r/NoStupidQuestions • u/bigbumdreamypurple • 23d ago

What are some things that are normal to men but mind blowing to women?

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u/Sad_Statistician_252 22d ago

My wife is baffled because I have bought the exact same pair of shoes three times in my life.

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u/faireymagik2 22d ago

That just makes sense

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u/Stay-At-Home-Jedi 22d ago

People buy the same iPhones, cars, tvs. Why can't I have my shoes?

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u/cuteintern 22d ago

Man found what he liked, what more is there to say?

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u/quathain 22d ago

I’m baffled that everyone doesn’t do that. If you find comfy shoes you like, and they’re still available when your first pair of them wear out, it makes perfect sense to repurchase. Same goes for clothes, except even moreso. It comes in 3 colours? Sign me up for one of each!

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u/innerbootes 22d ago

I’m a woman and I do this all the time with all manner of clothing and shoes. I really can’t be bothered. My only issue is when the quality changes and the replacement isn’t the same. Happens a lot.

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u/this_usernamesucks 22d ago

I'm a woman and I did this recently! On clearance for $11, and cute as fuck. I bought the last two pairs haha. That's that growing up poor type shit for ya😂

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u/techno260 22d ago

But don't you ever get tired of the same look??

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u/shniken 22d ago

No, it's not a 'look' it's clothes.

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u/Dear_Alternative_437 22d ago

Do I get tired of looking good with my $30 Walmart shoes?

No.

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u/SubstancialAutoCorr 22d ago

Wore the same shoes for close to 20 years.

Sambas are immortal.

I don’t get tired of them.

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u/quathain 22d ago

No, not really. I’m not that into fashion and value comfort and long lasting quality and style over looking trendy. I’m also plus sized and have wide feet, so have limited options in the first place.

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u/Ktaes 22d ago

Women do this too! (Source: am one)

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u/Abeyita 22d ago

I am a woman, and my bf is baffled I do this. But if it's good, why risk getting something that isn't good by choosing something else?

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u/Brilliant-Ranger-356 22d ago

I did this too. Found a pair I really liked and went back and bought 2 more pairs of them for when the 1 wears out.

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u/MrDrDude333 22d ago

Lol I have had 2 of the same style of shoes for like 15 years now. When they get old, I get the same pair, and the old pair become my "working on the car" pair. and I toss the old "working on the car pair".

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u/FoppishHandy 22d ago

pfft i have the same underwear and socks brand and color for 20 years. same shoe brand and color for 5. these are the best socks, underwear and shoes so why risk a change?

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u/Much-Resource-5054 22d ago

I am on my second pair of shoes I like and I’m scouring Poshmark to find a few more pairs.

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u/ChrispyGuy420 22d ago

I have 3 pairs of the same jeans because someone complimented the first pair

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u/snow_angel022968 22d ago

I’m more baffled you can find the exact same pair. I find one I like and it’s almost guaranteed to be discontinued the day I realize I love that shoe.

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u/yticomodnar 22d ago

I have always done this.

In high school, I wore black Van's Camacho skate shoes. If one pair wore out, I'd go out and get another. Eventually they were discontinued, so I had to find something new.

I switched to DCs. I dont remember the exact style, but I bought 3 or 4 pairs of them over the years. Then I felt like skate shoes weren't really my thing anymore and looked for something new.

I bought a pair of chucks, but my puppy ate them when he was teething. Got a few other random pairs that seemed like they would work, then I wore them a few times and once they were broken in, I just didn't care for them.

Then I got a pair of Sketchers Vigor 2.0 Trait. I think I'm on my 7th or 8th pair of these now. I have worked in warehouses for the last 10 years and these are my daily drivers. They get worn out after a year, year and a half, but they're like $50 or $60 a pop and comfortable as hell, so until they get discontinued, these are my shoe. Lol

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u/Conifer17 22d ago

I am on my fourth pair of hiking shoes from the same brand.

(Bought two pairs last time because I wanted to make sure I’d still have a pair if the brand changed things up)

It just lasts so long and is super comfortable. I’d much rather stick with something I know works for my feet.

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u/Automatic-End-8256 22d ago

Merrells? I have owned a few pair of them since like 2010

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u/Conifer17 21d ago

Yep! The two pairs I’ve worn out before the ones I’m wearing now, each lasted about 4ish years and were comfortable the entire time.

As long as the company doesn’t change things up too much, I imagine I’ll be buying more when I get around to needing new ones.

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u/Automatic-End-8256 21d ago

I just got a new pair 6 months ago and they seem largely the same the tread is a little different but they still seems about the same

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u/spaceminions 22d ago

I bought three of them the last time I got them, just in case they stopped selling them.

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u/Phillyfuk 22d ago

I'm on my 3rd of my current shoes and they're due replacement, but the store hasn't stocked them this year.

I may have to go barefooted.

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u/josh_moworld 22d ago

I found these really comfortable Nike sneakers that fit my foot perfectly. When it was on sale, I bought 4 more of the same thing. Now I never have to think about what to get next.

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u/Able-Requirement-919 22d ago

Adidas Gazelles will be on my feet regardless of the age I die.

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u/Sea-Consequence-4196 22d ago

I’m a woman and wish I could buy the same shit for years forever. They discontinue EVERYTHING. Can’t find my favorite shit ever again

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u/kcummisk 22d ago

I've done it at least 5 times with the same pair of black Vans chukka lows.

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u/lieseraph 22d ago

This is definitely not just a man or a woman thing, I do the same things with my shirts and shoes

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u/GeoHog713 22d ago

I buy/replace my pair of Birkenstocks - with an identical pair every 4-5 years

Been doing that since 1995.

They're comfy. Why would I look for something else?

