I used to HATE high top sneakers as they made my ankles hurt too much. But i realized my despise of high tops because i was lacing the shoes up too high and too tight.
You can get something that’s good at doing a lot of things, but it won’t be great at doing anything. The “tool” dedicated to a particular task will always prove to deliver superior results.
Greg and Karen do a terrific job, but this week is just not up to their usual high standards. I think they made their point by Wednesday. This is getting a little toooooo dragged out.
when I go looking for shoes I don’t have the luxury of looking for their preferred purpose. I take a very large, very wide shoe and my choices are generally the one pair in my size that the store has on hand or going barefoot. I haven’t paid under $120 for a pair of shoes since the early 1980’s. My size is scarce enough that I sometimes have to pre order them at the shoe store. And forget about shopping for them online, because Amazon doesn’t carry my size the places that do are priced in U.S. dollars and actually cost more after I pay the exchange rate than the ones I get at the shoe store.
Does anyone actually believe that Frank is really gonna take up running? Reminds me of the guy that gets inspired to buy a high-end set of tools that just end up collecting dust in the garage.
This is cute… but the “dated” aspect of this rerun does show. It is very unlikely that Frank would be so curmudgeonly about the array of shoes in 2019.
But, back in 1998, these discussions WOULD have been quite humorous and funny and even wry when said by folks of the age of Frank back then, as it was far earlier in the transition to the plethora of models of shoes we have today.
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As an aside…. I cannot recall… has Greg taken this sort of “vacation” before where there were rerun panels? Or has he typically taken the route of building up an extra supply of comics for use during “vacations”? It seems I would have noticed and remembered, but unfortunately I do not.
Similar to medicine., You go to your “primary physician” who shuttles you off to a specialist who, if you’re unlucky, finds that another doctor (with a sub-specialty) should help you. Whatever happened to a good doc who knew more than one thing?
Gen Z and younger Millennials, Gen Y (yes we are getting that old) are increasingly going with Converse All-Stars. I have seen young men and women with them on at the gym. I congratulated a young woman on a pair and she was practically blushing. I hope it wasn’t because an old, old dude actually talked to her though. (lol).
I agree with phgladkol701. this all seems silly. Frank should just try on a couple pairs and buy one. you can walk, run crawl in just about anything; barefoot might be even better. I hope G&K are taking a one week vacation (I wouldn’t bet on it); these two could talk about sneakers well into next week.
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
I think Frank needs to talk with Syd’s supervisor (for better customer service).
AnyFace almost 5 years ago
You can walk in running shoes, but you shouldn’t run in walking shoes.
… or so shoe salespeople have told me. ✨The Electrician almost 5 years ago
Back in the olden days there was low tops and high tops. I am trying to remember the name of the popular brand, something like Redball.
someguy3 almost 5 years ago
So… I thought we established on Tuesday that cross-trainers were “next aisle over” ? Sort of a short communal memory they’ve got there.
MinPinMom almost 5 years ago
Wake me up when the new arc starts.
mr_sherman Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Wouldn’t “regress” be more accurate?
SJhapamama almost 5 years ago
Frank just doesn’t get out enough…
kenhense almost 5 years ago
This is getting to be low tide on the humor…
gnmnrbl almost 5 years ago
I used to HATE high top sneakers as they made my ankles hurt too much. But i realized my despise of high tops because i was lacing the shoes up too high and too tight.
Enter.Name.Here almost 5 years ago
You can get something that’s good at doing a lot of things, but it won’t be great at doing anything. The “tool” dedicated to a particular task will always prove to deliver superior results.
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Forget the shoes, Frank. Just buy a bike.
Baarorso almost 5 years ago
I’m honestly debating who’s more clueless, Mr. DeGroot or the salescritter. ;/
doctordon46 almost 5 years ago
Didn’t Frank have the same problem buying shoes 21 years ago? Maybe he needs to go shopping more often.
Don Draper almost 5 years ago
Buying shoes is not a physics midterm, Frank! I’ve bought cars with less self debate and difficulty.
Baarorso almost 5 years ago
I’m wondering if the clueless salescritter in this arc is in actuality Jeremy Duncan from the “Zits” comic strip.;-D
znhoja almost 5 years ago
Whats the point in this arc – or is there one??
jeff_e almost 5 years ago
Didn’t this whole bit start with cross-trainers?
eelee almost 5 years ago
It’s 12:28 PDT and only 27 comments. Everyone else has taken a vacation along with G&K.
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Heck, I can run in my Farragamos…
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But they are made for running and they are just like these (I got them on sale):
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http://www.ferragamoshoes.us/men-shoes-new-c-36_60/ferragamo-running-style-sneaker-blue-for-men-p-2790.html
smurf764 almost 5 years ago
Greg must have had a bad experience getting a tennis shoe.
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Our civilization still has too many gaps.
Bernedoodle almost 5 years ago
My first pair of running shoes was made by Puma.
Troglodyte almost 5 years ago
He needs to take a hike.
jimchronister2016 almost 5 years ago
This should be funny but its seriously true for 20% of young people and much, much worse in 2nd and 3rd world countries
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Does he not understand that he can do both in running shoes?
grimesd53 almost 5 years ago
RedBall Jets run faster and jump higher
Ellis97 almost 5 years ago
How can you tell the difference?
