Comments on: Q157: Shoes?

By: susan

susan — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:40:15 +0000

As a child, we only got new shoes when our feet hurt or they (not our feet!) were falling apart. Now I have more, several boots for winter, and several sandals for summer. But the question allowed me to see that I sometimes have things I don’t use any longer, so I just gave away three pairs that I felt someone would love to have. They were nice and that made me feel good. So, yes, I could have less!

By: unnikrishnan

unnikrishnan — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:16:14 +0000

As I am working in a factory, safety shoes are compulsory and I have two pairs.

By: harish amrita

harish amrita — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:59:03 +0000

2 …. one is executive and the other is a sportswear….
i believe i should keep them both and should not cut them down since both serve 2 important purposes…

By: motherskitten

motherskitten — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:39:19 +0000

I have seven pairs of slippers and shoes. Surprisingly, I seem to need them all.

By: ChetanG

ChetanG — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:17:33 +0000

One pair of winter boots for the ice and snow. One pair of regular shoes for the rest of the year.
This is one strange question.

By: prasanth

prasanth — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:10:46 +0000

I never had shoes in my earlier life, but… as I grew up, I put lot of “shoes” to cover several things and to keep up with the boosting ego. Now I understood that shoes can only hide my “sore-foot” if not worsen, but absolutely cannot heal it!

By: hopelessrishi

hopelessrishi — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:03:13 +0000

I think about 18. I think I am the reincarnation of Imelda Marcos!

By: Sukanya

Sukanya — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:08:34 +0000

I used to have 3 pairs of shoes, one for dirty outdoor use, one pair of sandals for hot weather, and one current pair that fit well. But…being a minimalist, I got rid of my old shoes that were falling apart. I should have kept them so that I could have them right by my bed in the event of an earthquake, which we are way overdue for in the Bay Area. Oh yes, I also have one pair of dress shoes which I rarely use, & 1 pair of clogs which I never use. I guess that actually makes 5 pairs of shoes.

By: avinash

avinash — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:11:44 +0000

i recently gave a pair of shoes away but i still have a lot (6). amma has already chided me on my purchasing habits. i usually walk wherever i’m going so i should be wearing out a pair fairly soon. good question to keep us humble!

By: Jaya Sreedharan

Jaya Sreedharan — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:16:24 +0000

Far too many, have a whole 4 tier shoe rack just filled with my shoes. Different colours, diff heel lengths…
The question is definitely fruit for thought…
Got to reassess my needs. Thanks!