what brand of shoe?

[Samr]

I was out shopping for a new pair of shoes today, for no particular reason other than my only other tennis shoes are my New Ballance 880s and people are starting to take notice, and for some reason I could not seem to find anything that compared to my good ol' New Ballance. I left La Cantera with a new watch instead.

I started wearing NB exclusively four years ago, after my new Nikes completely fell apart two weeks into x-country season. The first pair lasted me the entire season, and was retired two years later. The next pair went through three months of summer training, and an entire season, putting on several thousand miles with only a few blisters, if that.

But even now, after running has completely erased itself from my vocabulary, I just cannot find a pair of shoes as comfortable as those made by New Ballance. I swear by them, for exercise or otherwise, and I don't think I will ever leave my dear old friend. It is probably the only relationship I will ever have that will be, truely, monogamous. :lol

So, which brand of shoe do you prefer? Are you brand-loyal or are you a comfort whore?

Or, on the alternative, is there any ONE thing or brand you are extremely loyal to, without exception? "The Spurs" is an assumed response here.

[MannyIsGod]

New Balance for sure.

[Guru of Nothing]

I don't have a lot of fashion sense, but I do get my shoes right. For casual wear, it's Van's, Wallabees, and plain old topsiders. A good-looking man's shoe is timeless.

That said, my current fave is a pair of well-worn tan rockports.

Regarding comfort, mileage varies, but I'm pleased with my picks.

[Vashner]

Van's.

[snowboarder]

I like Nike Shox

but really expensive

[ObiwanGinobili]

i have a strange foot. flipper shaped really.
small heel, extra wide toe pad.

my best bets are always skechers, vans & airwalks.
although it's been years since i had a pair of airwalks. reeboks classics always fit nice too, but the toe wears down long before the rest of the shoe.

[SpursWoman]

I'm a Nike kinda girl. :fro

[spurs=bling]

Nike, Adidas, and Skechers.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Adidas

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Converse, adidas and Puma

[Samr]

addendum: I am only anally-loyal to New Ballance whenever I just need a comfortable tennis shoe or one to work out/run in. As far as other shoes go, I couldn't care less.

I like some of Steve Madden's shoes, some Deisel, Bed:Stu... DSW is basically the best place on Earth- I am a sucker for a bargain, no matter what, even if I can afford better. Also, DSW is right next to Goodsports or whatever that place is. BAM!

[KEDA]

Nike all the way

I have these

http://www.finishline.com/store/images/products/lg311022003.jpg

they are probably the most comfortable non-Jordans I have owned!

Im looking at getting the Air Max 360 in a few weeks

I also have a collection of Jordans, and the newest ones the XXI are very comfortable

[T-Pain]

i get this question at work all the time. if you come in at champs at northstar, ill show you some good running shoes. i just dont feel like typing alot, its better for me to show you than describe it.

[dougp]

most comfortable shoes i've worn are nike free's, for running and casual use. But they fall apart very easy :(

[T-Pain]

but some shoes ill recommend is the nike 360s, NBs, and some of the Adidas shoes. the pumas we have are pretty light, but theyre also narrow, like i said if you come in ill show you.

[KEDA]

I was just at the Champs at Northstar on Saturday

I bought a bunch of Jordan socks and a JB hat, I have a friend that works at Finishline, so I get all my shoes from them. But they have shit for JB merchandise, thats why I go to Champs!

BTW I have the XXIs in white and black and I love them both, Im not sold on the red suede. But I have pix of all the colorways and theyre are some good looking ones coming out soon!

this weekend the Retro 7s come out, and 2 more pairs of 7s come out on the 22nd

damn my collection is going to get HUGE!!

[T-Pain]

I was just at the Champs at Northstar on Saturday

I bought a bunch of Jordan socks and a JB hat, I have a friend that works at Finishline, so I get all my shoes from them. But they have shit for JB merchandise, thats why I go to Champs!

BTW I have the XXIs in white and black and I love them both, Im not sold on the red suede. But I have pix of all the colorways and theyre are some good looking ones coming out soon!

this weekend the Retro 7s come out, and 2 more pairs of 7s come out on the 22nd

damn my collection is going to get HUGE!!

damn i was workin there saturday. let me know when you come back to get apparel so i can get commission!

[KEDA]

damn i was workin there saturday. let me know when you come back to get apparel so i can get commission!


there were two guys there about noon-ish

one guy said he had the DMP set, and he and I were talking about people getting mugged over that set when they came out.

then there was another guy up near the front of the store, but he was busy.

either one of those you?

