I'm so confused why trying to find good footwear is somehow "gay"? (Also, it's 2015, you sound dumb using "gay" as an insult, put a little effort into your mocking.)
1. Health and Comfort: Considering the average man is what, just under or close to 200lbs? Finding good footwear that will last a while is very important for your joints, back problems, foot problems, etc. And spending a little more for it to last several more years is a good investment. Good shoes are made with a variety of feet in mind, not just a generalized cookie cutter idea of what a size 11 foot
should be like, which means they are meant to stabilize your foot and help keep you aligned better and for longer than crappy shoes. And since the same shoes can be worn almost every day, you WANT it to be one of your clothing items you put the most thought and money into. If you were to wear only one suit jacket every day, you would go a little further in finding something that fit well, would last a long time, and looked good- why not with the clothing item that also supports your whole body?
2. Looks: I'm sorry, but every other woman I've ever talked to about Sketchers or other discount shoes says it just makes a guy look like some frat boy college kid who doesn't know anything about how to clean up nicely past what they learned at high school prom. Dingy has a pair of
Clarks Desert Boots and whenever he wears them, his outfit just looks so much more polished and purposeful and put-together. They also don't cost that much and will last a long time. Shoes really do make a difference in your presentation, so unless you've packed it in for life and stopped caring, I think it is smart to put some effort into the shoes you buy. That doesn't mean no sneakers, but if you're going to wear sneakers to work, make them look a little more fashionable than something you could buy at a Footlocker outlet store.
(Clarks Desert Boots)
Frankly, I think if you work at an office and go out with any sort of frequency, this is a great guide:
http://www.menshealth.com/style/5-shoes-every-guy-should-own
As far as the actual question, these have gotten good reviews and look similar to the Sketchers, but better (in my opinion):
http://www.zappos.com/caterpillar-neder-canvas-black
And this is clearly all just my opinion, so don't take it as fact. Unless it proves useful, than I expect acknowledgement and an apology.
