs of $10 wal-mart velcro black shoes, one pair for work, one for home

1 pair of Lake bike shoes, and a pair of sandals.. then a pair of hiking shoes somewhere which i wore once...

 

[MrDudeMan]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: MrDudeMan
I wear the same pair for sports, running, and every day wear. They are cross trainers and look good with most outfits, they work just fine for running, and I play baskteball, racquetball, and ultimate frisbee in them as well. You don't need one for each activity.

What bra size are you?

:laugh:

Seriously though, I buy one nice pair of shoes and they work for most things. I wear them to work everyday and I wear them when I go running with my wife. There is no reason to have more than one to do things like that.

 

[michaels]

A guy obsessing over shoes is the worst.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

I own more than 250pr.

She owns about 50pr.

 

[Felisity]

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
I own more than 250pr.

She owns about 50pr.

Wow... just wow.

If that's an honest post, you're a brave soul. hehe

 

[Fenixgoon]

let's see i have....

sandals, casual boots, paintball boots, sneakers, casual dress shoes, and dress shoes. let's also throw in athletic wear just to increase the number - turf shoes and lacrosse cleats.

that's a total of 8 for me

 

[Agentbolt]

19 pairs on average? For WHAT? Jesus, women are stupid. There's just no rational basis for that many.

 

[ultimatebob]

I probably have over a dozen pairs of shoes as well, but I only wear four pairs of them. The rest are in a box and ready to be tossed when I need the closet space!

 

[So]

Originally posted by: Kaelyn
If money were no object, I would have an entire walk-in closet with nothing but shoes and purses. I guarantee most other women would say the same.

But unlike most women, none of mine would be stilettos or uncomfortable, dangerous heels. Feet have to last your whole life, why ruin them with shoes that are stupidly uncomfortable.

I currently own 10 pair that I wear regularly, and a couple of dressy-ish shoes that I don't wear much at all.

EDIT: I only own 6 purses, 3 of which are the same style in different colors for different seasons. I use purses until they start to look really worn out, or are falling apart. I have never paid more than $30 for a purse and never purchase one unless they are on sale/clearance. They are also tiny purses. Again though.. if money were no object..... I'd so own 20 or 30 purses.

How can you wear 10 pair "regularly"

List of So's footwear:
2 Pair business casual shoes "brown" and "black"
1 Pair dress shoes
1 Pair boots
1 Pair slippers

total: 5 pairs of shoes.