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Ask HN: Your favorite everyday shoes?
I am doing some research on, what kind of shoes/sneakers tech community wear and if there is any pattern across price/style/function/brand. Would really appreciate your support.
- JohnJamesRambo 10y agoI love the classic low top converse.
- loumf 10y agoMy last three pairs were Merrell's. I'm more loyal to my local shoe store than the shoe brand and that's what they carry for walking shoes.
- meagher 10y agoVan's all black low tops: https://vans.com/shop/authentic-pro-black-black https://vans.com/shop/authentic-pro-black-black
- douche 10y agoI wear either cheap walmart moccasins, cheap walmart flipflops, or Labonville chainsaw boots. The first two are effectively disposable, and the boots are virtually indestructible. All are comfortable.
- drakonka 10y agoRight now orange Vans Authentic Pro LX (these: http://imgur.com/a/8VEm1 http://imgur.com/a/8VEm1), but it kind of changes; last summer I spent almost every day in white Converse low tops and later a pair of the Ecco "Soft" series High Tops (can't remember which ones).
- Artlav 10y agoMostly sneakers and similar, of whatever brand and price that happen to fit my size 50 (~15 US?) foot. Current ones are by Merrell, model name too worn off to read.
- auxym 10y agoOffice dress code has a no sneakers clause, so I have a pair of used Allen Edmonds I got on ebay for pretty cheap that I leave there. Out of the office, I've been rocking Adidas Campus for a few years now. Disclaimer: I'm probably not a representative of "the tech community" who's opinion you seek, but the office dress code and leather oxfords probably gave that away.
- devd 10y agoKirkland mens athletic shoes with superfeet green insoles
- thecloud 10y agoAdidas NMD´s, the material used for the sole feels amazing and the soft fit is extremely comfortable, only downside in my opinion is the relatively high cost. https://sneakernews.com/2016/12/29/adidas-nmd-xr1-triple-black-r2-pattern/ https://sneakernews.com/2016/12/29/adidas-nmd-xr1-triple-bla...
- DanBC 9y agoI wear Dr Martens 1461 smooth cherry red shoes. (I change the laces to flat black). I've had these for 7 years, and I wear them nearly every day. I expect them to last at least another 3 years. (I'm quite rough with my shoes). My next pair is going to be 1461 ForLife oxblood. http://www.drmartens.com/uk/p/originals-shoes-smooth-1461 http://www.drmartens.com/uk/p/originals-shoes-smooth-1461 http://www.drmartens.com/uk/p/originals-shoes-smooth-hardlife-1461-forlife http://www.drmartens.com/uk/p/originals-shoes-smooth-hardlif...
- miguelrochefort 9y agoSummer: Vans Era (black) Winter: Vans Atwood (black)
- efrafa 9y agoI wear mostly Vans authentic for over 10 years.
- bigzen 9y agoIf you can get away with it, Xero Shoes: Z-Trail is a perfect "shoe" if the weather is over 50f. Although I completely understand that they are not for everyone, everyday. But I highly recommend anyone needing a pair of durable/simple sandals take a look. Just be sure to read the sizing chart!
- snowpanda 9y agoWhatever is cheap, they all look the same to me.
- roryisok 9y agoI wear foam flip flops at a standing desk, for comfort. Don't know the name but they're cheap ones I've had for at least 15 years.
- mozillas 9y agoI work from home, so slippers. A long time ago, I used work for a small dev/design shop where slippers were mandatory. For when I leave the house, Chucks are my choice.