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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: How many shoes... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Anonymous on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2354095 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:53:54 +0000 Anonymous 2354095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I repeat the same color of shoe I wear out with another worn the same time os year.all are flats.  Right now I vary between booties, loafers and enclosed flats.  All usually can be worn with socks this time of year and  have grippy soles.  Summer shoes are often fabric for coolness , often espedrilles or athletic slipons.  No sandals or heels.  In between...it depends on the weather.  Snowboots are common right now.    You have an enviable shoe collection.  Something to get by in any occasion. I have few lace-ups for taking on and off easily inside homes.  Most worn are easy slipons.  I have trouble finding colors I need like olive boots or booties and coral ballet flats I am needing to replace metallics and cannot seem to find pewter booties in my size.   Karie on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2353893 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:12:50 +0000 Karie 2353893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 52 pairs, and that doesn’t include summer flip flops, water shoes, and whatever off season shoes I can’t remember that are stored in the basement. Here’s the breakdown: 17 pairs sneakers 13 pairs dressy/casual boots 6 pairs hiking boots/hiking sneakers 4 pairs sandals 3 pairs dressy heels 3 pairs rain/snow boots 3 pairs house shoes 3 pairs flats That’s a lot! But if I leave out the sneakers and hiking gear, it’s not so bad. Most of my footwear I’ve had for years, and with the exception of my mud stained hiking boots, I keep my shoes in pristine condition. I have shoes in a lot of different colors, including pink, red, orange, green, navy blue, and the standard black, white, and brown. The shoes I almost never wear are my dressy heels, but I won’t get rid of them because they fit and when you need them, you need them. I have three style duplicates in sneakers. I am more likely to duplicate the style in different colors. Wow! How many shoes is too many? I think I have crossed that threshold. I should probably do a shoe purge, but just looking at them now, I don’t see any that I want to get rid of. Roberta on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2353856 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:47:58 +0000 Roberta 2353856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i have many, many pairs of shoes! I do get rid of a few periodically. For example, I rarely wear tall boots any more, so I shed four pairs of those in the last couple of years. I will not get rid of any that I only rarely wear, though. Shoes are too expensive and too hard to fit to eliminate a pair that do work for me, even if only on particular occasions. And I definitely do NOT follow a "one in, one out" rule with footwear! I recently weeded a pair of navy boots as the only reason for owning them also vanished (gray and navy trousers). I couldn't see any other outfit that required navy shoes, so, bye bye.  Here's what I have bought in the last three years (since retiring). Anonymous on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2353854 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:41:24 +0000 Anonymous 2353854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In total, I have 24 pairs of shoes. About 6 pair are in rotation in the winter (mostly boots) and only 5 in rotation during the summer. As for the rest, some are not used except for something special such as a wedding, funeral, or fancy/dress up occasion. The remainder are just in boxes. I guess I have some type of sentimental attachment to them or I'm just thinking they might come in handy at some point. Several of those have heel heights that I probably cannot tolerate anymore.   Anonymous on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2353841 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:59:48 +0000 Anonymous 2353841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I forgot to list my black scrunch ballet flats in my list of shoes. I forgot about them because I rarely wear the scrunch ballet flats. They’re comfortable to wear; and the elastic band around the opening of the shoes keep them from slipping and falling off my heels, which is why I rarely ever wear them. I must admit, my heels and ballet flats easily slipping and falling off my heels allows me to indulge in my favorite activity, shoe play. Anonymous on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2353831 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:50:43 +0000 Anonymous 2353831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have 5 pairs of black heels: 1 pair of 2” High wedges 2 pairs of 2 1/2” stiletto heels in the same size, but in different widths 2 pairs of 2 3/4” stiletto heels, one pair that I keep as an extra because the pair that I always wear is showing signs of being frequently worn. 6 pairs of black ballet flats, two pairs of leopard print ballet flats, 1 pair of gray ballet flats, and one pair of light pink ballet flats. I also have 1 pair of sling back flats, and 2 pairs of flat mules. All of which I wear with bare feet. My favorite pair of ballet flats that I had for 7 years are still in good shape despite my frequently wearing them. I wish that my go to 2 3/4” heels, which I had for 5 years, held up as well as my fav ballet flats; but they’re still wearable. I wear those heels for work, and I’ll wear them till they’re no longer wearable. Karie on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2172585 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:11:13 +0000 Karie 2172585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ About 40, across all seasons. Most of my shoes are sneakers (Sketchers), casual shoes (Sperrys), and boots (including hiking and winter snow boots). My sneakers and casual shoes are all colors, and my boots are predominantly brown. cindysmith on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2172495 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:33:06 +0000 cindysmith 2172495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have