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Do you buy "backup" shoes?

Goldengate8361 — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 01:40:41 GMT

I do. When i find an oustanding pair of shoes that really fit my narrow feet, i often buy a 2nd or 3rd identical pair. I am always afraid that the style will be discontinued (and they usually do at some point). i am curious if anybody else does this......

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handygal2 — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 01:42:36 GMT

If l like a pair of shoes, and they're comfortable, l might buy another pair or two, in different colors. But if you wear the shoes a lot, it's a good idea to buy a second pair of the same color.

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ECBG — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 01:50:46 GMT

Last year was the first tine, actually! I found a particular style in Fly London I like for work. As they came up in different neutral colors at great prices, I got them! They work! Now, FL seems to have gotten rid of my favorite platform sole. No bother, lol!!! I'm covered!!!

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tucsongal — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 01:52:47 GMT

I wear Nike Benassi Duo Ultra slides around the house and always have a backup pair.

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SunValley — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 01:55:12 GMT

I hate wasting $$$, and shoes can be my downfall. They feel great for an hour and then turn into torture devices. I have bought multiples in a style, but found they don’t always fit the same either.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 01:58:52 GMT

No, I do not buy back-up shoes because it is fun to constantly discover something new.

However, I do confess to having bought the same pair of sparkly Inc. pump heels at Macy's in three different colors (black, gold, copper) because they are glamorous, comfortable and economical!

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lovesallanimals — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:00:41 GMT

I thought it was just me. I always buy two pairs of the same shoes that I am really crazy about.

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DiAnne — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:06:50 GMT

I wear a 12 narrow shoe. That is a difficult size to find in shoes that I like. If they are comfortable and fit well I will buy several colors of the same shoe.

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lovesrecess — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:37:54 GMT

I buy backups of shoes and also pants if I find some that I don’t want to be without. I have a great leather loafer in two colors and wish I had ordered another black pair...sure enough, they discontinued them. I found some black jeggings I love ; bought two pair...then bought two more.

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willdob3 — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:17:41 GMT

@Goldengate8361

No. Never.

I do have shoes I like so much that I purchased additional colors but it would never occur to me to get identical ones. I don’t really wear shoes out that quickly.

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ALRATIBA — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:20:32 GMT

If they are on sale and it’s a fave style - yes. I buy multiples. They last for years. (I’m still wearing shoes I bought in 2003.). Good shoes -classic styles.

I only wear certain styles of shoes so when I find them I buy as many as I can afford - usually two in black and every other color.

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Carmie — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:24:31 GMT

I always do. It is difficult for me to find comfortable shoes. When I do, I wear them a lot and they wear out quickly. I often have different colors and even the same colors in duplicate.

I do the same for pants and t shirts and bras too. I hate when my favorite style or color is discontinued.

If It was easy to find clothing and shoes in my size that fit well, I probably wouldn't.

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bourgs4 — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:28:20 GMT

I don't buy back up shoes but I buy back up Guess jeans, Ugg slippers and GAP t shirts. I thought I was the only person who does this kind of thing.

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x Hedge — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:30:41 GMT

@Goldengate8361 wrote:
I do. When i find an oustanding pair of shoes that really fit my narrow feet, i often buy a 2nd or 3rd identical pair. I am always afraid that the style will be discontinued (and they usually do at some point). i am curious if anybody else does this......

@Goldengate8361 , I can only think of three times when I found shoes that were so right, I went back within days and bought another pair.

In my teens, in my thirties, in my fifties. That's how rarely it happens.

Styles come and go rapidly so of course they were always gone when I thought to look for a third pair.

Same with jeans. When I find that perfect fit, I want a few pair right away. I'll wear them as long as I'm the same size and shape.

A really good fitting garment is so easy to wear.

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RollTide2008 — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:38:48 GMT

When I wore suits to work, I had three or four pairs of Karen Scott “Clancy” pumps in rotation with a backup in the box at any given time.

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luvmyteddy4 — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 03:04:56 GMT

not really but I used to go to TJMaxx and buy several pairs of sneakers in different colors b/c they were a great price and so comfortable.

10 years later I am still wearing them, they still look pretty good.

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Lucky Charm — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 03:35:47 GMT

Absolutely! I bet I have 6 or 7 pairs of a shoe (brand new) of a certain style of Orthaheel (not Vionics). When they were on *their way out*, I grabbed as many as I could, stuck to the two colors that I wore most and am so glad that I have them.

I also have this style that I'm currently wearing and in 3 different colors. The thing is, these shoes do wear out eventually as do sneakers (for walking and jogging) and it's not a good idea to continue to wear them if they've lost their optimum support. Not good for your feet.

I also have backup boots (PawJ California--LVE!) in black.

Also two pairs of *indoor* shoes by Vionics (Kiwis) in boxes at the ready when my current pairs wear out.

I have duplicates, triplicates and quadriplicates (LOL) of so many pieces of clothing it's not even funny. Especially black pants and black shirts. I like my blacks to be BLACK.

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Montana — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 03:39:07 GMT

Yes, and other things too.

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RedTop — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 03:52:08 GMT

No to backups. I am keeping my shoes to a minimum and replacing them every 2 years in order to keep my ever changing feet happy.

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tototwo — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 12:18:51 GMT

Yes! I also have very narrow feet, size 6. Very difficult to find shoes that fit. I needed heels when I worked -- when I found a pair that fit and was comfortable, I'd buy it in every color and 2 in black and beige. And I'd repeat-buy every season so I'd always have backups. I was paranoid about it. I do the same now for Naturalizer flats and Dr. Scholl's loafers.