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Started by Genevieve Swann, March 16, 2009, 08:25:32 AM

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How many pairs of shoes do you have?

1 to 5
11 (42.3%)
5 to 20
11 (42.3%)
Over 20
4 (15.4%)

Total Members Voted: 15

Genevieve Swann

Many women have shoes for all types of occasions. Different colors are important and matching purse. Also, the guys may need a number of pairs for different activities. Some buy more only because, because!

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Right now I have 3, with 2 more in the mail, but two of the original 3 are man-shoes :P.  I'll probably end up with like 6-8, but they're expensive.
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Sandy

I would buy any pair of shoes that fit my size: Gunboat 12 w-i-d-e

I figured I'd find an occasion to use them.  I have so far!

-Sandy
Out of the darkness, into the light.
Following my bliss.
I am complete...
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placeholdername

Quote from: Sandy on March 16, 2009, 09:01:25 AM
I would buy any pair of shoes that fit my size: Gunboat 12 w-i-d-e

I figured I'd find an occasion to use them.  I have so far!

-Sandy

What exactly does the gunboat part mean?
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Sandy

Quote from: Vesper on March 16, 2009, 09:10:34 AM
What exactly does the gunboat part mean?
Sorry, a bit of a yank colloquialism.  Refers to the shoe being the size of a boat.  A gunboat was a small armed runabout used primarily in the Vietnam war.

My shoe size is (US) womens size 12 wide.

Most stores don't carry my size at all and I have to buy online.

-Sandy
Out of the darkness, into the light.
Following my bliss.
I am complete...
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Genevieve Swann

#5
Wow! My assumption was correct. I'm not the only one with the syndrome. For those with larger feet try. Leslie shoes. There are sizes to 15 and wide sizes also. Many uder $40.00. Some for less. I sometimes find 11w and 12 at Payless.



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Jay

I have about 5... One pair for work.. one pair of trainers, one high tops, converse low shoes, two timberlands dark blue and tan..

Too many!

Jay


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sd

I have 4, but give me time, I am just getting started on transition.  :laugh:
2 pair of walkers (work and normal use), 1 pair sandals, 1 for riding bikes/dirty jobs)

I can't imagine owning 20 though. I have trouble even seeing a need for 10, at least for me personally, but who knows, give it some time and they may add up.
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Cindy

Oh dear

I have two pair of boy shoes and a lot of girl shoes. Some I've never worn. Someone keeps buying them and planting them on me. I think it must be the secret TG police. They've now started to do it with handbags. I've noticed my earing collection has been spiked. And something more damning - someone has been using my credit card.

Who do I report this to? TG :police:?

CIndy James
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Genevieve Swann

It may be the easter bunny. Easter is coming so hide your card.

Cindy

I think it's like the X-Files !!!

Scully where are you?

You may be right: there is a bunny costume and a new pair of heels just arrived! Who for?
What do I nibble on?

CJ
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Miniar

I honestly don't know how many shoes I have..
But I choose 1-5 because I only ever wear 1 pair of shoes.. a pair of black leather sneakers that have served me well for a year.. I think I'll clean 'em and grease 'em up for the spring.

The other pairs of shoes I have are a random assortment of women's boots I've been given. Size 42.. I'll dig 'em out, and give 'em to ya girls if you want 'em :P



"Everyone who has ever built anywhere a new heaven first found the power thereto in his own hell" - Nietzsche
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Genevieve Swann

I still think your little guy needs the Heimlich maneuver. 

Miniar

Quote from: Genevieve Swann on March 17, 2009, 05:25:30 AM
I still think your little guy needs the Heimlich maneuver.
He's Dancing!



"Everyone who has ever built anywhere a new heaven first found the power thereto in his own hell" - Nietzsche
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Genevieve Swann

I thought maybe he swallowed a marble. Or maybe a hair stuck in his throat, that has happened to me.

Post Merge: March 17, 2009, 05:54:39 AM

CindyJames, Bunny oufit. I got a visual on that one. You are a very attractive lady. You would look  cute in a bunny suit. I would like to see your fuzzy tail. The question of what to nibble on, I have a suggestion and there's another forum for that.

Janet_Girl

It is funny.  I use to kid my ex about all her shoes, but I have 9 now myself.  Now if I just had somewhere to wear half of them.  ???

Janet

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Renate

I wear women's 11 wide. Yes, stores stock that size but the selection is limited.

I have:

  • White sneakers (that I wear 95% of the time)
  • Dress black flats
  • Flip-flop sandals (the $20 kind)
  • Bathrooom slippers

My similarity to Imelda Marcos is only with earrings.
I have about 30 pairs and I'm a sucker for anything under $2.00.
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myles

I think I will never escape this syndrome, Currently I have well over 20 pair of winter shoes alone not counting workout shoes about 5 pair of those, and about 10 pair of summer shoes.
Now shifting to mens footwear I have about 5 pair of workout shoes (same as above), 2 pair of misc shoes and a pair of boots. I have a hard time buying mens shoes as I am a size 7.5 and am also thinking if my feet grow at all on T that will really help! Tried on a great pair today but the smallest size they come in is 8.
Myles
"A life lived in fear is a life half lived"
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Sophie90

5 that I wear often, and a couple of others that I... don't. :p


I want more though!
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Genevieve Swann

Renate, Payless has 11w. A limited selection but the price is right. Love to collect earings. Demure to dangly trollop earrings. They're all good.