too many shoes for my life as it exists right now. Boots dominate the collection, except for my work shoes which are predominantly sneakers for summer because Texas. I certainly have more shoes than I need LOL I tend to buy slightly different variations of the same things in different colors: lace up wedge ankle boots; platform wedge sandals, flats/low heels in different colors and styles. Mainelady on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2172353 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:02:28 +0000 Mainelady 2172353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A lot. I am on my feet all the time, live in four seasons and those two reasons alone contribute to the amount of storage space my foot wear requires. Include the fact that I love having the perfect footwear for each outfit and well, I have a lot of shoes. My favorite style is ankle booties. Then flats, although sneakers are quickly becoming favorites. I buy quality and wear my shoes into the ground, so I tend to keep what I have for several years.  I duplicate some styles, for example rain and snow boots that I can keep at home and at the lake house. I duplicate colors across styles. Most of my footwear is earth toned or neutral in color. I have a few stand out pairs of colorful eye catchers. DonnaF on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2172150 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:29:08 +0000 DonnaF 2172150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have VERY fussy feet -- and too many pairs of footwear to disclose here because it's too embarrassing.  Dansko Pros are only 8/10 or 9/10 on the comfort scale for me but I have six pairs: Black patent, red, blue perforated, sparkly gray, redwood, and flower print. My very first pair (black) was the most comfortable but I wore them out. I think I like Pros because they are easy to slip on and off. I have three pairs of solid black combat boots including the first two below, but I plan to try the studded/barbed Steve Madden ones if they ever go on sale. Combat boots tend to be 10/10 or 9/10 on the comfort scale for me, but I've learned that I need ones with zippers. Oxfords are the third style that works for me: Black patent, sparkly green patent, sparkly red patent, and black leather and suede. The black patents get worn the most because they work with dresses. and the black leather and suede the least because they are so clunky. anchie on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2171824 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 09:43:07 +0000 anchie 2171824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Late to this. I have 24 pairs at the moment which is the lowest amount since I was a kid. But this amount fits comfortably in my storage space and it gives me enough variety, so I think I will maintain this number with one in - one out approach. I do duplicate both in style and color. I don’t have a particularly fussy feet, but I still went through so many footwear revamps over the years. With each kid my foot grow a size, so it meant complete revamp. Then about 10 years ago I slipped and fell and broke my right foot in 2 places so had to get different footwear for a while. After that injury I had trouble wearing heels so went from 7cm maximum to 5cm maximum. Than again few years ago I had freak accident when I dropped a knife on my bare foot, and some time after that developed mysterious swelling of the same foot that could have been related to the accident. I had to wear custom insoles for a while that again required different footwear. And within the last year I had to go through another revamp because of my back injury I cannot tolerate my 5cm heels anymore. I still can’t wear many of my current 24 pairs because I haven’t replaced all of the shoes that I can’t tolerate anymore. I had trouble finding comfortable shoes in styles and colors that I like but I will get there with little patience. Janet on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2171778 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 01:43:58 +0000 Janet 2171778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This thread — along with being extra confined to home today because of a nasty ice storm — has me thinking of attempting an edit of my shoes. I don’t want to go too crazy and regret getting rid of something I may want to wear in the after times, but being realistic, there are some things that just weren’t earning their keep even before the pandemic. Hmm. I’ll post if I tackle such a project. madeline on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2171773 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 01:16:58 +0000 madeline 2171773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Runcarla, thank you for starting this thread. I loooove shoes! But over the years, shoes have stopped loving me. I have probably 30-40 pairs now. All comfort choices. No more heels, no more pinchy almond shape toe boxes. Vionic sneakers are my go to sneaker now (thanks YLF forum for the tip). Blondo boots (short booties all), Birkies Arizona x 3 pairs. All comfortable. I bought a pair of Baniff snow boots but I am sure they will last me for the rest of my life as they are only worn 1-2 times a winter. Bonnie I really like those Bosch Docs. I have a penchant for any dark floral patterned shoe as well as brights. Thanks everyone for sharing your collections. Really fun to see all the different shoes! Julie on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2171752 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 21:54:50 +0000 Julie 2171752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'll join the fun and share...although my shoes are all technically different, they fall into clear categories where I have different colors in similar styles. Also I have a couple of exact duplicates as backups for favorites (especially when I find them on sale). I'm happy with my collection at the moment and would just replace with similar styles as these wear out.  Not counting gear (ie exercise, hiking, snow, slippers), here's what I've got: 4 sneakers 4 ankle boots 4 sandals 1 tall boots 2 dressy summer strappy shoes 1 dressy winter shoes The dressy ones are over 12 years old and I don't have finds for them- I guess that says something about how often I dress up!  