These Shoes Are Made For Walkin!
tophatjohnny
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My 3rd pair of Mephisto's and have to say they're among the most comfortable and well built kicks on the planet. Anyone else hip?? Plus my music sounds better when my feet are happy and these things make Mehsisto Horny!
"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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I like those shoes. They look great. I like a certain style of Ecco shoes that have Gore Tex that I buy over and over. I think I will look at some like yours for the summer months. I have a narrow heel and I have to be very choosy about the brand. How do the shoes run size wise? I like to take care of my feet.
I was reminded of this song when I wrote "those shoes".
https://youtu.be/tBLzFeOHtnM
Those Shoes (Live Millennium Concert Version) (2013 Remaster)
Harry"Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"Anger is just anger. It isn’t good. It isn’t bad. It just is. What you do with it is what matters.
You can use it to build or to destroy. You just have to make the choice. Jim Butcher
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BlueBirdMusic wrote: »I like those shoes. They look great. I like a certain style of Ecco shoes that have Gore Tex that I buy over and over. I think I will look at some like yours for the summer months. I have a narrow heel and I have to be very choosy about the brand. How do the shoes run size wise? I like to take care of my feet.
I was reminded of this song when I wrote "those shoes".https://youtu.be/tBLzFeOHtnM
Those Shoes (Live Millennium Concert Version) (2013 Remaster)
Harry
Mephisto run pretty true to the size. I'd say if you are a 9..look for a 9M US. And just add M to any number and ya should be happy.
And love that tune. A short lived group I was in back in the mid 90S in Mpls. did the song."if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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One is intrigued by these Mephisto* shoes -- but one also still loves his Merrell Jungle Mocs.
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mhardy6647 wrote: »One is intrigued by these Mephisto* shoes -- but one also still loves his Merrell Jungle Mocs.
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The Jungle Mocs are cool.
Mephisto is moving on up the Shu-Chain a few levels. No deals need to be made with and devil's but for those wanting real comfort/support will probably dig the Phisto's."if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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Might be too hip for me -- but I am gonna look into 'em.
The Mephistos, that is -- anything Walken is too cool for me by definition.
So... which style are those? Their selection is bewildering!
EDIT: ne'er mind; found 'em.
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I agree, look like a very nice shoe. Going to give them a look as well.The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
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Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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That sucks, I guess only available online? I need to be fitted.The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
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They do. I also have the Hurrikan and the Sam sandals. Just so comfortable."if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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I find myself drawn to the on sale styles...
(cheap mortar forker that I am)
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Thanks for sharing.
This is the kool stuff we all need now.
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They look really nice. I never owned a pair of "walking shoes". I've seen many pairs but never had a desire to buy a pair.
After checking out these I may have to give them a try. Nothing better then comfortable shoes.
I however picked up a really nice pair of running shoes that also walk amazingly well especially when paired with Bomas Socks. One can't forget about amazingly comfortable socks.
https://www.on-running.com/en-us/products/cloud/mens/all-black?g_acctid=620-246-4883&g_campaign=[n:PLA][m:US][l:EN][Shoes_All][i:tROAS-smart]&g_campaignid=1518676267&g_adgroupid=62022233161&g_adid=288965281145&g_keyword=&g_keywordid=pla-339191591969&g_adtype=&g_merchantid=7978416&g_productchannel=online&g_productid=19.0002 M 14&g_partition=339191591969&g_network=u&g_ifproduct=product&g_ifcreative=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw09HzBRDrARIsAG60GP8R7qegmVlpkATn1UNVMOdDxwuY1r4syoUzlUKUkcRSC7MsYk-YdGYaAmRlEALw_wcB
https://bombas.com/products/the-men-s-ankle-sock-grey-multicolor-large?variant=triple-greyDan
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Some shoe styles from the 70's:
And the shoes went with these type of clothes.
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Some interesting stuff here. Disco clothes so it's music related.
Verb,
I had some platform shoes similar to those in the left corner above. The soles were not as thick and the two leathers were closer colors - not as much contrast.
http://www.thingslife.com/the-decade-that-fashion-forgot/31/
"Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"Anger is just anger. It isn’t good. It isn’t bad. It just is. What you do with it is what matters.
You can use it to build or to destroy. You just have to make the choice. Jim Butcher
Harry / Marietta GA -
mhardy6647 wrote: »One is intrigued by these Mephisto* shoes -- but one also still loves his Merrell Jungle Mocs.
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I got a similar pair from Duluth Trading 'cause they were insulated. I got them so I could wear them impromptu when I had to take the trash out in the rain and didn't want to get my house slippers all wet and funky.
I wear them now more than any other shoe I own. I got the ones from Duluth Trading because they were all leather and have worn very well because of it.
I did get new boots, though. I've finally worn through the soles on my 10 year old Wolverines and they hurt to wear anymore. Because they are hiker style work boots, though, can't really repair them like a full leather work boot. But those kinds of boots don't do well in the brush where most of my work necessitating safety gear like steel-toed boots happens. So I had to get a new pair. New Wolverines, of course. They showed up yesterday, I gotta try them on, make sure they fit.
https://www.wolverine.com/US/en/legend-durashocks-carbonmax-6-inch-boot/25461M.html?dwvar_25461M_color=W10612#cgid=men-footwear-view-all-boots&start=1Expert Moron Extraordinaire
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Here are the Ecco shoes that I have purchased twice in the past 8-9 years. My favorite shoes. I watched the price on them and was able to get them at a really great price after New Years.
"Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"Anger is just anger. It isn’t good. It isn’t bad. It just is. What you do with it is what matters.
You can use it to build or to destroy. You just have to make the choice. Jim Butcher
Harry / Marietta GA -
I’ve had a couple pair of Ecco. Comfortable. None presently. Since I’m retired, it’s mostly running shoes for walking, or hiking boots. Current Hoka One One are very comfortable. The salesperson at REI brought them out since they were on sale. Almost time to replace them.
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Is walking whilst wearing running shoes analogous to commuting in a Lamborghini?
Askin' for a friend.
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Mephisto shoes are great! I've had one pair for 30 years. They've been returned to Mephisto for resoling and "refreshing twice. They come back looking and felling like new shoes. I have a second pair that are the boat-shoe style ("Hurrikan"?). I bought them at least 15 years ago -- probably 20 years ago. They've been resoled and refreshed only once. They still look new. Mephistos are cost a lot upfront, but they are not expensive, if you buy styles that persist and take care of them, including resoling and refreshing the "cost per year" is pretty good.Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.
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Wow! What brand are those?BlueBirdMusic wrote: »Here are the Ecco shoes that I have purchased twice in the past 8-9 years. My favorite shoes. I watched the price on them and was able to get them at a really great price after New Years.
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Sharing for a friend!
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Not too many companies actually advertise “walking” shoes, @mhardy6647 . But, yeah, most performance cars are actually used to do more mundane things like commute.
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