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Sago Tue 05-May-26 16:45:13

I had a cull when we moved last year so I am down to just about 40 pairs of shoes and boots😬.

I do look after my footwear, I also buy classic loafers, Chelsea boots etc, I have foot wear that is 30 years old.

Oreo Tue 05-May-26 16:30:07

MissAdventure

Yes, i sold a pair of lovely red shoes on ebay, Oreo.
The buyer got in touch with me and sent pictures of the soles, crumbled to bits.

Mine were red too! And so was my face 🤭

Elrel Tue 05-May-26 16:27:21

I contacted Ecco regarding disintegrating soles and was sent a voucher for replacement shoes. Otherwise I have been very satisfied with Ecco for many years.

MissAdventure Tue 05-May-26 16:13:22

Yes, i sold a pair of lovely red shoes on ebay, Oreo.
The buyer got in touch with me and sent pictures of the soles, crumbled to bits.

MissAdventure Tue 05-May-26 16:10:49

I cannot get any of my sandals on at all.
I think I'll have to browse the Chums magazine for strap extenders.

Oreo Tue 05-May-26 16:09:21

It’s lots of makes MissAdventure it’s those black soles made of polyurethane I think, if they’re not walked on regularly they dry out and fall to bits, very embarrassing!

kircubbin2000 Tue 05-May-26 16:07:40

So many of mine are new . Kept for special occasions and now unwearable due to foot problems. My grandson got £50 on vinted for some new boots. I must give him some more as none of my family have feet on that size.

MissAdventure Tue 05-May-26 16:06:33

Ooh yes.
The soles that just turn almost to powder?!
There's been a chat about this ages ago, and we narrowed it down to a particuar brand, i think.

(I think it may have been hotter?)

Oreo Tue 05-May-26 15:59:59

Since recently wearing a pair of old shoes in good condition that disintegrated on me, I’m making sure I don’t have shoes that I hardly wear.😬

Oreo Tue 05-May-26 15:58:05

I had to go and check.
Four pairs of sandals, all bought within the last few years, four pairs of boots also, two fairly new and two bought about 8 years ago.Two pairs of Crocs, which I wear around the house instead of slippers.Three pairs of Skechers slip ons which I wear at work.Two pairs of shoes with low heels, which are rarely worn.
So 15 all in all.

Scribbles Tue 05-May-26 15:47:07

At the most recent count, 35 pairs including slippers and Wellies. My partner calls me Imelda. 🤭

dogsmother Tue 05-May-26 15:34:28

Well yes I have more, my weakness it appears are boots and I didn’t realise it. I have full length ones, short ones and my current favourite are cowboy boots too. Then shoes, trainers, sandals and flip flops. Can we have too many?

B9exchange Tue 05-May-26 15:32:43

I must have at least 15 pairs of shoes in total, but really only wear one or two of them.

dollydaydream68 Tue 05-May-26 15:28:41

I've been sorting through my wardrobe, putting heavy winter clothes away.
Got to the shoes. Oh dear, must have counted at least 15 pairs of assorted sandals and flip flops.
Got me wondering, how many do you have ?
Some are old friends I've had for years.smile