[T-Pain]

there were two guys there about noon-ish

one guy said he had the DMP set, and he and I were talking about people getting mugged over that set when they came out.

then there was another guy up near the front of the store, but he was busy.

either one of those you?


you know what, i think i was the busy one because i remember overhearing a conversation about people gettin mugged over the DMPs.

[Borosai]

NB are good shoes, but I haven't owned a pair for a while. I currently use a pair of Brooks Illusion 2, and they are very nice...super light and very breathable so my feet stay dry...I can feel a breeze pass through. I don't have brand loyalty when it comes to shoes though...whatever is good and at the right price at that time I guess.

[KEDA]

you know what, i think i was the busy one because i remember overhearing a conversation about people gettin mugged over the DMPs.


yeah it was a Finish Line store in Austin (I think) but yeah, a lady had camped out all night to get her husband the DMP set, and as she was walking out to her car 2 seedy looking gentlemen approached her, luckily the security guards were close by and she got away. She was a friend of my freind that works at the Finish Line here on SA.

too bad the DMP was such a limited release, they are on ebay for like 1200 bux now.

[braeden0613]

Puma, nike

[T-Pain]

yeah it was a Finish Line store in Austin (I think) but yeah, a lady had camped out all night to get her husband the DMP set, and as she was walking out to her car 2 seedy looking gentlemen approached her, luckily the security guards were close by and she got away. She was a friend of my freind that works at the Finish Line here on SA.

too bad the DMP was such a limited release, they are on ebay for like 1200 bux now.


yeah, we never sold the DMPs when they came out. were you talkin to a guy that had short black hair kinda like a flattop?

[KEDA]

yep

I was wearing my XXI shirt and the all black XXis

BTW here is a new colorway out later this year

http://www.juebankongjian.com/UploadFiles/200632918223607.jpg

http://www.juebankongjian.com/UploadFiles/200632918227687.jpg

I like those alot

there is also a white on white with silver trim XXi, I think thats the next release.

[T-Pain]

yep

I was wearing my XXI shirt and the all black XXis

BTW here is a new colorway out later this year

http://www.juebankongjian.com/UploadFiles/200632918223607.jpg

http://www.juebankongjian.com/UploadFiles/200632918227687.jpg

I like those alot

there is also a white on white with silver trim XXi, I think thats the next release.


yeah thats frank. i remember someone wearing a black XXI shirt because you were the first person i saw wear that XXI shirt. im fixin to buy those black Finley XXIs pretty soon

[KEDA]

I like them

they are hella comfortable!

[T Park]

Are the black XXis that Finley wears available yet??


BTW<

I wear tennis shoes all the time in the summer


Nike Air Max 360s

Best shoes Ive ever worn HANDS DOWN!!

Get them.

[T-Pain]

Are the black XXis that Finley wears available yet??


BTW<

I wear tennis shoes all the time in the summer


Nike Air Max 360s

Best shoes Ive ever worn HANDS DOWN!!

Get them.


yup they were released this saturday.

[KEDA]

got my pair at 10 am saturday


I have all the release dates for all Nike shoes for 2006

Im like the carnac for shoes!!!

[T Park]

would they be available online!??!

[KEDA]

ask and ye shall!!! (http://www.finishline.com/store/catalog/product.jsp?resetResult=true&oldRequestedURI=%2fstore%2findex.jsp&productId=prod571024&categoryId=cat20007)

[Old School Chic]

got my pair at 10 am saturday


I have all the release dates for all Nike shoes for 2006

Im like the carnac for shoes!!!

Billy,

What happened to the pair you promised me :depressed




:spin

[KEDA]

T-Pain


are you guys getting BOTH sets of Retro sevens on the 22nd??

there is one set of retro 7s coming out Saturday, and 2 more colorways coming out on the 22nd, but all three are listed as l'style.
these come out saturday
http://www.uptempoairforums.com/uploads/BRIM/2006-04-08_171814_ceravii.jpg


and these both come out on the 22nd
http://www.uptempoairforums.com/uploads/BRIM/2006-01-13_141540_1.card.JPG
http://www.uptempoairforums.com/uploads/BRIM/2006-01-13_140935_1.p.jpg
when nike releases shit l'style its a limited run in some manner

sometimes its a limited production
sometimes its a regular run and it only available in adult sizes
sometimes its only available in certian markets

[KEDA]

Billy,

What happened to the pair you promised me :depressed




:spin


hmmmmm


checks memory


nope, never promised you anything

[T-Pain]

