# They're Just The Wrong Shade Of Black, Okay? (A thread about women's shoes) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 11, 2000, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-the-wrong-shade-of-black-okay-a-thread-about-womens-shoes/32742 "2000-09-11T05:19:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![silent\_rob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@silent\_rob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silent_rob)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2000, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-the-wrong-shade-of-black-okay-a-thread-about-womens-shoes/32742/41 "2000-09-12T21:07:38Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by AudreyK \* > \*\*How about the four basic clothing groups: jeans, shorts, shirts, and _nice_ shirts? šŸ˜ƒ \*\* Pretty close. I would also add other pants (khakis & sweat pants), and dress clothes (I have a suit with two different dress shirts and dress shoes). But yeah, thatā€™s it. And as for shoes I have: **Walking/skater shoes** (the low-top ones): I donā€™t know what kind they are. I got them cheap at _Pay-Less Shoes_, and theyā€™ve lasted me way longer than the _Airwalks_ I used to have. I would call these my sneakers, for sneaking. šŸ™‚ **Dress shoes** : Black, fairly comfortable (an important thing, since these are the first pair of comfortable dress shoes Iā€™ve had). Again, I donā€™t know what kind they are. Well, thatā€™s my shoe collection. I usually get boots for winter (this is Saskatchewan, after all), but my boots for the last three years have finally worn out, so Iā€™ll have to go looking. And **Flodnak** , thanks for trying, but you lost me at twill weave. šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2000, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-the-wrong-shade-of-black-okay-a-thread-about-womens-shoes/32742/42 "2000-09-12T21:49:08Z")
I have way too many black shoes. I have: tennis shoes suede loafers leather with medium heel leather open style with 3" heel leather sandals with 1" heel suede pumps 2" heel crocodile pumps with 2" heel (ack!) leather ā€œgood for workā€ pumps everyday loafers black with a thick heel and a cute little button on heel Iā€™m always on a quest for the perfect black pump. I donā€™t know if such a creature exists but Iā€™m always on the look out. Even my sisters know that Iā€™m partial to black shoes. On my last visit to Austin, my sister bought 3 pairs of black shoes for me. My favorite right now are a pair of suede shoes (one of the ones the sis gave me) that I wear with pants. They are really cute and what makes them extra special is that theyā€™re really comfy. Cute doesnā€™t always mean comfortable. I have some that give me blisters every time I wear them. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2000, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-the-wrong-shade-of-black-okay-a-thread-about-womens-shoes/32742/43 "2000-09-12T22:43:41Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by White Lightning \* > \*\*and no one in history above the age of consent is a size 1. i think. \*\* My momā€™s a size zero. Sheā€™s well over the age of consent. šŸ™‚ In fact, even some styles in a size zero are too big, leaving her shopping in the juniors department. ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2000, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-the-wrong-shade-of-black-okay-a-thread-about-womens-shoes/32742/44 "2000-09-12T23:05:21Z")
I buy most of my shoes at Payless. Thereā€™s one right near my house, and this particular store just looooooooves me. Without fail, I can walk in to that store and walk out with exactly what I want within 15 minutes. Once I went there to get shoes for the whole family. I walked in, and walked out with 6 pair, in less than half an hour. What I wanted just leapt in to my waiting hands. Sigh. I love that place. > [@](#): > > Iā€™m always on a quest for the perfect black pump. I donā€™t know if such a creature exists but Iā€™m always on the look out. Nope. You can get close, though. You can even get black pumps that are perfect for a certain outfit. But those same black pumps wonā€™t look right with _everything,_ which is, IMHO, truly the perfect black pump. There will never be a perfect black pump, either. Why would they, with people like me whoā€™ll buy black pumps at any given moment, for any given reason ("letā€™s see, itā€™s TUESDAY! I think I need black pumps!)? Shirley: Galoshes? BWAAAHAHAHA!! Thatā€™s a riot! Iā€™d love to have seen the look on your SILā€™s face when you pulled those things out. Oh man, that had to be utterly _priceless!_ ---
