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doorknob · 03-16-2009, 08:58 AM

Ever since I was a kid, I've gotten a kick out of having a new pair of shoes. I just bought a pair of Merrell hiking boots on eBay. My last couple of pairs have been Walmart specials. These are spendy boots if you buy them at the store, but I got them for about the cost of 2-3 Walmart specials. I set them up on my eBay scale and just admired them for a few days, lol.. but I just threw them on. I've been wearing Sorel snow boots since the beginning of winter, so these things feel like ballet slippers in comparision. Nothin' like new kicks!

desertdonna · 03-16-2009, 09:03 AM

I have Merrel's, too, Paul. They're sweet compared to the clunkers I was wearing for a few years.

Ah, the little things in life...

Have a good one.

Hugs,

Donna

doorknob · 03-16-2009, 09:13 AM

Hiya, Donna! That's good.

I'd hate to turn up on some whiner thread in a few days crying about how my feet hurt, lol... I used to love Hi-Tec boots, wore out pair after pair, then ended up with some that hurt me feet, and have been scared to buy them again ever since. My mom is an avid hiker and I noticed that she has a pair, so I figured I'd give 'em a go. And they look really cool!

Believe808 · 03-16-2009, 09:17 AM

Never owned Merrel shoes, but I see them on people and like the way they look. Maybe I will go on ebay to find a pair. Have a great day and enjoy your new shoes. Ah the little pleasures of life when we are sober.
Love ya, Donna

doorknob · 03-16-2009, 09:22 AM

Thanks, Donna!

Quote:

Ah the little pleasures of life when we are sober.

That's what I was thinkin'... if anybody cares to share any others.

***ananda*** · 03-16-2009, 10:39 AM

eeeeks.....now my small pleasure is my sexy high heel shoe collection.....and no...they are NOT comfortable...but I love the way they make me feel

Fubarcdn · 03-16-2009, 11:14 AM

I absolutely hate new shoes. I have one pair of runners and one pair of dress shoes. The dress shoes are 20 years old as I only wear them to weddings and funerals.
The runners I wear until they wear out.
No winter boots for me. Everywhere I want to go is accessible through the underground tunnels and subway.
I love the urban jungle.

Sara9009 · 03-16-2009, 11:55 AM

Congrats on your new comfy shoes.

For some reason I am really not a shoe person and wear the same pair of Birkenstocks year round. My Mom almost flipped her lid when I put them on to go out when it was snowing. So I had to go look for another pair of shoes and the only ones I could find were these high heels boots that I bought for my Nephews Pirate Birthday Partly. LOL. Needless to say I left wearing the Birkenstocks.

stone · 03-16-2009, 12:52 PM

I used to wear Hi-tec boots all the time too.

I recently got some fancy Nike trainers I still get a kick out of them...Pegasus GTX baby.

doorknob · 03-16-2009, 01:15 PM

I can't believe I'm posting a picture of my shoes...

Latte · 03-16-2009, 01:56 PM

I am wearing my new pair of Uggs right now. My feet love me for the nice soft insides and they go with my Carhartts and my sweats.

I also might have a small jacket problem..I love jackets, sweatshirts, pullovers....ahhhhhh....

PaperDolls · 03-16-2009, 01:59 PM

When I get new shoes I can run really fast!

I want Merrel's too but I'm not spendy enough.

doorknob · 03-16-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara9009

For some reason I am really not a shoe person and wear the same pair of Birkenstocks year round.

It won't be long an I'll be living in my sport sandals till it snows again.

doorknob · 03-16-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaperDolls

When I get new shoes I can run really fast!

I want Merrel's too but I'm not spendy enough.

I got these for 54 bucks with shipping. They seem like they'll outlast a couple of the cheaper pairs I've been getting at Wallyworld.

doorknob · 03-16-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Latte

I am wearing my new pair of Uggs right now. My feet love me for the nice soft insides and they go with my Carhartts and my sweats.

I had to look those up... those are made in Dee's neck of the woods.

Latte · 03-16-2009, 02:16 PM

My DH feeds my sweatshirt habit..he bought me a Fordcares hoodie, his reasoning..it supports Breast Cancer research. I love that man.

PaperDolls · 03-16-2009, 02:17 PM

If I had the choice, I wouldn't wear shoes very often.

stone · 03-16-2009, 02:19 PM

Dh?

PaperDolls · 03-16-2009, 02:22 PM

huh?

I just don't like wearing shoes but at work they make me.

geoff · 03-16-2009, 02:55 PM

Nice, I love getting new kicks; shoes are definitely an addiction of mine...need some new Chucks and want to buy another pair of these.

lunarise · 03-16-2009, 03:11 PM

Im with Phal..I LOOOVEE me some new sockies!

***ananda*** · 03-16-2009, 04:02 PM

"whoa whoa her she comes......."

OMG i'm feeling playful....you'de best all hide

doorknob · 03-16-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ananda

"whoa whoa her she comes......."

Hall & Oates?

Sara9009 · 03-17-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stone

Dh?

Dear Husband or the D can be used interchangeably depending on your mood.

spark42 · 03-21-2009, 05:15 AM

This thread reminds me of a paolo ntini song...

Trainers are my thing (sneakers i think you call them in the states?) - skateboard stylee ones... dc, airwalk, vans etc... So comfy!

Love it when i get a new pair. My current faves are some really nice etnies that are still quite new...