T-Pain


are you guys getting BOTH sets of Retro sevens on the 22nd??

there is one set of retro 7s coming out Saturday, and 2 more colorways coming out on the 22nd, but all three are listed as l'style.
these come out saturday
http://www.uptempoairforums.com/uploads/BRIM/2006-04-08_171814_ceravii.jpg


and these both come out on the 22nd
http://www.uptempoairforums.com/uploads/BRIM/2006-01-13_141540_1.card.JPG
http://www.uptempoairforums.com/uploads/BRIM/2006-01-13_140935_1.p.jpg
when nike releases shit l'style its a limited run in some manner

sometimes its a limited production
sometimes its a regular run and it only available in adult sizes
sometimes its only available in certian markets


as far as i know were gettin the purple J7's

[Old School Chic]

hmmmmm


checks memory


nope, never promised you anything



:depressed

[midgetonadonkey]

I wear SAS.

[KEDA]

hmmmmm

looks like Im going to have to call around and see whos getting what.

[Old School Chic]

I wear SAS.


:lol

[spurs=bling]

I wear SAS.
:huh

[Old School Chic]

:huh

It's an old shoe company in SA :lol

[ObiwanGinobili]

i get this question at work all the time. if you come in at champs at northstar, ill show you some good running shoes. i just dont feel like typing alot, its better for me to show you than describe it.

is that where you work?
I was *this* close to walkign in there today.. but time was a wasting & I had to get over to the lane bryant to pick up some shirts for my mom.

[spurs=bling]

It's an old shoe company in SA :lol
oh, i feel so pendeja now. :oops

[KEDA]

here are the white on whites I was talking about earlier

http://www.kick-fiend.com/wp-content/t6dqag.jpg

[Old School Chic]

Billy,


I thought you worked for Office Depot :lol

Not Footlocker

[Old School Chic]

oh, i feel so pendeja now. :oops

Blingy,

Don't say that... I'm sure Midge is just teasing about wearing SAS shoes.

[adrienne]

My running shoes are Adidas...but other than that? I wear flip flops:) (Although I have a large collection of heels/stilletos/wedges as well...I just don't have much occasion to wear them.)

[spurs=bling]

Blingy,

Don't say that... I'm sure Midge is just teasing about wearing SAS shoes.

sometimes it is true.

*cough my past two math tests cough*

[KEDA]

Im a sneakerhead, its an addiction


actually is just Jordans, I had a few pairs when I was little. So, Im basically reliving my childhood.

[Old School Chic]

Im a sneakerhead, its an addiction


actually is just Jordans, I had a few pairs when I was little. So, Im basically reliving my childhood.

Very Nice, Billy :spin

[T-Pain]

is that where you work?
I was *this* close to walkign in there today.. but time was a wasting & I had to get over to the lane bryant to pick up some shirts for my mom.

yup, thats where i work

[Old School Chic]

yup, thats where i work


Cool :spin

[midgetonadonkey]

Blingy,

Don't say that... I'm sure Midge is just teasing about wearing SAS shoes.

I never tease about anything.

[Old School Chic]

I never tease about anything.

In that case... Post your SAS shoes

[midgetonadonkey]

http://www.fittedshoe.com/SOFT_SPOT_SHOES/S-MARATHON.460.jpg

[Old School Chic]

http://www.fittedshoe.com/SOFT_SPOT_SHOES/S-MARATHON.460.jpg


Awesome! :tu

[spurs=bling]

http://www.fittedshoe.com/SOFT_SPOT_SHOES/S-MARATHON.460.jpg
:lmao

[Silver21_Black20]

I just bought a pair of Pumas. They are really comfortable.

http://detailimg.babaclub.com/pro_img/baba-event/img_051229_puma/baba_puma_shoes(874)_10.gif

I'm also a Nike Shox kinda girl :spin

[spurs=bling]

the shoes i've bought the last few months lately are .....


