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I have strange-shaped feet. So much of the time, I wear carpet slipper equivalents (or just socks). Waddling, not so much, but âflop slip-flop slip-flopâ is common.
I discovered years ago that Easy Balance made menâs shoes (this is the company that had women in pumps playing basketball to the jingle âlooks like a pump, feels like a sneakerâ). It was always hard to find their menâs shoes, and since the pandemic all the places that used to carry them have gone out of business.
When my Dad passed I helped my Mom for several years. The 1930s depression had a huge impact on her spending behavior. For example she would buy very cheap shoes that really hurt her. When I took her shopping I got her proper shoes, clothes, etc but I lied about the cost. She alway thought everything was a bargain. She really had enough money to last two lifetimes. Mom and Dadâs will skipped our generation. I got to dole out important amounts of money to their eight grandkids. I felt like Santa Claus.
In an earlier time, carefully assessing a customerâs appearance before asking questions gave leads to his/her most likely activities and preferences. Thus one sale could lead to repeats. Nowadays one rarely sees the same salesperson twice in a store. About the only repeat left for guys is finding a barber that cuts hair the way one likes.
Wear slippers or loafers in the house. Less foot problems and injuries that way. And buy decent shoes, not crap. You only get one pair of feet and as you get older you have to take care of them. It hurts a lot of you dont.
Oh, and if you have to âbreak inâ a pair of shoes, theyâre too small or narrow. Buy them a bit bigger than you think. Your feet will appreciate it.
I donât like shoes, either. But, I have to wear them in the house because of our floors are either tile or hardwood. Yes, we have area rugs but thatâs not enough. I started having pain about 3 yrs ago and the podiatrist took xrays. I have some arthritis in both feet and he suggested orthotic inserts. They made a world of difference for me! I use them in my sneakers and the slip-ons I wear in the house. I donât even own any ârealâ shoes any more. By that I mean heels, pumps or anything else. I sure do have a lot of really cute sneakers, though. They all have cat designs on them. I think theyâre all Skechers. I think it was two years ago that they put out a pair to celebrate Felix the Catsâ 50th birthday. I get a lot of comments on those.
Concretionist over 3 years ago
I have strange-shaped feet. So much of the time, I wear carpet slipper equivalents (or just socks). Waddling, not so much, but âflop slip-flop slip-flopâ is common.
sirbadger over 3 years ago
Or you can walk to the fridge and waddle back.
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
Good re-thinking, shoe salesman.
Lucy Rudy over 3 years ago
I donât wear shoes in the house at all.
dadoctah over 3 years ago
I discovered years ago that Easy Balance made menâs shoes (this is the company that had women in pumps playing basketball to the jingle âlooks like a pump, feels like a sneakerâ). It was always hard to find their menâs shoes, and since the pandemic all the places that used to carry them have gone out of business.
Zykoic over 3 years ago
When my Dad passed I helped my Mom for several years. The 1930s depression had a huge impact on her spending behavior. For example she would buy very cheap shoes that really hurt her. When I took her shopping I got her proper shoes, clothes, etc but I lied about the cost. She alway thought everything was a bargain. She really had enough money to last two lifetimes. Mom and Dadâs will skipped our generation. I got to dole out important amounts of money to their eight grandkids. I felt like Santa Claus.
Cornelius Noodleman over 3 years ago
My shoes from Wally-World wear out in two or three months.
sandpiper over 3 years ago
In an earlier time, carefully assessing a customerâs appearance before asking questions gave leads to his/her most likely activities and preferences. Thus one sale could lead to repeats. Nowadays one rarely sees the same salesperson twice in a store. About the only repeat left for guys is finding a barber that cuts hair the way one likes.
Justanolddude Premium Member over 3 years ago
Do you have them in a 10.5 EEEE?
iggyman over 3 years ago
Waddle? When Earl wants to leave does he âDuck Outâ!
juicebruce over 3 years ago
Earl proper shoes are a must !
Il Siciliano over 3 years ago
âFrom the Sofa to the Fridgeâ. If THAT ainât âcross-trainingâ, I donât know what is!
Display over 3 years ago
Wear slippers or loafers in the house. Less foot problems and injuries that way. And buy decent shoes, not crap. You only get one pair of feet and as you get older you have to take care of them. It hurts a lot of you dont.
Oh, and if you have to âbreak inâ a pair of shoes, theyâre too small or narrow. Buy them a bit bigger than you think. Your feet will appreciate it.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 3 years ago
I wear slippers and moccasins. Nice and comfortable.
1953Baby over 3 years ago
Can they also help him fetch the remote???
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
Truer words were never spoken! DING DING DING!
david_42 over 3 years ago
Mostly I have short boots left over from my motorcycling days. Not interested in the clodhoppers they call athletic shoes today.
Wichita1.0 over 3 years ago
Essentially my mantra. I gripe at paying over $15 for what are basically cheap, imported sneakers.
Ubintold over 3 years ago
âIf the shoe fits, wear itâ, Thom McAn.
ANIMAL over 3 years ago
Now THATâS a salesman..!!!!!!
DawnQuinn1 over 3 years ago
I wear slippers around the house.
Queen of America Premium Member over 3 years ago
I donât like shoes, either. But, I have to wear them in the house because of our floors are either tile or hardwood. Yes, we have area rugs but thatâs not enough. I started having pain about 3 yrs ago and the podiatrist took xrays. I have some arthritis in both feet and he suggested orthotic inserts. They made a world of difference for me! I use them in my sneakers and the slip-ons I wear in the house. I donât even own any ârealâ shoes any more. By that I mean heels, pumps or anything else. I sure do have a lot of really cute sneakers, though. They all have cat designs on them. I think theyâre all Skechers. I think it was two years ago that they put out a pair to celebrate Felix the Catsâ 50th birthday. I get a lot of comments on those.
KEA over 3 years ago
Every time I find a pair of shoes I like they discontinue them
Natarose over 3 years ago
Waddling?!? Not very nice to say to an older person.
donwestonmysteries over 3 years ago
Know your audience.
ArtisticArtemis over 3 years ago
Itâs refreshing to see a salesman who really knows his customer base. =^___________^=
Theyâll also work quite well for walking the dog and going for walks with his wife!
newswatcher over 3 years ago
Perceptive salesman. Quick on the upâŠ
petermerck over 3 years ago
How about sprinting to the bathroom.
zeexenon over 3 years ago
Sandals and Sandals Jamaica, I love them all.
kab2rb over 3 years ago
I have to wear shoes in the house, we have car, our kitchen and dining room on wood floors my feet cannot handle.
The Orange Mailman over 3 years ago
A very adept adroit salesman.
bwsevier Premium Member over 3 years ago
Only thing I wear now that we live in Hawaii is sandals (not flip-flops â my feet donât like them)âŠ
ChrisTrey over 3 years ago
At my age, slip on shoes for going out, sandals or slippers for when at home.
Sketcherâs makes some nice ones.
UnderArmour makes great sandals as well.
iatclocks about 3 years ago
After 60 plus years still No Shoes in the House! (VERY clean house)