Shoes how many do you own!

4 PRS trainers 13 prs shoes 5prs sandals 6 PRS ankle boots 2 PRS long boots none of em older than 2 yrs

So that's why I feel like one of Cinderella's sisters when I try on shoes in any high street shop. I am not an Aristocratic English lady! Nonogran

I used to buy ecco shoes when they were made in Denmark (I have broad European feet) but then the company moved their manufacturing to Portugal where I am convinced that someone in the factory there couldn't believe the width of the shoes and altered the lasts. Hmph!!

I have to choose very carefully and the ones I have just bought online may have to be returned to Hotter.

Try being tall with size 9 feet! A long "aristocratic" English foot, as once described to me in Rayne, London.
I buy what I can get but have about 25 pairs in their boxes, all labelled for quick reference.
I wear most of them during the course of the year.

Not sure how many I’ve got, they are all over the place! Some I can’t wear due to various past injuries, but am reluctant to throw them out. As well as being wide one of my feet is strangely wider just below the little toe, so that often rubs. I have a lot of hotter sandals, but wish they did a larger variety of wide, shoes.

For years I put up with shoes which were too narrow, until I realised the problem was my feet and not the shoes, though I have never been able to wear tottery high heels! Shoes used to rub on the back of my heel routinely and cause agony. I’ve never understood why lots of women put up with sore feet for the sake of glamour. A man never would.

Around 30 to 40 pairs. I also have small feet size 2 and tend to buy them when I see them and hang on to them. Almost impossible to buy such small sizes in UK other than really expensive ones. Have brought some lovely shoes back from Italy and Spain (some years ago) and still using them today. I adore shoes but can only buy what I see in my size rather than choosing something I love say for a special occasion.

Far too many , about 40 to 50 pairs
Some I haven’t worn for years , but just can’t bear to part with them . Heels are far too high for me to walk in now .
That includes boots and sandals

I was decluttering during lockdown and have 22 high heels in boxes in the wardrobe, some hardly worn, and all beautiful. I have hardly worn high heels since retiring but couldn't bear to get rid of them. They are now in the charity bags.

Apart from that there are three pairs of high boots (worn all Winter), two pairs of ankle boots, four pairs of Hotter flats, and three pairs of sandals. Also some flip flops and trainers. Never wear trainers anymore so they should really be in the bin, not fit for a charity shop.

Including sandles which I don't wear a lot about thirty pairs. Six of them are lined up in the hall all flat and frumpy. It's all I can wear now if we go out I can get away with tiny kittten heels or Mary Jane style shoes.
When I was young I wore Airwear for work or other flats. Nights out I wore good quality patent leather shoes the heel wasn't extremely high like they are now. I was looking for something only yesterday and said to DH I must give all these shoes to charity.

I think it was Hillary Clinton who said that you can do little to suddenly change your body shape or your face but you can always change your hair and your shoes.
So never resent spending on a good hair cut and gorgeous shoes.

I feel your pain lovebeigecardigans1955 I am also a shoe size 3 and some makes I am a 2. Which is why if I see a pair I like in my size I snap them up regardless (have been known to buy several pairs the same in different colours)

Eight pairs of shoes and two pairs of slippers. Taking a size 3 is a problem so shoe shopping can be a frustrating business which I avoid it whenever possible.
Funnily enough I just happened to see a nice pair in the supermarket yesterday, not only in my size but a good colour and style. They were comfy so I snapped them up. Astonishing.

Oh dear friends I must confess to a shoe/boot addiction

I have absolutely no idea how many but they include:-

I have just deleted an approximate list, far too embarrassed to post. I definitely have a problem and an understanding DH

Thought I might be in trouble with heels after lockdown when I hit the big city for lunch last Monday. Not a bit of it and happily all fine. Roll on next Wednesday when I'm socialising yet again (!!) and will try out another pair. Last of the ravers, that's me!

During my working years I was known as Imelda Marcos because of the many pairs of shoes I had----of every colour to match whatever I wore. I had some beauties, many with heels.

All but a few pairs ended up at charity shops as ageing feet aren't nice, especially if swollen, to say nothing of the discomfort of the shoes.

I still have a few pairs in the cupboard, soft leather summery ones and autumn/winter types, boots and flats.
Two pairs which I wear all the time, alternately, Hotter's and Clarks as I still like a good shoe.
I might have about 20 pairs altogether now, some of which I doubt I'll get my feet into

I have 4 pairs of walking boots/shoes. DH thinks that’s excessive.

I’ve just ordered another pair after reading rave reviews in Country Walking magazine.

In my defence, I have weird feet.

4 pairs of sandals, 3 pairs of trainers, 2 pairs of pumps, no flip flops 2 pairs of high boots , 5 pairs ankle boots, 2 pairs of shoes, 2 pairs slippers

More than I need! Must get rid of some......

New shoes are a joy, you’re missing out on JackieB. In the very prescient words of Paulo Nuttini,

‘Woke up cold one Tuesday
I'm looking tired and feeling quite sick
I felt like there was something missing
In my day to day life
So I quickly opened the wardrobe
Pulled out some jeans and a T-Shirt that seemed clean
Topped it off with a pair of old shoes
That were ripped around the seams
And I thought these shoes just don't suit me
Hey, I put some new shoes on
And suddenly everything's right
I said, hey, I put some new shoes on
And everybody's smiling, it's so inviting
Oh, short on money but long on time
Slowly strolling in the sweet sunshine
And I'm running late and I don't need an excuse
'Cause I'm wearing my brand new shoes.’

I’ve just counted, I have 37 pairs including wellies, slippers etc. and I’m unrepentant, they make me happy - I’m not an extravagant person either, I don’t collect anything else (except plants).

Just did a quick count and it's ten pairs. Mostly Pavers/Sketchers comfortable trainers. 2 pairs of boots.
2 pairs of summer sandals. One pair of smart shoes.

Probably about a dozen or so pairs of different types, most are years old and some I never wear. Will have a sort out. My mindset is similar to Grammaretto.

I have a gorgeous pair of really elegant and classy looking black heels. I've worn them 10/15 times.

They still fit. Perfectly. But I find wearing heels SO HARD now. Can't bear to get rid of them though. They are gorgeous.

JackyB, completely understand your last comment but totally disagree with it. Think black shoes will always be acceptable but seldom effective with a colourful outfit. Isn't it great that we're all so different.

I have one more pair as of today. I can't seem to throw them out.
Deciding to throw out:
1) Look at them objectively.
2) Old favourites: Think I will wear those for gardening
3) Frugality: May need them for a posh do even through they hurt
4) Common sense: These are too good to chuck and someone else could wear them. who?
5) Nostalgia: I wore these to that dance with DH

Ofcourse it's important to have comfortable feet but you also have to like the shoes for your self esteem/image etc.

I probably own about 30 pairs but constantly wear only 4.

Blossoming, like me then ?

I daren’t count them ?