Tell us: Are your shoes falling apart?

kraznyi_oktjabr · 10-07-11, 04:55 PM

A sailor was wearing his brown leather shoes to a chief's pinning ceremony in September, only to have the soles separate from the leather right before the ceremony.

"Unacceptable and cheap", the wearer posted on a review of his shoes, made by Bates Footwear. "I wish the Navy would field an alternative shoe!"

Bates Footwear has made the dress shoes sold in Navy uniform stores since the 1960s. Their Oxford-style shoes come in brown, black and white to accommodate the Navy's different uniforms and are available in leather and Corofram.

However, some readers tell Navy Times that these shoes have durability problems. The most frequent is that the sole tears off after very little usage.

Have you experienced this or other durability problems with your shoes? Do you feel like you should have other options than Bates when purchasing shoes for your uniform? Or do you feel like you've gotten good use from your Bates shoes?

Navy Times wants to know what you think. Please email staff writer Sam Fellman about your experiences with Bates shoes. And be specific. Your comments could be used in an upcoming article.

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Tuesday Oct 4, 2011 14:08:54 EDT

What kind of experiences Subsim's former and current USN personel have?

Sailor Steve · 10-07-11, 06:14 PM

I don't know why the website does those crazy number things, but any time I get them I go back and fix them. Makes it much easier to read.

Jimbuna · 10-08-11, 05:13 AM

I believe it has something to do with the cyrillics used by foreign language (or non English) keyboards.

kraznyi_oktjabr · 10-08-11, 07:58 AM

Why in heck those numbers are there again? I already fixed it twice and even copy-pasted it via notepad!

Dowly · 10-08-11, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kraznyi_oktjabr

Why in heck those numbers are there again? I already fixed it twice and even copy-pasted it via notepad!

From what I've noticed, if you edit your post, especially one like yours that contain
copy & pasted stuff it gets messed up.

No idea what causes it, tho. But it's irritating as heck.

Sailor Steve · 10-08-11, 08:11 AM

Sometimes when I quote something and then edit it, it shows up as separate quotes. This happened to me yesterday when it separated out the words and the smiley, so it looked like this:

Quote:

So that's what happened.

Quote:

Every time I edited and saved it it looked just the same. It took me three tries to make it work. I finally had to erase all the [quotes] and rewrite them myself.

JU_88 · 10-08-11, 12:42 PM

Converse All stars, I dont know what im doing wrong but they last me 2-3 months before they start tearing above the sole right where my toes bend.
Usless bloody shoes, time to stop buying them, im getting a tad old for them anyway.

Task Force · 10-08-11, 02:06 PM

Think ive had the same pair of cheap shoes for over a year. still doing fine, oddly.

Jimbuna · 10-08-11, 02:52 PM

I have a rendancy to wear desert boots...a pair for work and a pair for leisure.

Comfort is the determining factor.

Rockstar · 10-08-11, 02:57 PM

If they want something to really complain about maybe they should reintroduce the old Navy Boondockers.

Garion · 10-08-11, 03:13 PM

I wear sandals, colloquially known as a 'Jesus boots'

Cheers

Garion

JU_88 · 10-08-11, 03:29 PM

Best footware I ever owned? German Para boots, almost indestructable

Sailor Steve · 10-08-11, 03:51 PM

Every year I buy a pair of shoes at WalMart. They are running shoes, but they are black and can also double as almost-dress shoes. They wear out, but I've never had a pair fall apart. Oh, they cost $20. In the winter I have some snow boots, but my diabetic feet don't take too well to boots these days.

Jimbuna · 10-08-11, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Every year I buy a pair of shoes at WalMart. They are running shoes, but they are black and can also double as almost-dress shoes. They wear out, but I've never had a pair fall apart. Oh, they cost $20. In the winter I have some snow boots, but my diabetic feet don't take too well to boots these days.

It's kinda funny you should make reference to snow boots because in 1990 whilst residing in Holland I purchased a pair of 'snow boots' that were probably modelled on flying boots for about 25Guilders/£9 and whilst I don't wear them that often, I have them to this day.

Kongo Otto · 10-09-11, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JU_88

Best footware I ever owned? German Para boots, almost indestructable

You should give Doc Martens a try, i have a pair since 1990 and they look like new. Also good Boots are from Boots & Braces if you want good quality for a good price.

10-07-11, 04:55 PM	#1
kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Tell us: Are your shoes falling apart? A sailor was wearing his brown leather shoes to a chief's pinning ceremony in September, only to have the soles separate from the leather right before the ceremony. "Unacceptable and cheap", the wearer posted on a review of his shoes, made by Bates Footwear. "I wish the Navy would field an alternative shoe!" Bates Footwear has made the dress shoes sold in Navy uniform stores since the 1960s. Their Oxford-style shoes come in brown, black and white to accommodate the Navy's different uniforms and are available in leather and Corofram. However, some readers tell Navy Times that these shoes have durability problems. The most frequent is that the sole tears off after very little usage. Have you experienced this or other durability problems with your shoes? Do you feel like you should have other options than Bates when purchasing shoes for your uniform? Or do you feel like you've gotten good use from your Bates shoes? Navy Times wants to know what you think. Please email staff writer Sam Fellman about your experiences with Bates shoes. And be specific. Your comments could be used in an upcoming article. Article Tuesday Oct 4, 2011 14:08:54 EDT What kind of experiences Subsim's former and current USN personel have? __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House Last edited by kraznyi_oktjabr; 10-08-11 at 08:01 AM. Reason: Got rid of HTML crap, third time

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I don't know why the website does those crazy number things, but any time I get them I go back and fix them. Makes it much easier to read. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I believe it has something to do with the cyrillics used by foreign language (or non English) keyboards. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-08-11, 07:58 AM	#4
kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Why in heck those numbers are there again? I already fixed it twice and even copy-pasted it via notepad! __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House

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Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Think ive had the same pair of cheap shoes for over a year. still doing fine, oddly. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

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JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,803 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Converse All stars, I dont know what im doing wrong but they last me 2-3 months before they start tearing above the sole right where my toes bend. Usless bloody shoes, time to stop buying them, im getting a tad old for them anyway.

10-08-11, 02:52 PM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I have a rendancy to wear desert boots...a pair for work and a pair for leisure. Comfort is the determining factor. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	If they want something to really complain about maybe they should reintroduce the old Navy Boondockers.

10-08-11, 03:13 PM	#11
Garion Commander Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 452 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	I wear sandals, colloquially known as a 'Jesus boots' Cheers Garion

10-08-11, 03:29 PM	#12
JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,803 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Best footware I ever owned? German Para boots, almost indestructable

10-08-11, 03:51 PM	#13
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Every year I buy a pair of shoes at WalMart. They are running shoes, but they are black and can also double as almost-dress shoes. They wear out, but I've never had a pair fall apart. Oh, they cost $20. In the winter I have some snow boots, but my diabetic feet don't take too well to boots these days. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo