Do old people hit a certain age with shoe wear and just say F it!

[Drifters]

So I flew internationally this past week and across all cultures and peoples, older people foot wear literally looked all the same.

I'm not sure if there is an opportunity for any Gaffer to corn this lucrative market but I can't believe they're all wearing the same brand that look slike... Are they?

 

[Jarrod38]

Because they're cheap and easy on their feet.

 

[Manmademan]

old people hit a certain age with everything and just don't care. that's why advertisers don't consider them a primary market for most consumer products.

 

[Tagyhag]

Old people end up realizing that it doesn't matter what other people think of you and you should just be comfortable.

 

[old manatee]

I took my grandma out to buy some sensible shoes a few weeks ago and I ended up buying some too and now I'm old and I'll never go back.

 

[Dennis]

Old people in general just don't give much of a fuck.

 

[outunderthestars]

Old people end up realizing that it doesn't matter what other people think of you and you should just be comfortable.

This.

 

[UFO]

You talking about zelcro shoes OP?

 

[HORRORSHØW]

korean grandpas in los angeles wear nike air jordans

 

[valeo]

I don't care what people think of my shoes. I wear for comfort, not to be accepted by idiots.

 

[Ryaaan14]

I mean it's not like they're gonna get laid if they wear a pair of Yeezys

 

[Currygan]

this is certainly a question that will need further research and attention by somebody else

 

[Johnny Cage In The Shower]

Well, wouldn't be more ridiculous if you saw an old man with a cane/walker wearing fancy Air Jordans with flashy neon colours?

It's not that old people all wear the same type of shoes, it's young people trying to discover their individuality and identity through superficial things like trendy clothing.

 

[lastplayed]

Shit I feel like that already and I'm not even 40.

 

[Dennis]

I don't care what people think of my shoes. I wear for comfort, not to be accepted by idiots.

OK, grandpa.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Most people's shoes look the same. Young people wear scust skate shoes, young working people wear scust duck bill sketches dress shoes hybrids, older people wear scust duck bill shoes, etc.

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

The primary drive for all that shit is sex, they been there done that now it's time to save money for the early bird special and tips.

 

[SugarDaddy]

From talking with a few people who need special molded orthotics, it's difficult to find shoes that can fit them. Also, who cares

 

[Dereck]

Do these fit the criteria?

 

[Dennis]

Nailed it.

When you see me wearing these, just kill me.

 

[Drifters]

this is certainly a question that will need further research and attention by somebody else

Checks OP and agrees with your assessment.

 

[soco]

it's not just old people. lots of people just wear whatever. hell, i see it at the university all the time.

That video of Norm MacDonald the other day had him dressed up but in tennis shoes.

 

[Ponn]

I wear sandals with socks on.

 

[Drifters]

I wear sandals with socks on.

Dude.

 

[Jesus Carbomb]

I don't care what people think of my shoes. I wear for comfort, not to be accepted by idiots.

Word!



What kind of cargo pants do you wear?

 

[highrider]

They spent all their money on their snot nosed kids so they could grow up and tease them on a gaming forum.

 

[zeemumu]

Around 3-5 years ago when I hit size 15. Your options get a lot smaller.

 

[Puppet Shadow]

Old people in general just don't give much of a fuck.

Ya, I couldn't care less what people think of my shoes. They're fucking shoes. Let insecure twenty year olds worry about what Kanye wants them to wear.

That said, my wife still spends a few hours each month shoe shopping.


Edit: lol, though I don't wear cargo shorts, I do wear Hawaiian shirts.

 

[Phu]

Thinking about it right now, I don't think I look at other people's feet that often.

Right now, with nobody else around, I couldn't tell you anything about any shoes that anybody I know wears. Color? Brand? Style? Literally nothing comes to mind.

I have a pair of tennis shoes, flip flops, dress shoes, and boots. They are all comfy and serve their specific functions and I never care if they match my clothes. I already have few shoes and I imagine older people need even less.

 

[Bodacious]

My feet tell me what to wear, not fashion. Unless I'm at work (suit).

 

[cdyhybrid]

Comfort > all when flying. Especially long international flights.

 

[BrahReally]

Haha at the fashion hate in this thread. Not everyone dresses for others approval and buys higher end pieces just to get, "laid". Some may do just that, and that's their prerogative; but for others it can be a hobby, you know?

 

[John Kowalski]

i'm betting a lot of them are from a time when their kind of show was the norm across many age ranges, i think we'll wear cool nikes and all stars because that's what we're growing up with

 

[darkwing-buck]

Catch me wearing these when Im 60.

 

[GavinGT]

It's even weirder when one of them bucks the trend:

EDIT: Are these the same shoes as the pic right above me (only different colors)? WTF?

 

[Johnny Cage In The Shower]

Maan this thread got me thinking...

I have about handful friends (well some of them are just acquaintances I know)

they are all in their early to mid thirties and they all wear expensive, shiny, Nike, high cut basketball shoes and they own at least 5 pairs.. Just to be clear, they all come from many different races and creed. One thing they all have in common is they aren't the sharpest tools in the shed, they all are a bit of goofs and dumbasses in social situations!

Anyway from now on if I see a thirty something year old dude wearing sneakers that is better suited on the basketball court or on a 22 year old, I am gonna approach them with caution.

The only "old" dude that pulls off sneakers is Seinfeld.

 

[Aeriscloud]

The only "old" dude that pulls off sneakers is Seinfeld.

Not in that color he isn't.

 

[Japanmanx3]

Do these fit the criteria?

Catch me wearing these when Im 60.

 

[TheOohChild]

My nana has busted old lady feet. She just wants to be comfortable and keep her toes warm

 

[Puppet Shadow]

Do these fit the criteria?

See, those I couldn't wear. Pretty sure I don't have any creme coloured socks to go with those, and white socks would look stupid.

 

[marzlapin]

Shit I feel like that already and I'm not even 40.

I almost exclusively wear sneakers and Docs because fuck walking all day in uncomfortable shoes.

 

[MightyHedgehog]

Eh, age & experience teaches you to value comfort over style. If you don't have good support for a good price, who cares what some random person in public thinks?

 

[TouchMyBox]

My question is how do people notice what shoes other people are wearing?

My eyes are up here, yo.

 

[darkwing-buck]

It's even weirder when one of them bucks the trend:

EDIT: Are these the same shoes as the pic right above me (only different colors)? WTF?

Lmao yes!

 

[FUME5]

I'll be wearing fresh white kicks until the day I die.

 

[freenudemacusers]

My question is how do people notice what shoes other people are wearing?

My eyes are up here, yo.

If you're wearing garbaggio on your feet, I'll cross the street.

 

[FormallyMegadrive]

I mean it's not like they're gonna get laid if they wear a pair of Yeezys

if someones getting banged purely for what theyre wearing on their feet, i think someone needs to raise their standards a bit

 

[Currygan]

 

[UnemployedVillain]

Do these fit the criteria?

Every middle aged black guy ever. At least all my uncles...

 

[Reallink]

What are you, 12? I stopped caring about shoes after elementary/middle school and I don't know anyone else who was any different. To be fair though, I think there is some "street culture" that really cares about fancy sneakers, but that's a limited subset.