Live and Don't Learn
By paigea
@paigea (36317)
Canada
February 20, 2016 6:18pm CST
Yesterday was a sloppy day outside so I put on this old uncomfortable pair of shoes. I wasn't going to be walking much just from the car into each errand and into two gas stations for mystery shops. So I didn't think it would matter that the shoes were not comfortable.
I did walk from errand to errand as much as possible; but probably walked less than a kilometre in total. That was enough to come home with aching legs, back and knees.
I bought these shoes because they seemed comfortable in the store and can stay in my school bag in case I forget to bring shoes. I soon learned I cannot get through a day of work wearing them but didn't get rid of them.
Last summer I tried using them for gardening shoes and that was not a good idea. They are useless and yet they are still not in the garbage!
Maybe they will be my cycling shoes.
Am I the only one who hates to throw things out?
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58 responses
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
21 Feb 16
If something doesn't 'fit' size wise or any other way - it goes bye bye
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
21 Feb 16
@paigea We have a local thrift shop (church related one) and I donate there.
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
21 Feb 16
@AbbyGreenhill The thrift shop would garbage these. We do have convenient thrift shops to donate to.
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
21 Feb 16
Wow I really like those shoes! But no good if they are not comfortable for you my friend.
Too bad they are not.
Yes I do hate throwing things out as it is a waste, but sometimes no one wants them lolz
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
21 Feb 16
@paigea Yes no support I get it paigea.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
21 Feb 16
I hate buying shoes that seem comfortable at the store -then when I get uses out of the shoes and they hurt! I typically just resale then back on an app I sell my clothes ( new or pre-owned).
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
21 Feb 16
@marlina Sometimes I break even, sometimes I don't - but it's better than having the shoes sit at home and won't be worn. 
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
21 Feb 16
@infatuatedbby And are you able to sell them at a good price?
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
21 Feb 16
If they caused that much pain for me they'd be long gone, but I do have other shoes that I could never wear as they were a bit smaller than they seemed in the store that are still under my bed. Problem is those were well over a hundred dollars and I cannot throw them out. I've thought of selling them online, but I've never bothered just yet.
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@Chungshop (2355)
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21 Jun 16
@paigea I don't buy expensive shoes, I bought more suitable shoes for different ocassions. I even use light sandals for shopping too.
@paigea (36317)
• Canada
21 Jun 16
@Chungshop I don't buy expensive shoes either, but I have to buy shoes with support and shoes that I can fit my orthotics into as I have some foot problems. Which is why I should throw those shoes away
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@much2say (55611)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Feb 16
It LOOKS like they would be comfortable - but I guess they are not? If I pay for anything, I just want to make sure I get my money's worth before throwing them out. And if it was totally not worth the money spent, I will make sure I get my more than my money's worth before throwing them out 
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Feb 16
I hate to throw things out, too. I have shoes that I haven't worn in years, and I don't know why!
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
21 Feb 16
They are terrible shoes. I have gradually been getting rid of things all over the house. It is easier to get rid of things that are good enough to donate. It is hard for things that the thrift shop doesn't want but that I think are not quite garbage.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
23 Feb 16
I was just saying this and as I was typing it I lost it!
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
21 Feb 16
My shoes are in good condition when I decide to give them up... But there is a pair of shoe that I haven't yet given up. It has run haggard...
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@Ladypeace (2028)
• Singapore
21 Feb 16
No, you're not the only one. Someone who treasures their belongings and value the money they had spent avoid throwing stuff out necessarily.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
21 Feb 16
@paigea No ,you are not the only one.Many of us are reluctant to throw away our possessions,even if we know we can't use them.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
21 Feb 16
Yes most of the time I have a very hard time so when the urge hits me I usually try to go gung ho while I am on a roll. lol
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
21 Feb 16
if they hurt, they should move to a new home, don't pitch, donate! Feet need to be cared for, and bad shoes will hurt you more in the long run! And possibly cause other health issues and cost more
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
21 Feb 16
@paigea well that's their decision I suppose. or you could leave them at home, use them for the "take the trash to the street/get the mail" type of shoes. I have a pair of slipons for that NEVER leave my property, lol. I wore bad shoes too much and have feet problems now, so I am much more careful with my shoes
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
21 Feb 16
@Jessicalynnt Yes, they are the take out the compost shoes now. Have to make sure not to walk more than that in them
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
21 Feb 16
I usually wear out my shoes but if in good condition and I can't wear them, I give them to a charity shop.
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