Wednesday, April 15, 2009

How do we as pet owners save other pet owners from Hills Science Diet?

I live in Kansas were Hills is owned and produced. I work at a natural pet food store and I have gone to Kansas State and worked at the vet school. Every were I turn people feed science diet or prescription diet without blinking an eye or reading a label. I am only 22 years old and I find the money to feed my dogs good food (Merrick and honest kitchen or urban wolf). I know that at K-State vet school the first year students get a backpack on the first day of class with the Hills logo and a note saying that they would be %26quot;teaching%26quot; nutrition to the first year students. If I heard that my doctor had been taught nutrition by Oscar Myer I would find a new doctor. Besides the moral concerns, the food sucks. It is full of by-products, grains and cancer causing agents like BHA, BHT and ethoxiquine. And don%26#039;t get me started on beet pulp. Now they have a %26quot;natural%26quot; food which is about as natural for a dog to eat as a shoe. My question is, how do we convince other pet owners that Hills is bad?

How do we as pet owners save other pet owners from Hills Science Diet?
that is an excellent question and one i have pondered many times. not just with hills but other foods as well. most people i find are just unaware of what they are actually giving there pets and some just dont care. unfortunatley, hills, eukanuba, and ivd (now royal canin) are the only ones that make diets for specific purposes. i have found that the majority of people do not want to put that much effort into their pets nutrition. they want convinence. if they have to cook it forget it. or by the same token, if they have to research, forget it. for example. say your pet is diabetic or has kidney issues. you want a diet that is either high protein low carb or low protein high carb depending. most people dont want to look up nutritional values when they can get a prepackaged diet from their vet. and if the vets sells it, then it must be good, right.





all you can do is try and educate. i do think however, that with more and more americans becoming health concience and since we went through the food recall then more people are starting to become open about researching their pets food. i myself will talk someones ear off about nutrition. i think it is extremely important for pets to be on quality diets and i try not to feed mine anything that i myself would not eat. beet pulp? my horse eats that. why would i want to give that to my dog or cat? horses are herbavoires, duh. also, people see the word %26quot;natural%26quot; and automatically assume that it is good food. natural can mean anything. corn and animal by products are %26quot;natural%26quot; but i sure as hell am not feeding that to my pets.





kudos to you for delving further into pets nutrtion.
Reply:Continue to be vocal about your pet food choices. Heck, I came around once I actually started reading the labels. Before someone told me to I thought Science Diet was good food. Boy was I wrong.





**Edit for Shawn** Actually, its exactly like the fast food we feed ourselves with. Its the equivalent to feeding your dog/cat french fries and only french fries.
Reply:It%26#039;s probably better than the Fast Food us Americans fill our bodies with!
Reply:I saw this on another veterinary site, and thought you should ask these questions to the company you recommend. By the way, we recommend Royal Canin, Hills and Purina prescription diet. I know their answeres to all these questions, do you?





1) Do I have experience with the product.


2) Does the company have a veterinary nutritionist working specifically for them.


3) What is their quality control and monitoring (not available to all but I have a very good assessment of it)


4) Do they make the product or co-pack?


5) Do they know everything about their products? Can I call and ask them what the selenium level of product x is and not only do they know (most small companies don%26#039;t), they will tell me right then. I can tell you this is a real biggie for me. If I call and can%26#039;t get nutrition info - I won%26#039;t recommend the food.


6) Do they feed the diet to animals within the companies facility. Small companies may or may not do feeding trials and if they do it is almost always at another location. Their nutritionist may not have seen a group of dogs or cats that ate that diet for any lenght of time.





7) Does the company do nutrition releated research (I know then are up on the issues and contributint to the science).
Reply:I have a 16-year-old Sheltie with Cushings Disease, genetic - comes down through the mother. She has been eating Science Diet her entire life.


I have a 15-year-old Pom who people think is a puppy. He has been eating Science Diet his entire life.


My other dog has allergies to wheat products so he gets something else.
Reply:Showing people is the easy part. Actually convincing them is harder. I don%26#039;t know, probably the best ways would be something on the news exclusively about Science Diet, have you noticed that all the recalls and stuff skate right over Hill%26#039;s? God, I could swear that they%26#039;re paying those people to keep it on the shelves.





If someone made a YouTube video about the production of Hill%26#039;s and it became popular, a lot of people would become interested.





Edit: Actually, what amazes me is that my vet is educated and does not recommend Science Diet and thinks foods like Innova is great. That vet is awesome and he%26#039;s great, the animals just love him. I guess it%26#039;s %26#039;cause he has 6 dogs of his own!
Reply:I don%26#039;t know, but you have me convinced! How about some of those pet blog sites, get it going thru there. If you search under %26quot;pet blogs%26quot;, there%26#039;s a bunch of them, look them over.
Reply:thank you.... do your research, not just for this brand but all others...


and in the future i will look for your show on discovery, part science and fact/ part pet care....





it is really hard for most of us to understand all the labels, and even tho we try not all brands are equal, and not all brands are good. i understand most dog foods are actually advertised to humans, with pretty pictures and foolish words on the package...





so if you can do the research, and share what you learn with the rest of us, it would be much appreciated...





right now we use beneful, i know not the best, but it is what we can afford right now....
Reply:First of all the vets that carry it must know what an awful product it is, but it is easy money for them and more business when the animal gets sick. Just like the pharmacy companies and the drs. Everyone seems to be on the take. You have to be careful about defamation charges and not get into a lawsuit. People need to be educated to purchase foods that have NO byproducts or corn in them for sure as it is just a filler. What%26#039;s with rice hulls I saw in a recent holistic food. There certainly is no food value in that. It is like eating hot dogs every day. Sure you can live on it, but it is not healthy and can expect problems later on. To be safe just tell people to start reading the ingredients no matter what they have been told or what the brand is. By-products, corn, wheat, rice hulls are pretty much fillers and just make the animal poop more. Check into the Ultra-dog food sold at Petsmart made by Nutro products. It is great. Have had my dogs on it for over 3 years..But of course first read the ingredients. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Reply:EXCELLENT question ! Not only that, vets stock and plug their products because they can win sales contests and don%26#039;t know any better. Most vets don%26#039;t know squat about nutrition unless they%26#039;ve gone on to further study on their own. But because a vet recommends this food, the customer thinks its the best. Not so.





Whole Dog Journal does a good job of comparing dog foods and has done a number of articles in the last few months because of the food recalls.





This website rates various foods and shows that Science Diet failed. Seems Hills are better at marketing than nutrition.





http://www.acreaturecomfort.com/ratingpe...
Reply:Science Diet is what we feed the dogs at the Humane Society shelter, because it%26#039;s donated to us, but I%26#039;ve NEVER continued to feed it to my adopted dogs after they%26#039;ve come home with me. In my experience at the shelter (and until I could wean my dogs onto something better) Science Diet makes them unbelievably flatulent, itchy, and it makes their poop smell horrendous (I know poop never smells nice, but this stuff makes it so much worse). I seriously thought one of my dogs must%26#039;ve had coccidia when I first brought him home, because his poop was so foul, but the vet told me it was the nasty Science Diet he%26#039;d been fed at the shelter.





I%26#039;m currently using Natural Balance potato and duck for my dogs, and I%26#039;ve seen a huge difference in their coat, skin, and they aren%26#039;t nearly as gassy. It%26#039;s not the most expensive, but it%26#039;s good quality food, and when you%26#039;re going through a 25lb bag of dog food every week like we are, it%26#039;s the best we can get for the money.





Each time I send a newly adopted dog home with their forever family, I send one 5lb bag of Science Diet home with them, and I ask that they please let that be the LAST bag they ever feed the dog (and of course, I explain why!). I give them instructions on how to wean them off Hill%26#039;s, and I recommend a higher quality dog food. You don%26#039;t have to get the most expensive brand, but there are so many other brands that are tolerated better.





That%26#039;s how I%26#039;M personally trying to get people away from Science Diet.
Reply:well u could take the label from a science diet bag and a label from other bags of dog food and ask people u see buying science diet which one they think is the science diet label. make sure it the labels arent marked with the name of the food. and just see which one they think and then when they guess the other food that is good tell them they r wrong. or just simply say that it is crap.
Reply:i can%26#039;t agree more. and most vets don%26#039;t get a very long course on nutrition. and the science diet is what they are told is the best of the best.





i feed a local dog food and cat food. its not the best but its not crap and they only use local grown products but thats why i give raw with it..or home cooked things.





the thing is EVERYONE has a thought on what to feed. and reading a label is not easy if u don%26#039;t know what all those odd names for things mean.
Reply:You won%26#039;t convince me . Science Diet is one of the best pet foods on the market and always has been.



credot siosse

What is the psychology behind wearing the same clothes everyday?

I know a guy who wears the same outfit everyday. He wears the same STYLE of t-shirt, underwear and socks, but his jeans and shoes are the EXACT same pair. He is not poor, dirty, smelly nor does his work require him to dress this way. He showers often and cares about his appearance/fashion as the products/clothing he owns are designer labels.





I once suggested he wear something other than his %26quot;uniform%26quot; to a party we were going and he was highly objective. When shopping, he gets VERY ANGRY %26amp; FRUSTRATED and finds something wrong with everything he tries on--despite him being the perfect size for clothes.





What is all this about? Please explain in detail, I have two Psych degrees and I really want to understand this.

