# Where might I find 'non-thick' sneaker shoes?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [December 28, 2016, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-might-i-find-non-thick-sneaker-shoes/775768 "2016-12-28T12:46:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![femmejean](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/0ea827/32.png) [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\
**Post date:** [December 28, 2016, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-might-i-find-non-thick-sneaker-shoes/775768/1 "2016-12-28T12:46:43Z")

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I’m in a bit of a dilemma. I went shopping before Christmas for some clothes and in particular window showing for casual shoes.

I saw some very nice ‘sneakers’ or canvas for €120. The reason sneakers is in quotes is because I’m not exactly sure whether that’s what they were. The definitely did not have the same thickness as the sneakers I see, and they looked more like a classy Timberland shoe (weren’t boots though) rather than a sports shoe, however I forgot to check the labels.

I have a gift voucher for €200 for multiple shops which I can use online that expires at the end of January. I don’t want to buy things in a rush and I really would like o purchase a pair of shoes like that.

Does anyone have an idea what this shoe might be?

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**Author:** ![Amateur\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/59ef9b/32.png) [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\
**Post date:** [December 28, 2016, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-might-i-find-non-thick-sneaker-shoes/775768/2 "2016-12-28T14:30:52Z")

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A boat shoe?

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**Author:** ![SmellMyWort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SmellMyWort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmellMyWort)\
**Post date:** [December 28, 2016, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-might-i-find-non-thick-sneaker-shoes/775768/3 "2016-12-28T14:36:19Z")

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Do you mean something like this as far as style? Has sort of a sneaker look but not something you’d consider an athletic shoe.

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**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\
**Post date:** [December 28, 2016, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-might-i-find-non-thick-sneaker-shoes/775768/4 "2016-12-28T15:46:43Z")

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[Chuck Taylors?](http://www.chucksconnection.com/1991blackhightops/slides/e90sblackhigh09.jpg)

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**Post date:** [December 28, 2016, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-might-i-find-non-thick-sneaker-shoes/775768/5 "2016-12-28T17:23:54Z")

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Vibrams and Merrells are both designed to mimic being barefoot, with just a thin rubber sole and some tread. But they are designed for running, and don’t look anything like boots or Timberlands. They’re in the \<$100 range.

Another option is dress shoes, which usually dispense with the pointlessly thick, cushioned basketball shoe soles and go with something flatter like leather plus rubber with a small wooden heel. Decent ones will set you back more than $100 though. And there are so many styles and brands I can’t begin to list them.

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**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\
**Post date:** [December 28, 2016, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-might-i-find-non-thick-sneaker-shoes/775768/6 "2016-12-28T22:17:07Z")

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These [Taos Footwear Stars](http://www.zappos.com/taos-footwear-star-chocolate-wash-canvas) have a lot of support for being a low profile sneaker. No idea if this is what you are looking for, but they are very comfortable.

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**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2016, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-might-i-find-non-thick-sneaker-shoes/775768/7 "2016-12-29T03:50:34Z")

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Adidas has several styles that are fairly thin. I’ve owned two different models – the old Stockholms when I did track (shot-put) and Sambas as a driving shoe.  
Stockholm  
[![](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4b/1d/85/4b1d85c3ec2712362f6cd50548941d13.jpg) ](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4b/1d/85/4b1d85c3ec2712362f6cd50548941d13.jpg)

Samba  
[![](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41HGdDOjbpL.jpg) ](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41HGdDOjbpL.jpg)  
I am not sure just what the newest names and styles are but the brand has always been good for me.