Comments on: Please Explain

By: drea

drea — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:29:28 +0000

I agree, for me, sneakers are for the gym and sandals are for the beach and are not appropriate any where else. I live in the mid-west and there are girls who whip out the flip flops at the first sign of spring, even if it’s still cold (of coarse girls in Wisconsin are also still wearing messy buns and pajama pants, ick!) I always though flip flops looked like they were meant to be worn a few times and then thrown away. Uggs are ugly (lol) and crocs are the foot wear sin of sins to me.
I have a pair of heeled leather boots for the fall and winter, a pair or low heeled mary-janes for the spring and summer and running shoes for when I work out, ONLY when I work out. I’ve always been more comfortable in heels though since I’m mildly autistic and one of the symptoms of that is that I tend to but my weight on the front part of my foot, sure if the heels are super high they get a little uncomfortable, but I need at least a little bit of a heel or I just feel awkward.

p.s. the whole hip-hop trend with the flat soled sneakers that aren’t even laced up is just stupid but, I guess, what can you expect from the cultural group that convinced guys it was cool to have your ass hanging out over the back of your pants?

By: Vyvyan

Vyvyan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:53:57 +0000

I myself tend toward boots. Flat combat-style boots, silly 6″ platform boots with buckles, and, ideally for daily wear, boots with a slight toe platform and chunky heels. When I used to walk 5 miles or more a day because I didn’t have a car, I actually found that if the heel was one of the wide ones and not a stiletto, some elevation at the back of my foot was *more* comfortable.

I don’t especially hate sneakers. I don’t *wear* sneakers, though. I have combat boots. Why bother?

The trend I hate with a spitting passion is those awful mid-calf-length pants. GUYS! You are only making your legs look short and stubby! Is that really what you want? Really?

By: SamanthaBlake

SamanthaBlake — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:20:27 +0000

I would not have an issue donning sneakers with any clothing ensemble if only there was an easthetically pleasing pair that actually fits……and has support.My feet are too wide for converse and my arches are too low for vans.I dont protest this style of shoe as much as I do jeans.Modern fashion does perplex me if people use clothing to cover their bare flesh then why not liberate the creative senses…….with some creativity!…..but Alas!I live in suberbia .

By: Jami

Jami — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:27:26 +0000

I wear skate shoes 95% of the time. Mostly because I have been on a constant quest for the perfect pair of boots for the last 10 years and have yet to find them (let alone save up the $$$$ that I’ll need to fork over for them). Most of my wardrobe is far too casual for heels. This isn’t because I prefer casual clothes, it’s more of a necessity since I cannot currently afford nicer clothing.

By: LovleAnjel

LovleAnjel — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:48:33 +0000

I’ll chime in on the “awkward feet walking in heels hurts” chorus, but I have several pairs of combat or motorcycle boots that I switch off, as well as some Via Spiga low-heeled boots (I can’t wear anything knee-high because my calves are huge compared to my feet). For the summer I have two pairs of Skechers sneakers– one black mary jane-style with ornate cross embroidery, another “bike” style sneak with a japanese-inspired brocade print. Those are the closest things to real sneakers that I can bring myself to wear when not jogging– and even then I feel a little weird in them.

I like jeans, preferably either bondage-style or trouser jeans. I need seriously stretchy pants to deal with my curves, and regular slacks just don’t cut it.

Squid– you make me laugh! I lived in Lincoln Park for the last 5 years and it is disgustingly true.