How Often Do You Buy Shoes?
By M Cheung
@Beestring (14519)
Hong Kong
November 8, 2022 4:59am CST
When I was working, I loved buying shoes. I bought whenever I saw shoes l like or when they were on sale. I bought shoes every 3-4 months. Now, I am retired, I only buy to replace worn out ones. I have two pairs of sneakers for walking, two casual shoes for gatherings, and a few formal shoes for singing performances at concerts.
How often do you buy shoes?
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Nov 22
While I was working, when I saw comfortable shoes that I liked, I bought three or four pair of the same shoe. I like to switch my shoes every day so I don't have a problem with foot odor. (I have three pair of the exact same tennis shoe I wore to work every day. One pair of dressy shoes, one pair of house slippers that I never wear and one pair of snow boots I haven't worn in two years, since I retired.)
I don't buy new shoes until the ones I'm wearing start wearing out. Maybe every year and a half for work shoes. The dressy shoes are about five years old and the snow boots are about five years old.
Edit to add: I also have two pair of sandals, one pair black and one pair brown.
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@Beestring (14519)
• Hong Kong
8 Nov 22
Actually, I also have two pairs of boots and one pair of sandals.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Nov 22
@Beestring I wear the sandals the most often, as soon as the temps outside allow it.
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@Beestring (14519)
• Hong Kong
8 Nov 22
@DaddyEvil I wear sneakers for morning walk. Sandals when I go to the Mall nearby.
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@LadyDuck (471253)
• Switzerland
8 Nov 22
I buy more often than I should. The past Sunday, I have filled a bag and went to the donation station to deposit the shoes I do not wear anymore. They are still very good, but I do not go out often now, I do not need so many high heels elegant shoes.
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@LadyDuck (471253)
• Switzerland
8 Nov 22
@Beestring I still have some I am going to donate. They are still inside their original box. I am sure some women will be more than happy to have them.
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@Beestring (14519)
• Hong Kong
8 Nov 22
@LadyDuck Are there shoes you bought but never wore? I have 2-3 pairs I bought, but only wore once because I found them uncomfortable.
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@Beestring (14519)
• Hong Kong
8 Nov 22
I've donated many shoes I do not wear anymore when I retired two years ago.
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@jstory07 (139503)
• Roseburg, Oregon
9 Nov 22
@Beestring NO the shoes are called tennis shoes.
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@Marilynda1225 (82690)
• United States
8 Nov 22
Like you I had quite a few pairs of shoes that I wore to work. Since I've retired I don't have much need for fancy shoes anymore and just have a few pairs of casual shoes and of course sneakers. If I got invited somewhere that I needed dressy shoes I'd probably have to go out and buy a new pair.
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@Marilynda1225 (82690)
• United States
8 Nov 22
@Beestring same with me. There are times though when I miss getting dressed up to go to work
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@Beestring (14519)
• Hong Kong
8 Nov 22
Yes, I buy much less nowadays. Just buy when I need to replace worn out ones.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
8 Nov 22
@Beestring
I do not buy them much. Two pairs I needed to buy a pair in winter. I bought a pair I really like and now need another pair for winter. Since I lost a lot of weight I am more of a person that likes to buy clothes and hats.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
8 Nov 22
@Beestring
No, to either. Diets do not work. I use to do them and lost weight but would always gain it back. I took a look at myself in the mirror about 5 years ago and started my weight loss journey. I have been on it since. I used to lose weight for others and gain it back and finally, I did it for myself and now I am keeping it off. I walk and exercise at home both on my own and online.
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@Beestring (14519)
• Hong Kong
8 Nov 22
I see. Why you lost a lot of weight? Are you on diet or health issues?
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@Beestring (14519)
• Hong Kong
8 Nov 22
@Hannihar Yes, exercise is the best way.
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@Dreamerby (4578)
• Calcutta, India
8 Nov 22
@Beestring 
Good. Do one of the pairs wear offf by the next year?
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@Beestring (14519)
• Hong Kong
8 Nov 22
@Dreamerby Yes, one pair of sneakers starting to wear off. Need to be replaced.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16755)
• China
8 Nov 22
When I was at work,I frequently bought leather shoes.Now those leather shoes take a back seat to Old Beijing cloth shoes.
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@JESSY3236 (19912)
• United States
8 Nov 22
I always wait until they get worn out before getting new ones.
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@Beestring (14519)
• Hong Kong
9 Nov 22
I need to replace my sneakers twice a year as I walk quite often.
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@Beestring (14519)
• Hong Kong
8 Nov 22
Thank you for commenting. You have a nice evening too.
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@freelancermariagrace (27766)
• Philippines
9 Nov 22
The last time I purchased a pair of shoes was a year ago.
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