How many sneakers, tennis shoes, running shoes or whatever you call them, do you have? I have two pairs.

[debm55]

[FalloutShelter]

1. Two pairs.

High tops and low tops.

[debm55]

4. Thank you

[Gidney N Cloyd]

2. Ya mean 'gym shoes'? (That's what we called 'em when I was a kid-- but I say sneakers now)

6: 2 pairs of Sketchers crosstrainers in white and black for daily use. 2 more identical pairs of Sketchers still in the box in reserve because my feet are hard to buy for. And 2 pairs of beat up mudders.

[debm55]

5. Yep, gym shoes, The have all kinds now--cross training walkers, etc

[bucolic_frolic]

3. One

They're made so flimsy today they ain't worth diddly. Leather yielded to vinyl yielded to fabric. Arch support is gone, or tiny. We're all going to have flat feet. Is this a podiatrist conspiracy?

[debm55]

7. Agree, TY

[Dulcinea]

6. 4

1 pair of Hokas that I use exclusively for running
1 pair Converse All Stars
2 pairs of Vans, one slip-on & 1 lace-up

[debm55]

8. Thank you, Dulcinea.

[underpants]

9. At least 10

5 pairs running shoes - got to get back out there
1 actual tennis shoes
1 pair volleyball shoes (identical pair still in the box) got a great deal during the pandemic
1 pair basketball shoes
1 old pair running shoes (first marathon shoes)
1 pair of Chuckd

[debm55]

12. Thank you, underpants. Do you play volleyball?

[underpants]

15. No. They are permanently tied slip ons

I wanted the Adidas indoor soccer shoes Sambas. They last forever but they are pricey. I found ASIC volleyball shoes that serve the same purpose for $50/pair so I bought two pair.

[debm55]

17. Thank you

[bamagal62]

10. I have one pair

Of ASICS and one pair of Ecco’s.

[debm55]

13. Thank you bamagal62

[beaglelover]

11. 1. When they start to wear out I order a new pair from Skechers.

I did used to have a bit of a shoe fetish, especially dress shoes. I got hooked on this brand called Mezlan. They make absolutely gorgeous shoes that have an understated flair to them. Got lots of compliments from clients and colleagues on my shoes. But I got over that phase of my life and now have a reasonable number of shoes.

[debm55]

14. Thank you for your honesty, beaglelover.

[Freethinker65]

16. Just googled Mezlan. You have/had good taste. Incredible.

[beaglelover]

18. Thanks. At the time I was a relationship manager for large institutional investors at a money management firm.

It was expected to 'dress to impress'. Needless to say, my credit card balances were very high back then! These days, at the twilight of my career, I work in a non client facing position, make more money, work from home full time, and wear shorts, sandals, and t shirts most days (I live in the CA desert). I've had a good run career wise but I'm the happiest now for sure.

[3catwoman3]

44. I think you can often identify a western European man...

...who either lives in the US or is visiting, by their nice shoes, which they wear even when not wearing a suit. I seldom see American men in anything but athletic shoes or Crocs, unless they are at work.

I'm not surprised you got many admiring comments. Good on you!

[happybird]

19. One

Black pair of lightweight New Balance. I hate shoes that enclose the whole foot and wear Birkenstock clogs 90% of the time. Even got the non-slip professional grade ones for work.

[debm55]

21. Thank you, happybird,

[if..fish..had..wings]

20. 0 pairs

That is, zero.

I don't run, I swim.

[debm55]

22. hahahahahahahahahah you are funny

[highplainsdem]

23. 4 pairs.

[debm55]

25. Thank you, highplainsdem.

[sinkingfeeling]

24. I only have 3 paits of Bob's.

[debm55]

26. I have Bob's slippers. Ty sinkingfeeling.

[Bayard]

27. A lot less than when I was running

I'm down to one pair of Saucony's now. And the shoestring is knotted where the dog chewed it off.