What is the psychology behind wearing the same clothes everyday?
So when he shops for clothes, he really hates all of the clothes that aren%26#039;t just like his clothes.





He is used to the stuff that he wears, and finds anything else upsetting -- because they don%26#039;t feel right, because they change his visual field in an alien and disconcerting way.





Clothes are a second skin -- they cover you, are in contact with a lot of your surface area, and change your visual field (filling a portion of it with their color and pattern). For these reasons, they are kind of a big deal.





I, myself, am sensitive to a LOT of fabrics -- I shop first by touch, as there are a lot of clothes that feel like nettles to me.





A few months ago I stumbled on a documentary on PBS that was a How To for parents of kids who hate anything new. They talked about clothes being one of the problems (the kids throw tantrums when asked to wear new clothes -- but then they resist any new anything).





Seeing this (which I%26#039;ve thought about a lot since) is what made me %26quot;unpack%26quot; that tidbit of information about the shopping and his general resistance as I did.





The main thing I%26#039;d say to you, however, is to leave him alone and stop bugging him about it. (Did you mean to say, when you suggested he change for the party, that he was %26quot;objective%26quot;? What did he say?)





You might try searching for info (or on PBS to see materials related to that show I came in on and don%26#039;t know the name of) on %26quot;the timid child.%26quot;





If I%26#039;m reading your friend right, he%26#039;s one of these. It%26#039;s genetic, some people react with aversion to the new.





All of the above is just guesswork, mind.
Reply:The clothes are his image, he may have some low self-esteem and may have some perfectionist traits.





I wear the exact same pair of jeans or shorts and shoes sometimes depending on my situation the next day but I%26#039;m not stuck on them.
Reply:a) if you have two psych degrees, and you%26#039;re looking for answers HERE, you need to rethink your gameplan.





b) why are you asking US why someone else does what they do? try asking HIM.
Reply:I really feel comfortable in Danskin, and Land%26#039;s End clothing and will buy a couple pairs of pants in different colors.





You suggested he wear something different at a party....were you trying to push his buttons? or just being a friend, and if you were a friend, I would still be a good friend regardless of his clothing style.
Reply:He%26#039;s found a style of clothing he feels comfortable in and thinks he looks good in. Leave him alone or you spend your money and buy him a new wardrobe.
Reply:Maybe he likes his pants and shoes.
Reply:Maybe he feels that by not changing his jeans and shoes, that it%26#039;s something he can say is constant. No matter what comes or goes, his jeans and shoes will always be the same until he dies.





Other than that, I have no idea. No degrees either. Also dido that guy above me, why don%26#039;t you ask him?
Reply:Better than being bollocks!
Reply:If you find something you like, you gotta stick with it. Think about it. He%26#039;s happy enough with these items that he doesent need to change them daily. I think deep down you actually very jealous of this man. He%26#039;s content with his apperance, when you on the other hand have to shop regularly and still havent found the happiness he has. Also, you want him.... :dodgy:
Reply:first all extremely great answer. also what the hell and who the hell is man. this guy must a homeless guy with no money. does he eat.
Reply:Identity, Every human being on the face of this earth searches for that one item, in order to find their niche in this world. Some time that Identity can be associated with a school, some use basket ball shirts, some use base ball shirts, some just use appeal. and many used make-up. all to have their own unique identity. Police use their uniforms. There are many oh so many things that people use to id themselves. All to say I belong...... Why? one reason is because of the way we are educated, others are because the government you live under wants to force separation between the racists in order to prevent the racists from presenting an united front. And believe me they would bomb cities and kill millions in order to prevent that from happening. Some people do it because they simply don%26#039;t wish to change period....................... I have a Ph.D. In The Philosophy Of Psychology. (With Degree in Clinical Psychology Both are Majors)
Reply:Every outfit envokes an emotion.. so whatever emotion this outfit envokes is the emotion this individual probably identifies with the most.
Reply:How do you know he%26#039;s wearing different underwear every day? I%26#039;m not judging, just don%26#039;t think anyone else noticed that...



myspace quizzes

Where can i buy designer labels for a bargain? bags, watches , perfumes , shoes. make up, cloths etc?

you can try going into the suburbs to some outlet malls... they have all designer clothes for real cheap... if you dont mind wearing barely used clothes you can try finding a place called platos closet... also places like nordstom rack or marshalls... any where you go be prepaired to do some major hunting through racks of clothes cause all these places tend to be really unorganized

Where can i buy designer labels for a bargain? bags, watches , perfumes , shoes. make up, cloths etc?
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Reply:try outlet malls. if your looking for designer items, there%26#039;s a gucci outlet in santa monica i believe. the prices are unbelievable %26amp; you can purchase items from past seasons you%26#039;ve missed out on.





cosmetics wise there are CCO which are basically cosmetic outlets. they carry everything from mac to dior to chanel. go to http://outletbound.com to look for one near you =)
Reply:ebay
Reply:TK MAX
Reply:china town in new york city
Reply:TK MAXX
Reply:platos closet! there is also a store in northampton, MA called deals %26#039;n steals but i don%26#039;t know how close Northampton, MA is to you
Reply:Consignment stores and second hand stoeres. Swapmeet do carry their desingers clothes. Check your local business are discounted department such as Loemann%26#039;s, TJ Maxx.
Reply:E-bay is your best bet. You get some great bargains.





I%26#039;ve bought a few things that I%26#039;ve saved a fortune on. It%26#039;s worth the look you never know unless you go! ;-)
Reply:hi .





try the site http://www.just-replicas.com








you will find very good watches and bags and all replicas goods .
Reply:usually they have them for like insanely cheap prices @ 2nd hand stores. they are in better quality thatn you think! outlets are anoher good place to buy. if none of these options work for you, try being a super smart shopper! like go to the expensive stores and buy something on absolute final sale
Reply:ebay have some good bargains at times on designer stuff. i like ibuy tv on sky they do fendi, gucci, prada, chloe on there and the bags go for a fraction of the price.





i love this little 2nd hand shop in germany where i live, i buy authentic real designer bags from there,





try second hand shops, carboots, ebay, etc to find the best bargains.





i have just bought some von dutch from america and the exchange rate to british puonds was so cheap to buy and ship to me.
Reply:EBAY I JUST GOT D%26amp;G JEANS 4 £40 and miss sixty jeans 4 £30
Reply:if you go to www.chicoutletshopping.com you will find some outlets names around europe with brand, designers and how to get there depending of where you are. also they are others good outlets in Italy...good luck.




horses for loan

What type of shoes should I buy?

I want a pair of sneakers that dont have to be labeled for a specific group of people.


For Instance I dont want like Vans because those are supposedly %26quot;skater%26quot; shoes and Jordans are %26quot;ghetto%26quot; and Converses are said to be %26quot;emo%26quot; ...well I dont want people doing that..do you guys know any shoes I can wear without being labeled?

What type of shoes should I buy?
i wear all types of shoes but it doesnt matter what people say! nikes are really nice tennis shoes and a simple white one will go a long way.....


for the dressy type outfit some flats or mary jane flats will look really cute but me personally i have converse, nikes, and flats but just buy whatever shoe YOU like and make it your own! hope this helps!!
Reply:puma
Reply:Get some kind of comfortable shoes that are YOUR style. Pumas, perhaps? AE has some cute shoes...
Reply:Keds are really cute and Steve Madden shoes too. And you cant go wrong with flats cuz just about every girl owns a pair or two.
Reply:try a pair of sketchers.......they have a variety of styles and are really comfortable. have fun shopping!
Reply:Let%26#039;s see.... Um..Well al the shoes I wear arent labeled, so maybe you would like my shoes. I just wear regualar old sneakers, like ones at payless that you used to just run in. so just shop at payless. nothing has a label there :)
Reply:FLATS!


they are amaing and so simple! i love flats from:





www.forever21.com


http://store.delias.com/frontpage.do


http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/


and


www.alloy.com/
Reply:coolness
Reply:Um...Jack Purcells?





I dont knoww, they are from the same company as Converse but theyre slightly different and less %26quot;emo-ish%26quot;





This is what they look like...





http://www.converse.com/zproductdetails....
Reply:Stop worrying about being labeled because of the shoes you wear. If you think they%26#039;re cute then wear them. By wearing shoes that are supposedly for a certain group and mixing it with your style, you can totally change the stereotype.
Reply:well i know preppy popular people that wear converse and vans.....





but you could try rocket dog. they have a lot to choose from!
Reply:PacSun has these cute shoes from Roxy that run about $34 a pair. SO cute!!! You don%26#039;t have to be a surfer to wear them either. Here%26#039;s a whole list of them w/ pics: http://shop.pacsun.com/webapp/wcs/stores...





Keds are cute too, and come in lotsa diff colors and styles. Kswiss sells just plain white sneakers if your looking for something like that.
Reply:when you wear shoes, you shouldn%26#039;t care about being labeled. all you should care about is if the pair of shoes your wearing match or complete your outfit. when you wear a certain pair of shoes, it doesnt mean you are a skater or emo. it just means you like those shoes and you think they are comfortable and nice to wear. don%26#039;t care what other people say.
Reply:Any type of shoe you buy you will be labeled. Lacoste=prep. Adidas, Nike, etc. =sporty. It%26#039;s just the way it is.
Reply:get nikes, or keds.
Reply:go with some cute keds. i just bought a pair and love them.


there%26#039;s also a lot of cute puma shoes out there, although, I%26#039;m not sure if there%26#039;s a %26quot;label%26quot; attached to those.
Reply:COOL
Reply:coach sneakers are what i prefer!
Reply:i haven%26#039;t heard most of these %26quot;labels%26quot; fixed to shoes but try rocket dog...they have tons of syles and are kinda cheap. they are not gym shoes but they are cute everyday tennies...
Reply:Well first of all it doesnt matter what people think they go on your feet, your wearing them and as long as you like them nothing matters. But i prefer Converse All Stars and the Slip On Converse and im not emo.But you cant go wrong with . . . .