Barbara Diane on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2171734 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:26:27 +0000 Barbara Diane 2171734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wanted to pop back to say that this was really useful. I see that I have a lot of shoes that don't get much wear. Some of that is because of comfort level/fit, and some is because I don't have that many fancy occasions.  cat2 on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2171733 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:24:06 +0000 cat2 2171733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I went back and checked my purchases to make sure, and I did just replace pairs that wore out: blue, light grey and gold ballet flats for summer and black and dark grey ballet flats and loafers for winter. On some crazy sales, I think last year was the least I have spent per item in ages. Barbara Diane on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2171729 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:42:30 +0000 Barbara Diane 2171729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would like to have more variety in my shoes but I am a challenging fit and a bit particular when it comes to style. I the past I have purchased as many as three of the same style in different colors. Although some colors turn out to be favorites, they all end up being worn until they are worn out. I counted 15 pairs, which surprised me. This winter I have been wearing 3 pairs. I pair of sneakers on walks, but will be worn a little more once it is a bit warmer. I pair of black Ugg booties that people are surprised to learn are Uggs, and 1 pair of gray suede and knit Ugg booties that I originally bought as slippers but are heavy, not cozy, so after I saw them being worn on the street, I started wearing them that way too. Not being worn, and perhaps shouldn't be included in the count, 1 pair of boots that I bought at my lowest recent weight (5-6 years ago?) that barely fit after Nordstrom stretched them. I was so happy to find a pair that fit over my calves but didn't fall off my heels. Note, I can't just "go find a pair that fits". These are only the second pair of boots I have ever found that fits. Also not being worn, but could be, 1 pair of suede booties with a slightly narrower last and pointier toe than completely comfortable. Definitely cute, however. Will I ever where these again? Definitely won't wear these again until next winter, may decide then. Might be more comfortable a few pounds down. Not being worn now, but maybe in spring, 1 pair wild embroidered sneaker boots, 1 pair multi-striped vans, and 1 pair cuter than my walking sneakers but not fashion sneakers. None of these is as comfortable as my walking sneakers or Uggs, Just not as much support. Even my sandals are more comfortable. I should say here that I would definitely like more winter shoes and different colors, but Munro changed it's lasts and they were almost the only shoes that fit me. I can go into Nordstrom and walk out with nothing because nothing I find remotely attractive fits comfortably and stays on my heels. Summer works better because sandals have more forgiveness. Although, ironically, I had to retire some they became too loose after I lost back some of the weight I had gained. 1 SAS, worn especially when I'm having foot issues, 2 pairs of a specific style of Naot that fit, and that I seem to be able to replace on Zappos even though they were from years ago, in copper and goldish metallic, colors that I wouldn't normally pick, I wish they came in pewter, but they fit and look good and are even more comfortable than going barefoot, 2 pairs of almost flat strappy dressy sandals in bone and black patent, 1 pair of black suede sandals that are also a bit dressy (Carly, in finds), 1 pair of cute black suede sandals with heels (Abby, in finds) that I wear only on fancy occasions where I'm mostly sitting (the only pair I own that I would consider stylish). The heels, although block, are high for me, and I am a bit awkward in them going down stairs. In reality, this winter I am spending in house slippers, and the walking sneakers or Uggs when I leave the house. I wear out my winter shoes and booties and my Naot and SAS sandals. The other styles last a long time because they are dressier, or sort of in-between, or not as comfortable, so I have pairs I like but don't even remember when I bought them, it was so long ago.  Tanya on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2171719 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:54:18 +0000 Tanya 2171719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ He he Lisa,   you and me together there.   Anonymous on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2171718 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:52:21 +0000 Anonymous 2171718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’m like SJP who lamented in an episode of Sex in the City that the amt of money she had spent on her shoes ( Manolo’s in her case ) could have bought her a nice NYC apartment . Sabrina on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2171717 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:48:47 +0000 Sabrina 2171717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have 30 pairs of shoes, mostly sneakers, boots, and sandals.  citygirldc on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/3#post-2171698 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:08:39 +0000 citygirldc 2171698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looks like I'm no the only with a lot of shoes.  I've gotten rid of a lot, but have keep a lot of my flats and dressy boots.  Janet on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/2#post-2171694 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:42:17 +0000 Janet 2171694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Staysfit, I have a niece who wears the same shoe size as me and has similar taste, so it’s nice I can pass along some good shoes to her! Even though she is no longer a starving student (now a therapist and making good $$, yay!), it’s always nice to pick up a freebie or a good deal, and a lightly worn pair of excellent shoes is always a good score. Staysfit on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/2#post-2171675 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:27:28 +0000 Staysfit 2171675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fashintern, I replace my running sneakers, but I haven’t needed to purchase any new shoes in a while.  