# Shoes? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 31, 2009, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824 "2009-07-31T00:55:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![StaudtCJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/90ced4/32.png) [@StaudtCJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StaudtCJ)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2009, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824/21 "2009-08-01T01:44:16Z")
I have always loved Easy Spirit shoes, for any job that requires significant standing/walking. They have (fairly) recently started a male line. The shoes are generally wider than average, and very comfortable, but I think you have to have the right foot shape. I’d suggest you try on the shoes. [Easy Spirit Male line](http://www.easyspirit.com/Men+s/2881140,default,sc.html) \*I am not affiliated with Easy Spirit shoes, merely a satisfied long-term customer. ---
**Author:** ![Serenata67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/serenata67/32/10646_2.png) [@Serenata67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serenata67)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2009, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824/22 "2009-08-01T15:13:30Z")
> [@Alan\_Bird](#): > > Skechers. Probably the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned. I love my Sketchers, too. Very comfortable for walking, but they don’t have the support necessary for standing in place for long periods. I have some Naturalizers, and with some insoles, they’re fine. ---
**Author:** ![kezami](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eb8c5e/32.png) [@kezami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kezami)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2009, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824/23 "2009-08-02T00:27:52Z")
I’ve been wearing the same pair of Ecco shoes for a couple of years now and they still look great! I highly recommend them for incredible comfort and durability. I’m also a tech and wouldn’t consider buying anything else. ---
**Author:** ![MikeG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mikeg/32/4329_2.png) [@MikeG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeG)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2009, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824/24 "2009-08-02T01:36:17Z")
I own 6 pairs of Eccos and love them. I’m on my feet 12-13 hours a day. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2009, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824/25 "2009-08-02T02:02:03Z")
Bates! Good enough for the United States Marine Corp, well, then probably good enough for me, too! I can wear them for days. And I’m sure they do, too. ---
**Author:** ![tr0psn4j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/958977/32.png) [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2009, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824/26 "2009-08-02T04:44:31Z")
Which Eccos do you guys wear? ---
**Author:** ![MikeG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mikeg/32/4329_2.png) [@MikeG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeG)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2009, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824/27 "2009-08-02T13:45:03Z")
Let’s see, I’ve got the Track boots, high and low, a pair of docksiders, a pair of leather gym shoe type, and two pairs of dress shoes. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Librarian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_librarian/32/402_2.png) [@The\_Librarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Librarian)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2009, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824/28 "2009-08-02T15:09:04Z")
Whatever shoe you pick, use at least 2 pair of them. Shoes are not made to wear more than 1 day in a row. ---
**Author:** ![Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2009, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824/29 "2009-08-02T15:19:02Z")
Related shoe question: I have no problem with shoe comfort. What kills me is heat. I’d be barefoot or wear sandals or sockless Bass all the time forever if I could. What shoes are not HOT? ---
**Author:** ![Hunter\_Hawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2009, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824/30 "2009-08-02T15:52:33Z")
> [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](#): > > What shoes are not HOT? There are plenty of sneakers that are made with mesh or other materials that breathe well. For shoes, many Birkenstocks are roomy enough that there’s surprisingly good ventilation, since there’s room for air to circulate round your feet as you walk. ---
**Author:** ![kezami](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eb8c5e/32.png) [@kezami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kezami)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2009, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824/31 "2009-08-02T16:18:25Z")
> [@tr0psn4j](#): > > Which Eccos do you guys wear? This is the style I wear. Link:[http://www.eccocanada.com/fusion.html](http://www.eccocanada.com/fusion.html) ---
**Author:** ![tr0psn4j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/958977/32.png) [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824/32 "2009-08-03T04:01:41Z")
> [@The\_Librarian](#): > > Whatever shoe you pick, use at least 2 pair of them. Shoes are not made to wear more than 1 day in a row. Really? I’ve gone all my life wearing only one pair of shoes for months at a time. That’s interesting. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoes/504824.md?page=1)