Why do dress shoes wear out so fast???

Passions

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I bought $150 Kenneth Cole dress shoes and after only about a month of casual 9-5 use, they are almost already all worn out on the bottom. Is this normal for dress shoes??
 

mercanucaribe

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Originally posted by: hans030390
it's normal for about any shoe besides big boots...

I've had a pair of Diesels that I've worn frequently for the past 3-4 years and they still have tread on them.
 

DaTT

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I'd go have a talk with the 12 year old asian girl who put your shoes together.
 

JulesMaximus

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Assuming they are leather soles just get them resoled. Costs about $40 and will extend the life of your expensive shoes.

What on earth are you doing that you'd wear out dress shoes so quickly? Are you a door to door salesman or something were you do a lot of walking outside?

You might replace them with a pair of ECCO's. They have a rubber sole and will almost never wear out.
 

MustangSVT

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Hmm. Yes, I also own a kenneth cole shoe and yes it seems to wear out super fast...
but it is one of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn :)
 

loup garou

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Kenneth Cole shoes SUCK...I've gone through several pairs. Go get some Rockports, or Cole Haans, or Campers, or Eccos, they'll last.
 

ruffilb

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Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Assuming they are leather soles just get them resoled. Costs about $40 and will extend the life of your expensive shoes.

What on earth are you doing that you'd wear out dress shoes so quickly? Are you a door to door salesman or something were you do a lot of walking outside?

You might replace them with a pair of ECCO's. They have a rubber sole and will almost never wear out.

ECCO FTW!

This guy definitely knows what he's talking about.

Cole Haan shoes are good too.
 

Zenmervolt

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Originally posted by: Passions
I bought $150 Kenneth Cole dress shoes and after only about a month of casual 9-5 use, they are almost already all worn out on the bottom. Is this normal for dress shoes??
Dress shoes do not _ever_ have "tread". Dress shoes have leather soles. Shoes with rubber soles are business casual at most.

ZV
 

Future Shock

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ECCO or Joseph Seibles - both very comfortable, well cushioned shoes that last. I've had my pair of Ecco dress shoes now for a year and a half of nearly daily wearand they still look good if I keep them polished...and comfortable as all heck.

FS
 

Zenmervolt

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Originally posted by: loup garou
Kenneth Cole shoes SUCK...I've gone through several pairs. Go get some Rockports, or Cole Haans, or Campers, or Eccos, they'll last.
Florsheim or Johnston & Murphy. Johnston & Murphy for full-dress, and Florsheim for business casual. Keep 'em polished and they'll last years.

ZV
 

brunswickite

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I have three pairs of Kenneth Cole shoes, and they all are in good shape after a year. You might drag your feet or something.
 

Amdiggidy

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Originally posted by: loup garou
Kenneth Cole shoes SUCK...I've gone through several pairs. Go get some Rockports, or Cole Haans, or Campers, or Eccos, they'll last.

Amen to the Rockports. I've seen those things hit 200,000 + miles....figuratively speaking of course. :D Good shoes, VERY comfortable.
 

vi edit

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Originally posted by: Future Shock
ECCO or Joseph Seibles - both very comfortable, well cushioned shoes that last. I've had my pair of Ecco dress shoes now for a year and a half of nearly daily wearand they still look good if I keep them polished...and comfortable as all heck.

FS

The Joseph Seibles I have are very nice. I've always found Kenneth Cole to be overweight...and overpriced for what they are.

For something cheap and comfortable, I'm also a fan of Bostonian.
 

CptObvious

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Sorry to hijack this thread, but I need a pair of black dress shoes for the office. Apparently the flat-toed Kenneth Cole shoes I have now are too casual. Just wanted to get your opinions on this pair, or if there are better ones in the same price range you'd recommend:

Link

Thanks
 

mrrman

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I usually get all my dress shoes resoled after I buy them...they last alot longer