I thank you and my feet thank you.

[ghini]

For years, I have worn cheap shoes. Usually Target black skate shoes that look like this:



They cost $20, they last for about 3 months, they look decent with jeans or black pants (all I ever wear) and they are easily slipped on and off while tied. I have a few pair of boots I'll wear out to gothy nights, or to a burn, but 95% of the time I wear these.

Now I am debating buying some more advanced shoes. Does anyone have any suggestions for something that fits many or all of these criteria:

1. Preferably black, or grey. Brown is meh and bright colors distract me and annoy me.
2. Comfortable. I'm a big guy, and I put a lot of weight on my feet.
3. Durable. I'd like something that lasts longer than 3 months.

Zappos has over 1000 brands of shoes. Can someone tell me a good one?

Comments

[pengin8.livejournal.com]

I also say Merrell. Expensive, but easily the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. Check DSW as they're usually cheaper there than Zappos.

[quandry.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I like Merrell as well. A pair of Merrell hikers has been my official pregnancy shoes (which is a tricky time, feet swell, plus I carry a bowling ball everywhere I go). He's right about DSW - I go there and get last season's Merrell shoes for way cheaper than other places. They last me about a year, and I go for 2-3 mile walks on a regular basis, plus the usual roaming around town wear and tear.