Comments on: Where Do You Buy New Shoes? http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/ Simple Living... Frugality... Gardening... Cooking From Scratch... Knifty Knitter Projects.. And More. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 21:02:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Lynette http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5690 Lynette Tue, 13 May 2008 09:52:46 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5690 For those who shop in Adelaide , Sth Australia - a great shop is called JJJ's at 107 Jetty Road Glenelg. There are a wonderful array of shoe shops along this road, most on the northern side ... towards the cinema end of the long road! Have fun shopping Sharon and others! Lynette For those who shop in Adelaide , Sth Australia - a great shop is called JJJ’s at 107 Jetty Road Glenelg. There are a wonderful array of shoe shops along this road, most on the northern side … towards the cinema end of the long road!

Have fun shopping Sharon and others!

Lynette

]]> By: Kin http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5646 Kin Fri, 09 May 2008 13:01:06 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5646 Hmm, well, you've seen my shoe obsession - not quite Kelley's, but I'm working on it. I have my fancy shoes that look fabulous that i don't pay too much for because I don't wear them much. And I have shoes that i pay a heap for that are comfortable and can be worn anywhere. I will spend up to $100 for me on those shoes, and they tend to last a few years. In fact when I was pregnant with Kiki (4 years ago now) I spent $110 on a pair of shoes. I still wear them at least 4 days a week in summer. This year I spent $60 on a pair of winter shoes (last years of course) in the same brand and I hope they last as long. As for kids. Well, we went to a shoe shop to get our kids fitted. They fit them but didn't have ANY in their sizes. So we went to k-mart. And Payless. Up here we have one specialty shop, which doesn't stock kids shoes. Payless, Target and Big W. I try and get them one good pair each, but the rest I get from Big W, because they need something to wear to and from daycare (since they take their shoes off the second they walk in the door) and for a few dollars I don't care if they get paint on them, dirty or lost. I would make a point of getting better shoes if they were in them all day. Hmm, well, you’ve seen my shoe obsession - not quite Kelley’s, but I’m working on it. I have my fancy shoes that look fabulous that i don’t pay too much for because I don’t wear them much. And I have shoes that i pay a heap for that are comfortable and can be worn anywhere. I will spend up to $100 for me on those shoes, and they tend to last a few years. In fact when I was pregnant with Kiki (4 years ago now) I spent $110 on a pair of shoes. I still wear them at least 4 days a week in summer. This year I spent $60 on a pair of winter shoes (last years of course) in the same brand and I hope they last as long.

As for kids. Well, we went to a shoe shop to get our kids fitted. They fit them but didn’t have ANY in their sizes. So we went to k-mart. And Payless. Up here we have one specialty shop, which doesn’t stock kids shoes. Payless, Target and Big W. I try and get them one good pair each, but the rest I get from Big W, because they need something to wear to and from daycare (since they take their shoes off the second they walk in the door) and for a few dollars I don’t care if they get paint on them, dirty or lost. I would make a point of getting better shoes if they were in them all day.

]]> By: Jenn http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5645 Jenn Fri, 09 May 2008 11:49:37 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5645 Haven't had to buy kid's shoes since the munchkin isn't walking yet. But, for my shoes, I am terribly loyal. I found a certain style of tennis shoes (oh my gosh, ten years ago!) while in high school that fit me beautifully. And I've been buying those same shoes ever since. But, I do try to buy them from an outlet store whenever I can (we don't have one in my city) to save money. Haven’t had to buy kid’s shoes since the munchkin isn’t walking yet. But, for my shoes, I am terribly loyal. I found a certain style of tennis shoes (oh my gosh, ten years ago!) while in high school that fit me beautifully. And I’ve been buying those same shoes ever since. But, I do try to buy them from an outlet store whenever I can (we don’t have one in my city) to save money.

]]> By: Katie http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5644 Katie Fri, 09 May 2008 11:48:29 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5644 I buy my shoes mostly from KMart. Cheap, easy to replace and simple. Maybe when I have kids I might put more effort into it. My parents used to fit the shoes nicely but I always found the leather shoes really painful to wear. I guess it's comfort and price which is important over brand for me. I buy my shoes mostly from KMart. Cheap, easy to replace and simple.

Maybe when I have kids I might put more effort into it. My parents used to fit the shoes nicely but I always found the leather shoes really painful to wear. I guess it’s comfort and price which is important over brand for me.

