Stylish Gen X Men, I'm looking for shoe suggestions

I custom made one’s for my BD with pics of our kids when they were little. We’re no longer together but he still rocks them even though they now think they’re ‘cringe’

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zionzednem@reddit

Thank you. Vans makes it easy to custom make your shoes… highly recommend.

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TobyDaMan8894@reddit

I remember wanting to that about 15 years ago. Now I really want to do it. 😎 my bday coming up too 🎁

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KapowBlamBoom@reddit

Get Birkenstock Bostons and be done with it for 5 or 6 years

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lovebeinganasshole@reddit

I’m sorry but Birkenstock forever belongs to the boomers.

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ihatepickingnames_@reddit

I was walking by the high school down the street from me the other day and saw a Gen Alpha wearing Birks. It was a great day.

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AmphibianFragrant453@reddit

Walking the hallway at a girls HS volleyball tourney - it was either Uggs shorties or Birkenstock Arizonas on all of them. My kid (9th grade) regularly steals my Birks.

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thewatchwinder@reddit

dont forget the "peppermint patty lesbians". im a gay...so...ita not a slur, its a reality

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rooftopburners@reddit

https://openmikeeagle.bandcamp.com/track/me-and-aquil-stealing-stuff-from-work-feat-aq

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Saint909@reddit

Y-3 is my go shoe brand. Try looking for something on END Clothing. Excellent choices there.

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vujn777@reddit

Stylish not so much but these say fuck you I don't care. adidas purechill

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FunScore3387@reddit

Idk, 75$ for rubber slip-ons in this economy says something else

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Jebgogh@reddit

Olokai very comfy and the backs can be accordianed smoothed down to make that slip in and out easier

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Dark-Wolf-Angel@reddit

Both the husband and I love Skechers. It's all we buy now.

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Apawling_Behavior@reddit

Ditto. want to look cool, for an old F that is (which I admittedly am), find a pair of Skechers Snoop Dogg’s.

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Celtic159@reddit

Sanuks in the summer. Docs in the winter.

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small-gestures@reddit

If you have you where slip ons , I am not sure you are repping a “fuck you” vibe anymore.

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sungodly@reddit (OP)

I can't really argue with that, other than to say that I don't want to rep a Skechers vibe. I think the look I'm going for is "old, but not that old".

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Lightningstruckagain@reddit

Just go barefoot. Biggest “i dont give a fuck” statement you can make with your feet.

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A_Tom_McWedgie@reddit

Go to the Vans site, go the Customize page, and fuck around until you come up with something truly badass.

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justino@reddit

This is the answer. Just buy some slip ons.

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OldLifeguard-00@reddit

Nothing says GenX fuck you than a pair of Doc Marten boots

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iBlockMods-bot@reddit

Solovair is now where all the boots used to be made in Britain. Docs now fall apart very quickly, not worth it.

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EPCreep@reddit

You can find preloved, made in England ones on eBay. I prefer these cus the leather is broken in and they don’t blister my ankles.

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iBlockMods-bot@reddit

But not so sad, as while I've not bought any solovairs it seems they've kept a few of the original look boots.

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CoastRooted@reddit

Nike has some good options. I got the Fly Ease when I was having back issues and couldn’t bend over. My back is fine but I still wear them.

They also have slide-in Air Force 1s and the Huarache which are slip-on. These are the AF1s https://www.nike.com/t/air-force-1-07-easyon-shoes-vpmlK3

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18dsf@reddit

Sanuks or vans slip ons. The louder, the better.

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Sea-Hour-6063@reddit

Just get some Jordan 1’s and lace them loose enough to slip in.

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bike619@reddit

Vans. Idk how this isn’t the top and only response.

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sungodly@reddit (OP)

Thought about vans but maybe a little too retro

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carpetstoremorty@reddit

They're evergreen where I live and enjoyed by all ages

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TobyDaMan8894@reddit

I rock mine. Gift from the grandkids.