*Nike- running shoe


*adidas - running shoe


*Puma -running shoe





*Flats





*AE sneaks.



visualarts

Do people at your school label themselves? If they do what labels are there?

Well labels suck so i ahte when people label themselves. The reatrds in my school label themselves as:





*Emos


*Preps


*Chongas/Wanksters


*and the other people fall into an nameless category which consists of people who consider themselves %26quot;goody two-shoe emos%26quot;

Do people at your school label themselves? If they do what labels are there?
Back in the 80%26#039;s, our school in Owasso, Oklahoma used only a few labels. Hicks, Jocks, Preps, and Nerds.





Life was simpler back then word wise, but not life wise. Imagine, no I-Pods (we had, dare I say, Walkmans!), no DVD%26#039;s (they were called Laser Discs!), and the girls in the 80%26#039;s (probably some of the readers%26#039; mothers today) used enough AquaNet to launch a space shuttle to Mars and back.
Reply:Yeah, the pakistani%26#039;s lable them as NWMPA some sort of gang but we all know that they%26#039;re sh*t scared of black kids! lmao they just get tough with chinese kids
Reply:labels are meaning less
Reply:my label is sarah and it is that because that is my name
Reply:It%26#039;s stupid when people categorize themselves. When they do, I come up with my own label for all of them: %26quot;idiots.%26quot;



visual arts

What is more important to you, how the clothes/accessories look or what brands you are wearing?

I personally just care that they look cute. I truly have nothing in my closet, including shoes, that cost me more than 20 bucks. Is it really worth having top designer labels?

What is more important to you, how the clothes/accessories look or what brands you are wearing?
I was a thrift store shopper all of my yourg life...Now I own a high end boutique. The most important factor about dressing, is to dress YOUR body. Make sure that items fit properly, and that their cut is flattering to your shape and size. Higher end garments are usually cut from higher quality fabrics and cut with more fabric in the right places, but not always. It is ok to splurge on items that are classic, well crafted and well cut. I don%26#039;t care who%26#039;s name is on the label, I still shop for truly classic, well made, vintage clothing.





the short answer: it is more important to me that my clothing really fits well and looks good.
Reply:Well the most important thing is how you feel when you wear them. I have some designer clothes and some I just come across because I thought they were cute or a great price. I think its how you put them together. I always receive compliments on my outfits. I also try to buy things when they are on sale. No you don%26#039;t need designer labels to feel good or look good!!
Reply:don%26#039;t be close-minded to anything!!! i have a closet full of clothing i%26#039;ve picked up at thrift stores...i actually just came across the cutest shirt i bought at a thrift store years ago...never wore it. i only bought it because it looked like curtains my mom had when i was young. it is now my favorite article of clothing!!! on the other hand...i have no problem spending 200 bucks on a pair of jeans if i like the way they make me feel when i pull them on!!!
Reply:To me, the brand definitely does NOT matter. It%26#039;s all about the style and feel.
Reply:none vanity is just that besides i have better to worry about ;P
Reply:how it looks. If you can afford it then you buy. Other than that you substitute and work with what you have.
Reply:I LOVE CUTE CLOTHES! so ya. I agree with u. Some non-designer clothes even have awwesom quality. Nothing in my closet cost me more than 40 bucks thou lol...


(my mom likes desinger clothes)
Reply:i am totally the same. not all designer labels are worth it, however, some are better quality.
Reply:no you r right-you have nothing to prove-who cares what brand it is
Reply:how they look on me ...i could care less about the brand thing....if it looks nice and theyre 15 dollar pants ..hey ill buy them...now if i see some 40 dollar pants that look good on me ..ill buy them also
Reply:i like how they look and feel and thats most important to me but i also care bout the quality and sometimes when u go cheap it just doesnt last or atleast not the way u want it to. and $20 shoes wouldn%26#039;t last me more than a month lol unless they were crazy marked down.


i mean i agree w/ u that some designer labels are just crap clothes w/ a name thats in at the moment. but some things like levis jeans for $60-$80 not only look good but they will last for a while, same w/ $80 puma%26#039;s they going to last too so to me its worth it cause ur going to have a that stuff around for a while and get your moneys worth out of them
Reply:well I think both because where I come from u could get teased if u don%26#039;t have on name brand stuff.
Reply:i really like cute clothes and accessories so no brand is not as important. but brand names are more trendy and help to make an accessory cute so they are still necessary for me or at least a cute look that plays off of a designer. i mean with all the money they make they should be good for something right?
Reply:definitely not the brand. although you might get a kick out of SEVEN JEANS for 90 bucks. be a leader and start your own trend!
Reply:It%26#039;s totally all about how well you sport the look...who cares what the brand is. I am the thriftiest person I know but, always get compliments on my style and how and what I put together to pull off a cute look. Have confidence in yourself and your style!!! Not the brand your wearing!!!
Reply:I think it is important that they fit, are comfortable and they make me feel good. I really don%26#039;t care about labels. I can%26#039;t believe what some women will pay for clothes. Not me.



tanning

How do I work out the size of some clothes etc. to sell on eBay?

I am in England and want to know what is the best chart to use to establish what size garments and shoes are that I want to sell on ebay. Unfortunately the size labels on some of my families items are missing or they are foreign %26amp; I cant find good all round conversion chart on the internet. Any tips please.

How do I work out the size of some clothes etc. to sell on eBay?
click european sizing and it shud come up with no.10 being ebays own, hope this helps
Reply:get a tape mesure most people can convert..



poems

People say that Uggs from different companies other than 'UGGs' are fake, but is that really true?

I found Uggs at Nine West, a known shoe store, and these Uggs had a label of Nine West on it. The uggs themselves don%26#039;t feel fake or look fake, they%26#039;re just a little bit different from Uggs of the UGG company. Does different necessarily make it fake? Can%26#039;t it be a different KIND of ugg? Like how there are many different kinds of sneakers?

People say that Uggs from different companies other than %26#039;UGGs%26#039; are fake, but is that really true?
Ugg is a company...a %26#039;lable%26#039; if you will. There are boots that look like uggs but arn%26#039;t because they were not made by the Ugg company.
Reply:they are the shoe must different brand and brands don%26#039;t matter buy the shoes for goodness sake their just shoes!!!
Reply:If they aren%26#039;t from the UGG company, then they aren%26#039;t Uggs. They are just boots.
Reply:i think that if it looks the way uggs are suppose to look then they are real you should visit the ugg website
Reply:will in a way their fake because 9/10 there trying to look like uggs so there knock off because uggs was the 1st company to make boots like that i think you should get uggs but if you don%26#039;t want to than the others still look good
Reply:they have to be from the original UGGS store. or nordstroms and they will have an uggs section there. or any other department stores might have UGG sections!
Reply:People who are obsessed with having name brand everything invented the word fake to describe any imitation of anything name brand. They%26#039;re not fake UGGS, they%26#039;re nine west boots that look like UGGS.
Reply:yes


http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Reply:is a cowbow boot more real than another cowbow boot because one brand spends more money in advertising ?thank the other ? UGG australia is an american company who manufacture their products in china , so to be realistic , other australian companies who make the same style as ugg the company are closer to the original version than ugg





confused yet?
Reply:ok its like the UGGS company is the original maker, then it beacame trendy, and other companies copied the design and made their own %26quot;uggs%26quot;. So it doesn%26#039;t mean the matierial is fake, it means they%26#039;re not actual Uggs from the UGG company.
Reply:there are no fake UGGS. UGG is just another brand of sheepskin boot.
Reply:Uggs is a brand, just like Nike or Adidas. If you went to Target and they had %26#039;Nike Shox%26#039;, but instead of the Nike swoop they had the Target symbol on the side, would you think those were real? I know I wouldn%26#039;t. Uggs have this symbol: http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/pu... on the backs of all their boots.





Hope I Helped!
Reply:uhmm yea.cuz th ey arent made by uggs so they arent realy uggs jsut a fake kind but who cares?
Reply:as long as they LOOK like uggs but aren%26#039;t then they%26#039;re fake. because they looks like uggs and they%26#039;re supposed to be like a cheaper version but really, they%26#039;re not the real deal. i consider them fake. different kind of uggs? the original uggs come in one style and so many other places copied it trying to make it as similar as possible. if they look like uggs but don%26#039;t say %26quot;UGG%26quot; then they%26#039;re FAKE UGGS or WANNABE UGGS. and they%26#039;re probably cheaper, too which caters to the people who want uggs but can%26#039;t afford it or don%26#039;t want to pay for the real thing. therefore, they%26#039;re fake uggs.



small business

What is the best quality womens clothing you have bought ?