]]> By: Marita http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5643 Marita Fri, 09 May 2008 11:39:10 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5643 Bilby Shoes for my kids - http://www.bilbyshoes.com/bilby/Page?PageName=home They do specialty shoes, including the ones to stop Heidi toe walking. or K-mart if we are short on cash. Bilby Shoes also for my hubby as he is a size 16. Bilby Shoes for my kids - http://www.bilbyshoes.com/bilby/Page?PageName=home

They do specialty shoes, including the ones to stop Heidi toe walking.

or K-mart if we are short on cash.

Bilby Shoes also for my hubby as he is a size 16.

]]> By: Jodi in Vic http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5642 Jodi in Vic Fri, 09 May 2008 11:00:30 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5642 I certainly have Imelda tendancies... However, I have awkward feet (one slightly fallen arch) and a very peculiar walk (I walk on the side of a hill - inside of one foot, and outside of the other), and as someone very knowledgeable explained to me "just THINK about what you make them do" so now I think... And you know that whole foot bone's connected to the leg bone rubbish... Well, it aint rubbish. Because of the strange things I do with my feet, I have issues with my hip. So my days of buying a pair of shoes because they're cute are over (insert heartfelt sobbing) and now, I look for arch support, cushioning and hope like hell there's a teensy bit of style. Of the last two pairs of shoes I bought for me; one was VERY expensive (close to $200 - Keen brand) but seeing as I have worn them at least four days a week for the 14mo I have had them... I think I am way ahead (particularly as the Sandler pair they replaced cost me $80 and lasted less than six months). The second pair were on sale, I paid about $60 for another $200+ pair of shoes (Ecco brand) Got them on eBay!!! I have only just started wearing them as they're "lady" shoes and I bought them for work! Sneakers for me, I get fitted properly at Athletes Foot. Although the poor bloke had a struggle determining which aspect of my walk he should cater to! For the kids, I buy them one pair of good shoes which they wear to death, then I buy them another pair of good shoes... H has a pair of elastic sided boots, and a pair of sneakers and a pair of crocs (don't tell Kelley...) and H2 has a couple of pairs of sneakers and crocs (you have no idea just how cute LITTLE crocs are, lol) In the past, I've tended to get the kids fitted at Betts Kids, then gone to Kmart to buy Grosby's in the past... This winter, though; Betts Kids had a deal so I bought them a pair each there. Man I've gone on a bit... I certainly have Imelda tendancies… However, I have awkward feet (one slightly fallen arch) and a very peculiar walk (I walk on the side of a hill - inside of one foot, and outside of the other), and as someone very knowledgeable explained to me “just THINK about what you make them do” so now I think…

And you know that whole foot bone’s connected to the leg bone rubbish… Well, it aint rubbish. Because of the strange things I do with my feet, I have issues with my hip. So my days of buying a pair of shoes because they’re cute are over (insert heartfelt sobbing) and now, I look for arch support, cushioning and hope like hell there’s a teensy bit of style. Of the last two pairs of shoes I bought for me; one was VERY expensive (close to $200 - Keen brand) but seeing as I have worn them at least four days a week for the 14mo I have had them… I think I am way ahead (particularly as the Sandler pair they replaced cost me $80 and lasted less than six months). The second pair were on sale, I paid about $60 for another $200+ pair of shoes (Ecco brand) Got them on eBay!!! I have only just started wearing them as they’re “lady” shoes and I bought them for work!

Sneakers for me, I get fitted properly at Athletes Foot. Although the poor bloke had a struggle determining which aspect of my walk he should cater to!

For the kids, I buy them one pair of good shoes which they wear to death, then I buy them another pair of good shoes… H has a pair of elastic sided boots, and a pair of sneakers and a pair of crocs (don’t tell Kelley…) and H2 has a couple of pairs of sneakers and crocs (you have no idea just how cute LITTLE crocs are, lol)

In the past, I’ve tended to get the kids fitted at Betts Kids, then gone to Kmart to buy Grosby’s in the past… This winter, though; Betts Kids had a deal so I bought them a pair each there.