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AuNaturellee@reddit

Nothing says "fuck you" more than asking someone else what they think and how to say 'fuck you'

A true "fuck you" shoe is not caring what's cool and getting whatever's comfortable and telling everyone "fuck you"

Nunn Bush makes a lightweight canvas slip on that gets derided as old man but...I swear you couldn't get any lighter and convenient.

Fuck you.

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carpetstoremorty@reddit

I just googled that shoe. Is it derided or described accurately.

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AuNaturellee@reddit

It's derided because it's described accurately.

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carpetstoremorty@reddit

Fair enough. That shoe does really scream "I'm a young grandfather" but perhaps that should he applauded.

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sungodly@reddit (OP)

Terrible response. I'm asking for opinions, not validation or permission. I still care if I look good, even if it's just for me. You can go full Diogenes if you want, that's not for me.

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I fucking gave you a fucking suggestion - and a fucking opinion - so you can go fuck right off. Fucking old GenXer who fucking still thinks he can make a fucking fuck you statement by feeling like he looks fucking good by wearing whatever is considered fucking cool.

You definitely don't know what a fuck you shoe means.

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geefunken@reddit

…and fuck you and the shoes you walked in on 😎

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AuNaturellee@reddit

👉

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Fulghn@reddit

Ariat Hilo shoes comfy, casual style, with a little attitude

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Altruistic-Hour-6303@reddit

Nike Air Max 90 in a colorway that doesn't scream "geriatric".

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joelav@reddit

No slip ins. Mason Margiela Replica sneakers. White or grey. Of that’s not your budget, Veja Campo or V-90

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South-Tea-6481@reddit

I love SeaVees. Comfortable, classic and stylish

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naruda1969@reddit

I just bought some Kiziks and they look awesome. I currently wear Sketchers Slip Ins and they won’t turn heads but comfy.

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surfoxy@reddit

Slip-ons and "Fuck You" is threading a pretty small needle I'd think...

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sungodly@reddit (OP)

VERY true! A man can hope, can't he? 😁

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Whole-Basil-3445@reddit

Pikolinos
Your welcome

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CaffeinatedGravy@reddit

You wear whatever shoe you want. The secret is to lace them up with elastic Loc Laces.makes every pair of shoes slip on.

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Inside-Wear5683@reddit

Doc Martens clogs

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BlackCatFan76@reddit

A clean pair of Nike Air Monarchs for the win.

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BartStarrPaperboy@reddit

Chuck Taylor in black low top. Iconic.

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SergeantBeavis@reddit

+1 on the Chucks. I just replace the insoles for better comfort.

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BartStarrPaperboy@reddit

Oh yeah. You’re not into the cardboard with 1mm of foam at this point in your life? /s

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GQSmoov@reddit

I’ve been REALLY close to going back to chucks, saw they offer upgraded insoles with some cushion now too. Those flat bottom slabs of rubber have been the one thing keeping me away from them.

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evanallenrose@reddit

I wear the women’s knit slip on version and love em. Have for years

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squarebody8675@reddit

Sanuk

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Visible_Toe768@reddit

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thewatchwinder@reddit

id like to know how flammable they are. i smoke, and if i see them, id like to throw something with fire at them.

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thewatchwinder@reddit

i havent hit the slip on portion of the program yet. im only 53 and still tie all my shoes. never been a fan of a loafer style shoe. maybe in 15-20 years when it will make them easier to put on (i hope it never gets that bad, but im realistic), ill have tried them. for now, id say, Vans

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Rpc_78@reddit

I recently gave in and went to Skechers to see if I could find anything. Size 9.5 4E feet are tough to shop for. I was amazed when I found some of their new streetwear shoes that look like skate shoes from the 90s. They are slip in, have arch support, and don’t look geriatric.

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ConsciousSteak2242@reddit

Fuck you too

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Fuddle@reddit

Aggressive fuck you, or I just don’t care fuck you? If it’s the latter, Scketchers

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sungodly@reddit (OP)

Aggressive. I'm not quite at Skechers yet (except for my golf shoes, goddammit).

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sugarbeet13@reddit

Vans ashers

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ImJustRoscoe@reddit

Also a fan of OG K-Swiss in classic all white leather with the laces locked.