I am in the need of a whole new wardrobe. I just had a 2nd baby %26amp; my body has changed as well as my fashion sense. I need to buy good quality clothing at a reasonable price. I choose quality over quantity and am willing to pay a bit more. I like casual clothes- jeans %26amp; a nice fitting top, need new work clothes- a bit hip but still office appropriate, and love beautiful detailed skirts %26amp; tops. I like Bonds, Levis %26amp; Ladkh and would like to know what any one thinks of ESPRIT, Witchery, Cue, Jigsaw. I have seen them on the net %26amp; want to know if you think they are good quality labels? Can you reccomend any others? What about good shoes %26amp; accessories? I need casual clothes, work clothes for a legal office, dress clothes for going out to dinner/ parties in.

What is the best quality womens clothing you have bought ?
if your looking for good clothes at good prices definatley go to target. i know its not exactly a store you would go and buy work clothes but they have really nice clothes. they have everything your looking for. you can shop online or go to your nearest target. target has casual and buisness clothes. its your best bet for great clothes. and they have a lot of designer clothes too like issac mizrahi.
Reply:cotton on is excellent for casual clothes. both quality and cost.



fashion accessories

Im new to ebay and i want to know my options on shipping from the postal store?

like say a recieved payment from ebay winner and can i use any box or my own boxes to send things by mail like for example a shoe box?and they just label it for me and i just write the information on the box and they just ship it????????can i do that is there any professionals around here who know this stuff and is there more to kno about this? can you teach me.thanks.

Im new to ebay and i want to know my options on shipping from the postal store?
If you%26#039;re just sending it First Class Mail you can put it in any box and they%26#039;ll wrap it in brown paper before putting the shipping info on it. However, if you%26#039;re sending it Flat Rate, then you%26#039;ll have to use a Flat Rate box at the post office.. Hope that helps!





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website design

How can I weatherproof my shoes?

They are black with chunky heels and good tread on the bottoms. The label says %26quot;All Man Made Materials%26quot;. I%26#039;d like them to last thoughout the winter or longer. Where I live, we have slushy parking lots for a good 4 months. I%26#039;m especially concerned about the seam where the top of the shoe meets the bottom. That%26#039;s where I%26#039;ve had shoes leek before and I end up with wet dirty sock. I know I can get waterproof shoes but I%26#039;m picky about the style. And how often do I have to weatherproof them, or can I do it once and it%26#039;ll last?

How can I weatherproof my shoes?
i cant remember what it is called but theres aspecial spray you can use itss works in about 30 mins and doesnt let rain in
Reply:Wet Seal, buy it at a shoe store. Report It

Reply:now a days mostly branded shoe polishes r water proof and they r good for short time but not for walking in flood or u start walking for miles in rain.
Reply:Go to any large chain store Walmart,K-Mart Target etc. and buy some leather conditioner. I am outside alot also and I bought some %26#039;Fiebing,s%26#039; mink oil paste at Walmart and it works well. Rub it into your shoes well before you ever wear them and it also softens the leather up.
Reply:If you go to any shoe store.They sell a spray that can keep water from damaging your shoes I buy it every time I get a good pair of shoes.It works very well.Hope this can help you.Depending on the brand you might have to do it more than once.But just read the can and it can answer that question a little better than I can
Reply:Wear rubber boots over them?
Reply:put plastic bags over them
Reply:Go to any shoe store and there is waterproofing spray that I think works really well. Water just beads off of it. Try applying every 2 weeks or so.
Reply:Put bags over them.........that would be a good idea!!!



performing arts

Packaging a shoe box for USPS ?

Would it be alright to wrap a shoe box (w/ shoes in it) with brown postage wrapping and ship it via USPS ? w/ a label on it ?

Packaging a shoe box for USPS ?
I think they perfer for you to just cover any printing on the box wiyh bown packaging tape and not use paper. If it gets tears, it gets caught in the machines.



necklace

Are Nike Air Force actually good basketball shoes?

I can actually afford them now with the price drop, and I%26#039;m wondering if they are actually good basketball shoes, or just for the %26#039;air force%26#039; label. If they are a good fundamental basketball shoe then I%26#039;ll look into them, otherwise I%26#039;ll pass.





Also, any other recommendations for basketball shoes would be much appreciated.





Thanks!

Are Nike Air Force actually good basketball shoes?
yes Nike is a very good basketball shoe, it has proper support around the ankle also on the sole for good landing when you jump up. you could go to Foot Locker and ask about a Rebok shoe.



home theater

How do I prevent my blue jeans from staining my shoes?

I wear alot of 7 for all Mankind and Rock %26amp; Republic jeans, and they all have warning labels on them saying that because the contain indigo, they can rub off on to shoes and other clothes.





How do I prevent this from happenning. I am trying to avoid washing them a million times, because when you do, the color doesnt look the same.





Does anyone know of a product I can apply to the jeans, or shoes to prevent this from happenning? I%26#039;m getting really frustrated and tired of my jeans ruining my white shoes.





Thanks in advance!

How do I prevent my blue jeans from staining my shoes?
i%26#039;ve watched a beauty show and i rmb them teaching viewers to prevent this.


the way is to apply something on your shoes.


but i cant rmb exactly what to apply...


i%26#039;m sorry. guess i didnt help much.


either there is a special product to apply like some kind of wax, or pehaps vaseline? i think it%26#039;s a special kind of wax, which would make even canvas shoes waterproof (so that there would be absolutely no staining)
Reply:wear blue shoes
Reply:try putting vaseline on your shoes or stickytape around the bottoms of your jeans ^_^



Nanny

What are the concepts used by fashion labels 'Mango' and 'Topshop'?

And what types of apparels and shoes do these fashion labels provide?

What are the concepts used by fashion labels %26#039;Mango%26#039; and %26#039;Topshop%26#039;?
topshop in england is an apparel store. kate moss just designed a line for them. there clothes are really hip and trendy but also have forever pieces. i love the store. there website is www.topshop.co.uk
Reply:topshops are like surfshops i beleive
Reply:%26#039;Mango%26#039; and %26#039;Topshop%26#039; are what you call high street fashion stores.They sell replicas of clothes and trends straight from the catwalk at low prices using an inferior cloth.(it still washes well and I still wear these clothes few years later) So if you into fashion and trends you can get your favorite designer style at a low price.


It basically targets the middle class buyer.



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How to remove sticky label residue from inside sandals?

I recently bought a pair of sandals, used them twice and the labels kept moving so I ended up tearing them off because they were annoying me. The problem is the inside of my sandals are too sticky and therefore uncomfortable to use because they keep sticking to my shoe. How to take the stickyness off?

How to remove sticky label residue from inside sandals?
dab some rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and rub it on the sticky spot. it will take the sticky stuff right off
Reply:Baby oil and baby powder.
Reply:peanut butter or baby oil or regular cooking oil.
Reply:Any cooking oil will do it, olive oil, sunflower, etc. You can use nail varnish remover, but be careful as it could take the colour off the shoe or damage any plastic.





In either case you only need a tiny bit on cotton wool or a tissue.
Reply:Rub it with butter and a dry cloth.
Reply:nail polish removerworks
Reply:rubbing alcohol
Reply:use lighter fluid to get anything sticky off of any surface....it works, i%26#039;ve done it
Reply:How are your sandels sticking to your shoes, you wearing them at the same time?
Reply:Lighter Fluid. Just put some on a paper towel, and wipe the sticky stuff away.


TAH DAH!!
Reply:Rubbing gently with Avon SkinSoSoft will get sticky label residue off anything and hasn%26#039;t hurt anything I%26#039;ve used it on yet.
Reply:Try using tape...or cleaners like ajax, cold water ...
Reply:Buy a bottle of %26quot;Goo Gone.%26quot; It%26#039;s available at Home Depot or any hardware store.
Reply:%26quot;Goo-Gone%26quot; a petrolium based cleaner available at Dollar Tree.
Reply:A LITTLE ALCOHOL,SHOULD DO THE TRICK.
Reply:Baby oil.
Reply:WD40 is the best thing to remove the sticky glue. I have used it heaps of time. If you already have a can try it before you go out and buy goo-gone. It will save you some money.
Reply:wipe it off with %26quot;GooGone%26quot; . This product will clean sticky adhesive off of anything!
Reply:buy one of the %26quot;orange%26quot; cleaners that contain orange oils. It%26#039;s great to have on hand for removing glue, gum, ink, tar, etc. It only takes a little on a paper towel and then wipe it on the sticky spot. The orange cleaner will dissolve the glue and the paper towel will soak it up.





After you wipe off the glue, clean the orange oil off with soap and water.



health care

Shoe's????

i want to start my own signutre shoe line for the label. I dont even know where to start can anybody help...

Shoe%26#039;s????
draw some up and make sure they%26#039;re fresh.


then see the reaction and go from there


good luck!
Reply:Make shoes first. See if anyone wants to buy them, and go from there.
Reply:Good luck.
Reply:Create some samples and show it to your friends and loved ones..^_^



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Why do women have so many shoes and clothes?

Recently moved house and I%26#039;m putting stuff away. Girlfriend has 45 pairs of jeans, 11 pairs of leather trousers which she hasn%26#039;t worn for years, must be at least 200 pairs of shoes. Loads of stuff still has store labels on. Not complaining (it%26#039;s her money she uses), just wondered why so much stuff when I can make do with about 6 pairs of jeans.

