New shoes tomorrow.

Yes, it's that time that some ladies( not many though, I'm sure), and most men fear of.............shoe shopping time

My smart work shoes have a hole in them, and they need replacing. They typically last me about two years, which isn't bad I don't think.

The best bit is that I always go to my local Clarks store, and for the last ten years they have stocked the same shoe, with the odd small change..................they are comfy, fit well, and are pretty hard wearing IMO. So, I just walk in, head to the 'smart shoe stand', pick up said shoe, ask for a pair in size 8, pay, and I'm away.

Three minutes maximum if there isn't a queue..............that's my kind of shoe shopping

[dpat]

what if there are none

Originally Posted by dpat

what if there are none

I'll rant and rave for the following two hours about the wasted multi storey ticket charge






...........and get a wet foot

[Happy Man]

That's how I shop for shoes

[ACAPULCO AL]

man shopping, aka shock and awe shopping

Originally Posted by Happy Man

That's how I shop for shoes

It's 'the' only way matey

Originally Posted by ACAPULCO AL

man shopping, aka shock and awe shopping

Exactly Al................as with most things in life, we like to be in and out with as little fuss as possible..................job done...."next"

[Happy Man]

Indeed it is my mate

I've been wearing the same style italian shoes from Next for about the last 10 years

Job done this morning once the shops opened.....in the door, straight to the mens smart shoe section, eye the ones I want (the same as I've had for years) request them in an 8, pay and out within 3 minutes

Well done Sparks .... thats some quick shopping ...

Originally Posted by Joe1968

Well done Sparks .... thats some quick shopping ...

........conversely, I spent much longer in B&Q searching for an appropriate item to protect my chain stay on my bike (which has been mauled by the chain slapping against it)....found what I was looking for and browsed at several items and tools that I have no need for

[divadiva]

Originally Posted by Mymatemarmite

Job done this morning once the shops opened.....in the door, straight to the mens smart shoe section, eye the ones I want (the same as I've had for years) request them in an 8, pay and out within 3 minutes

Well done you!

Notice how the title grabbed my attention? (Although 'pretty' shoes more my thing, of course!)

Originally Posted by divadiva

Well done you!

Notice how the title grabbed my attention? (Although 'pretty' shoes more my thing, of course!)

Just a shame that my speedy shop lessened my value for money at the multi storey.....£1 for the minimum stay of 40 minutes

[divadiva]

Originally Posted by Mymatemarmite

Just a shame that my speedy shop lessened my value for money at the multi storey.....£1 for the minimum stay of 40 minutes

Oh, c'est la vie, baaaaby!

[Scudetto]

Originally Posted by Mymatemarmite

Job done this morning once the shops opened.....in the door, straight to the mens smart shoe section, eye the ones I want (the same as I've had for years) request them in an 8, pay and out within 3 minutes

that is spooky! that's exactly how i buy mine! Straight in, pick, pay, part. Time taken ~ about ten mins. I don't even know the name of the shop - i just refer to it as Shoe Express

[AlfaDrivingFan]

Haven't had to buy shoes for over a year now Unfortunately my shoe shopping is never as easy as yours Sparky Can never find what I like, the shoe I like has usually just stopped production or the suppliers can't get it there for a week ! I can stand it for about 30 minutes then I give up and stick with the old pair until I get wet feet or air conditioning Then it all starts again