Ladies, how many pairs of shoes do you own?

AnarchoGen

I am a simple woman with 3 pairs of shoes.

Asics
Steel toe boots, for intimidation purposes, and for heavy work around the house.
and clogs for just going out with the fam or hanging out with friends.

To the people that have over 50... is that really necessary? LOL!

yhernandezphx

im at about 150+
all differnt brands, i am well aware i have an addiction to them


this was last year- its full now along with the shelf behind it (4 shoes in each hole)

http://www.afendibagandabadattitude.com/2011/08/yani-is-shoe-whre.html

angiemartin78

I have about 40-50 pair. I love shoes!!! Some I can't wear because they hurt my feet (gained weight and foot got bigger too!), but I'm hoping I will be able to wear them when some of this weight comes off.

When I get under 200 I'm going to reward myself with a new pair!

TubbsMcGee

26 pairs of high heels, 14 pairs of flats/ballerina shoes, 3 pairs of sneakers, 4 pairs of boots, 5 pairs of flip flops, 2 pairs of strappy sandals.

...and yet I wear the same pair of shoes every day.

ahhhh i totally know what you mean-i do the same thing!
last summer i tried to wear every single pair of shoes once...but gave up after 3 weeks.

That sounds like a fun idea!

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

lillystargazer

I have a love/hate relationship with shoes because I have wide feet.

3 pairs of boots, one of them is for rain/snow
2 pairs of tennis shoes- Vans & Roxy
2 pairs of black flats
2 pairs of flip flops
1 pair of sandals
1 pair of Moccasins

BrendaLee

I own a total of five pairs, and I wear a total of 2 -- not including my flip flops. Cute shoes just aren't comfortable when you weigh 300 pounds. SOME day, I hope to have an actual shoe wardrobe, but it's so ingrained at this point to only wear one or two pair, I don't know if I'll ever change.

lowlevelrebel

You inspired me to count them. You also inspired me to change my profile pic If I don't count slippers (if I can't wear 'em out it just ain't the same) I have:

11 pairs of boots
3 pairs of slippers
6 pairs of sandals
15 pairs of flats
10 pairs of casual shoes/sneakers
14 pairs of high heels

Which makes a grand total of 59. That's actually more than I thought I had. I don't always buy very good quality but I love the way that a new pair of shoes can add pizazz to an outfit that's gotten a little tired. Also, I think as a lifelong chubby girl, shoes always fit whereas pants or blouses didn't always. Shoes were a pick me up. Unlike treacherous knee-high boots, which I have only recently begun to fit. *shakes fist*

stacyrhoades11

Wow...I love shoes!! I own about 50 pair of shoes lol my last purchase was this past weekend and it was a pair of Nike air max pink and black...love them....would pose a pic for ya but i dont knwo how to do that on here

smantha32

Unlike treacherous knee-high boots, which I have only recently begun to fit. *shakes fist*

The solution to that is buy european cut boots. They're designed to actually fit real women, not popsicle stick legged barbies.

lowlevelrebel

Unlike treacherous knee-high boots, which I have only recently begun to fit. *shakes fist*

The solution to that is buy european cut boots. They're designed to actually fit real women, not popsicle stick legged barbies.

European cut? Sweet! Never heard that before. I will totally look into that, thanks!

Ajmead

Not enough lol

ak_in_ak

I have very wide feet and can not wear a lot of shoes. I also use to work at a sporting goods store and love high end shoes, this does not mean heels though

2 pair Dansko
1 pair Keen venice h2
1 pair Chacos
1 pair North Face down winter boots
1 North Face down tent booties
1 pair Nike ( not gym shoes)
1 pair Five Fingers
2 pair Saucony gym shoes
2 pair Birkis

and 10 others I don't wear due to not being wide enough, no heels at all but I love expensive shoes, ironic!

Clarecbear82

I am freak I own one pair of boots and that's it! Really need some trainers but hate shoe shopping.

_snw_

heh - sorry, i just started talking about my shoes and didn't even notice this thread. how did i miss it??

dalgirly

I own 2 pairs of flats, a pair of heels that I will probably never wear again, a pair of heeled boots, a couple pairs of flip flops and my workout shoes. So I guess 7. Shoes are relatively unimportant to me...they are more function than fashion in my world

I also (GASP!!!) only own 1 purse (and it is not designer, although I get a lot of compliments on it . I love telling my husband how lucky he is to have me because I am so low maintenance!

My bf told me I needed to get a new purse, because I had the same one from when I was in Highschool. I remind him every once in a while that he is lucky as well because he doesn't need to go out and spoil me with jewelry.

dalgirly

Well in my defense... (not that I need an excuse... hehe) I do some work as a shoe and stocking model, so sometimes I'll buy something if I think it will look great being photographed.. and then I'll only wear it for photo shoots.

