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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:
theneverendinglaundry · 04/08/2021 19:53

I cannot imagine having 50 pairs of shoes!!! 😱

I have 1 pair of day to day trainers, 1 pair of running trainers, 1 pair of converse and 1 pair of sandals that I never wear!

skybroke · 04/08/2021 19:54

Because I have so many they don't tend to wear out so i have ones I still love from 10 years ago.

skybroke · 04/08/2021 19:55

I do not have any impractical or uncomfortable pairs anymore though.

brokenbiscuitsx · 04/08/2021 19:55

😬 Too many. I had a clear out recently and got rid of 10 pairs, think that’s says it all, I’ll have a count when I’m home…

LazyDoll · 04/08/2021 19:55

2 pairs DM Chelsea boots
3 x ankle boots
1 x timberland waterproof boots
1 x walking boots
1 x wellies
2 x Tevas
1 x sandals
3 x flip flops
3 x converse trainers
1 x running shoes
1 x trail runners
6 x ‘going out shoes’
So 25 ish. Thought it was less. Must have a cull!!

Wear most - at the moment Tevas and trail runners.

Wear least - going out shoes.

coffeepleeease · 04/08/2021 19:57

2 pairs of trainers, 2 pairs of flip flops, 1 pair of sandals, 2 pairs of boots. Probably a couple of pair of heels kicking around somewhere that I never wear.

80Dodgeballs · 04/08/2021 19:58

Pair of nice boots.
Pair of wellies
Pair of water shoes
Walking boots
Trainers
Summer sandals
Day to day shoes
Dressy shoes I've only ever worn once years ago.
That's it! So 8 pairs. Usually only wear 2-3 mostly.

SimonJT · 04/08/2021 20:02

Shoes maybe 7/8 pairs, trainers I’m at 32.

OhGiveUp · 04/08/2021 20:06

All of us women who have lots of footwear, do you loath throwing them out, even when they're old and knackered?
I do. I currently have a pair that are around 15 years old, they're knackered but I just can't bear to throw them. They're like an old friend 😂

skybroke · 04/08/2021 20:07

@SimonJT I have to confess about 20 of my "shoes" are trainers. I love them!

phishy · 04/08/2021 20:08

I can’t remember but 30+. Keep meaning to have a clear out. Trouble is foot size changes according to body weight so I keep sizes 4, 4.5 and 5 as they can fit when weight fluctuates.

stealingbeauty · 04/08/2021 20:08

8, including wellies

Two pairs casual sandals
Two pairs dressy sandals
One pair flat shoes
One pair ankle boots
One pair tall boots
One pair wellies

Looubylou · 04/08/2021 20:09

About 50 - quite a few never worn. I wear 5 regularly. I don't know why I'm keeping "going out heels" I probably can't even walk in them anymore

Thimphu · 04/08/2021 20:11

Own - 22
Wear - 4

OhGiveUp · 04/08/2021 20:12

@Looubylou I have at least two unworn pairs of shoes that I've lost!
I remember buying them around 5 years ago, bringing them home and pooof..... vanished!

nickdrakeslovechild · 04/08/2021 21:06

A few years ago well over 400 nearly 500. I have had a bit of a cull since then so maybe 250 - 300? they are stored all over the house now so not as easy to count.

LaurieFairyCake · 04/08/2021 21:12

Also about 250 pairs

Centipede in former life ... Grin

Candyapple49 · 04/08/2021 21:26

2 x sandals
1 x trainers
2 x work shoes
1 x wellies

I’m not really into shoes . I buy the ones I need and wear them until they fall apart .

Feel like everyone has so many more so can I add my slippers please 😄

Mintjulia · 04/08/2021 21:33

Errr, ten including the everyday winter and summer pairs.

Then wellies, spanish riding boots, running shoes, five pairs of evening shoes. so I think about 20 in total.

sliversurfer · 05/08/2021 00:14

I cannot believe how many shoes people have!!

XenoBitch · 05/08/2021 00:20

I have been living in the same pair of Sketchers for the past two years. They are falling apart, stink, and look terrible. I don't care.

Newmum29 · 05/08/2021 00:27

40 and I’m 30 but must have given away over 30 in the last decade. Really trying to buy less and better quality but it’s hard. Shoes always fit.

whereislittleroo · 05/08/2021 00:28

Including boots, high heels, flats, sandals, runners and casual trainers, I would have approx 80. With the exception of this past 18 months, I do wear many of them regularly. I love shoes and they are often a big part of my outfit choice. I don't wear heels as much since I became a mum - fewer parties, work less etc. but I keep the ones I love and take care of them well so I still wear them years after purchase. It is too many to store easily and I probably could/should get rid of some but they don't cause problems.

rosalie11 · 05/08/2021 00:52

I regularly throw or sell shoes
Now I would say about 15 or so
I don’t like wearing thing to the ground

animaginativeusername · 06/08/2021 23:25

Too many

1 pair of wellingtons
2 pairs or crocs 1 kept at work land one for home.
6 pairs of brogues
3 dr marten boots
4 pairs of ankle boots
2 calf winter length boots
4 pairs of occasional wear sandals 1 gold, a silver and two black (had these for over 10 years)
3 pairs of chunky sandals (1 pair I've had for over 12 years)
7 pairs of ballet flats
3 nude heels in varrous heel shape
4 pairs of sling back heels
5 pairs of khussa pakistani flat leather shoes
9 pairs of summer sandals
4 sneakers or shoes like vans/converse
9 trainers
My reasoning is that I have very sweaty feet so a different pair of shoes everyday. Most I haven't worn yet. The heel of my shoes wear out very fast.

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