leather 'long-distance-walking' shoes for guys

AprilGuy SG

gd morning ppl!!!

juz wanna get ur advice and ideas about men's leather shoes.

i need to buy a new office shoes for myself but i had been only using my current ones for 3 months and its almost worn out. a few things need to consider on why its worn out so fast ... as i walk 10-15 mins to work everyday from the MRT station (for those working in Jurong IBP would understand) plus the wet weather past couple of months might contributed to the 'earlier retirement' for my shoes.

i wanted to ask if u guys have any suggestions for office shoes but also suitable for long distance walking too?

FireIce SG

salvatore ferragamo

AprilGuy SG

wow!! thx for the recommendation ... i'll check it out

FireIce SG

i walk 10-15 mins to work everyday from the MRT station (for those working in Jurong IBP would understand)

oh yes! i perfectly understand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

while walking there, my thought was............ who the hell would wanna work here.

Kuali Baba SG

Look at the wear pattern on the soles and consider your walking gait and whether it needs correction, before your buy a new pair. If it's coming apart at the seams though you need something that's more durable.

AprilGuy SG

now that is a bit too 'chim' ... in depth ... must go seek counsellor for advice to buy shoes

FireIce SG

or isit ur style of walking?

some ppl, the way they swagger, the shoes wear out or spoil faster than normal

like me, the way i walk, bery not suitable wear heels (and crocs.....)

AprilGuy SG

hahaha .. maybe i should walk in front of u and let u see how i do my 'catwalk' for u to criticize ..... hahaha ... r u also in IBP area?

but i think u might be true about the way a person walks will affect the shoes ... maybe i got the wrong type of shoes.

^Acid^ aka s|aO^eH~ SG

or isit ur style of walking?

some ppl, the way they swagger, the shoes wear out or spoil faster than normal

like me, the way i walk, bery not suitable wear heels (and crocs.....)

Mai drag ur feet... looks badly on ppl... cross the drain also dunno will ge stuck or fall down anot...

Another thing is the posture... wear heel must stand straight... no point wear heels but slouching...

ditzy SG

My best advice is don't buy from bata. Their soles are 1" rubber, the rest is air. Really.

ditzy SG

I cannot stand ppl who drag their feet. Its not the noise, but they look really tardy.

AprilGuy SG

after all the recommendations ... i think i need to train the way i walk by using wooden clog sandals ... hahaha

lce SG

tats a $500 pair of shoe

for walking shoe buy with synthetic rubber sole , more cushion

peel up the inner sole n see whether its sewn or glued sole

sewn 1s can last longer

AprilGuy SG

dat is a very interesting and valuable information!!! thx Ice!!! i'll make sure to look for that!!

lce SG

they dun make gud shoes like they used to , now most r made in china

gud shoes r too expensive now . used to have more than 30 pairs . now only few

Labeautecart SG

thanks for the info

FireIce SG

I cannot stand ppl who drag their feet. Its not the noise, but they look really tardy.

oh..... mianeh.

i will take note.

Weychin SG

Hi! It may be a good idea 2 or more pairs of leather shoes that are resolable. Also get sizes with more volume to accomodate insoles with sufficient cushioning you require. Also buy shoe trees to go with them. Leather shoes breathes well, it also stretches and mould to your feet as you wear them, making the more comfortable. Having more than one pair allows the shoes rest so that the uppers do not wear out prematurely. Shoe trees keeps the shoe in tip top shape. Find shoes with leather outsoles that are stitched so it may topied with rubbers soles and heels. Stitched soles are more durable than glued soles. Instead of changing shoes, changing out soles and heels make better econimic sense in a long run. Shoe insoles you can choose leather, eva, sorbothane, polyurethane or silicone types. Some may have rocker or heel and arc supports, improving gait and evening wear patterns. Lastly get a shoe brush with shoe conditioner and wax to keep the shoe looking new! There are some people who claim to have worn the same pairs of shoes for 20 over years!

FireIce SG

sibeh scientific

很好!

AprilGuy SG

impressive weychin!! shoe specialists!! even though there's here n there which i don't understand, but i'll surely bring this info with me during my hunt for new shoes. thank u very very the very much!!