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LockedUltimate Deciding Factor in a Shoe Purchase

posted on October 21, 2009 at 08:26AM Inappropriate?

What is the ultimate deciding factor in a shoe purchase?  If you had to pick one thing out of all the factors that feed into this decision, what would it be?

replies: 15 latest post: December 02, 2009 at 07:32PM by houdiniphile
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posted on October 21, 2009 at 10:05AM
 

For day to day shoes, it would have to be comfort. 

But, for going out shoes, how they look!  I don't care as much about how comfortable they are if it they are just to be worn for a couple of hours.

posted on October 21, 2009 at 10:27AM
 

Mine have to be comfortable, especially width wide toes.

This normally prevents me from remote ordering footwear.

But, it does assure my shopping in person, with virtually zero returns.

posted on October 21, 2009 at 05:45PM
 

Fashion Trend Right Shoes that are comfortable to wear all day is what I look for.

posted on October 23, 2009 at 08:14AM
 

Good question!  I first go by how they look and then they have to be comfortable.  And, I'm not going to lie, if there is a good price on something I may buy it even its not that comfortable. 

posted on October 23, 2009 at 12:04PM
 

For me it is the quality of the workmanship compared to the price of the shoe.  Especially for a leather upper/leather lined shoe.

posted on October 23, 2009 at 03:51PM
 

Comfort and price for me. I got a great pair of Covington shoes from the Sears clearance section in the store for $10  I think the original price was $40. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn :)

posted on November 07, 2009 at 11:15PM
 

I'd really have to say the "fit" of the shoe.

It doesn't make sense, to me, to take all the time to break-in the leather, if there are callouses forming on the back of my heals or sides of my toes.

posted on November 08, 2009 at 12:50AM
 

I look at the reviews for the shoe -- I do a lot of research online before I purchase any type of sneaker.  Why?  Because I'm into getting fit, and have started doing some running so I know I have to pay for quality.  For example, my last pair of Asics I spent $129 on -- and they are well worth it. 

Now when it comes to casual shoes, or something I might wear with jeans around town -- it comes down to how fashionable/trendy/cool they are.  I've bought way too many shoes just because they look "cool" :)

 

posted on November 08, 2009 at 11:27PM
 

If I run, I end up falling down (bad knee).

However, I do look for good construction, the ability to have long term maintenance done on the footwear and wearing comfort is a really big deal for me.

What good is having a nice-looking pair of footwear, that ends up making your feet sore?

posted on November 13, 2009 at 09:52PM
 

The shoes absolutely MUST be stocked in my KMart store or one I can drive to. I will never buy shoes anywhere else again. KMart quality boots have helped me stay out of leg braces, and take fewer falls per day than any shoe prescribed for me, and my life is better because of KMart shoes.

posted on November 30, 2009 at 09:06PM
 

I also like footwear that is resoleable.

It just doesn't make sense for me to "break-in" leather and then have to toss a pair of shoes, because of worn soles.

posted on December 01, 2009 at 02:28PM
 

AdamO - I hope you have a good shoe repair man!  If you keep your shoes long enough to need a new sole, you might consider buying two pairs of the same boots and then rotate them.  That way you don't put all the wear and tear on one pair.

posted on December 02, 2009 at 08:09AM
 
In response to SHC-RebeccaG's post from December 01 2009 02:28PM

That's right! And it's easy when KMart has those BOGO 50% off 2nd pair promos all the time!

posted on December 02, 2009 at 06:37PM
 

For me I look first at style and price. That just narrows it down for me, and after that I'll try them on. I won't even try on shoes that are too expensive or don't fit my style and then my final decision comes down to how comfortable they are.

posted on December 02, 2009 at 07:32PM
 

Hey I have been wearing flats for a few minutes each day. I got out of leg braces by switching braces to boots for a few minutes each day. I don't know if I will ever be able to wear them, but I want your input on some flats that you all like.

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