# Shoes and gender: a poll **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 8, 2011, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728 "2011-06-08T12:56:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/121 "2011-06-09T16:31:39Z")
Male. 5. One pair of winter boots, one pair of fall boots, one pair of semi-dressy shoes, one pair of work boots, one pair of running shoes. ---
**Author:** ![Waldelfe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f08c70/32.png) [@Waldelfe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waldelfe)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/122 "2011-06-09T17:59:41Z")
female 20 pairs of shoes ---
**Author:** ![Crown\_Prince\_of\_Irony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ed655f/32.png) [@Crown\_Prince\_of\_Irony](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crown_Prince_of_Irony)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/123 "2011-06-09T18:55:56Z")
Male, 8 1 pair black cap-toe oxfords (my really dressy shoes, for business formal) 1 pair brown moccasin-toe oxfords (flexible, go with jeans to khakis to suits) 3 pairs of skate shoes (Vans and NSS) 1 pair slip-on Keds knockoffs ($15 at Old Navy, seriously the best cheap shoes I’ve bought) 1 pair Doc Martens 6 hole boots (mainly used for outdoor work - 15 years old and still holding together) 1 pair LL Bean Wicked Good Slippers (seriously the most comfy slippers I’ve ever had) ---
**Author:** ![vix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a88e4f/32.png) [@vix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vix)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/124 "2011-06-09T19:33:12Z")
Female, 19 pairs. Worn regularly, and stored in my garage: Birks (probably wear them 350 days/year) nice® flip flop-type sandals 2 pairs cheap flip flops sneakers The rest live in my closet and come out on rare occasions. Some are for specific uses that I have no need for in South Florida. Others are work shoes, and I’m currently a stay at home mom. Still others are dressier than I generally need, on a day to day basis. In rough ascending order of dressiness: hiking boots low hiking shoes snow boots tall black leather boots brown loafers green mary jane flats gray ballet flats shiny dark red flats black mary janes with chunky heels black kitten heeled sandals brown “snakeskin” pumps black patent leather sling back pumps black beaded satin pumps gold satin pumps with rhinestones ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/125 "2011-06-09T19:37:14Z")
male, 4 dress shoes work shoes everyday shoes flip flops ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/126 "2011-06-09T20:20:16Z")
Female. I have 4 or 5 pairs that I wear regularly and maybe 2 other pairs that I wear on rare occasions. All flats. And three of the pairs are canvas/sneakers. ---
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/127 "2011-06-09T21:53:01Z")
Female, 19.5 Dress shoes: 1 pair black pumps 1 pair red pumps (identical to black pair in style) 1 pair bicolor spectator pumps (black patent/gray) 1 pair tan spectator pumps 1 pair “work friendly” black[frumpy pumps](http://www.dsw.com/shoe/clarks+women%27s+partridge+leather+slip-on?prodId=177859) 1 pair gray [ankle boots](http://www.brownboots.org/blowfish/blowfish-willis/) Casual: 1 pair YELLOW imitation croc thong flip-flops 1 pair Teva strappy sandals 1 pair Merrel strappy “sport/hiking” sandals 2 pairs running shoes 1 pair “bunny ear” style ballet flats 1 pair bronze ballet flats (that should be thrown out) 1 pair beat-up navy chucks 1/2 pair even more beat-up broken heart pattern argyle chucks 1 pair brown “frye” style motorcycle boots 1 pair lace-up Civil War reproduction boots ---
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/128 "2011-06-09T22:16:52Z")
I just realized that, not only did I forget to mention a shoe or two, I miscounted my shoes: Additional shoes not listed above: 1 pair t-strap gray heels (good for dancing, has “party stains” from nightclub dance floors) 1 pair jika-tabi 1 pair 5 inch patent leather “goth” stripper boots (got on a trade, rarely wear) ---
**Author:** ![j666](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de0a6/32.png) [@j666](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/j666)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/129 "2011-06-10T00:43:55Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > I technically have three pairs of shoes. But one’s a pair of dress shoes I only wear to weddings and funerals. And one’s a pair of work shoes I haven’t worn since I retired. So I essentially wear the same pair of shoes every day. That is not good for your feet or your shoes. You should have at least two pairs of shoes to rotate. And you really don’t have boots, or sandals, or boat shoes, or bed slippers? ---
**Author:** ![kapri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4491bb/32.png) [@kapri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kapri)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/130 "2011-06-10T01:01:01Z")
Female. About 50 or 60 pairs, maybe more. I love shoes. ---
**Author:** ![CanvasShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/131 "2011-06-10T01:10:43Z")
I’m a 52 year old woman, and I own 20 or so pair. I used to own a lot more before I moved to the lower 48 about 8 months ago. And I’m slowly rebuilding my collection. 😃 As someone else said, my collection decreased substantially as I can’t wear the FM heels I used to adore. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/132 "2011-06-10T01:37:06Z")
Female About a dozen because I have to have business shoes for work, athletic shoes for my hobby (they then get downgraded to mowing shoes) winter boots, summer sandals. I am NOT a shoe person but I’ve learned this is what I need. I am bad about not throwing out my worn out shoes. I keep 'em for backups because, because, umm, I dunno. ---
**Author:** ![Zenja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/47e85d/32.png) [@Zenja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenja)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/133 "2011-06-10T01:39:53Z")
Male; 1. ---
**Author:** ![Silophant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@Silophant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silophant)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/134 "2011-06-10T01:59:58Z")
> [@j66](#): > > That is not good for your feet or your shoes. You should have at least two pairs of shoes to rotate. > > And you really don’t have boots, or sandals, or boat shoes, or bed slippers? Why is it good for your feet to rotate shoes? And does it count if they’re identical in all but color? ---
**Author:** ![Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/malleus_incus_stapes/32/3293_2.png) [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/135 "2011-06-10T02:04:00Z")
Female, maybe three pairs of the same old leather sandals, plus a few odds and ends. I’ve never been into clothes much. ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/136 "2011-06-10T02:07:06Z")
Male. Three. ---
**Author:** ![Jaledin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Jaledin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaledin)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/137 "2011-06-10T02:19:33Z")
Male. Seven or eight. Three pairs of trail runners, two pairs of “casual sneakers,” two pairs of dress shoes, and one pair of lightweight hiking shoes. There’s a pair of runners that are totally shot, but I keep them in case I need to shovel something objectionable, and one more that probably only have another two hundred miles on them, but they look kind of snazzy and are comfortable enough for around town. Some snow boots, but not good for walking and no use around here. ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/138 "2011-06-10T03:26:51Z")
I am female and I have seven pairs of shoes, only three pairs of which I wear with any regularity. I have 2 pairs comfortable loafer type shoes or my “work shoes”. I have 2 pairs of fancy shoes. I have 1 pair of gym shoes, 1 pair of deck shoes, and 1 pair of sandals. ---
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/139 "2011-06-10T03:31:47Z")
Female. Not very-very feminine, but I still own too many pairs because I can’t stand painful feet and inevitably just about everything cute hurts after a fairly short time. That said, I still own about a dozen pairs. Maybe 15, counting the mismatched pairs of sneakers hiding under the bed somewhere. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2011, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728/140 "2011-06-10T03:37:48Z")
Male - 3 to 5 if I can find my old sneakers and/or my old dress shoes. Some kind of boots in a box somewhere maybe. I’ll say I definitely know where 3 pairs are. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes-and-gender-a-poll/584728.md?page=8)