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platypus
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posted May 11, 2002 19:07     Click Here to See the Profile for platypus   Click Here to Email platypus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
After 6 years of loyal service, a buckle on one of my treasured Doc Marten sandals finally broke (truly a day for mourning). These were the best shoes I had ever worn for any purpose, and I was very sad as I walked down the street and suddenly my right sandal went flying.

Fortunately I found a brand new pair of the right size on eBay for only $44 (including shipping) so in a few days I'll have found a replacement. Color me pleased.

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SupportGoddess
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posted May 11, 2002 20:24     Click Here to See the Profile for SupportGoddess   Click Here to Email SupportGoddess     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Ah yes, I also understand your pain. I am also a fan of the doctor's. Unfortunately they dont retread anymore and I walk it off in about a year. Shoes that hold up well are to be treasured. Personally I prefer their boots though.

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Twinkle Toes
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posted May 11, 2002 20:48     Click Here to See the Profile for Twinkle Toes   Click Here to Email Twinkle Toes     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by platypus:
After 6 years of loyal service, a buckle on one of my treasured Doc Marten sandals finally broke (truly a day for mourning).


TT: "Here, platypus! You can use my glue! It's pretty nifty...trust me, I would know."
PL.:"No way! Where's that thing been?!"
TT: "Hey! I told you I was using it for scientific purposes only...well, except for that one time when I..." *eheh, *
PL.: * * "Dear LORD!"

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dragonman97
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posted May 12, 2002 11:42     Click Here to See the Profile for dragonman97   Click Here to Email dragonman97     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Twinkle Toes:
TT: "Here, platypus! You can use my glue! It's pretty nifty...trust me, I would know."
PL.:"No way! Where's that thing been?!"
TT: "Hey! I told you I was using it for scientific purposes only...well, except for that one time when I..." *eheh, *
PL.: * * "Dear LORD!"


Um, that was disturbing....

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MightyJoeSakic
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posted May 12, 2002 11:48     Click Here to See the Profile for MightyJoeSakic   Click Here to Email MightyJoeSakic     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hooray! for Doc's......

It's always nice when you find a company that prides itself on making boots/shoes/sandals that last. A lot of my friends laugh at me for paying so much for shoes, but all I have to do is point out the fact that I usually have a pair of Doc's for more than 5 years.

On a side note, I am convinced that Skechers designs their shoes and sandals to begin falling apart within 2 months....I could just keep these things by the bed, and never wear them. 2 months later I could try to wear them and the strap will have eaten through itself... I don't get it, but I do know I will be staying away from those "self destruct sequence" shoes....


Enjoy your new pair; mourn the last pair....nice comfy old pair of docs....*sniff sniff*

//Thom//

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platypus
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posted May 12, 2002 13:23     Click Here to See the Profile for platypus   Click Here to Email platypus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by SupportGoddess:
Ah yes, I also understand your pain. I am also a fan of the doctor's. Unfortunately they dont retread anymore and I walk it off in about a year. Shoes that hold up well are to be treasured. Personally I prefer their boots though.


Boots are for cold weather. Sandals for warm. I wear both.

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Twinkle Toes
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posted May 12, 2002 19:07     Click Here to See the Profile for Twinkle Toes   Click Here to Email Twinkle Toes     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Originally posted by dragonman97:
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Um, that was disturbing....

Ya damn skippy that I am, teeh!

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TheAnnoyedCockroach
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posted May 12, 2002 20:00     Click Here to See the Profile for TheAnnoyedCockroach   Click Here to Email TheAnnoyedCockroach     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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"Look at the shoes we're filling...look at the blood we're spilling...the way we've always done before." - Guns n' Roses

Mmm... Guns 'n Roses....

My sandals never seem to last very long. Perhaps it's because I buy them at K-Mart...

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Twinkle Toes
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posted May 14, 2002 21:05     Click Here to See the Profile for Twinkle Toes   Click Here to Email Twinkle Toes     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I don't like wearing sandals, although I do have about 2 or 3 pairs...I like to be prepared . But I think it's probably because I have yet to discover the perfect-looking foot/feet, which surely are not mine.

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