Shoes...

smokedeels

I haven’t worn shoes (as in formal shoes) in well over a year, I’ve been covertly wearing black converse runners to work and formal events, while living in runners the rest of the time and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to them.

Am I some type of freak, a hero refusing to play by societies rules or are there more like me out there?

Note: I am not a hippie and/or pot head.

Dont be at yourself

smokedeels wrote: »

I haven’t worn shoes (as in formal shoes) in well over a year, I’ve been covertly wearing black converse runners to work and formal events, while living in runners the rest of the time and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to them.

Am I some type of freak, a hero refusing to play by societies rules or are there more like me out there?

Note: I am not a hippie and/or pot head.

You're not a hero or a freak, but wearing black converse to formal events will make you look like a complete spa.

phill106

Don't forget to wear really white socks.

smokedeels

NekkidBibleMan wrote: »

You're not a hero or a freak, but wearing black converse to formal events will make you look like a complete spa.

But my feet.... they remain so comfortable.

stargazer 68

Single???

starviewadams

Used to wear black adidas astro runners to school instead of school shoes,thought I was so cool ''sticking it to the man!''

In reality I ruined the runners by coloring over an iluminous stripe on them with black permanent marker,was handy for PE though.

smokedeels

Dovies wrote: »

Single???

Nope, she loves me for more than my choice of footwear.

Wazdakka

Never been a fans of runners or Cons myself.
ecco boots are the only way to fly..

They are feet mouldingly awesome and you can get away with wearing them anywhere..

smokedeels

Wazdakka wrote: »

Location: Clondalkin.

Your car stealing abilities?

Yes, In my culture a man must steal and videotape the theft of 20 cars before proving himself a worthy suitor.

Sprrratt

NekkidBibleMan wrote: »

You're not a hero or a freak, but wearing black converse to formal events will make you look like a complete spa.

Or young. Get with it.

Dont be at yourself

Sprrratt wrote: »

Or young. Get with it.

Young/spa... Is there really a difference?

Sprrratt

NekkidBibleMan wrote: »

Young/spa... Is there really a difference?

Old/Sad? Guess not.

Dangerous Man

You're misguided. I would suggest you frequent some forums on men's fashion. It won't take long before your mind is changed. If you're going to suit up, buy yourself a classic pair of oxfords. Really, runners and a suit is not a good look. You're not Ellen DeGeneres. She's a scum.

smokedeels

Dangerous Man wrote: »

You're misguided. I would suggest you frequent some forums on men's fashion.

Would I not be better off buying what I like and wearing that?

Sprrratt

smokedeels wrote: »

Would I not be better off buying what I like and wearing that?

Yes you would.

NoDice

I still do it too. I'm a girl but in work I'd happily wear a tailored trousers and top, but always pair it with pink or purple cons or some ridiculously childish Claire's Accessories earrings..

However, I've got to the stage where I'm getting a bit aware of it and am trying to grow up a bit in the way I dress. Peter-pan syndrome can't last forever.. *wipes tear*

stovelid

Good to see somebody fearlessly flouting convention and putting it up to the squares.

I suggest changing your name to Daddio.

smokedeels

stovelid wrote: »

Good to see somebody fearlessly flouting convention and putting it up to the squares.

I suggest changing your name to Daddio.

I don't care what shape people are, and I checked and Daddio is already taken.

Coriolanus

Get a pair of ecco shoes. They feel like a pair of runners.

NoDice

smokedeels wrote: »

I don't care what shape people are, and I checked and Daddio is already taken.

By me! :cool: *pops collar*

RachaelVO

smokedeels wrote: »

Nope, she loves me for more than my choice of footwear.

Just as fecking well...

Seriously, I only wear runners at the gym, wouldn't wear em outside it, I do love my shoes...

sbsquarepants

smokedeels wrote: »

I haven’t worn shoes (as in formal shoes) in well over a year, I’ve been covertly wearing black converse runners to work and formal events, while living in runners the rest of the time and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to them.

Am I some type of freak, a hero refusing to play by societies rules or are there more like me out there?

Note: I am not a hippie and/or pot head.

:DUntill just now, i always read your name as Smoke Deals and assumed you were a stoner! Now i see it's Smoked Eels - which is just plain odd!!

Ps: converse rock - i have a pin stripe pair that i wear with suits and so on..........and the ladies love me:D

cml387

sbsquarepants wrote: »

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:DUntill just now, i always read your name as Smoke Deals and assumed you were a stoner! Now i see it's Smoked Eels - which is just plain odd!!

Ps: converse rock - i have a pin stripe pair that i wear with suits and so on..........and the ladies love me:D

Funny, I read it as smoked heels which,bearing in mind his shoe fetish....

Aoifey!

I normally wear a dress and converse when I'm going out, and I have worn it to some formal occassions too.

Asphyxia

I LOVE converse! I've got them in all sorts of colours, hi tops and low tops. I've got 13 pairs and counting I've a huge thing for skater shoes DC's, Vans, Converse

I don't mine being formal though but I do like adding in a bit of my personality into what I wear.

NoDice

sbsquarepants wrote: »

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:DUntill just now, i always read your name as Smoke Deals and assumed you were a stoner! Now i see it's Smoked Eels - which is just plain odd!!

Also read the name as "smoke deals"!! Would never have known it was smoked eels if i hadn't read your post..

smokedeels

....I should have used an underscore.

stovelid

Asphyxia wrote: »

but I do like adding in a bit of my personality into what I wear.

A person in the 15-30 age bracket wearing converse is certainly pushing the boundaries of self-expression.

phasers

I used to wear converse to school. I was considered quite wild.

smokedeels

stovelid wrote: »

A person in the 15-30 age bracket wearing converse is certainly pushing the boundaries of self-expression.

Why?

Aoifey!

stovelid wrote: »

A person in the 15-30 age bracket wearing converse is certainly pushing the boundaries of self-expression.

Meh, I choose comfort.

Setun

stovelid wrote: »

Good to see somebody fearlessly flouting convention and putting it up to the squares.

I suggest changing your name to Daddio.

Sorry man, I'm the only Daddio around here.

jackiebaron

smokedeels wrote: »

I haven’t worn shoes (as in formal shoes) in well over a year, I’ve been covertly wearing black converse runners to work and formal events, while living in runners the rest of the time and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to them.

Am I some type of freak, a hero refusing to play by societies rules or are there more like me out there?

Note: I am not a hippie and/or pot head.

Wearing runners all the time will cause your arches to fall and you will then have problems with your knees later in life. Get yourself a nice pair of timberland, caterpillar or ecco stomper boots. They look good with jeans too and they provide good support for your feet and ankles.

Jesus Wept

Shoes?
No recession in your house. :mad:

stovelid

Aoifey! wrote: »

Meh, I choose comfort.

Pyjamas and slippers are your only man.

Duggy747

smokedeels wrote: »

Am I some type of freak, a hero refusing to play by societies rules or are there more like me out there?

As soon as you put on a suit, you'll be hugging skyscrapers and speaking in non-sensical corporate jargon!

I quite like wearing suits whenever I get the chance at formal occasions, I feel all sharp and snazzy.

Anyways, never liked converse, probably because I associate them with the amount of people I've met who are all "quirky" and "against the man". More of a boot man, myself.