This is the thread where the fringster comes back with teeth

[notcasesensitive]

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

I will note as unannoyingly as possible that your shoe example does not necessarily carry over to women's shoes. Super expensive luxury brands are no more likely to last a long time. Because women's shoes are made of ticky tack, sparkle, paper and air. There are exceptions in the "practical shoe" world, but the Jimmy Choos of the world are no more likely to last than the Nine Wests. Doesn't mean the Jimmy Choos aren't more stylish though.

And now I will annoyingly add that my best walking shoes are a $20 pair of Reef flip flops. Cause I can.

[i was penske]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

Who wears shoes at home?

TM

Me. Easier to dance in.

[taxwonk]

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?

Try comparing a Rolex to those.

The Rolex is much closer to the Seiko than to a Vacheron.

Without a doubt. I'd rather have a Hamilton than a Rolex.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally Posted by Cletus Miller

You are wrong. Zubaz count as sweatpants.

What else am I going to lift in? My weight belt fits perfectly over them.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

That's to your credit. Guys cannot wear sweatpants. No matter how big you buy them, they outline more than they ought to. It's like saying, "Hey, check out my package."

Disagree. Who buys tight sweatpants? I buy these or warm-ups (which I'm not sure qualify as "sweatpants"):



These types of sweat pants I haven't seen on anyone since Mark Bavaro was catching passes for the Giants:



TM

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by notcasesensitive

And now I will annoyingly add that my best walking shoes are a $20 pair of Reef flip flops. Cause I can.

I tip the first of this afternoon in your direction... To evil.

And Reef flops. Which I'm wearing right now, with Hawaiian board shorts and Michigan T-shirt. (Fuck Charlie Weis. May they roll his bloated carcass out of South Bend.)

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

Who wears shoes at home?

TM

People with puppies.

Originally Posted by notcasesensitive

I will note as unannoyingly as possible that your shoe example does not necessarily carry over to women's shoes. Super expensive luxury brands are no more likely to last a long time. Because women's shoes are made of ticky tack, sparkle, paper and air. There are exceptions in the "practical shoe" world, but the Jimmy Choos of the world are no more likely to last than the Nine Wests. Doesn't mean the Jimmy Choos aren't more stylish though.

And now I will annoyingly add that my best walking shoes are a $20 pair of Reef flip flops. Cause I can.

Shhhh. You're disturbing a fragile male display ritual in full flower. Shoes! Watches! Can a scotch and cigar debate be far behind?

[LessinSF]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

I've worn this old Date skiing, in the ocean and dropped it so many times its face should have fallen off. You can find them used all over the place now because people in dire straits are hocking all their shit. Highly recommended. Every bit as durable as a Submariner. If there's something you can do to a Submarnier or something of its ilk you can't do to one of these, it's something so extreme you'd never do it.

I am anti-watch like you are anti-sock. I hate the way they feel. As a result, I have lost every one I ever owned because I take them off, put them aside, and forget them. Who needs one anyway? I am surrounded by clocks. Cellphone, computer, alarm clock, TV, DVR, VCR, car, kitchen clock, etc.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally Posted by notcasesensitive

I will note as unannoyingly as possible that your shoe example does not necessarily carry over to women's shoes. Super expensive luxury brands are no more likely to last a long time. Because women's shoes are made of ticky tack, sparkle, paper and air. There are exceptions in the "practical shoe" world, but the Jimmy Choos of the world are no more likely to last than the Nine Wests. Doesn't mean the Jimmy Choos aren't more stylish though.

Granted. But women are nuts when it comes to shoes.

Originally Posted by notcasesensitive

And now I will annoyingly add that my best walking shoes are a $20 pair of Reef flip flops. Cause I can.

And sneakers are most comfortable for me to walk in. And generally, the more expensive sneakers are more comfortable and last longer than the cheap ones.

TM

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

Disagree. Who buys tight sweatpants? I buy these or warm-ups (which I'm not sure qualify as "sweatpants"):



These types of sweat pants I haven't seen on anyone since Mark Bavaro was catching passes for the Giants:



TM

The first are jogging pants, or warm ups.

The latter are sweat pants. And they are Wrong. In addition to the outlining of the penis, when people work out in them, those grey ones show off all the asscrack sweat. "Hey, check my shlong out from the front... And my anal perspiration on the back side."

[i was penske]

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

Shrimp myself, but the Petrus is a nice choice. 89 is a bit young still - have you tried the 85?

Well played playa.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by ironweed

Can a scotch and cigar debate be far behind?

You've reminded me (you can do penance for the rest of the board later), that scotch is another area where I will not spend my own money to go from good quality to high end. A 25 year old (or older) scotch may be a beautiful thing, but it is the kind of beautiful thing I will only enjoy when someone else (aka the firm) is buying.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally Posted by taxwonk

Without a doubt. I'd rather have a Hamilton than a Rolex.

Eh, Rolex's are good watches. Tons of history (especially the dive watches). Not worth the price, but they are solid. To me, they are like BMWs. Above-average product that most people buy for the name (and pay extra for it). I would never own either.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by lessinsf

i am anti-watch like you are anti-sock. I hate the way they feel. As a result, i have lost every one i ever owned because i take them off, put them aside, and forget them. Who needs one anyway? I am surrounded by clocks. Cellphone, computer, alarm clock, tv, dvr, vcr, car, kitchen clock, etc.

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