No need to defend yourself! I find most girls are like that. A good friend of mine has over $25,000 worth of shoes and bags. To me that is INSANE!! I am far too realistic to spend that much. Plus I don't really like heels, I have wide feet, so usually they cause my feet/back to ache + blister + bleed. For a friends wedding I was forced to wear a specific shoe, and by the end of the day I had large gashes on my feet from the straps.

well 25k might be a bit much. yikes.

I have wide feet too. I bought some shoe stretchers and if a pair of shoes are too tight to be comfortable I work on stretching them out for a little bit before I have to walk in them. It's helped a lot.

When you look at it though, 25k isn't all that unrealistic. She has 20 purses and about 5 of them are over $1000. So there is $5000 right there. Then she's got over 100 pairs of shoes and at least 20 of those are $200 shoes, and even if the rest are only $50 bucks --- that is well over $10000 in shoes! It adds up fast. To think if someone has over 150 pairs of shoes they have almost a full down payment on a house! Its crazy to me! And I think I have lots of shoes!

Oo_BrookeNicole_oO

About 15, and 10 of those are 2-3 dollar flip flops. I only wear my nikes and eastlands. Both are very worn down and over a year old. I never really liked shoes... clothes and purses on the other hand..

pgrant0328

Definitely more than I need. I dug a pair out last weekend to wear & had to take them off because they hurt my toes; actually most of them hurt my feet. Since this topic has come up, its a wonderful time to purge my closet. Don't they say less is more? I have lots of "professional work" shoes but now that I'm not working I wear my New Balance running shoes most of the time. I should keep only the comfortable shoe I wear.

valeriebpdx

Oh, lord, about 70. I keep trying to cull and donate but new ones just seem to appear. Last purchase was some Adidas Supernovas to replace a retired pair of Asics--they are feather light and I love them. Last nonessential purchase were some blue Tretorn sneaks with buttons instead of laces--so cute. http://www.amazon.com/Tretorn-Womens-Mikaela-Sneaker/dp/B001LF3GRM

ab_shutterbug

Good question! I know that I have to kick them inside my closet in order to get the doors shut. I'm guessing I have around 20-30 pair. Latest, and one of my faves, is a pair of black leather tall boots with 4" heels and cool rhinestone decorations (just one round one on each side). I'm so glad to have lost 30 plus # on MFP so that I can wear heels again and they don't hurt my feet!

smantha32

I own 2 pairs of flats, a pair of heels that I will probably never wear again, a pair of heeled boots, a couple pairs of flip flops and my workout shoes. So I guess 7. Shoes are relatively unimportant to me...they are more function than fashion in my world

I also (GASP!!!) only own 1 purse (and it is not designer, although I get a lot of compliments on it . I love telling my husband how lucky he is to have me because I am so low maintenance!

My bf told me I needed to get a new purse, because I had the same one from when I was in Highschool. I remind him every once in a while that he is lucky as well because he doesn't need to go out and spoil me with jewelry.

He can come spoil me with jewelry if he wants.. ha!

smantha32

well 25k might be a bit much. yikes.


When you look at it though, 25k isn't all that unrealistic. She has 20 purses and about 5 of them are over $1000. So there is $5000 right there. Then she's got over 100 pairs of shoes and at least 20 of those are $200 shoes, and even if the rest are only $50 bucks --- that is well over $10000 in shoes! It adds up fast. To think if someone has over 150 pairs of shoes they have almost a full down payment on a house! Its crazy to me! And I think I have lots of shoes!

I'd pay 200 + for a pair of shoes, but I don't think I'd ever spend more than 400 for a purse. And I don't think I'd ever need 20 of them. ever. lol

I'd do high end yes.. but one brown one, one black one, and maybe a couple sparkly ones. Maybe a red one. But 20? Noway.

PinkGoth

I have about 50 pairs, i got rid of 3 bags full when i moved to a smaller house! :sad:

I love love love shoes!!

My daughter shares my addiction which is great except she is a size smaller so we can't share!

jlcieslak

LOL!

mikonei

Let's see... a pair of sneakers for most days, a pair of skate shoes for lazy days, snow boots, a pair of Demonia boots from high school that I can't seem to throw out, and 2 pairs of nicer boots. So 6 pair, 2 of which I very rarely wear.
And the favorites

NixxFightingFit

Oh! I own one pair of black ballet flat, one pair of running shoes, one pair of PULP O-ring heels, one pair of Iron Fist Zombie Stomper heels and one pair of Bordello 5inch Heels.
My fav brands are without question Iron Fist and Bordello *drools*

katya73

Well .. I do have a shoe fetish .. Heels and knee high boots are defo my thing ... I have no idea how many pairs I own .. Some Ive had since I was a teen ... Just cannot part with them .. Haha ... My most recent purchase were a pair of Chloe Prince paddington knee high boots ... Luuuurrvve them !!!

healthyyme

I don't wear most of them that often...
1 pair of Toms
4 pairs of Vans
1 pair of flats
2 pairs of slipper boots
1 pair ralph lauren sneakers

9 pairs total, I wear 2 regularly, and soon will be the owner of some Nike lunarglides