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To ask how many pairs of shoes you own

182 replies

NoProblama · 04/08/2021 11:40

So I'm just curious. I have 17 pairs which I think is a fairly standard amount as it includes trainers, sandles, boots, high heels etc. I have a friend who has over 50 pairs and then my partner for example only has around 8 give or take a pair or two.

Pointless thread really but I'm curious

OP posts:
KatesMott · 04/08/2021 12:22

Lost count but well over 150 pairs. Storage is an issue, as is remembering which shoes I actually have!

Sprig1 · 04/08/2021 12:24

12, mostly functional.

Wellies,
Walking boots,
Snow boots,
Riding boots x 2,
Trainers x 2,
Winter boots short,
Winter boots long,
Sandals (walking),
Sandals (smart),
Strappy heels.

Redtartanshoes · 04/08/2021 12:24

Probably about 100…. I have the space and my feet don’t change size so there’s no real problem

Armychefbethebest · 04/08/2021 12:25

I've got around 30 pairs from boots to high heels trainers and sandals I store them on top of my wardrobe in canvas boxes with lids so boots in one trainers in another ect. Most of them I have bought in last 3 years as before that I had no more than 5 pairs but I can afford a bit more now but I wouldnt get anymore than just replacements now.

Pedalpushers · 04/08/2021 12:25

Probably about 15-20.

A few pairs of running/walking shoes.
One pair regular trainers.
3-4 pairs daytime ankle boots
3-4 pairs of pumps/flat daytime shoes.
3 or so pairs sandals.
Pair of long boots.
5-6 pairs of nice heels or going out shoes that I never wear.

eightyfourandahalf · 04/08/2021 12:26

Storage?

party shoes are in the loft - wasn't going to get much used of them during the lockdown.

Summer shoes are in the loft during winter, and vice-versa.

Most used shoes are in shoe cabinets and cupboards in the hall.

Sport shoes, boots, less used shoes are in the garage.
Work shoes and shoes I wear less in the utility.

StarfishDish · 04/08/2021 12:26

6 x Dr Martens boots
2 x Dr Martens shoes
2 x Dr Martens sandals
1 x Dr Martens heels
1 x Primark Heels
1 x Vans
1 x Trainers

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eightyfourandahalf · 04/08/2021 12:27

Everyone knows that flip flops, trainers, uggs.. don't count anyway. Grin

Armychefbethebest · 04/08/2021 12:27

My canvas boxes x

To ask how many pairs of shoes you own
IveGotASongThatllGetOnYNerves · 04/08/2021 12:28

One pair of shoes and one pair of sandals.

waterlego · 04/08/2021 12:29

About 18 I think. 3 or 4 of these are heels/smart shoes which I never wear. The rest are trainers, Birkenstocks and boots all of which get regular wear, according to season/weather.

owlbethere · 04/08/2021 12:30

Sandals, boots, smart boots, docs. That’s it.

Ninkanink · 04/08/2021 12:30

Right now I have about 25. I’ve got rid of about 55 pairs in the past couple of years. I aim to sell on about 15 pairs over the next 6 months but it’s hard because I’ve really only got my favourites left now. Aiming to end up with 10 pairs (or so) but it will be a challenge to be that minimal I think.

PostMenWithACat · 04/08/2021 12:31

Hmm
Flat tan sandals
Slides
Canvas pumps
Pink loafers
Navy ballerinas
Navy loafers
Black suede smarts
Black loafers
Black lace-ups
Purple posh shoes
Navy evening shoes
Black evening shoes
Black ankle boots
Black biker boots
2 x slippers

16, including slippers. I think that's quite frugal. I tend to keep shoes for 3 to 5 years and wear them out.

BiBabbles · 04/08/2021 12:31

3 - 1 pair of floral boots which are my go-to, 1 pair of formal plain black shoes, 1 pair of trainers - though now that my DDs have the same shoe size, those trainers keep wandering off with them.

vampirethriller · 04/08/2021 12:31

Pair of sandals
Pair of flip flops
Pair of boots

PeskyRooks · 04/08/2021 12:34

3 Vans
1 Dunlop green flash
1 Converse low
2 Skechers go walk
1 Skechers ankle boot
1 Crocs
1 Crocs flip flops

So 10. My feet need comfort above all else! If I need to go somewhere posh I root about in dd14s room and borrow some, we are the same size!

Georgeatemyhat · 04/08/2021 12:36

About 15
Wellies
Hiking boots
Walking shoes
Walking sandals
Daytime sandals ×3
Canvas trainers
gym trainers
High heels I never wear but have had years ×2
Slip on shoes ×2
Winter ankle boots
Knee high boots
Flip flops
Store them in top of wardrobe, cupboard under stairs and a shoe rack in hallway

Disfordarkchocolate · 04/08/2021 12:38

Including everything, some barely worn, about 20.

Echobelly · 04/08/2021 12:40

About 18, most of which I'll wear fairly regularly when in season. I'm not really a 'shoe person' as I have a medical issue that slightly limits the styles I can wear. My oldest pair I've had for over 20 years I realised recently.

RainingZen · 04/08/2021 12:40

I have:
5x trainers/pumps
5x flip flops/sandals
2x boots
1x gardening/walking shoes
3x smart shoes/heels for work

I don't own any slippers. My DH has far more pairs than me.

Apeirogon · 04/08/2021 12:40

3 pairs court shoes for work
2 pairs trainers
1 pair ankle books
1 pair knee boots
3 pairs smart shoes
1 pair wellies
1 pair sandals

So that's 12 in total.

Time40 · 04/08/2021 12:40

I don't know. Probably around 100.

Anything that is over 10 pairs is nuts. Where the hell do you store them all?

No it's not. I love shoes. They make me happy. I store them mainly in shoeboxes, and some are allowed out to free-range around the floor.

FastFood · 04/08/2021 12:42

6 pairs of ankle boots

  • Walking boots
  • Rain boots
  • Smart heeled boots
  • 3 pairs of smart black boots

5 pairs of trainers

  • 1 pair of white air max
  • 1 pair of yellow / grey nike internationalist
  • 1 pair of white low reebok
  • 1 pair of running trainers
  • 1 pair of low chuck taylor

On top of that:

  • 1 pair of sliders
  • 1 pair of black low brogues

So 13 pairs. 3 of them (rain boots / smart black boots, white trainers) are permanently stored on my stairs, 1 is permanently on my feet when I'm indoors (sliders), the rest is stored under my ottoman bed.

HappyDaysToCome · 04/08/2021 12:43

Wellies
Trainers
Long boots
Ankle boots
Summer shoes x2
Beach shoes x 2
Work shoes x 3 (don’t wear anymore)
Old going out shoes x 3 probably including wedding shoes.
Slippers!

So about 15.

For those with similar numbers of shoes, Dunelm do a really nice shoe box - it’s round, looks canvas-y, cheap.