When you go shopping....
By Masmasika
@Masmasika (1921)
Philippines
December 30, 2008 5:39pm CST
When you go shopping, what kind of foot wear do you use?
Shopping is very tiring especially to the feet so it is always wise to choose what footwear to use. I use slippers or flat shoes when I go shopping now that I am older but when I was younger I could go around for hours using a heeled shoes or sandals. I think when one is older one cannot use high-heeled shoes anymore because the legs get weaker.
I feel very comfortable with flat shoes and slippers. How about you do you go shopping with heeled shoes or flat ones. I often see people wearing high-heeled shoes even while shopping. Maybe they are already used to it and can walk a long distance with high-heeled shoes.
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24 responses
@808nala (640)
• United States
31 Dec 08
Most of the time I wear flat sandals. The only time I'm in heels is if I didn't expect to go shopping. Sometimes I just have to find something to do to kill time before I go somewhere or after going somewhere. When that happens, it's most likely that I'm buying a gift for the person I'm going to meet that day because I either forgot or was too lazy to go ahead of time.
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
31 Dec 08
I don't ever wear heels anymore either. When I go shopping I wear Uggs if it is snowy. If not, I will either wear my crocs or just sandles in the summertime. I usually go for whatever is really comfortable too.
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
31 Dec 08
Comfort is what's most important so that we could enjoy shopping.
@Erssyl (617)
• Philippines
11 Jan 09
You are right in saying shopping is very tiring to the feet that is why I never go shopping with a high heeled shoes since the time I learned to shop. When I was younger I can shop for a long time .As much as six hours especially in big malls.I never seem to get tired.At 54 I wish I'm on a wheelchair.Yes flat shoes or slipper will never help me a bit.I have all praises for those people who wears high heeled shoes while shopping.
@teshavill (278)
• Philippines
11 Jan 09
Hi! It is always comfortable shopping wearing only flat shoes or sandals.I just can't imagined raoming around the malls wearing high-heeled shoes ,I guessed the moment I reached home my legs would be numb and my muscles are crumping LOL...
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
31 Dec 08
Yes, we should use shoes that are comfortable to our feet.
@rogue13xmen13 (14403)
• United States
31 Dec 08
When I go shopping, I wear the most comfortable shoes and clothes that I have because I need to be able to move freely from one area to another when shopping.
@mflower2053 (3223)
• United States
31 Dec 08
I always wear something that I know I can walk in for long periods of time unless we are just going to walmart. I wear my boots since we are only there for about an hour. When I go with my mom I know I will be out longer and I always wear some kind of flats depending on the weather. flip flops or what they call potato shoes.
@Loverbear (4918)
• United States
31 Dec 08
I usually wear shoes that have a cushioned sole. I have had back, neck and knee problems so I can't stand the constant pounding on the joints. Especially my left knee that I really messed up with two different accidents. I have no cushioning in the left knee, so if I were to wear heels or non cushioned shoes I would be in agony by the end of the first 30 minutes.
As for high heeled shoes, I have enough problems walking and have days that I couldn't walk and chew gum at the same time let alone wear high heels. I love them, but I can't wear them! I would literally break my neck in them!!
I am going to try to dress better and get away from the jeans and tennies look, but I still won't wear high heels...the max might be an inch and a half but that is doubtful too.
Funny thing is I see women in their 80's still wearing high heels...and I am a bit green with envy that they are coordinated that they can wear high heels!!
@jesbellaine (4139)
• Philippines
31 Dec 08
Hi There! When i go to the mall I usually wear sandals or rubber shoes. with long walks, I prefer wearing rubber shoes since I am more comfortable with it. I can't stand walking for over 2 hours with high heeled shoes but my aunt does, she can walk the whole day wearing something like that without any problem. hehehe... you are right, they are really used to it. Thanks for the discussion! Happy New Year and Happy HOlidays! Cheers!
@silverjam (969)
• United States
31 Dec 08
I usually go for flat shoes and even sometimes rubber shoes (you guys call it here sneakers). I do because it's easy for me to move and walk, you see I spend a lot of time shopping or just window shopping and just browsing around so I need something am commfortable w/ and i find these stuff great for my feet and legs. I use rubber shoes because its easy to removed when I want to buy or just fit a footwear I want to buy.
@Zanetti (71)
• China
31 Dec 08
it's bad to wear leather shoes for a long-time shopping.
If shopping with my girlfriend,I have to wear sport shoes to reduce pain of feet,that's beacuse she is crazy for shopping and never feel the pain of foot.
After shopping with her more and more times,my foot can'f feel the pain just like
her.^_^
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
31 Dec 08
high heeled shoes no doubt look smarter but they are not very comfortable. You are right about the age too. I also remember that when I was in my teens or early youth, I could year really high heels and had no problems in them. However, after motherhood and a gain in weight, I feel comfortable only in flat slippers. My slippers have a slight 1inch heel and soft soles and I enjoy walking in them. Not only for shopping, I wear them all the time. They are quite stylish and I can wear them everywhere.
@walijo2008 (4644)
• United States
31 Dec 08
I go shopping wearing tennis shoes, those are the most comfortable for me when I'm going to do alot of walking. I've never worn high heeled shoes, and I don't think they would be very comfortable if your walking alot. In the summer, I wear flat sandals, I make sure they are comfortable for my feet first, I'm all about comfort..haha.
@Zelda414 (149)
• United States
31 Dec 08
when i go shopping its either in house slippers most of the time, tennis shoes or my boots but my boots are nicely design with a full shoe heel that covers the whole bottom of the boot but i definitely agree if you know you are going to be spending some time shopping you definitely want to go as comfortable as possible ill even go in my pjs shoot if im comfortable i don't care im pregnant so comfortable is more important than looks for me
@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
31 Dec 08
hi there
i usually wear flipflops because aside from being comfortable for me, they are also very convenient when i plan to buy some shoes.
take care and have a nice day!
@chariana10 (143)
• Taiwan
31 Dec 08
im always a slippers and sandals girl. i dont know how to walk wearing high heels and i hate to walk using closed shoes. so, whenever i go either shopping or what it always be the mentioned above.