Why do women have so many shoes and clothes?
You know what is funny, I myself am a female, and I currently own 4 pairs of pants outside of my work attire, and about 40 shirts. I have maybe 10 pairs of shoes, ranging from flip flops to tennis shoes to boots. I think it has to do with the emotional state of one. Maybe she is big on fashion. One thing about women, is they like to be up to date on fashion, and they rarely like to wear the same thing twice when they go out. Does she like to go clubbing? If so, she is probably like my best friend, she ALWAYS wears a new outfit. She never goes out in the same combo twice. Maybe it is an image thing. Noone really knows.
Reply:Because women care about how they look more than men. For a woman, appearance and status is everything. If a woman has only a few shirts/pants/shoes to her name, then she feels that she cannot accurately or wholly express herself to her fullest.





You could say that a woman could express herself with only a few items of clothes - but then her mood is not always the same every day. Along with mood changes comes clothes changes. It%26#039;s different every day. Women always want to look nice (believe me, I know!), and in order to achieve that she needs a lot of clothes.





However, 45 pairs of jeans is alot of clothes. When I say that a woman %26quot;needs%26quot; alot of clothes...I would say more like 15 pairs of jeans maybe. Your girlfriend is going a liiiiitle overboard.
Reply:They%26#039;re filling a whole. Something emotional, mental - I don%26#039;t know. The femaleus corpeus is weird. The 9th world wonder perhaps.
Reply:So ladies can leave a great first impression!!!!
Reply:A badger is a good source of calcium. You can find them (ground badger) in specialty stores in the bigger cities. I would suggest this for your bone lost conundrom.
Reply:ok, well your a boy so youd probably never understand, but theres this song by No Secrets, called thats what girls do, you should listen to it, its on this link ^_~ (it might answer your question, but if not, oh well :) ) http://www.supload.com/listen?s=S--Dmzf4...
Reply:Because we a lot of variations to choose. And besides girls are girls. no questions asked.
Reply:I%26#039;m a girl and I dont have that much stuff, its not just women though, there are some GQ guys out there that have clostets loaded with stuff as well.
Reply:Easy! They%26#039;re all completely mad!!!!!
Reply:because we love having many to choose from, it would be boring if we had only one pair of shoes each. etc. etc.
Reply:hmm...she sounds a little extreme...I personally am about to go through my closets and anything I have not worn in a year or more will be finding a new home.
Reply:And the most bizarre variation is when they get tattoos with lifetime slogans colors %26amp; pictures on their skin. But need sooooo much variation in their apparel.
Reply:variety, man!
Reply:So everything can match! I mean you want to have the right shoes for the right outfit....and yea....
Reply:What if is a good reason. Even %26quot;what if my size changes?%26quot;





Also, could be she needs to come down to reality and quit spending so much. How are her credit card balances? Is purchasing clothes an addiction? Garage sale or better yet ebay those extra clothes.





Remember women will always need more clothes than men like on vacations we always have more luggage than you guys. The %26quot;what if . . .%26quot; comes in and %26quot;be prepared%26quot; is a good motto.





Good luck.
Reply:There is no logical explanation. We like clothes %26amp; shoes!!
Reply:you have to have a pair of shoes for every purse, top and bottom combination. that adds up real quickly.
Reply:because we never have anything to wear so we just buy more. That is the truth about me anyway
Reply:I only have one pair of jeans and one pair of shoe and like 5 tshirts tell her to fokof fokof
Reply:many girls fluctuate in weight and buy %26quot;fat%26quot; and %26quot;skinny%26quot; clothes. We%26#039;re more sensitive to trends and don%26#039;t want to wear something outdated.





Your girlfriend actually sounds like she has more of a packrat problem than a shopping problem. Leather pants? She should toss them!!
Reply:I think they have so much crap because it makes them feel special. Women love clothes, and I think they would probably wear a different outfit every 30 minutes. For us, it is different we don%26#039;t care what we wear (unless you are %26quot;metro-sexual%26quot;).
Reply:because we have been lead to believe we need certain things to be legintimate.


Everything must coordinate.


I personally hate women%26#039;s fashion.
Reply:i resent that question. im a women and only have 7 pairs of jeans. and 5 pairs of shoes.
Reply:Tell her it%26#039;s time to clean the closet. She can donate the stuff to Goodwill or Salvation army and get a tax deduction. That much sounds excessive to me too.





Oh, and you shouldn%26#039;t generalize the statement for all women if you mean only your girlfriend.
Reply:Absolute vanity.
Reply:there is this thing about fashion like looking like some thing for each day my teacher said fridays is causual and monday fansy but i for get what she said for the other days so that,s why.
Reply:girls r crazy for all kind of stuff.... u did mention some still has label... but if u chk carefully they would be some very old that she doesnt even use it but still not ready to throw them aways.... most ladies do have that habit of stocking n storing things
Reply:It%26#039;s about having choices. Lots and lots of choices.





On our last 6-day road trip my husband packed 2 pairs of jeans, 4 shirts, 2 pairs of shoes and an extra jacket. I packed 6 pairs of jeans, 4 pairs of leggings, 14 shirts (both long and short sleeved), 3 pair of sneakers and one pair of boots, and 2 coats. I took two purses (for a color choice), a bunch of different jewelry and hair scrunchies, 4 pairs of pajamas w/ robes and slippers, 3 extra bras, 8 pair of underwear, and socks in all colors.
Reply:Not only do we get bored with these things and want new ones- but we need to accessorize..sp?
Reply:not all women do...
Reply:i%26#039;m a girl and i%26#039;ve never understood that



performing arts

I am sourcing for unique & good quality flat shoes below USD65. Anyone know any labels or website?

for flats - steve madden or nine west

I am sourcing for unique %26amp; good quality flat shoes below USD65. Anyone know any labels or website?
zappos.com
Reply:UrbanOutfitters.com
Reply:cutesyshoes.com


10$ off if u use google checkout also
Reply:try:





www.urbn.com


www.delias.com


www.aldoshoes.com


www.shopdolcevita.com



visual arts

Is it POSSIBLE for my house to be TOO clean for potential home buyers?

So we JUST put our house on the market (yesterday afternoon). And today we got our 1st viewer. I am a VERY clean person. Pantry items are faced forward so labels are visible, shoes are nicely paired, beds made religiously. Everything is in PLACE. And I have been told several times that I really know how to decorate. Thing is, after the viewing today, the realtor said that the viewer REALLY REALLY liked my house, but is looking for a 3 bedroom rather than a 2 (as mine is a 2). Then she said that it looked too perfect, almost like it was staged to look that good!!! SO, what should I do? Take it as a compliment? Mess a few things up? I just didn’t know there was such thing as too clean %26amp; a house looking too perfect. So I wash, dry, %26amp; put up my dishes after every use – Is that a crime? : ) LOL!!!

Is it POSSIBLE for my house to be TOO clean for potential home buyers?
No, your house cannot be too clean and organized. It is a compliment, it could be alot worse.





This was one viewing, don%26#039;t start trashing your place now.





If you%26#039;d like to come organize my house, I%26#039;d be interested. ;-)
Reply:Continue what you%26#039;re doing and ignore that realtor. I can%26#039;t imagine a house looking %26quot;too perfect%26quot; when it comes to showing a potential buyer. Our last realtor didn%26#039;t even want the coffee maker or toaster left on the cabinet, so I can%26#039;t imagine yours thinking it looked %26quot;staged%26quot;. Sounds like you got yourself a strange one.........
Reply:Take it as a compliment, as a Realtor I WISH every client were like you. Good luck selling.
Reply:unfortunate for u your ability to clean can be seen as a negative.


if the buyers say too clean then it maybe.


humans may talk clean but their brains are wired %26#039;looks to good to be true , then it is %26#039;


when u know some one is coming look have a few items out of place .


won%26#039;t hurt u might make them comfortable.


have a lived in look, not sears roebuck staging look.


don%26#039;t worry about it, in todays market lookers have reasons not to come back.
Reply:There is NO such thing as too clean.





Good job!
Reply:I hope your realtor was kidding with you. You sound like a dream client to me! I have had to keep after too many of my clients to keep their homes neat!
Reply:people selling their house pay BIG money to have it staged purposely.





your agent should know that. they%26#039;re generally BEGGING people to clean. The person wasn%26#039;t interested because they wanted a 3 bedroom not a two.
Reply:Sounds like their main issue was being a bedroom short. I%26#039;d ignore the other comment unless someone else says the same thing, then I%26#039;d ask for clarification.
Reply:take it as a compliment
Reply:Hire a new realtor.
Reply:of course you take it as a compliment, I flip houses and you would not be live how people keep their homes and they think they are clean
Reply:Your house can%26#039;t be too clean. New model homes are always staged to look incredible to the prospective buyer. They stage these homes so when people look at them they think...WOW, I want to live in a place like this....not so they think...oh this is too nice, who would want to live here.


I look at a lot of homes being in the business and nothing is a faster turn off than a dirty unkept house.


Keep up the good work.
Reply:No such thing as TOO clean. You are doing fine.


Just one thing to check: make sure you don%26#039;t have too many shoes or too many cans, or too many dishes, or too much suits and dresses in closets, or too much furniture and so on.


Everything might be very clean and neat, but too many things make your home look smaller (even too many photos on the walls make a place look smaller.)


Some people take extra things to storage to make the house look bigger.



makeup tips

MBT Shoe sizing?

I wear a size 8.5 in women%26#039;s. I bought a pair of MBT%26#039;s today, $245. These shoes are sized at EUR 41 and US 10. Why does a size 10 in these shoes fit me when I am normally a 8.5? I want to buy another pair of these shoes online, but, I am skeptical of what size to buy. Anyone have any experience with these shoes fitting a size differently than what is labeled on the shoe?

