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Ask HN: Your favorite everyday shoes?

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I am doing some research on, what kind of shoes/sneakers tech community wear and if there is any pattern across price/style/function/brand. Would really appreciate your support.

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I wear Dr Martens 1461 smooth cherry red shoes. (I change the laces to flat black). I've had these for 7 years, and I wear them nearly every day. I expect them to last at least another 3 years. (I'm quite rough with my shoes).

My next pair is going to be 1461 ForLife oxblood.

http://www.drmartens.com/uk/p/originals-shoes-smooth-1461

http://www.drmartens.com/uk/p/originals-shoes-smooth-hardlif...

Van's all black low tops: https://vans.com/shop/authentic-pro-black-black

I love the classic low top converse.

Adidas NMD´s, the material used for the sole feels amazing and the soft fit is extremely comfortable, only downside in my opinion is the relatively high cost.

https://sneakernews.com/2016/12/29/adidas-nmd-xr1-triple-bla...

Office dress code has a no sneakers clause, so I have a pair of used Allen Edmonds I got on ebay for pretty cheap that I leave there. Out of the office, I've been rocking Adidas Campus for a few years now.

Disclaimer: I'm probably not a representative of "the tech community" who's opinion you seek, but the office dress code and leather oxfords probably gave that away.

Right now orange Vans Authentic Pro LX (these: http://imgur.com/a/8VEm1), but it kind of changes; last summer I spent almost every day in white Converse low tops and later a pair of the Ecco "Soft" series High Tops (can't remember which ones).

If you can get away with it, Xero Shoes: Z-Trail is a perfect "shoe" if the weather is over 50f. Although I completely understand that they are not for everyone, everyday. But I highly recommend anyone needing a pair of durable/simple sandals take a look.

Just be sure to read the sizing chart!

I work from home, so slippers. A long time ago, I used work for a small dev/design shop where slippers were mandatory.

For when I leave the house, Chucks are my choice.

I wear either cheap walmart moccasins, cheap walmart flipflops, or Labonville chainsaw boots.

The first two are effectively disposable, and the boots are virtually indestructible. All are comfortable.

I wear foam flip flops at a standing desk, for comfort. Don't know the name but they're cheap ones I've had for at least 15 years.

My last three pairs were Merrell's. I'm more loyal to my local shoe store than the shoe brand and that's what they carry for walking shoes.

Mostly sneakers and similar, of whatever brand and price that happen to fit my size 50 (~15 US?) foot.

Current ones are by Merrell, model name too worn off to read.

Kirkland mens athletic shoes with superfeet green insoles

Whatever is cheap, they all look the same to me.

I wear mostly Vans authentic for over 10 years.

Summer: Vans Era (black)

Winter: Vans Atwood (black)

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