topic Re: WHITE SOLES EVERYWHERE in Shoes

WHITE SOLES EVERYWHERE

Shanus — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:35:51 GMT

I went shoe shopping yesterday and most of what I'm seeing are sneakers or white soled slip on or white soled oxfords. What happened to "regular" shoes?

I'm thinking maybe the shoe manufacturers assumed we'd still be "nesting" and did not prepare for shoes that are a bit dressier.

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:42:23 GMT

I don't buy white soled shoes, too much trouble to keep the white soles clean/unstained looking.

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CherryHugs — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:45:10 GMT

I agree totally! Always happy to find some without the white soles. Not sure why this is such a trend but hoping it is done soon!

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Kachina624 — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:56:59 GMT

I don't buy shoes with thick black rubber soles because they're so ugly.

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alliswell — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:24:21 GMT

For me, it depends on the style of the shoe, I tend to lean more towards a darker sole color rather than white soles.

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lulu1 — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:24:58 GMT

Last summer I purchased the same style sandal in 3 colors. I loved the style, the fit and comfort but hated the white soles. I purchased craft paint that matched and a clear sealant. You'd never know the shoes originally had white soles.

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Mumof2 — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:45:00 GMT

@Shanus I agree with you on the white soled shoes. Not to mention, I have a large foot so the white soles on everything only accentuates it.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:48:06 GMT

From a manufacturing standpoint white soles are cheaper for a number of reasons. They don't require dye and they are usually made of lighter material which would save on shipping costs. The thing about dyes, too, is their impact on the environment which would require manufacturers to deal with waste issues with dyes.

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lovesrecess — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:53:28 GMT

Just saw an article last night about the only shoe we should wear now and throughout the summer is plain white tennis shoes.....Reebok, Keds, Superga. Supposedly, they will make every outfit look more expensive. I guess what goes around, comes around, even for shoes!

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silkyk — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:55:23 GMT

As my Mom would comment "it looks like they are wearing the boxes" and I kinda agree with Mom. A no go for me.

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eadu4 — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:46:20 GMT

@Kachina624 I'm with you there! Sometimes those all black ones are not attractive and the ones with the white soles look better. Weird. You would think the monochrome ones would look better but not always the case.

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walkingal — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:47:03 GMT

I don't like white soles either. And I like them even less on men's shoes. There's a cable network where practically all of the men are on air wearing white soled shoes. I don't like that look at all.

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Shanus — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:08:32 GMT

@alliswell wrote:

For me, it depends on the style of the shoe, I tend to lean more towards a darker sole color rather than white soles.

@alliswell I have a few pair w/ white soles....loafer style or colored sneaker type slip-ons. Variety is the spice of life. Difficult to find other shoes.

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Shanus — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:11:10 GMT

@lovesrecess wrote:
Just saw an article last night about the only shoe we should wear now and throughout the summer is plain white tennis shoes.....Reebok, Keds, Superga. Supposedly, they will make every outfit look more expensive. I guess what goes around, comes around, even for shoes!

@lovesrecess As soon as someone or an article says what I "should" do or wear....I revolt. I can't wear sneakers ALL the time, right?

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NYCLatinaMe — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:33:44 GMT

I really dislike wearing white soles too. Have bought rarely, sneakers or patterned skechers, when no choice offered.

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gertrudecloset — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 22:12:43 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
I went shoe shopping yesterday and most of what I'm seeing are sneakers or white soled slip on or white soled oxfords. What happened to "regular" shoes?

I'm thinking maybe the shoe manufacturers assumed we'd still be "nesting" and did not prepare for shoes that are a bit dressier.

I think you need to broaden your search @Shanus . While that white sole trend is still around, there are other styles to be had and they are not that hard to find.

Happy shopping.

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Shanus — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:04:15 GMT

@gertrudecloset wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
I went shoe shopping yesterday and most of what I'm seeing are sneakers or white soled slip on or white soled oxfords. What happened to "regular" shoes?

I'm thinking maybe the shoe manufacturers assumed we'd still be "nesting" and did not prepare for shoes that are a bit dressier.
I think you need to broaden your search @Shanus . While that white sole trend is still around, there are other styles to be had and they are not that hard to find.

Happy shopping.

@gertrudecloset I guess I should have added that I rarely wear sandals because most of them don't have a lot of support. That's why I donated my ballerina flats, too.

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Shanus — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:16:37 GMT

@silkyk wrote:
As my Mom would comment "it looks like they are wearing the boxes" and I kinda agree with Mom. A no go for me.

@silkyk I may be vertically challanged, but wear size 7 1/2 or an 8! My Dad used to tell me I'd never fall forward...LOL. He wore size 13 and my brother was a size14, but both were 6 feet tall.

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gertrudecloset — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:45:36 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@gertrudecloset wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
I went shoe shopping yesterday and most of what I'm seeing are sneakers or white soled slip on or white soled oxfords. What happened to "regular" shoes?

I'm thinking maybe the shoe manufacturers assumed we'd still be "nesting" and did not prepare for shoes that are a bit dressier.
I think you need to broaden your search @Shanus . While that white sole trend is still around, there are other styles to be had and they are not that hard to find.

Happy shopping.
@gertrudecloset I guess I should have added that I rarely wear sandals because most of them don't have a lot of support. That's why I donated my ballerina flats, too.

@ShanusI have flat, flats. Don't know why because I can't wear them due to a bunion on my left foot and having flat feet. I prefer something with a little heel.

Have you tried Vionic shoes? they may have more support. Echo and another people like for support is Arche. Something with at least 1 1/2 inch heel or higher for me. Not more than 3.5 inch though.

Anyways, sounds like you need a trip to a B&M to try on various styles. I think I should too.

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NYCLatinaMe — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:14:15 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@gertrudecloset I guess I should have added that I rarely wear sandals because most of them don't have a lot of support. That's why I donated my ballerina flats, too.

@Shanus I can't recommend Vionic because while they used to be pretty good, last coupe of years I have found them to have small toeboxes and huge ankles, which is not how my feet are. (I do wear wide.). But I gave a second chance to Earth Origins and I am doing pretty good with them. They have decent arch support (but not hardcore, like Vionic), and comfortable insoles.

I also like Fly London and Propet, though Propet is going through white sole syndrome too. A non-white sole shoe can be found here or there. But all these brands have good support and comfort, which I also need.