**Author:** ![Lamia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Lamia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamia)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2000, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-the-wrong-shade-of-black-okay-a-thread-about-womens-shoes/32742/45 "2000-09-13T01:35:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Kasugai \* > \*\*Man, I donā€™t think Iā€™ve owned thirty different pairs of shoes over the course of my entire life. > > ( Of course, when youā€™re in the US and youā€™re hooked on Doc Martens, you try to spend the $120 as rarely as possible. ) \*\* Docs are great! Iā€™ve had mine Docs for about five years now. I used to wear Colorado hiking boots but they discontinued my preferred style. I must say the Docs have held up admirably over the years (better than the Colorado boots), especially considering that I wear them almost every day. Iā€™ll probably replace them this winter though, the soles are beginning to crack. I still have and wear the free Doc Marten tee-shirt I got with my boots, too. šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2000, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-the-wrong-shade-of-black-okay-a-thread-about-womens-shoes/32742/46 "2000-09-13T01:52:11Z")
Okay . . . thereā€™s the pair I have on now, which are basically a school/work/dressy occasion/everyday shoe. Then I have my sneakers. And sandals. And another pair of sneakers b/c I havenā€™t tossed them yet. And my cleats. But then, I donā€™t care at all about matching, and I donā€™t go to formal events where the shoes I own arenā€™t suitable. Or where people will care enough. ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2000, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-the-wrong-shade-of-black-okay-a-thread-about-womens-shoes/32742/47 "2000-09-13T02:16:19Z")
My feet coverings exist as follows: (I just looked through my closet here) -Blue Birkenstocks (those may count as part of my feet, however) -Blue Vans (old) -Blue Vans (newish) -Blue shower shoes -Eeyore slippers -Black heels (heels are so silly. Iā€™m six feet tall alreadyā€¦ sigh.) -Black flats (schoolgirlish style) -Tan dress sandals (for non black outfits) That is it. Though I am looking for a pair of period correct shoes for my medieval outfit. While I love my Birkies, they donā€™t exactly match the bodice and dress ensemble. I think I might have a pair of boots at homeā€¦somewhereā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2000, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-the-wrong-shade-of-black-okay-a-thread-about-womens-shoes/32742/48 "2000-09-13T02:26:45Z")
I think the Eeyore slippers would do nicely, Medea. šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2000, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-the-wrong-shade-of-black-okay-a-thread-about-womens-shoes/32742/49 "2000-09-13T05:47:42Z")
I have to go to Mr. Rilchā€™s dadā€™s second wedding this weekend. I donā€™t want to go to the wedding; I just want to go into the hotel with Mr. Rilch and slam-click and stay there till an hour before my return flight. Anyway, I think Iā€™m going to wear my old bridesmaid gown (it doesnā€™t look like one; it looks like a formal, and itā€™s pretty and flattering. Amazing), but I realized I still donā€™t have any black shoes. Think anyone would notice brown leather boots? The gown is floor-length. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2000, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-the-wrong-shade-of-black-okay-a-thread-about-womens-shoes/32742/50 "2000-09-13T06:14:32Z")
I have a pair of New Balance running shoes (menā€™s), a pair of black dressy suede sandals, a few pairs of Birkenstock-type sandals (cheap rip-offs) and a pair of black leather flats that really need to be replaced. I also have a pair of black flat-heeled boots that need to be resoled and a pair of brown boots with a 2-inch heel that Iā€™ll never be able to wear again but canā€™t bear to give up. Oh, and a pair of flat-heeled beige ankle boots that seemed like a good idea at the time but donā€™t actually go with anything. I might have more shoes if I werenā€™t a womenā€™s size 11 D or E. Given that I am, Iā€™ll be content to claim I donā€™t want or need any more shoes and Iā€™m not jealous of all of you who can walk into Payless and walk out with shoes that fit. ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2000, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-the-wrong-shade-of-black-okay-a-thread-about-womens-shoes/32742/51 "2000-09-13T07:28:31Z")
This is very worrying to me. I have only one pair of shoes. If this keeps up, they will revoke my faggot license. (But I use fruity shampoo! And I like show tunes! Please! Augh!) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-just-the-wrong-shade-of-black-okay-a-thread-about-womens-shoes/32742.md?page=2)