How do I stop myself from buying more shoes?

Why would you stop? They aren't exactly hookers and blow...

theJeff wrote:

Why would you stop? They aren't exactly hookers and blow...

theJeff couldn’t even get laid by a hooker. I will let you blow me.0

Are you buying them right now as we speak? Of course not, you're reading this dumb post. Keep doing that, and other things that don't involve buying shoes.

theJeff wrote:

Why would you stop? They aren't exactly hookers and blow...

But I need the money for hookers and blow.

Why would you want to stop? If you find a shoe you like and you can buy more at a steep discount, why not? Why not try new shoes?

I have 3-4 pair of new shoes and another 3-4 that have been worn less than 5 times. I usually get them at half price or better at closeout sales.

I track my annual running expenses by category: Airfare, hotel, gasoline, Uber/car rental, registration, shoes, apparel, and medical expenses. Shoes are pretty far down the list even though I buy 4-6 pairs a year.

vivalarepublica wrote:

theJeff wrote:

Why would you stop? They aren't exactly hookers and blow...

But I need the money for hookers and blow.

I see. Rather than lecture you on the dangers of unprotected sex and drug abuse, I will give you this:

fisky wrote:

Why would you want to stop? If you find a shoe you like and you can buy more at a steep discount, why not? Why not try new shoes?

I have 3-4 pair of new shoes and another 3-4 that have been worn less than 5 times. I usually get them at half price or better at closeout sales.

I track my annual running expenses by category: Airfare, hotel, gasoline, Uber/car rental, registration, shoes, apparel, and medical expenses. Shoes are pretty far down the list even though I buy 4-6 pairs a year.

This would be a great method if I didn't have other hobbies beyond running. But I have other hobbies beyond running that can be as much or more expensive.

I have the same problem with running gear... shorts, capris, tights, shoes, shirts, singlets, etc... if it's on sale I gotta have it.

I got more running shorts and tights than I sometimes know what to do with. But for some reason, I still wear the same few over and over again. lol

vivalarepublica wrote:

Lots of good shoes on discount right now. I want to buy them, but definitely don't need them. My rationale is that I will need them at some point, so just buy them why they are cheap. I also like to try brands/styles that I have not tried before.

I can't be the only one with this problem. How do I stop myself from buying them?

Stay off the internet sites that are selling shoes!

I too have about three pairs of brand new running shoes that are still in the box. All factory seconds from Brooks truckload sales. They have two sales a year near where I live. I haven't gone to the last two sales (Oct '17 & Apr '18) as I don't need to buy anymore. My biggest fear is that they will sit in the box too long and the midsoles will breakdown. If so, they will just become non-running shoes for mowing the lawn and walking the dog!

Don’t stop

You just don't you little nerd

manualf150 wrote:

I have the same problem with running gear... shorts, capris, tights, shoes, shirts, singlets, etc... if it's on sale I gotta have it.

I got more running shorts and tights than I sometimes know what to do with. But for some reason, I still wear the same few over and over again. lol

What size do you wear? I'm a men's large in most things. You can send your leftovers to me.

vivalarepublica wrote:

Lots of good shoes on discount right now. I want to buy them, but definitely don't need them. My rationale is that I will need them at some point, so just buy them why they are cheap. I also like to try brands/styles that I have not tried before.

I can't be the only one with this problem. How do I stop myself from buying them?

Give me your bank account details and I'll be happy to make sure you don't buy any more. It is a win win(like Bekele) situation then.

Oh, so you think YOU have a problem? I can't stop buying hot dogs. WTF am I going to do with all these hot dogs???

Where are the sales at? I need to buy all the shoes to keep you from temptation.

Nah, I'll pass, I love my collection of running gear... lol

That doesn't happen, does it (the midsoles break down)? There was a discussion on another messageboard it was thought that with the modern advancements in foams and such, that doesn't really happen anymore, atleast not until like 10 years or more.

Only asking because i've got my share new in box in the closet as well.

TIA

rick sanchez wrote:

Where are the sales at? I need to buy all the shoes to keep you from temptation.

I'm not telling so you don't buy up the remaining stock.

Hi, I'm Shawn H, and I have a running shoe addiction. Well, it's not actually that bad . . . or is that just denial? Ok, so I now have about 8 new pairs of running shoes in their boxes. But I'll give you my rationale for having bought all of them, thus we're past denial and onto rationalization.

1. I have four new pairs of Hoka One One Huaka. Why? Because they are light, well-cushioned, very responsive, and have the best ride I've ever felt in a running shoe. I like their 2 mm heel-toe drop. Hoka stopped making them. They also wear out after about 250 miles. So I bought all of them on a great Running Warhouse clearance sale because they're my all-time favorite shoe and they don't last long.

2. I have a new pair of Nike Vomero. Again, great clearance sale, they looked nice, and I couldn't resist.

3. I have a new pair of Adidas Tempo (Boost midsoles). Great sale, and I wanted something else for faster running days.

4. I have a new pair of Nike Zoom Elite. Great sale, and another shoe for fast running days.

5. I have a new pair of Adidas Supernova Glide Boost. My second-favorite running shoe. Great sale, and they'll replace the pair I'm using now that has 410 miles on them. Adidas foolishly and despicably stopped making them, so I just had to buy them while I still could.

So I have these eight . . . oh, and in our house in Thailand I have another new pair of the Hoka One One Huaka . . . But that shouldn't count (should it?) even though we'll soon be retiring and moving their permanently.

Oh, and I forgot that I also have a new pair of Saucony Breakthru--currently on sale at Running Warehouse for 45 dollars. Fantastic shoes at that price. Great for wearing AND running on all my frequent foreign trips. Light, responsive, well-cushioned for their weight . . . and I'm tempted to buy a couple more pairs. You know, just because they're good and they're on sale.

And I'm currently looking at those nice Saucony Freedom that are now on sale at Running Warehouse for $119, down from the $160 they were selling them for just a few weeks ago. If they drop below $100, I'll just HAVE TO buy a pair, probably those in the denim/copper colorway . . . Just because their full Everun midsoles are supposed to be much like the Adidas Supernova Glide Boost (that Adidas foolishly and despicably stopped making), AND they have a nice 4 mm heel-toe drop . . .