Shoes

[MoJoV]

Hey,there is room for everyone in my shoe town!

[MoJoV]

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@Mz iMac wrote:

I overheard my baby brother (age 63) telling my GS-his great nephew (age 18) that the only people you see wearing velcro shoes are young kids & old people.

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I learn the most from young kids and old people..must be something to this velcro thing😁

[wildcat fan]

I've owned two pairs of Velcro shoes and both were annoying.  Just yesterday I went for a walk in my Ecco sandals and found the back Velcro coming unfastened the faster I walked.  There isn't anything stuck in the closure to affect the adhesion.  Quite a bummer, especially considering I paid more than $100 for these shoes last summer and haven't worn them very much.

[ALRATIBA]

For my sandals, velcro on the straps is fine. I don't like buckles because they can catch on the hem when wearing pants or long skirt.  Never buckles!

I won't wear any dressy shoes that have straps or buckles (or any decoration), so vekcri a non-issue for those shoes.

[De Anna]

@HULAGIRL , I am in full agreement with you. Yes, some people may need the velcro for many reasons. But, for me I can't get the shoe tight enough around my ankles and in a lot of cases velcro takes away from the look of the shoe. More buckles PLEASE! 

[arrabella]

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@HULAGIRL wrote:

Luckily, I am still able to buckle a buckle and tie a shoelace...........I understand that there are some who appreciate the velcro, especially if they have challenges, but it seems to be appearing on so many shoes now.  The day may come when I need it, but I do think it detracts from the look (for me)!

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DITTO!!!

[SusieQ_2]

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@Mz iMac wrote:

I overheard my baby brother (age 63) telling my GS-his great nephew (age 18) that the only people you see wearing velcro shoes are young kids & old people.

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Which is exactly why I refer to mine as "hook & loop." I'd hate for your GS to mistake me for a young kid just because of velcro! 

 

[chrystaltree]

Velcro isn't about function, it's about style.  And it saves the manufacturers some money if they don't have to incorporate buckles and what you.  I don't like velcro because I'm always afraid that the fastener will open and I'll fall and break an ankle or something.  Although, I have never heard of that happening.

[suzyQ3]

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@De Anna wrote:

@HULAGIRL , I am in full agreement with you. Yes, some people may need the velcro for many reasons. But, for me I can't get the shoe tight enough around my ankles and in a lot of cases velcro takes away from the look of the shoe. More buckles PLEASE! 

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I have just the opposite situation. I prefer velcro precisely because I can make it fit my narrow ankle and foot. Buckles never seemed to be constructed with enough holes. And if they were, the amount of strap showing would be unsightly.

[TY]

Velcro has its place but I notice that a lot of shoes sold on QVC and other shopping channels use velcro as closures, especially on comfort sandals. I'm sure it's a cost cutting measure.