MBT Shoe sizing?
I used to work in the Kings Road Sporting Club in London. We sold more MBT%26#039;s then any othe r stockists in the UK. Hundreds of pairs a year. I have fitted a LOT of MBT%26#039;s in my time.





They are a medical shoe! I cannot stress this enough. Incorrect use can really be harmfull.





To get the desired benifit out of them you need to use them correctly. You need to strike as far back on the heel as is comfortable and role right through the shoe until you toe off for your next step. This motion will stretch out your calf muscles and really work all the muscles up through your legs and buttocks. To test what I mean. Put them on and stand still in them with your feet about a shoulder lenght apart. Rock back and forth in them. When you put too much pressure on your heels you will feel unbalanced. That is because of the soft cut away heel. THis forces you to stand midsole and forward in them. This inturn makes you put your shoulders back and hips out improving your posture. You constantly ativate your core muscle group to keep stable.





The correct place to stand in them is slightly forward of the middle of the shoe, or %26#039;pivot%26#039; point. That is the point where you feel you can go forward or backwards evenly. When you are standing on this point you will never actually be still. You weill need to slightly adjust all the time to stay stable thus constantly working your muscles! Thats where you get a lot of the benifit.





Remeber not to wear them too much at first. Build up slowly or you can pull a muscle or worse. They really do activate your muscles a whole lot more.





You really shouldn%26#039;t buy them online because correct fitting is crucial. They really do not fit like a regular shoe. Most people go down half a size to a whole size depending. And a lot of the range feit very differently.





THe ideal fit is to have NO slipping in the heel. It needs to be snug so it does not lift when you go throught the heel to toe transition. Your toes should be as close to the front as possible without touching. The reason for this is that you need to control the shoe corectly and fully to get all the goodness out of them. Any movement due to a big size will mean foot movement lack of shoe control = no benifit. Your feet and the shoes need to be snug but not uncomfortable.





Having said that, you do not want to rely on them to give to be comfortable. They should be comfortable from the get go.





If you find yourself rolling in in them then really focus on keeping the pressure on the outside of your feet to keep the heel to toe motion nice and neutral.





You will get the benifit if you use them correctly. Avoid buying your next apir online! As a general rule they fit smaller. I am a 11uk and wear a 10 1/2 uk in most pairs. The sandals fot completely differently!





To fit them make sure you heel is right to the back and your toes are right at the front but not overlapping.





You should never ever be able to slip them off you rfeet! If you can then they are too lose and they WILL NOT WORK!





Some can be wider then other to.





The sizing of them are really strange and you should never be surprised what size you end up in, another reason you should avoid buying them online. Some people go half to a whole size down, other go up (usually because they have wide feet)





Hope this helps, Good luck!



fashion accessories

Best way of cleaning stickers off bottom of shoes?

Does anyone have any magic tricks for removing the sticky from the bottom of shoes once youve peeled the labels off? Ive tried baby wipes and nail varnish remover, but nothings shifting it!

Best way of cleaning stickers off bottom of shoes?
I was told many years ago that an aerosol spray works wonders and certainly has for the items I have wanted to remover. Apparently they used to use it in shops when prices increased and labels were altered!! Any spray works - furniture, fly killer, hair spray. Hope it works for you.
Reply:good old warm water and fairy liquid. fill up a bowl full of warm soapy water and leave shoes in their for about 15 minutes. take them out, get a sponge scourer and it should life the stickers off. those stickers are a right bloody nuisance, arent they?
Reply:Beautiful, fresh, natural ORANGE OIL! This is excellent for removing %26#039;sticky%26#039; goo off most surfaces, without damage to the surface. Should be available in most supermarket laundry/cleaning isles.
Reply:Try some WD-40...=)
Reply:Spray on WD40 leave for 5 mins, then scrape off with an old credit card.
Reply:I have been told mayonaise will get it off, I have never tried it though its because it has oil in it you could try it will wash off ok. Good luck you have to leave it twenty minutes then wash off.
Reply:White vinegar on a cloth. Works every time.
Reply:Definitely WD-40.
Reply:Lighter fluid.
Reply:Sticky stuff remover from Lakeland.


http://www.lakeland.co.uk/product.aspx/!...
Reply:Try vinegar
Reply:petrol
Reply:Furniture polish is great for removing sticky residue. Spray it on, leave it for about 30 seconds to a minute and wipe of again.
Reply:Use either Goo Gone or vinegar.



small business web

Where can I find unlabled clothes to add my own label?

I am interested in starting my own shoe line and maybe even a clothing line. Are there places online that sell shoes and clothes without a label so that you can add your own label?

Where can I find unlabled clothes to add my own label?
The best places for private label, which is what you are looking for are not online, to be honest. I used to work in textile sales, jersey knits. You could find blocks of private label clothing from 8th to 6th aves and 40th to 35th streets, a big rectangle. For shoes 5th and 6th aves and 40th to 35th st. You have to show your tax id number to buy, of course and once you set up, they could deliver anywhere. I advise it this way because I know some stores who have been ripped off buying wholesale online.
Reply:You design them your self.



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Guys ONLY!!! (18 and older)...it's a shoe thing...?

OK, you got her on her hands %26amp; knees in her own closet when suddenly you look up realise she has over 150 PAIRS of shoes!!!!





Do you stop and ask her why?





Or just ignore it and take care of the job at hand????








I%26#039;m NOT exagerating...each shoe box was labeled %26quot;red pumps for such %26amp; such dress%26quot; or %26quot;blue flats for such %26amp; such dress%26quot;, etc, etc...

Guys ONLY!!! (18 and older)...it%26#039;s a shoe thing...?
i would take it as she was obsessed with shoes and finish the job at hand. only thing is, why in the world would you want to go at it in that style in the closet? kinda cramped dont ya think.
Reply:Finish %26quot;the job at hand%26quot; and screw the shoes (not literally, of course)!
Reply:Umm...I would not even notice the shoes. Hopefully things were going better than that for you.





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Reply:You had a girl on her hands and knees and you were interested in all the Shoes ?? lol nuff said


edit--- and even read the labels


You think she was this bored too?
Reply:Finish the job then get the hell out..
Reply:If you didn%26#039;t %26quot;lose your enthusiasm%26quot; so to speak...work out your shock and dismay on her...FINISH THE JOB!!!





Sexual frustration causes women to BUY SHOES!!!
Reply:finish the job...that%26#039;s what ur paying her for
Reply:What are you doing wondering about shoes at a time like that?
Reply:take care of the job at hand but dont make any long term plans. High maint chicks will kill you young.
Reply:You%26#039;d better deal with the job at hand or they%26#039;ll be a shoe box with your name on it labled %26quot;BIG dildo for dates%26#039; unfinished business!%26quot;


At least she%26#039;s organized.
Reply:This was a girl right? That%26#039;s what girls do (no offense). They collect shoes.
Reply:ask her to ware her favorite pair and then go on with the job!!
Reply:Looks like it happened to you ... nothing wrong with that I must say .. just being organised and an fondness for shoes
Reply:well we have more than one tool in our tool box





only thing you have,nt found the handbag room








it%26#039;s a colour thing they like to match
Reply:thats a little scary, were you able to finish?
Reply:Ignore it and take care of the job at hand, then, once you%26#039;ve finished and the mood has changed ask her why. Hope this helped!
Reply:im not a guy but i think you shoulda did your thng and ask questions later....
Reply:I would do her in the butt for this very unacceptable act!
Reply:LOL-- i love shoes!!! good question!!!
Reply:FINISH HER!


They are shoes. Men have DVD%26#039;s or Video Games. It works out in the end.
Reply:If I had a woman in that position, shoes would be the last thing I would be looking at.





I like that, it clearly says guys only yet girls still answer. LOL. Nuff said about that!!
Reply:sounds like she should be a PHILIPPIAN DICTATOR!! haha. that%26#039;s a little extreme. i would be concerned.............AFTERWARDS, of course!
Reply:That%26#039;s just how some girls are, just leave it be.
Reply:Finish the job, ask questions later!
Reply:i couldn%26#039;t care less how many shoes she has.



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Ladies..your fave shoes and bag labels?

my hubby wonders why can%26#039;t i get enough of heels and bags..


i guess every women are the same?


*i put restriction to my bag+shoes addiction though*





my fave shoes are from vincci, nine west, charles and keith, aldo.


fave bags from guess, dior and furla..

Ladies..your fave shoes and bag labels?
Oh my... your question just hit the button. I%26#039;m a complete sucker when it comes to shoes and bags. I love Nine West and all it%26#039;s Enzo Angiolini%26#039;s collection and for splurging days, I%26#039;s go for S.Weitzman and I%26#039;m saving up for Giuseppe Zanotti%26#039;s.





As for handbags... where shall I begin... I have eyes on this piece from Hermes and LV...





I have no plan to put any restriction on my addiction and whenever my boyfriend disagrees, I tell him to back off and leave me alone with this fetish of mine.
Reply:I used to have many shoes (a closet of it),


but after my leg surgery, I have not much choices of shoes.


(hope i%26#039;ll getting better soon).





My favourite shoe store would be Vincci, La Primavera, Nose and Jimmy Choo(no, I don%26#039;t have one, just like it).





I fancy Coach but I wont buy any, because it%26#039;s expensive %26amp; I have a habit of using handbag not more than 3 months before I buy new one.