Jordan Women's Trunner LX Premier ( i just wanted them)
Price: $109.99
http://a712.g.akamai.net/7/712/225/1d/www.eastbay.com/images/products/large/13322102_l.jpg

Jordan Women's Team Reign Low ( they look great with jeans)
Price: $89.99

http://a712.g.akamai.net/7/712/225/1d/www.eastbay.com/images/products/large/12512107_l.jpg


Nike Women's Air Taurasi ( i need basketball shoes to play :spin )
Now: $59.99

http://a712.g.akamai.net/7/712/225/1d/www.eastbay.com/images/products/large/11244901_l.jpg

Adidas Women's a3 Accelerate ( again i just bought them for no reason)
Price: $119.99

http://a712.g.akamai.net/7/712/225/1d/www.eastbay.com/images/products/large/749336_l.jpg

Adidas Women's 1 Intelligence Level 1.1 ( i got these when we went to Dallas)
Price: $249.99

http://a712.g.akamai.net/7/712/225/1d/www.eastbay.com/images/products/large/467364_l.jpg

okay can you tell i like shoes?

[KEDA]

see, now if you were about oh, lets say 15 years older we'd have something in common! :lmao

[katyon6th]

Steve Madden, Nine West, and Kenneth Cole mostly

NB for tennis shoes

[MannyIsGod]

I'm really suprised there aren't more people in here pimping New Balance. I can't stand the quality of Nike shoes and I don't mind Adiddas but they aren't as comfortable. New Balance just makes the best shoes by far for me. I also have a wider foot than average, however, and New Balance makes sizes with larger widths as well.

[T Park]

I can't stand the quality of Nike shoes

I could've sworn it was different than that.

[DDS4]

I'm really suprised there aren't more people in here pimping New Balance. I can't stand the quality of Nike shoes and I don't mind Adiddas but they aren't as comfortable. New Balance just makes the best shoes by far for me. I also have a wider foot than average, however, and New Balance makes sizes with larger widths as well.

New Balance definitely for walking and running for me.

Actually, for basketball, Nike is one of the better ones out there for comfort. The cushioning goes away quick, but not bad at all.

I use Adidas for cleats (football and soccer).

[kris]

I exclusively buy adidas sporting apparrel and shoes. I think I could be more comfortable in New Balance walking shoes, but Adidas shoes are so much more cooler than everything else on the market. Plus, they have the best sponsors (read: Tim Duncan and Stephen Jackson but you might be surprised to know Beno and Nazr as well).

These should be at my doorstep tommorow.


http://i.onlineshoes.com/images/br029/63670_450_45.jpg

[timvp]

I've found that Nike is the best brand for basketball. Nikes last forever and are the most comfortable. I've tried all other brands but nothing else is close. Adidas are too narrow, New Balance, Puma and Fila fall apart and Reebok just don't fit right.

I think adidas shoes look pretty nice and New Balance shoes are good for walking around in, but nothing beats Nike for a shoe that fits and will last a long time. I actually have some Nike basketball shoes that I bought in 2000 that I've logged thousands of games in and I sometimes still play in. Every other brand of shoe has about a six month life span tops.

[kris]

No way man. Adidas last forever.

[timvp]

Adidas sprain your ankles and/or give you plantar faciitis. Tim Duncan was Cal Ripkin III before he put on adidas.

[kris]

Tim Duncan is the same now as he ever was before, maybe better.

He just is trying to be more of a team player now so he completely took out all of his post moves when he gets the ball.

[MannyIsGod]

Actually, I do think Addidas are horrible as far as functionality goes. I've never sprained my ankles as much as I did when I started wearing Addidas.

The best shoes every made for basketball were the origional Paytons with the zippers. Holy shit it was flat out impossible to sprain your ankle in those things.

[hobbit feet]

who needs shoes?

http://www.hathawaymix.org/shelly/websites/elijah/site/facts8.jpg

[kris]

Actually, I do think Addidas are horrible as far as functionality goes. I've never sprained my ankles as much as I did when I started wearing Addidas.

The best shoes every made for basketball were the origional Paytons with the zippers. Holy shit it was flat out impossible to sprain your ankle in those things.

Years I've worn Adidas playing basketball: 3

Ankle Sprains: 0

It's all up to the individual.

[Samr]

I love NB's basketball shoes, but they don't really market them. I guess it's more a word of mouth-type deal.

Various pairs of their running shoes have lasted me through entire x-country seasons (around ~1k miles), during some of the worst conditions (torential downpours), and were still the same, albeit with less tread, for years afterward. I have never found a shoe as comfortable, as light, and at the same time as sturdy as NB. I guess you don't realize the value until you are running over rocks and holes in a hard rain for miles on end.

Nevermind the fact that they are perfect for everyday use, and last perhaps longer than you want to wear them.

If you are looking for some really comfortable bball shoes with plenty of support, check out the NB line. There's only a few models, but you will never look for another shoe again.

[GoldToe]

The best shoe in the world means nothing without a quality pair of socks.