DD’s best friend takes the same size shoe as me, so she took many of my purged items that were in good condition.   Stagiaire Fash on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/2#post-2171667 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:51:01 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2171667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good point, kkards. I hadn’t thought of that. kkards on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/2#post-2171652 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:23:41 +0000 kkards 2171652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ FashIntern-I’ve been known to sell shoes that have been worn 2 or 3 times because they were uncomfortable for me, but would be pretty much like new to who ever bought them.. Stagiaire Fash on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/2#post-2171636 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:30:53 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2171636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ms Maven, you’re mostly in flats these days, I see, but those are far from the Velcro-only boring shoes you feared. I hope you agree! Staysfit, do you still buy shoes? I’m surprised at how many people have said they buy them secondhand; to my mind, shoes are a personal item that molds to a person’s foot, so they don’t trade well. For that reason, I think once you have as many shoes as you once did, the best thing is not to give a munch away at once, but to slowly whittle down the pack as they wear out, which seems to be what you are doing. Nice! Staysfit on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/2#post-2171630 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:09:43 +0000 Staysfit 2171630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In the past I had well over 150 pairs, but I have done major editing over the past two years.  I had to run to my closet to count because I had no clue, but, all my shoes fit in my closet except my winter and hiking boots which are stored in our mud hall.  I no longer need under the bed storage or to switch out my shoes to accommodate the local seasons. 1. Fashion Sneakers- 19 2. Oxford style lace up or buckle shoes- 9 3. Loafers - 4 4. Ballerina flats - 2 5. Booties- 12 6. Fashion boots (longer length) - 6 7. Casual sandals - 5 8.  Shoes with heels 2” or more, including all categories, not yet counted in above-14 9. Winter boots - 4 10. Water shoes- 3 11. Hiking boots/shoes -3 12. Running sneakers - 3 My total is 85!  Wow, many fewer than in the past. Not counted were my Birkies or Ugg slippers, which would add another 3 pairs for a grand total of 88.  In that total are 9 that are gear.  <div> </div><div>I stick to mostly neutral tones for my shoes.  I like dark navy, espresso brown, silver and pewter metallic finishes, greys, and dark reds.  I have two pair of shoes that are dark green, and I have some colorful sneakers - peach, lavender, blush/pink.  I have only a couple that are black or white. I like snakeskin print.  My dressy shoes are metallic silver.  </div><div> </div><div>With four seasons, lots of rain and snow, I have a collection that helps keep my feet warm and dry. My shoes see a lot of wear, and I definitely rotate among them.  I rarely wear the same pair of shoes more than once in a week, except for my winter boots, or gear items....</div> Gigi on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/2#post-2171611 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:41:41 +0000 Gigi 2171611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've got 29 pairs, and this includes two pairs of snow boots.  I have to always be on guard not to buy too many shoes, because shoes are the only area of my wardrobe that is easy for me to buy for. I have a readily available size, and I don't have fussy feet. I also really love shoes! I would like to have more but don't have the space. I have tried duplicating the exact same shoe in a different color, but I always wear only one color and leave the other to languish. So I have stopped duplicating in this manner. I go heavy on the neutrals (lots of black and brown) but also have a little bit of color (red, mint green, leopard). I used to have a pair of pale pink flats that were super cute, but they ended up hurting my feet, so they got purged this year. The Cat on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/2#post-2171610 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:38:39 +0000 The Cat 2171610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is my collection: • Lined ankle boots for winter: 1 lilac, 1 black • Unlined ankle boots: 1 black • Lined knee-long boots for winter: 1 black • Unlined knee-long boots: 1 grey, 1 black • Sneakers: 1 grey, 1 black • Loafers/shooties: 1 teal, 1 white, 1 silver, 2 black (1 flat, leather; 1 heeled, suede) • Ballet flats: 1 blush pink, 1 red, 1 light grey, 1 snakeskin (grey/black), 1 black • Heeled mules: 1 navy • Sandal shoes: 1 blue, 1 black&white • Birks: 1 white, 1 silver, 1 navy, 1 black • Dressy sandals: 1 white • Heeled evening shoes: 1 silver My ideal is to have 2 or 3 pairs in most categories--1 or 2 neutrals and 1 or 2 non-neutrals. Echo on "How many shoes..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-shoes/page/2#post-2171607 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:12:34 +0000 Echo 2171607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am afraid to count. I would have to be up there with the higher numbers, and that is after a significant cull of higher heels recently (though I've kept my Alexander McQueen heels). But I've always been a shoe person and I firmly believe that the right shoes can make an outfit. There are countless styles of shoes, so the sky's the limit as far as options. As for duplicating color or style, I tend to duplicate color, as realistically, there are only so many colors available. When a person has north of a certain number of shoes, there is inevitably going to be some color duplication, but I've never exactly duplicated a style - except for Birkenstocks.