[WTF] Hey man were did you get your shoes??

[Electrictoner]

I find I go though a lot of shoes in this biz. Soles come separated or cracked. Tops get scuffed. Laces don't last for %hiT , insoles just plain wear out or go limp or no cushion. Have any of you found decent shoes to take the abuse we techs give them? I need black dress like shoes not some sort of Athletic shoe made black. How much do you spend on a pair I don't mind paying if quality is there

Electrictoner

[blackcat4866]

I can destroy shoes. Between crouching, walking & driving all day, shoes can last anywhere from 3 weeks to 12 weeks. The last set are amazingly comfortable and over 3 months old: croft & barrow.

I'm looking for the next pair, and I hope it's the same brand.

I used to wear exclusively Florsheim wing-tips, but the quality has fallen off in the last few years. They just don't last any more. =^..^=

[zed255]

I have a five year old set of Dakota's that came from Mark's Work Wearhouse. I have used Florsheim and Doc Marten in the past to good effect. I generally am pretty easy on footwear and get a few years or more from a quality pair. My current set are safety shoes also, steel toe and shank.

[OMD-227]

This is what I wear. Colorado - Mens Footwear

I buy 1 new pair each year, and they last FOREVER! A little expensive, but totally worth it!

[mrwho]

I go to the shoe shop and choose the cheapest shoes that fit my liking. They last forever (my current pair has over a year) and I use them all week. Call me a cheap bastard - I truly am!

[ESA]

I can destroy shoes. Between crouching, walking & driving all day, shoes can last anywhere from 3 weeks to 12 weeks. The last set are amazingly comfortable and over 3 months old: croft & barrow.

I'm looking for the next pair, and I hope it's the same brand.

I used to wear exclusively Florsheim wing-tips, but the quality has fallen off in the last few years. They just don't last any more. =^..^=

How about pants. My knee's wear out just as fast! I give shoes and pants 6 months.

[SCREWTAPE]

For those tech who wear boots. These are the best.


NikeyJust do it.

LOL..

But really there seriously comfortable.

[Bobbarian]

Croft & Barrow!

I agree with blackcat on this one. I have paid $120+ looking for the right shoe.

I have had my Croft & Barrow for over a year now with no signs of giving up the ghost or sole.

[Stirton.M]

Denver Hayes 4-eye tie leather shoes...



very comfortable and go with any style of clothing....I've had mine 6 months and so far they are holding up to the abuse admirably.

[copydude]

SAS Shoes, I haven't worn mine out and I have a metal ankle brace through mine

San Antonio Shoes - Handcrafted Women's Shoes, Women's Sandals, Handbags, and Men's Shoes

[banginbishop]

chelsea boots Buy John Lewis Chelsea Boots, Black online at JohnLewis.com

not this price but cheaper - sadly they dont last - scuffed front and cracked soles but very comfortable.

I do go through lots of shirts from that crap toner which is destroying new shirts anybody got any stuff that gets rid of toner?

[mrwho]

got any stuff that gets rid of toner?

If you add water to it, you're screwed - I vacuum mine before washing, works almost every time.

[fixthecopier]

I bought Dockers last time. They are waterproof and that has come in handy.

[blackcat4866]

Start with black or dark brown shirts. Then they can only get more of the same color. I have (5) black shirts. =^..^=

[fixthecopier]

Start with black or dark brown shirts. Then they can only get more of the same color. I have (5) black shirts. =^..^=

I am with you there. I own several myself. When someone says anything about my all black clothes I tell them I am a big Johnny Cash fan, and I am. However when I dress in all black, I wind up working on shredders and getting white dust all over me.