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Shoe Suggestions? #6251018
05/31/18 09:24 AM
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I've worn out my sneakers I've had for about 10 years. Almost nothing left of them...they're more like sandals now.

Any suggestions for a good all around shoe? Something I can wear hiking, fishing, grass cutting or just sitting on the deck.

Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6251026
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My wife just bought me pair of Keen shoes, I am impressed so far. She has wore them for several years. mike

Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6251034
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MikeC.... what style keen shoe did you get?? I have been looking at several styles unsure what I like best. I really like the idea of a work shoe that I can wear around the yard, farm doing light chores. I trash sneakers to quickly and the cost gets silly, cause you get what you pay for. Right now I’m wearing work boots constantly and just would like to lighten up a bit for weekends and evenings

Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6251054
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I have no idea how you got that many years out of a pair of shoes , you must not wear them every day.

New Balance , about all I wear any more , me and my flat feet and well I have size issues currently wearing A NB 608V4 in 16EEEE


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Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: MikeC] #6251062
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Originally Posted By: MikeC
My wife just bought me pair of Keen shoes, I am impressed so far. She has wore them for several years. mike


Keen makes an excellent shoe for a great price! I bought a pair of Keen Targhee II Mid Waterproof Boots back in September of last year and they quickly became what I wear daily. I paid $89.99 on Ebay. They are very comfortable and actually are waterproof (unlike many other manufacturers).

The only drawback is they are on the hot side, we've had a few days here in the upper eighties with high humidity and my feet got hot. May have to switch back to my cheap, lightweight sneakers for the summer, or maybe look into some Keen sneakers since my old sneaks have about had it.

I bought the Keen Hikers to replace a new pair of Vasque Breeze 2.0 Waterproof Hiking Boots that sucked. They were $120.69 from Amazon and were very uncomfortable, very narrow in the toe box. I wore them for a month and they never did stop hurting my feet, retired them in favor of the Keens.


Eh...wot?

Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: GREENCOUNTYPETE] #6251067
05/31/18 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted By: GREENCOUNTYPETE
I have no idea how you got that many years out of a pair of shoes , you must not wear them every day.

New Balance , about all I wear any more , me and my flat feet and well I have size issues currently wearing A NB 608V4 in 16EEEE


I wore them out years ago...mainly keep them to irritate the wife.

Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6251068
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I'll check out the Keen's. Thanks!

Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6251074
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Check out Solomon trail runners. Exellant all around tennis shoe.


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Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6251082
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New Balance or me too
and I definitely dont wear them often, get several years out of a pair and can generally find them at a decent price


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Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6251109
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I've had 2 pairs of keen sandals over the years and love them.
I'm rough on shoes but my preferred choice of regular shoes are skate shoes. With a messed up back and knees they give me the most comfort.
I usually get about a yr or 2 out of them. That's wearing them daily and doing almost everything.




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Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6251136
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I have no idea what style but will ask. Seems they were just over $100. Mike

Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6251167
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I have some keen hiking boots they are decent , I bought them onsale and the toe box is just a little small so my little toe hurts by the end of the day but they are otherwise comfortable and have non metallic safety toe.

but as you can see from my shoe size finding them in my size is often a challenge. Tweed it is worth the trip to Black Earth WI visit The Shoe Box they only carry shoes they can get all the sizes for. if you are a more normal size check out The Bargain Box across the street.

they sell New Balance and Keen in black earth go try some on.

when you find a pair you really like call up and order a second and possibly a third pair before some one discontinues them and have the next pair waiting for the day your feet or back start to hurt because they are worn out then change pairs.


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Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6252846
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NIKE.
Worth the $.

Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6252867
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Shoe $$ are ridiculous so I wear the $12 Velcro-type fastener shoes from Walmart in the summer. Cheap crocs when I'm not in the dirt.


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Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6252879
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Wolverine Dura Shocks. I know they're a pain to put on. I've been to the Shoe Box years ago.

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Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6253784
06/04/18 12:19 PM
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Croks are all i wear all summer long. Hose them off and off you go again.

Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6253792
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Make life interesting - buy a pair of Stiletto heels for your wife and get yourself a pair of cabelas hunting boots.


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Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: grapestomper] #6253811
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Originally Posted By: grapestomper
Croks are all i wear all summer long. Hose them off and off you go again.


Do your feet look like this by the end of summer?



Eh...wot?

Re: Shoe Suggestions? [Re: Tweed] #6253814
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Please............no one mention Birkenstocks


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I think they are part of the required uniform for liberals and women in Vermont.


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