[debm55]

28. Are they expensive? Thank you, Bayard.

[Bayard]

37. Expensive is a relative term

I think I paid about $50 for them several years ago. Back in the old days I paid as much as $100 for a pair that would help with over-pronation. I also wore orthotics.

[debm55]

40. I see what you mean. I would pay anything to have a pair of comfy shoes. Ty Bayard.

[marble falls]

29. Two pairs of black Converse Chuck Taylors. One from the 80's and one 21st century ...

... I'm saving the old'uns for if we have have to hit the streets like we had to in the 60s and 70s. All power to the people!

[debm55]

30. Great. Thank you marble falls.

[Prairie_Seagull]

31. I really don't even know.

I toss the old ones in a box and have probably 3 pairs actually out. I think I keep them in response to being poor when very young. Wife tell me to toss em but something stops me.

[debm55]

32. My doctor told me to get rid of them every year. That;s why I only have 2 pairs. I agree with your wife. They are bad

for your feet if you wear them too long.

[Ocelot II]

33. I have 5 pairs of canvas sneakers - blue, pink, yellow, green, and brown suede.

They are for casual wear, not serious walking. For that I have a pair of Dansko walking shoes that are the most comfortable shoes I've ever had.

[debm55]

36. i am having trouble with my feet. Do you have to order or are they sold in stores? I have to try they on first. thanks.

[Ocelot II]

41. I got mine at a shoe store. You could probably find them at a store that sells good athletic shoes.

You could order online at https://dansko.com/collections and they have a return policy, but if you have troublesome feet it would be better to try them on at a store. I just love mine.

[debm55]

42. Thank you Ocelot II we do have a Discount Shoe Warehouse. I get my three MRI on Monday, so I will see how that goes.

[Ocelot II]

43. I don't think you'll find them at a discount store - might have better luck

at a store that specializes in athletic and orthopedic shoes. They're kind of expensive but worth it if you have foot trouble. Or even if you don't.

[Backseat Driver]

34. I guess, perhaps, at least 5 pair-purchased all a decade ago of different styles and colors

and perhaps a few more older ones that overflow a large storage bin. I rotated wearing them according to the wardrobe du jour. Most of them need to be replaced at this stage, but my newest addiction is slipper shoes of felted wool with soles that are good to go outside to let out the dogs (pun intended, hehehe). Got my eye on some Allbirds now. Now retired from making CEOs rich as a disposable wage slave and disposable labor statistic one way or the other, and staying home permanently while sliding down the economic slope is the plan priority so replacement needs to wait for clearances spammed by Temu, hot Honey-ed, or Cap1shopping, hahaha!

[debm55]

38. I threw out most of my teachers shoes. Loved Clark shoes. I only have two pairs of Sketchers.Thank you.

[Backseat Driver]

46. Funny you mention Clark's - should have done some research - I got suckered by a fake ad/site; disputed w/bank, and they

investigated but got told they were in the process of issuing a refund, so I got no validation of the scam on the 3 pair I ordered.

[debm55]

48. Sorry that happened to you. Kohl's sells them. They are not cheap but they were so good on my feet.

[Glorfindel]

35. Two. One pair of black Prada I got at a consignment store for $6.00

I think the others are ASICs, but I don't know where I left them. I call them tennis shoes, though I never play tennis. That's just what everyone in these parts calls them.

[debm55]

39. Here too with the tennis shoes. Very good price on the Prada. Thank you

[3catwoman3]

45. Too many. I'm something of a fashionista, and I like my sneakers...

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...to have some color in common with my workout leggings, of which I also have too many.

And whatever shirt/T-shirt I'm wearing has to color-coordinate, too.

[debm55]

47. I was one that did and still likes to have things color coordinate too.

[Niagara]

49. I call them kickers :)

I have a pair of Skechers Soft Stride Softie that are non-slip resistant. It was a requirement to wear non-slip shoes when I had a part-time gig as a lunch lady. I find myself still purchasing them for winter use. There's pair #1.


