Comments on: That Time I Didn’t Buy the Shoes

By: Jacq

Jacq — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:35:13 +0000

In reply to TheHappyPhilosopher. I have sneakers and flip flops and boots for winter, and dress shoes. But 90% of the time I'm in my Eastlands.

By: TheHappyPhilosopher

TheHappyPhilosopher — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:32:27 +0000

In reply to Jacq. Two pairs of shoes is pretty hard core. I'm impressed :) I would not be willing to go below five.

By: Jacq

Jacq — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 11:45:18 +0000

I’ve been buying the same shoes for a long time, at least since 2005. My current pairs (1 black, 1 brown) are starting to wear down. I got an unexpected gift card at work and was planning to use some of my money from my bonus to get new pairs. I don’t remember when I got my last set, either 2013 or 2015. I wear them almost every day so 2 (or 4?) Years of wear is pretty good. They aren’t ‘dead’ yet and the new pairs won’t go bad if I don’t use them right away. The company has frequent sales, it was just a matter of timing, so I did get a discount on them. When I hit fi and don’t have a 9-5 with black slacks, I’d only need the brown pair, but that’s still a way off, so I’m happy with my shoes for now.

By: TheHappyPhilosopher

TheHappyPhilosopher — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 01:52:31 +0000

In reply to Unconventional Sustainability. Thank you! :) It seems we are on the same wavelength with respect to clothes. Buy fewer but make them count.

By: Unconventional Sustainability

Unconventional Sustainability — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:50:46 +0000

I always enjoy reading your posts! So thank’s for another fun one.

I’m not much of a shopper myself but I make myself replace clothes that have worn out at least once or twice a year. Since I don’t particularly enjoy these shopping trips and it’s hard to find clothes in my size (I often fit into kid clothing better than adult sizes), I used to buy clothes even if they were just mostly okay.

But then a few years back I realized that I didn’t wear these items much. So now I only buy clothes that fit well and are a comfortable material that I know without a doubt I will wear, even if that means I don’t get everything I need in one trip. I would rather have fewer items that I wear often than have a bunch that just take up space.

By: TheHappyPhilosopher

TheHappyPhilosopher — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 03:21:11 +0000

In reply to Mike H. Good point. I have good friends that were in a similar situation and they describe the same limitations. Living abroad really brings into focus the availability of everything we take for granted in the US.

By: Mike H

Mike H — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 02:18:44 +0000

Good article. Maybe it’s living abroad for 11 years and having to deal with lack availability on brands or food items and supplements that I like, but if I find something that I like and that has an acceptable shelf life I’m all for stocking up at a discount when the opportunity presents itself. Because I’ve endured many long periods where I’ve had to go without due to lack of availability at any price. But given where you are at you did the right thing!

-Mike

By: TheHappyPhilosopher

TheHappyPhilosopher — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:54:42 +0000

In reply to Holly. Lol, awesome, thanks for the comment!

By: TheHappyPhilosopher

TheHappyPhilosopher — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:54:08 +0000

In reply to Divnomics. Until I sat down to write this post I didn't realize how powerful this effect is. Retailers and advertisers literally hijack your thought process. It's like a virus.

By: TheHappyPhilosopher

TheHappyPhilosopher — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:52:07 +0000

In reply to VagabondMD.

I literally laughed out loud reading this. Well played. Although the shoes are great, I will not fault you for picking up a pair (but you must get rid of two in exchange).

😉

http://thehappyphilosopher.com/give-stuff-away/