So, I prefer to buy any nice hbag at any store like Carlo Rino, Bonia, Guess, and significant others.
Reply:Oh.. yeah.. furla, I have been buying furla%26#039;s bags for years.





shoes : Tods, Ferragamo, Giuseppe Zanotti, Sergio Rossi, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Crocs, Kate Spade ... (I forget... oh yes, I have two pairs of Bally which I bought in London, ah... too many!)





bags: Antiprima, Kate Spade, Furla ... and.. I forget and I%26#039;m lazy to find out ... (too many!)





Well you buy new clothes every season, then, you need new shoes / bags to mix and match and catch up with the trend, that%26#039;s basic!





Do you guys want your women dress like %26quot;snow white%26quot; and singing in the forest all year ...?
Reply:shoes and bags are not my ecstacy...but i have few fave labels...


shoes: Cleef, Loewe, Scholl, Nike, Adidas


bags: no brand one...from KL Sentral, Golok, Pengkalan Kubor, eBay, Lelong, bundle stores...=D.





oh forgot, for bags, i love Deuter and Lafuma
Reply:hushpuppies and joe wittner (i only have a pair or JW boots)...


bags- dont fancy any, so strandbag will do..





i have no addiction to women fashion or accessories





half of what you mentioned i have never even heard of
Reply:*longingly*





Bags : Tods, Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo, Kate Spade, Dior


Shoes : Stuart Weitzman





Reality: Housewife wearing Ipanema flip-flops, carrying Fila bag to market.
Reply:shoes - hush puppies...followed by vincci and nine west


bags - no favorite labels..
Reply:always question for ladies....
Reply:to me its a waste of money....i seen my friends have 1 shoe for 1 dress...ayohhh to suit the colour of their dress
Reply:ya why ladies have so many shoes?? i really cant understand



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What's the worst that would happen if I were to wash my shoes even though...?

... on the label in the shoe it says Do Not Machine Wash? wouldn%26#039;t it be alright if I did the gentle cycle with cold water?


they are blue canvas new balances w/ white interior, but if the waters cold then it shouldn%26#039;t bleed...


thanks

What%26#039;s the worst that would happen if I were to wash my shoes even though...?
it%26#039;d be fine to wash them, just don%26#039;t dry them. let them air dry. if you stick %26#039;em in the dryer, they%26#039;ll usually get a little tighter and be much more snug on your feet.
Reply:I always wash my shoes in a washing machine and don%26#039;t encounter any problem.
Reply:It would be ok to wash in cold water. But me personally I%26#039;d wash them in warm.
Reply:I can%26#039;t be sure, but I suspect the soles may delaminate from the insoles because of the adhesive not being completely waterproof. Sponging them off with a moist sponge is probably safe, but plunging them into a washing machine for ten minutes is not.



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How do I spot fake Nike shoes?

I live in Chicago and I see people selling Nikes out of their truck or at street fairs. There are now Jordans for sale even at the neighborhood dollar store. I%26#039;ve purchased enough legit Nikes to know how to spot the fake labels on shoe boxes. Are some of the better fakes able to replicate the id tag inside of the shoe? What are the first things I should look for when trying to spot fakes?

How do I spot fake Nike shoes?
They are really cheap. and read this http://www.instyleshoes.com/common/fakes...
Reply:if it says pike on them instead of nike then they are fake n if u get em 4 less than $15 then they are probably fake.
Reply:originally Nike shoes are high quality and fake shoes are broken more quickly
Reply:The Swoosh check is backwards or upside down
Reply:OK price is a good indicator - but y not buy at a reputable store
Reply:squeeze the bottom of the shoe.if they are firm they are real if they are not then they are fac.



Yellow Teeth

Fair ? White kids beat a black kid=go home | Blacks beat a white kid=ATTEMPTED MURDER?

Same police, same prosecutor. 20 year prison sentence.


Tennis shoes labeled lethal weapon.


Who can%26#039;t see this as a problem?

Fair ? White kids beat a black kid=go home | Blacks beat a white kid=ATTEMPTED MURDER?
A beating is a beating and should be taken seriously regardless of race.





I%26#039;m glad I%26#039;m not a kid these days, you can get in trouble for breathing wrong.
Reply:YES! You are right! There were absolutely NO differences. NO other circumstances. EVERYTHING Jesse Jackson says is true.
Reply:In 2005, there were more than 645,000 victims of cross-racial violent crimes between blacks and whites in the U.S. In 90 percent of those crimes, black offenders attacked white victims.


Nothing is worse then stupid White liberals who like to call other White people racist.



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Do my shoes need shoe polish?

I have a new pair of Rockport shoes (They are called Capital by Rockport, Jetmore). They look like a brown suede, but the label says they are leather uppers. Do I need to polish these, or are they supposed to have a suede look?

Do my shoes need shoe polish?
if they look like suede, it%26#039;s safe to say that they%26#039;re meant to look like that. i wouldn%26#039;t polish them



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How many silica gel packets should be ingested to be fatal for humans?

you know the ones you find in shoe boxes? labeled %26quot;do not eat.%26quot; how lethal is it? how many packs before death?

How many silica gel packets should be ingested to be fatal for humans?
well being that those little packets take in lots of moisture to prevent the item it is packed with from being destroyed, honestly think a fairly decent amount that will not be told to prevent people from poisoning others or suicide.
Reply:My 2 yr old daughter has actually eaten some of this silica gel and I freaked out however when I called poison control they said that it isn%26#039;t that bad. There has to be quite much of it swallowed to even cause a person to choke on it.
Reply:My same question as well...why would you ask that? You sound like you%26#039;re trying to murder someone.
Reply:umm i dont know. why do u want to know?



Loose Teeth

How do i find out the size of a shoe?

i have some trainers but the sizing on the label is wrong and i would like to know a way to measure the trainers to get the correct size. does anyone know the most accurate way?

How do i find out the size of a shoe?
go to a shoe store and ask



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What's the deal with designer labels?

I%26#039;m not saying there is anything wrong with designer labels. I%26#039;m a little picky when it comes to my running shoes, but why is everyone so picky about what kind of purse or clothes they wear? Does it really make that big of a difference? Aren%26#039;t clothes pretty much all the same? Is it like an ego thing? What%26#039;s your opinion?

What%26#039;s the deal with designer labels?
Designer labels are for people who are very rich and live a certain luxurious lifestyle. These people just aren%26#039;t at all fazed by spending a thousand dollars on a purse. For them, DL%26#039;s are totally acceptable.





For the working class individuals who wear designer labels, it%26#039;s merely a way to keep up with these rich individuals and be able to mix and mingle with people of elite status and to falsely exude eliteness, if even for a short moment (like clubbing, etc.). These people buy their designer duds online where they can get a discount. It%26#039;s also a way to show the world %26quot;Hey, i%26#039;m important cuz I got a LV bag or True Religion jeans.%26quot;





Funny thing is, the coolest individuals are the ones that wear $2 jeans from Salvation Army.
Reply:Designer labels doesnt mean quality.thats just an excuse.i am not saying they are made in a bad way.what i am saying is that %26quot;cheap%26quot; clothes arent as bad as people make out.i buy cheap clothes all the time and they often outlast my friends designer clothes.i honestly think every reason a person say they buy designer clothes is an excuse.they are just for show.
Reply:because nowadays people feel that if they have more they have better
Reply:they are out to get your money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


and people think if purses or clothes are designer labels that the quality is better but whatever most of the designer clothes and purses are ugly anyway. thats why i dont bother with them. i%26#039;d rather buy from target and walmart anyday.
Reply:I know what you mean. My friend has always got to have name brand stuff and I just dont get it. It is sooo stupid that people are like that. Non-name brand stuff is just as good as name-brand stuff, and it is also much cheeper for stuff that look the same. It bugs me alot, but it%26#039;s their money that they%26#039;re wasting.
Reply:Well, designer anything makes us fit in first of all. Secondly I personally look at quality. I like Tommy hillfiger purses because the are designed well, and hold up to everyday use. I also am a sneaker freak, so Nikes and New Balance are a big part of my foot care. Some people just like the price while others just want to fit in. I like to shop at JC penny but who doesnt, that doesnt mean Im going to pay 50 for a shirt? but I really evaluate it.
Reply:yeah tell me about it, they get them because they are expensive and want people to think better of them and because they think they are cute, but I do not splurege on designer clothes because tomorrow I am loving something else.





Brooke
Reply:Desighner Labels..Are AMAZING! I buy Name Brand Clothes! And I have A Von Dutch Hat..And I have 3 Louis Vuitton Belts and 3 Louis Vuitton Matching Purses! And I have A Kate Spade!! I Love Them! You Should try buying some designer labels! It gives me convidence in myself!


**Good Luck~
Reply:I think some people want designer clothes because they feel more important or higher up wearing them. I personally prefer generic brand clothes to designer clothes anyday. Some how generic brands are a lot more comfortable and are easier to take care of.
Reply:It%26#039;s just a matter of taste. Some store brand merchandise is just as good as designer merchandise. I always shop for a bargain, be it designer or store brand. It doesn%26#039;t make sense to live above your means just because Brittney Spears wore that on the red carpet or Usher had this on in his video. Look at realistically, you won%26#039;t ever have the money these people have, so why try to keep up with them. Just work with what you have, as long as you%26#039;re happy and comfortable with it.



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Getting sticky labels off shoes?

Is there an EASY way to get those horrid white sticky labels off the bottom of new shoes?