I have a pair of Skechers She's Magnificent slip-ons. That's pair #2.


I have a pair of Skechers D'Lites Fresh Start (all white) and another pair of D'Lites Life Saver (black, white and pink). That's pair #3 and #4.


My newest pair are Asics Jolt 3 (also black and hot pink). This is the first time that I purchased Asics brand and I love them. This is pair #5.


I wear them all but the only ones that I let get muddy, dirty, grass stains, etc. are the Soft Stride Softie. The rest of my kickers are not collector items at all but I keep them pristine.


I generally purchase my kickers from 6pm.com. Once I purchased a pair of Skechers from 6pm and I didn't realize there was hardly any tread on the bottom which became a safety issue when it rained and when I came across certain store floors, asphalts and concretes, it was like walking on ice and it was dangerous. Now when I purchase from 6pm, I check out the image of the treads carefully and if I can't see the tread, I'll look for another shoe.

[debm55]

50. Thank you very much my friend. I have Skechers are my go to brand. I have a pair of boots from them , but I dug my Bear

Claws from the back of the closet. did you see what I posted about the Steeler-Bills game? Please be careful.

[Niagara]

51. Skechers are my go to brand as well my friend!

Let me go check out your OP.

[TxGuitar]

52. I have 2 pairs

But my spouse has about 7 or 8. However she is a polio survivor and has to have a 1 inch lift on the right shoe. All made more difficult because she wears a size 1. So she pays maybe 50 or so for a pair then $80 for each lift. Finding quality kids size shoes is a major endeavor for her.

[debm55]

58. That[s the same amount I have, Your wife is strong and a survivor.Is there a foundation that wound pay for her shoes.

Bless you both.

[PJMcK]

53. Two pair of sneakers

Three pair of golf shoes.

One pair of bowling shoes.

Three pair of boat shoes.

[debm55]

59. Great collection. TY PJMcK

[SWBTATTReg]

54. Too many to count, literally. I've kept almost every pair I have had. I'm one of those that has a pair of shoes/

gym shoes for every occasion. I used to wear dress shoes quite a bit when I worked in my former life, wore kind of like an IBM outfit everyday, you know the type, every day with a white dress shirt, T-shirt, dress shoes, fancy pants etc. All mgmt was expected to wear such things but the dress did finally ease up quite a bit in the later years.

[debm55]

60. Same with the teacher outfit --dresses, slacks, I would wear my Clarks, Bright colored outfits and shoes. When I retired

I gave to GoodWill. I would have more shoes, if I could find a pair that was comfy for me.

[doc03]

55. I have an old pair for bike riding, one for around home and a new

pair for formal wear.

[debm55]

61. Thank you doc03

Like your choices

[Chainfire]

56. None

[debm55]

62. Sorry, I think the reason is personal and don't feel it is my business.

[FBaggins]

57. Seven

But that’s because the model I use went on sale when they were discontinued. So four pair are unopened in the closet

Effectively three pair in service. One with enough tread and cushioning to use for walking. One retired from walking but still new/clean enough to wear everywhere else… and one for mowing the lawn.

They get demoted every 2-3 months

[debm55]

63. That is a very good rotation systen, TY

[Bludogdem]

64. None

Replaced them when I discovered these

https://www.quoddy.com/collections/mens-made-to-order

Best I’ve ever put on my feet.

[debm55]

66. Thank you. I will check the link.

[pansypoo53219]

65. i have none. i am usually barefoot or in socks. i have ballet slippers + a pair of cheap soled things for too cold.

i am not sure, think i maybe had 4 pr sneakers, except converses or faux w/ i ebayed.

[debm55]

67. Thank you pansypoo53219

[Chakaconcarne]

68. I have 4: Gym shoes, Vans High tops, Keen hiking and crocs

The remaining 6 are old shoes I can never just toss because I can use them around the yard....but I really only end up using one pair for that.