Tyge Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Oh well. Tomorrow is another day. Uhhh, wait a minute! No its not. It’ll be the 1998 colorized strip for Friday. Durn!
dblbaraje almost 5 years ago
Greg and Karen do a terrific job, but this week is just not up to their usual high standards. I think they made their point by Wednesday. This is getting a little toooooo dragged out.
LtPowers almost 5 years ago
Wasn’t he just talking about cross-trainers earlier?
drewpamon almost 5 years ago
Seriously Greg, it’s not that complicated.
TjGertz almost 5 years ago
Who remembers Nike Cortez,Tretorn Nylites and Trax-the K-mart version of Adidas Gazelles?
PoodleGroomer almost 5 years ago
Has anyone considered the physiology of the foot while designing a shoe?
Airman almost 5 years ago
Main thing: If the shoe fits…..wear it. This is all much easier than watching Gunther and Bets, and trying to predict how far they will go.
eelee almost 5 years ago
Is anyone getting New Balance ads on the margin like I am right now. Those cookies really follow you around.
MichaelHelwig almost 5 years ago
Try barefoot. Use the money you save to send Luann to college.
Blot almost 5 years ago
Redball jets man!
joefearsnothing almost 5 years ago
If this kid can get a job, anyone can get a job! ;o{
theincrediblebulk almost 5 years ago
when I go looking for shoes I don’t have the luxury of looking for their preferred purpose. I take a very large, very wide shoe and my choices are generally the one pair in my size that the store has on hand or going barefoot. I haven’t paid under $120 for a pair of shoes since the early 1980’s. My size is scarce enough that I sometimes have to pre order them at the shoe store. And forget about shopping for them online, because Amazon doesn’t carry my size the places that do are priced in U.S. dollars and actually cost more after I pay the exchange rate than the ones I get at the shoe store.
JCB almost 5 years ago
Can he just buy some shoes already?
BJShipley1 almost 5 years ago
Does anyone actually believe that Frank is really gonna take up running? Reminds me of the guy that gets inspired to buy a high-end set of tools that just end up collecting dust in the garage.
yangeldf almost 5 years ago
I prefer basketball shoes for the ankle support
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member almost 5 years ago
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This is cute… but the “dated” aspect of this rerun does show. It is very unlikely that Frank would be so curmudgeonly about the array of shoes in 2019.
But, back in 1998, these discussions WOULD have been quite humorous and funny and even wry when said by folks of the age of Frank back then, as it was far earlier in the transition to the plethora of models of shoes we have today.
* * * *As an aside…. I cannot recall… has Greg taken this sort of “vacation” before where there were rerun panels? Or has he typically taken the route of building up an extra supply of comics for use during “vacations”? It seems I would have noticed and remembered, but unfortunately I do not.
GaryCooper almost 5 years ago
Two girls, one shoe?
notbornyesterday almost 5 years ago
worst use of newsprint ever
Joe1962 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Frank tennis shoes are good for both. Frank just buy Puma or Keds
Ray almost 5 years ago
How does that kid talk and blow a bubble at the same time?
Ginny Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Similar to medicine., You go to your “primary physician” who shuttles you off to a specialist who, if you’re unlucky, finds that another doctor (with a sub-specialty) should help you. Whatever happened to a good doc who knew more than one thing?
JuliusCooper almost 5 years ago
I’m thinking this kid should be named KNOX – because he seems a bit like the love child of Knute and Ox. :-D
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Strap a JATO (Jet Assisted Take Off) bottle to each shoe, and you will get a Darwin Award.
luann1212 almost 5 years ago
Gen Z and younger Millennials, Gen Y (yes we are getting that old) are increasingly going with Converse All-Stars. I have seen young men and women with them on at the gym. I congratulated a young woman on a pair and she was practically blushing. I hope it wasn’t because an old, old dude actually talked to her though. (lol).
Code the Enforcer almost 5 years ago
Frank: "OK, bucko!! I think I’ve found a new use for the shoe I NOW have!!
(I think the charges were later dropped.) :)
bakana almost 5 years ago
Or, in truth, Technology has Regressed while the Marketing Department has run Amok.
Jim Kerner almost 5 years ago
Watch it Frank. I think that he may get a Brain overload. See BC.
RSH almost 5 years ago
I agree with phgladkol701. this all seems silly. Frank should just try on a couple pairs and buy one. you can walk, run crawl in just about anything; barefoot might be even better. I hope G&K are taking a one week vacation (I wouldn’t bet on it); these two could talk about sneakers well into next week.
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
Okay. This shoe joke has been milked dry already! Please! We get it, really we do….
electricpostcard almost 5 years ago
Oh-Oh wait a sec, ya mean it’s time to think?
Fiammata almost 5 years ago
Now, just earlier he did mention cross trainers
notbornyesterday almost 5 years ago
worst arc ever
chris_weaver almost 5 years ago
General purpose shoes are so last century!
Joe1962 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Converse were the shoes of the 1970 and they came out in 1917 they were the first athletic shoes we had.