Getting sticky labels off shoes?
Lighter fluid dissolves the adhesive very easily indeed. I use it all the time and it works like a charm!
Reply:Lakeland do a great product called sticky-stuff remover. it works like a charm on anything sticky - from stickers to chewing gum.
Reply:peel it off straight away, when you buy them. its alot harder to get rid of them once you%26#039;ve worn it. or just rub oil then peel it off.
Reply:use a hair dryer on a hot setting, this melts the glue and the label should come off
Reply:A little %26#039;white spirit or turpentine%26#039; should dissolve the gum .


Ive worked as a painter/decorator for 25 yrs and use it to get labels/stickers off doors/ walls etc . Also works on that yukky gum left on by labels on other products. Good luck
Reply:Alcohol might damage the leather material. Best thing is to remove the sticker right away and RE-USE the same sticker on the same spot to remove left over stickiness. Keep doing this until all stickiness is gone. It works!
Reply:use alcohol or finger nail polish remover, works ever time!
Reply:Use Goo-B-Gone!!!
Reply:Peel off what you can, then use fingernail polish remover to get rid of the rest.
Reply:Washing up liquid works quite well - use it neat with a sponge scourer. Or if you%26#039;ve already peeled the labels off and there%26#039;s still some glue left, blu tack works quite well.
Reply:I find Nail varnish remover works wonders, but this works better if you remove the label the day you buy the shoes.
Reply:There%26#039;s this one thing called %26quot;Goo-be-gone%26quot; or something like that that removes lables.....
Reply:usually putting mineral oil on it and letting it set for a while should make it easy to scrape off.
Reply:70% alcohol
Reply:oil of olay
Reply:use a hot damp towel
Reply:Alcohol swabs!!......they work wonders on most everything!
Reply:Well i hate companies that stick the stickers at the bottom of the shoes. They do it just to annoy you.





I used to spend hours picking bits of the sticky label, leaving a layer glue and fingers red raw, with nails snapped.





So my tip to you is something, maybe some of us never even thought of....





...you know those yellow washing-up sponges that your mum uses with the funny green thing on called a %26#039;scourer%26#039;.





Get a hot tub of soapy water and scrub your hardest, it gets the label and that awful glue off in seconds.
Reply:Put some shoe polish on them to camoflage them until they come off of their own accord.
Reply:Babyoil !
Reply:what ever you do dont use your ands try and get a shary blade and warm water see if that works!!! good luck
Reply:lighter fluid works great for getting they sticky residue left behind from stickers
Reply:just wear them with labels on and they will wear off real soon
Reply:use hot water on the sticker
Reply:wet a cloth in warm water only damp and start scrubbing. Peel what you can first before making it wet then wen its all gone there will be bits all over the place so get a dry tissue and wipe it off.



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Who makes shoes for Easy Spirit shoe stores?

I am looking for top shoe manufacturer%26#039;s. I believe a lot of brand shoes are made by the same company and labelled as such as they are being finished. Anyone have any information? Thanks for your help.

Who makes shoes for Easy Spirit shoe stores?
Easy Spirit manufactures their own shoes; at least, they list themselves as %26quot;manufacturers and retailers.%26quot;



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Which Nike shoe size should I pick since I'm an Adidas wearer?

Hello,





I am a woman and my usual French shoe size is 38.


I have mainly Adidas sneakers and I would like to buy a pair of Nike Zoom Blazer Low.





Here are the labelled shoe sizes on the different pairs I%26#039;ve got:


- Adidas Campus (a little tight): FR 38, UK 5, US 5 1/2, JP 235


- Adidas Country : FR 38, UK 5, US 5 1/2, JP 235


- Adidas Country - another pair: FR 38, UK 5, US 5 1/2, JP 240


- Adidas Superstar (most comfortable): FR 38, UK 5, US 5 1/2, JP 235


- Adidas Superstar II: FR 38, UK 5, US 5 1/2, JP 235


- Puma Roma: FR 38, UK 5, US 6, JP 24


- Nike (don%26#039;t know the model but a little too tight): FR 38, UK 4.5, US 7, JP 24





This is all very confusing as I wear both men%26#039;s and women%26#039;s and I noticed that the UK size is always 5 (except for the tight Nike). I%26#039;ve got the following data for the pair I want to buy:





EUR 37.5 US 6.5 JPN 240 UK 4


EUR 38.5 US 7.5 JPN 250 UK 5


(EUR 38 is not available)...





Anyone with an history in both brands, please help me out!

Which Nike shoe size should I pick since I%26#039;m an Adidas wearer?
Seems like you did the most research on your question. I take it you can only order these on line. Why don%26#039;t you go to a Foot Locker or other sports store ahead of time, and try something comparible on. Then place your order. Or just order 2 pairs and keep the ones that fit you best. Return the other pair. You have obviously wanted these for a long time. Hope they are everything you hoped they%26#039;d be.
Reply:When I buy Nike%26#039;s I have to buy a 1/2 size bigger than what I wear in other gym shoes.
Reply:nike doesnt make shoes as wide as adidas so if you have a wider foot that might be why the pair you have are a little tight. so you definately have to go with a bigger size.
Reply:With NIKE you need to go with a half size to one whole size bigger since NIKE does run there shoes somewhat smaller than adidas does. thats what i know about them. i found this out from a footlocker worker.



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Is it medically unsound to wear shoes labeled for the opposite sex?

I have a lot of foot and ankle discomforts and I assume they%26#039;re from wearing converse sneakers for so many years which have absolutely no support. Now I%26#039;m trying to switch to new balances but the styles are so gross! They%26#039;re so ugly! I like the style of the mens shoe line%26#039;s better but I%26#039;m worried that it%26#039;ll take away from function and hurt me even moreso than those cons I%26#039;ve been wearing for oh-so-many years.


I%26#039;m female so would it be an unwise decision to wear shoes dedicated to the men%26#039;s side?

Is it medically unsound to wear shoes labeled for the opposite sex?
I believe men have more arch in their feet
Reply:no problem. if u comfortable with it.
Reply:I believe fashion is all about comfort, and if you believe the opposite sex shoe will provide it, then go for it girl
Reply:What does it matter, as long as your comfortable? %26quot;If the shoe fits, wear it.%26quot;



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Can any shoe that is white and made of satin be dyed?

I don%26#039;t want to shell out for a %26quot;dyeable%26quot; shoe...can I just get any white satin shoe and dye it myself? Even if it%26#039;s not labelled %26quot;dyeable%26quot;?

Can any shoe that is white and made of satin be dyed?
no



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Shoe label problem!?

Okay...I got these amazingly gorgeous shoes at a second hand store (they were new). On the bottom it says they were made in Italy..but I can%26#039;t read the label. I%26#039;m not sure if it either says: Dinaldi, Oinaldi, Rinaldi, Pinaldi, or just Inaldi.





My question is: Do you know any of the brands I just named? Or do you have a good website which could help me??





Thanks a ton in advance :]]

Shoe label problem!?
Edit;; I look it up and think its Rinaldi :]


Go back to the second hand shop and take the shoes with you and ask the clerk :]



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Whats your brand favorite shoe?

I%26#039;m in love with Nike%26#039;s. When I was younger I didn%26#039;t have a lot of money and I had the rattiest shoes in school.





I really wanna get some alligator skin nike%26#039;s but they cost over 3 bills right now.





what are some of your favorite shoe labels?

Whats your brand favorite shoe?
lol.





right now, (?)rose (they%26#039;re in my car and can%26#039;t remember the name) and all stars/converse. i also like the 1920%26#039;s style high heels. i really don%26#039;t care about the brand. i%26#039;m very picky with my shoes. if i like them, i will buy them.
Reply:Nike
Reply:reebok or timberland
Reply:Nike%26#039;s and Jordan%26#039;s.
Reply:Lugs %26amp; adidas!
Reply:nike
Reply:Saucony
Reply:It%26#039;s a tie between ether,


Converse or Vans.
Reply:earth boots, puma, dollhouse and steve madden
Reply:Nike
Reply:Nike%26#039;s for running.


Puma, Circa, and various stiletto types any other time.








Oh, and my oh so comfy Airwalk surfer-type slip ons.
Reply:Nike
Reply:addidas and stan smith :D
Reply:nike and clarks
Reply:Reebok,,I just bought a pair and I think they are the most comfortable shoe I have worn in a long time
Reply:Converse.. their the only shoes i%26#039;ll wear
Reply:Nike. They have been my fav since I was like 13 %26amp; they%26#039;re still cool! Although I am the opposite of you. When I was younger I could buy myself shoes (not as expensive as the ones you want), but now I have 4 kids %26amp; I%26#039;m lucky to get a cheap pair every few years or so! lol It%26#039;s ok, I can still buy my kids Nike%26#039;s!!!
Reply:airwalks. cheap yet so gorgeous.


and converse of course!
Reply:Sketchers
Reply:Dr. Martins
Reply:i%26#039;m a pretty big fan of And 1%26#039;s when they were hot sh*t back in the day


I had a pair of them for almost two years and they never smelt bad....my adidas%26#039; and nike%26#039;s smelt after a few months, but the And 1%26#039;s were amazingly smell-free....until i lost them in a swamp running away from golf course owners
Reply:Minnetonka leather moccasins and boots
Reply:bally, Dr marten, timberland
Reply:new balance
Reply:K-Swiss. So comfy %26amp; they last forever!
Reply:aldo
Reply:Onitsuka Tiger
Reply:Nike, New Balance
Reply:VANS



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