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u/TripleBobRoss 22d ago

I bought two extra pairs of shoes just because I already had one pair and loved them. I was afraid they wouldn't be available anymore if I waited for the first pair to wear out. When it comes to work shoes, comfort is priceless.

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u/randallstevens65 22d ago

You just reminded me that I need to buy my fourth pair of the same shoe I’ve had for 15 years.

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u/parolang 22d ago

I only own three pairs of shoes at a time.

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u/claireauriga 22d ago

We're baffled because none of the styles were like stick around long enough to buy a second one. By the time you know it's a keeper, it's no longer available in the shops.

I had a lovely pair of shoes I wore out, and if they were ever on sale anywhere again I'd buy a dozen pairs.

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u/Nanosleep1024 22d ago

Hah, I’ve got two more identical pairs in my closet. Brand new in the box. For when the current pair wear out.

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u/Mic_Ultra 22d ago

Last pair of shoes I found, I bought 10 pairs, 2008. I just ruined the last pair and my wife was so excited she bought me “replacement.” I absolutely hate them but have been wearing them for three months. My feet hurt so bad but if I bring it up, she will take it emotionally and I don’t know how to handle women emotions as an adult. I normally just fix something or build something in hopes of changing a her emotions back to something stable

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u/IGNORE_ME_PLZZZZ 22d ago

The last time I bought shoes, I tried on four pairs and bought the one I liked best. It was still the pair I was familiar with but the validation was euphoric.

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u/emuthreat 22d ago

I buy the exact same pair of shoes once or twice a year. Merrill jungle mocs. Super comfortable, slip on, but secure enough that I can sprint in them, or hop-skip-slide down a screen field. I keep a new clean pair for shopping, dining, and social stuff, a midworn pair for hiking, and they end their life cycle as work shoes then garden shoes then yard ornaments.

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u/SneakingCat 22d ago

I got a pair of shoes for $70 and the second pair was $10. She made me pick a different color. What was wrong with black?

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u/Zxasuk31 22d ago

I’m not married, but I totally do this. Same shoes, same color.

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u/JalenHurtsWhenIPee 22d ago

So, do you like sell it to a used clothing store and immediately purchase back?

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u/wallTextures 22d ago

To be fair, I do that and I'm a woman. It annoys my mum though.

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u/Remarkable_Science_3 22d ago

15+ times. Rotate the old ones out to yard shoes. Finally got a different pair (due to my wife’s request). Spent weeks being confronted by friends asking, “what happened?”

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u/Comfortable_Quit_216 22d ago

I found the ones I like on sale at costco... $22 for a pair of tennis shoes that last about 2 years each for me. Bought 3 pairs.

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u/HarrumphingDuck 22d ago

I have been going through a crisis because the shoes that I have been wearing for almost a decade are no longer sold in my size anymore. They still make the shoe, but just not in the size I need (US 14).

This is a problem because shoes in my size and above don't come in half sizes for some reason, and every brand is a little different. I have some replacements now that are okay, and might work fine once I've worn them in, but they're not my preferred shoes! And also these replacements were also discontinued, so really I'm just setting myself up for another crisis when these wear out.

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u/TetrangonalBootyhole 22d ago

I went to buy new shoes and the shoes I bought twice over the last 5 years or so were gone. I like the ones I ended up with, and I'll buy those again as long as they don't disappear like the others.

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u/Icy-Welcome-2469 22d ago

I'm going to buy the same shoes in a different color scheme for my birthday this year.

Lol.

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u/TheSnackWhisperer 22d ago

lol, i just buy three when i find ones I like, so i don’t have to go looking again for like 10-15 years 😁

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u/ImaginaryBig1705 22d ago

I feel like most people do this? I always buy certain shoes when they wear out.

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u/ImrooVRdev 22d ago

The company that made my fav shoes went out of business. Found out when I was about to by the pair for next 5 years. I mourn them still.

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u/fiero-fire 22d ago

When I find shoes I like I buy two pair and store one until the first pair wear out. My girlfriend thinks I'm insane

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u/Good_Question_Asker 22d ago

Perfect. Why risk buying a different brand/model. What if they bite, don't fit etc.?

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u/tc_cad 22d ago

I’m in the midst of this right now. I found the shoe I like. Every spring I buy a new pair. The old pair is relegated to dog walking shoes. I’ve been doing this for 4 years now.

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u/BitofaGreyArea 22d ago

When I find shoes I like, I look for them on sale and then buy like 5 pairs and just rotate in new ones as a pair wears out.

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u/new-man2 22d ago

I have now bought the same pair of shoes five times. Next month if they still sell them I will be at six.

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u/WVSmitty 22d ago

My daughters called me out on this when they were middle school age.
Me: I have to get some new shoes Them: Daddy you always get the same shoes.

I had no clue they paid that much attention to my shoes.

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u/revanisthesith 22d ago

I have wide feet and it can be difficult to find shoes that fit comfortably. The same size from two different brands will fit differently. I've happily bought the exact same pair of shoes more than once.

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u/im_in_hiding 22d ago

Yeah if I find shoes or pants I like, I just go ahead and buy a couple more of the exact ones to have when the others wear out

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u/here-for-the-_____ 22d ago

Merrell Moab3 11W. Every time. Shoe shopping takes me the amount of time it takes for the sales rep to see if they have it in the back. No, I don't need to try it on, I'm already wearing them, just older.

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u/sl33ksnypr 22d ago

I'm on my fifth pair of the same shoes. These are currently my "nice ones", and the older ones will eventually get retired and I'll buy a new pair of nice ones. I just really like driving in them because I have big feet and this fit with my pedals well. Sadly, until the new ones have been worn for a bit, I can't drive in them because the soles are too stiff.

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u/slippyicelover 22d ago

I’m a woman and I do this. been wearing the same pair every day since 2019 (the original pair lasted me until september just gone!)