03-16-2009, 08:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
doorknob Knucklehead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 4,005	Nothin' Like... Ever since I was a kid, I've gotten a kick out of having a new pair of shoes. I just bought a pair of Merrell hiking boots on eBay. My last couple of pairs have been Walmart specials. These are spendy boots if you buy them at the store, but I got them for about the cost of 2-3 Walmart specials. I set them up on my eBay scale and just admired them for a few days, lol.. but I just threw them on. I've been wearing Sorel snow boots since the beginning of winter, so these things feel like ballet slippers in comparision. Nothin' like new kicks! __________________ Get in where you fit in. - Too $hort Last edited by doorknob; 03-16-2009 at 09:24 AM.

03-16-2009, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
desertdonna Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glitzville Posts: 335	I have Merrel's, too, Paul. They're sweet compared to the clunkers I was wearing for a few years. Ah, the little things in life... Have a good one. Hugs, Donna __________________ Peace doesn't require two people; it requires only one. It has to be you. The problem begins and ends there. Byron Katie

03-16-2009, 09:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
doorknob Knucklehead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 4,005	Hiya, Donna! That's good. I'd hate to turn up on some whiner thread in a few days crying about how my feet hurt, lol... I used to love Hi-Tec boots, wore out pair after pair, then ended up with some that hurt me feet, and have been scared to buy them again ever since. My mom is an avid hiker and I noticed that she has a pair, so I figured I'd give 'em a go. And they look really cool! __________________ Get in where you fit in. - Too $hort

03-16-2009, 10:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
*ananda* Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10,851	eeeeks.....now my small pleasure is my sexy high heel shoe collection.....and no...they are NOT comfortable...but I love the way they make me feel __________________ You can't stop living just because it hurts a little - Ananda's Mom

03-16-2009, 11:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fubarcdn Resident Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 3,597	I absolutely hate new shoes. I have one pair of runners and one pair of dress shoes. The dress shoes are 20 years old as I only wear them to weddings and funerals. The runners I wear until they wear out. No winter boots for me. Everywhere I want to go is accessible through the underground tunnels and subway. I love the urban jungle. __________________ What it is is what it is. Only positivity No negativity.

03-16-2009, 09:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Believe808 Miracles Happen Mahjong Champion! Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9,967	Never owned Merrel shoes, but I see them on people and like the way they look. Maybe I will go on ebay to find a pair. Have a great day and enjoy your new shoes. Ah the little pleasures of life when we are sober. Love ya, Donna

03-16-2009, 11:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sara9009 Eclectics Anonymous Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 286	Congrats on your new comfy shoes. For some reason I am really not a shoe person and wear the same pair of Birkenstocks year round. My Mom almost flipped her lid when I put them on to go out when it was snowing. So I had to go look for another pair of shoes and the only ones I could find were these high heels boots that I bought for my Nephews Pirate Birthday Partly. LOL. Needless to say I left wearing the Birkenstocks.

03-16-2009, 12:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
stone Member Moon Lander Champion! Shuffle The Penguin Champion! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 18,311	I used to wear Hi-tec boots all the time too. I recently got some fancy Nike trainers I still get a kick out of them...Pegasus GTX baby. __________________ . As from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again. -- Maitri Upanishads

03-16-2009, 01:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
doorknob Knucklehead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 4,005	I can't believe I'm posting a picture of my shoes... __________________ Get in where you fit in. - Too $hort

03-16-2009, 01:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Latte I love my Coastie and 44 MLB's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,430	I am wearing my new pair of Uggs right now. My feet love me for the nice soft insides and they go with my Carhartts and my sweats. I also might have a small jacket problem..I love jackets, sweatshirts, pullovers....ahhhhhh.... __________________ I am so thankful for my sobriety I think there are so many people who want to take as many freaks as possible for a ride on the drama train, and I can't afford the ticket, so forget it. Idgie-

03-16-2009, 01:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
PaperDolls Miss Grumpy Pain in the Pants Join Date: May 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,484 Blog Entries: 10	When I get new shoes I can run really fast! I want Merrel's too but I'm not spendy enough. __________________ Sober Date: 11.09.2008

03-16-2009, 02:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Latte I love my Coastie and 44 MLB's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,430	My DH feeds my sweatshirt habit..he bought me a Fordcares hoodie, his reasoning..it supports Breast Cancer research. I love that man. __________________ I am so thankful for my sobriety I think there are so many people who want to take as many freaks as possible for a ride on the drama train, and I can't afford the ticket, so forget it. Idgie-

03-16-2009, 02:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
PaperDolls Miss Grumpy Pain in the Pants Join Date: May 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,484 Blog Entries: 10	If I had the choice, I wouldn't wear shoes very often. __________________ Sober Date: 11.09.2008

03-16-2009, 02:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
stone Member Moon Lander Champion! Shuffle The Penguin Champion! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 18,311	Dh? __________________ . As from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again. -- Maitri Upanishads

03-16-2009, 02:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
PaperDolls Miss Grumpy Pain in the Pants Join Date: May 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,484 Blog Entries: 10	huh? I just don't like wearing shoes but at work they make me. __________________ Sober Date: 11.09.2008

03-16-2009, 02:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
geoff Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 60	Nice, I love getting new kicks; shoes are definitely an addiction of mine...need some new Chucks and want to buy another pair of these.

03-16-2009, 03:11 PM	#21 (permalink)
lunarise lunarlovelunar Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 674 Blog Entries: 10	Im with Phal..I LOOOVEE me some new sockies! __________________ LIVE!

03-16-2009, 04:02 PM	#22 (permalink)
*ananda* Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10,851	"whoa whoa her she comes......." OMG i'm feeling playful....you'de best all hide __________________ You can't stop living just because it hurts a little - Ananda's Mom

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