This is the thread where the fringster comes back with teeth

[Adder]

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?

I have one (not a Rolex, but a dive watch). It's not huge. Understated. The good thing about diving watches is their toughness, which I need since, as stated above, I beat the hell out of watches. Also, they are legitimately waterproof, so you can swim and not worry about it.

Not wearing a watch is also good for swimming and not worrying about it.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

Why would anyone wear socks? Don't you like your feet to breath? They're the only thing I loath more than underwear. Tidy whiteys for the feet.

Preaching to the choir. I hate socks.


Speaking of clothes, I realized the other day that I don't own a sweatshirt. Long-sleeved t-shirts? Yes. Long-sleeved fleece? Yes. But no sweatshirts. Or sweatpants for that matter.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally Posted by Adder

I don't typically buy very expensive shoes, in particular because I tend to walk in my shoes, but I have never observed that there is a correlation between price and shoe life that isn't explained by the tendency to wear the fancy shoes less frequently, and in less taxing ways. In other words, your Bruni Magli's may last a long time, but I'm skeptical that it isn't because you don't wear them very often.

Of course you are, but that's because you're a jackass who can't see past your own two feet.

I am fairly certain I walk more than you, but if I don't, then you walk a whole hell of a lot. Well-made shoes (and these tend to be more expensive) do not give at the seams, do not have soles that wear out as quickly and quite simply, last longer. I do the same things in my cheap shoes that I do in my expensive ones and there is a significant difference. Just like there is a significant difference between an expensive tv and a cheap one or an expensive toaster and a cheap one. Cheap things are made cheaply.

TM

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

Why would anyone wear socks voluntarily? Don't you like your feet to breath? They're the only thing I loath more than underwear. Tidy whiteys for the feet.

I don't generally like wearing shoes all that much. My boyfriend is of the opinon that my shoe closet should be right by the front door, because I kick them off as soon as I walk into the house and generally don't put them on until right before I leave.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?

I can't remember the last time I ordered chicken at a nice restaurant.

I tend to agree with Adder on the chicken thing. Except for the champagne chicken I had at La Something Or Other at a closing dinner. That was some good chicken, man.

TM

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Adder

You are talking about driving shoes, and yet claim a semblance of fashion sense?

But I thought you were saying you are anti-sock generally. Which is gross.

I am anti-sock generally. That your genetics marred you with overactive sweat glands and atrocious foot odor is hardly my fault. Though if it's any consolation, I feel for you. That you'll go through life wearing socks every day, and never know the joy of letting your feet interface with the environment as Jesus intended wells my eyes with a deep sense of pity.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Replaced_Texan

I don't generally like wearing shoes all that much. My boyfriend is of the opinon that my shoe closet should be right by the front door, because I kick them off as soon as I walk into the house and generally don't put them on until right before I leave.

I'm with you. I was in court this morning and peeling those goddamned lace-ups and socks off my feet at the gym afterward was near orgasmic. Reminds me of taking off boots after a day of skiing. Release.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally Posted by Adder

Not wearing a watch is also good for swimming and not worrying about it.

You are hyper annoying today.

TM

[Adder]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

Cheap things are made cheaply.

This would perhaps be a salient point if someone had been arguing that cheap things were the same as high-end luxury things. Thankfully, no one was.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

Of course you are, but that's because you're a jackass who can't see past your own two feet.

I am fairly certain I walk more than you, but if I don't, then you walk a whole hell of a lot. Well-made shoes (and these tend to be more expensive) do not give at the seams, do not have soles that wear out as quickly and quite simply, last longer. I do the same things in my cheap shoes that I do in my expensive ones and there is a significant difference. Just like there is a significant difference between an expensive tv and a cheap one or an expensive toaster and a cheap one. Cheap things are made cheaply.

TM

Some "high end" brands, like Wolf/Subzero, Bose and any expensive fashion watch are actually probably lower quality than much less expensive alternatives.

For example, a nice Seiko will last longer than the piece of crap Michele watch that my wife has (for a third of the price).

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally Posted by Replaced_Texan

I don't generally like wearing shoes all that much. My boyfriend is of the opinon that my shoe closet should be right by the front door, because I kick them off as soon as I walk into the house and generally don't put them on until right before I leave.

Who wears shoes at home?

TM

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

Of course you are, but that's because you're a jackass who can't see past your own two feet.

I am fairly certain I walk more than you, but if I don't, then you walk a whole hell of a lot. Well-made shoes (and these tend to be more expensive) do not give at the seams, do not have soles that wear out as quickly and quite simply, last longer. I do the same things in my cheap shoes that I do in my expensive ones and there is a significant difference. Just like there is a significant difference between an expensive tv and a cheap one or an expensive toaster and a cheap one. Cheap things are made cheaply.

TM

You have to try the moccasin thing if you haven't already. I used to have to walk seven blocks from the train and the difference between the walk in mocs and serious shoes is like the difference between waking up at 7 and 9.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by Replaced_Texan

I kick them off as soon as I walk into the house and generally don't put them on until right before I leave.

Is this abnormal? A friend was telling me that not wearing shoes in the house was a midwestern thing, and that people other regions keep their shoes on. If that is right, why?

[i was penske]

Originally Posted by Cletus Miller

So, Jesse wasn't there?

Off having a schvitz with Penske, no doubt.

Right on! Those were the dayz.

[taxwonk]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

I am anti-sock generally. That your genetics marred you with overactive sweat glands and atrocious foot odor is hardly my fault. Though if it's any consolation, I feel for you. That you'll go through life wearing socks every day, and never know the joy of letting your feet interface with the environment as Jesus intended wells my eyes with a deep sense of pity.

Did he wear driving mocs?