Man I’ve gone on a bit…

]]> By: lightening http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5641 lightening Fri, 09 May 2008 10:51:06 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5641 That's okay Sharon. Talk away. I tend to hang back a bit myself on these "discussion" posts to allow you guys to "discuss". I'll post a more detailed response in the next day or two when most people have had the chance to have their say. :) That’s okay Sharon. Talk away. I tend to hang back a bit myself on these “discussion” posts to allow you guys to “discuss”. I’ll post a more detailed response in the next day or two when most people have had the chance to have their say. :)

]]> By: Sharon http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5640 Sharon Fri, 09 May 2008 10:26:51 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5640 Love it Kelley! You have your priorities sorted! And Lynette, I'm heading to Adelaide soon, where is this shop in Glenelg exactly? Sorry Lightening! I'm taking over your job here! My daughter is a shoe junkie. I've no idea where she got this fetish! ;) My son has just decided that he MUST have Globe skate shoes. I guess he got to 13 before he decided he NEEDED these name brands so I should count my blessings. But I hate skate shoes, wide, no support..... As for where, footy boots for my son are from our local shop at $140, netball shoes from the same shop for $170. Pretty much everything else comes from Kmart, Spendless or Target. Except for my wonderful winter boots which I had to mortgage the farm for and came from David Jones. Love it Kelley! You have your priorities sorted!

And Lynette, I’m heading to Adelaide soon, where is this shop in Glenelg exactly?

Sorry Lightening! I’m taking over your job here!

My daughter is a shoe junkie. I’ve no idea where she got this fetish! ;)

My son has just decided that he MUST have Globe skate shoes. I guess he got to 13 before he decided he NEEDED these name brands so I should count my blessings. But I hate skate shoes, wide, no support…..

As for where, footy boots for my son are from our local shop at $140, netball shoes from the same shop for $170. Pretty much everything else comes from Kmart, Spendless or Target. Except for my wonderful winter boots which I had to mortgage the farm for and came from David Jones.

]]> By: Kelley http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5638 Kelley Fri, 09 May 2008 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5638 I spend thousands on shoes for me and my kids get a bit of hessian tied with rope. Maybe a plastic shopping bag over the top if I can be bothered when it is raining... I spend thousands on shoes for me and my kids get a bit of hessian tied with rope. Maybe a plastic shopping bag over the top if I can be bothered when it is raining…

]]> By: Kelli http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5637 Kelli Fri, 09 May 2008 08:42:23 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/05/09/where-do-you-buy-new-shoes/#comment-5637 I used to buy my boys shoes from a wonderful small shoe shop. The owner would spend up to an hour & a half with us to ensure that DS8's shoes fitted properly. It was well worth the cost - she also advised when it was time to start seeing a podiatrist. The shop was sold & I knew I was in trouble when we went there & they said they could measure DS8's feet while he was sitting. Well we haven't been back. On the advice of the podiatrist I buy my boys shoes from Athletes Foot. We have a really good one with great fitters at the second closest big shopping centre. The one closest isn't so good. I also tried Footlocker & was very unimpressed with the staff. The podiatrist also recommended a particular lady at David Jones. Both my boys have orthotics so good shoes are a must. I tend to buy one good pair of joggers for them & they wear them for 6 months. I have just bought some shoes from Payless Shoes for DS8 as he really wanted a certain style - they quality clearly isn't there and they are pretty rubbishy shoes - but are ok for DS8 to wear occasionally. I tend to buy Sandler or Diana Ferrari for me - mainly for work shoes as I am on my feet for a long time. I also buy a good pair of joggers from Athletes Foot every few years. I have also started buying casual shoes from Target, which aren't all day everyday shoes. I have bought some from FSW too & found them a bit hit & miss. I guess my philosophy is that you only get one pair of feet & they need to be looked after - your life can be pretty miserable with sore feet! I used to buy my boys shoes from a wonderful small shoe shop. The owner would spend up to an hour & a half with us to ensure that DS8’s shoes fitted properly. It was well worth the cost - she also advised when it was time to start seeing a podiatrist. The shop was sold & I knew I was in trouble when we went there & they said they could measure DS8’s feet while he was sitting. Well we haven’t been back.

On the advice of the podiatrist I buy my boys shoes from Athletes Foot. We have a really good one with great fitters at the second closest big shopping centre. The one closest isn’t so good. I also tried Footlocker & was very unimpressed with the staff. The podiatrist also recommended a particular lady at David Jones. Both my boys have orthotics so good shoes are a must. I tend to buy one good pair of joggers for them & they wear them for 6 months. I have just bought some shoes from Payless Shoes for DS8 as he really wanted a certain style - they quality clearly isn’t there and they are pretty rubbishy shoes - but are ok for DS8 to wear occasionally.

I tend to buy Sandler or Diana Ferrari for me - mainly for work shoes as I am on my feet for a long time. I also buy a good pair of joggers from Athletes Foot every few years. I have also started buying casual shoes from Target, which aren’t all day everyday shoes. I have bought some from FSW too & found them a bit hit & miss.

I guess my philosophy is that you only get one pair of feet & they need to be looked after - your life can be pretty miserable with sore feet!

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