I currently run in Saucony.

[Jimcs50]

http://www.saucony.com/product_photos/medium_profile/2814-1.jpg

Saucony are the best running shoes right now. :smokin

I switched from New Balance and will not go back.

[T-Pain]

heres a great forum all about shoes, there are also forums for other brands

www.niketalk.com

[tlongII]

New Balance sucks ass. Nike is the way to go.

[tlongII]

Saucony sucks ass too.

[tlongII]

I personally guarantee that Nike makes the best shoes for every athletic discipline.

[CAGE]

NIKE :tu

[SpursWoman]

The Easter bunny is bringing me these. :)


http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/51/51421/310171-161.jpg

[CAGE]

The Easter bunny is bringing me these. :)


http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/51/51421/310171-161.jpg

Very nice Spurswoman

[midgetonadonkey]

I used to always were Pro-Wings and XJ900s when I was a kid.

[CAGE]

I used to always were Pro-Wings and XJ900s when I was a kid.

Me too. (Payless was tha shit) :lol

[Silver21_Black20]

The Easter bunny is bringing me these. :)


http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/51/51421/310171-161.jpg

Nice SW.

Can you tell the Easter Bunny I want these...

http://www.nikeshoestrade.com/products/in-stock/de/nike-shox-de006.jpg

...Thanks!

[CosmicCowboy]

I've been wearing my Ariat lace-ups a lot lately.

http://www.ariat.com/images/products/large/product_lg_37127.jpg

[KEDA]

the easter bunny (read ME) is bringing me these

http://i2.tinypic.com/sq38uq.jpg

[Solid D]

I prefer Nikes and Bostonians but not at the same time.

I also think this sig from Borosai is hilarious.

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/2336/stnashbeat2ve.gif

[T-Pain]

hey ladies, whats up with the damn snowshoe lookin boots? i even see them when girls are wearing them with skirts and its fuckin hot outside. i cant imagine how bad their feet smell at the end of the day.

[ALVAREZ6]

Nike makes the best basketball shoes, hands down.



For casual shoes, I like Adidas and Reebok.

[T-Pain]

Nike makes the best basketball shoes, hands down.



For casual shoes, I like Adidas and Reebok.


Air Force ones top 'em all

[KEDA]

not a big AF1 guy

not since that stupid song came out a few years ago!

[JoeChalupa]

I use whatever works best and feels the best. I've used Nike, New Balance, Saucony, Asics and have had success with all of them.

[Carnac]

got my pair at 10 am saturday


I have all the release dates for all Nike shoes for 2006

Im like the carnac for shoes!!!

???

[SpursWoman]

http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/51/51421/310171-161.jpg


These are the most comfortable shoes on the planet. :tu

[MoSpur]

Nike Shox are awesome. I have all types. I have a lot of Jordan Trunners for running and they are comfortable. I have to say that Nike is the brand I prefer.

[John Doe]

The best shoe in the world means nothing without a quality pair of socks.

I currently run in Saucony.

Damn good shoe, I run regularly and change them out once a year.

[NZHayden]

i got a pair of these last weekend, except brown on brown, they're hot
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/nzhayden/puma-mens-future-cat-low.jpg

[tlongII]

Nike Trail Free 5.0 is my current fave.

[1Parker1]

hey ladies, whats up with the damn snowshoe lookin boots? i even see them when girls are wearing them with skirts and its fuckin hot outside. i cant imagine how bad their feet smell at the end of the day.

:lol They're called Uggs. And they're quite comfy. I wore some in the winter, with them over my jeans. I don't like it with skirts :( And they don't make you're feet smell...they're almost like house slippers, except they're boots.

[T-Pain]

:lol They're called Uggs. And they're quite comfy. I wore some in the winter, with them over my jeans. I don't like it with skirts :( And they don't make you're feet smell...they're almost like house slippers, except they're boots.
yeah with jeans are ok, but with skirts??? plain stupidity (sorry ladies), thats almost like me wearing my big poofy Sean John jacket in 85-90 degree weather while wearing shorts. thanks for the reply exactly 1 month later! :lol

[1Parker1]

^:lol I didn't even check the date of when this this thread was made...

[tlongII]

Absolutely awesome shoe.

http://www.freshnessmag.com/content/features/files/0805/nike_fall_05_shoes/images/pic_report5.jpg

[cherylsteele]

http://www.octanecreative.com/ducttape/fashion/accessories/images/ducttapeskate.jpg

[NASpurs]

Nike, Addidas, Puma