I shop on Amazon because I get gift cards for work (camgirl). I'll list whatever I find in my order history - Apologies if it includes anything discontinued. I shop on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca as I am Canadian, so I'll include finds from both.

Loves

Bombsheller octopus leggings - They don't carry these on Amazon anymore, but last I checked, they do allow you to pay via Amazon on their website. The size chart was off when I first ordered them so I exchanged them for a size up, and the company was very accomodating. The leggings are comfy and sturdy.


Jellyfish socks - Adorable and well made. Definitely plan to purchase more designs from this seller.


Snowpants - I don't wear these a lot since I'm more the summer outdoorsy type, but they were excellent for walking my ex's dog in the winter and I still occasionally wear them for running errands on foot when it's really cold out.


Burned velvet leggings - I bought these in "blurple" and adore them. They're slightly sheer, so I wear other leggings underneath (these ones from eBay do the trick).


Anna-Kaci search result link - Anna-Kaci is an awesome vendor with well priced attire. I listed the vendor since the specific items I purchased are no longer available.


Thigh high socks - I have found these cheaper on amazon.ca, but this was the first pair I bought. Cute and sturdy! I now have 3 more pairs on their way!


Zebra print scarf - I was impressed by the quality of this one. I did donate it when I was gifted a similar scarf in black/gray as I try not to keep duplicates of non-essentials, but I would still have it otherwise.


Timberland knee high boots - Bought these in black, and they are probably one of my favorite Amazon purchases ever. If I were to ever re-buy these, I'd go a half size up, as I had to get them professionally stretched once they arrived, but holy fuck I love these boots. Waterproof, and fantastic quality. They're my go-to boots and I wear them more than any other piece of footwear I own.


Underbust belt - I'm not huge on the price tag, only because I once bought a nearly identical one on clearance pre-breast-augmentation. I'm glad I was able to buy this one post-op since the old one stopped fitting though. Will buy in more colors if they ever go on sale.


Booties - Pleasantly surprised by the quality! Will definitely consider buying more if I ever want/need them in different colors. Comfier for longer wear than most of my other heels, too.


Suspender Skirt - I love this thing so much, I bought two more on eBay after buying this one in black. This one's definitely better quality than the other two, though. I'd recommend wearing them with a shorts slip since there's not a lot of length to them. I'm actually really sad that they don't ship this to Canada anymore, otherwise I'd buy a couple more colors.


Beechfield beanie - This is definitely more my style when it comes to fit, but isn't as warm as the cable knits. Definitely one of my go-to hats.

Likes

Wet look batwing top - Surprised by the fit/quality for the price. Fabric looks/feels a bit cheap but overall the piece is well made.


Chunky cable knit beanies - I ordered this hat in olive, mustard, and teal. They're comfy, warm, and feel well made. I find them to be a little too bulky for my head, so I'm trying to stretch them out/break them in a bit. Definitely personal preference though, and not a quality issue.


Glitter loafers with spikes - They're gorgeous, but not high quality. I'd put them under "meh" for lifespan, but I did love them up until they started falling apart.


Holo creepers - I really need to wear these more, but my day-to-day fashion is much more casual and I don't party like I used to. Working my way towards wearing them more. The quality is decent but I don't think they'll last forever.


JollyChic search result link - JollyChic is great for cheap-ish stuff. I've bought from them a number of times and rarely been disappointed. Some of their synthetic stuff smells chemically at first (shiny leggings being one) but the smell dissipates after a couple washes. Their customer service is also stellar. Shared the search results since the specific items I ordered are no longer listed.


Iron Fist sweater - Bought in a size small, fits more like a medium. Will be shrinking it.


Waist belt - Great quality for the price (~$13CAD if I recall correctly). Fit is a little stiff, so it can look a little boxy with some outfits as it isn't flexible around curves, but overall still nice.

Meh

Faux fur vest #1 - Not the worst quality, but definitely felt cheaper than a couple other vests I own. Ended up selling it since the size chart was off and I didn't love it enough to exchange it for the right size.


Faux fur vest #2 - Slightly lower quality than #1, but same deal - Size chart was inaccurate, but not worth exchanging so I sold it.


Thermal leggings - Smelled awful at first, but it went away overtime. They are still pretty warm even after washing/wearing them for a couple years now, but they pill, so they're not the most aesthetically pleasing. Great for layering, but would not buy again.


Skull cardigan - It's cute and cozy. I wear it around the house more than out, since I noticed after washing it that the bottom corners started curling up a bit due to shrinkage. Also wish it was a tad bit longer.


Spiked slouch beret - The creases are a little harder than I wanted/expected, so I'm trying to stretch it out/break it in a bit. I have other hats that I like more though, so this one doesn't get a lot of love and might just end up being donated.


Leg warmers - Quality-wise, they should be in the "loves" section, but I bought these back when I was on a wild spree to better prepare myself for winter, and while I do love how warm they are, the patterns/colors just aren't my style.


Digital print tanks - The quality is about what I expected for the material, but I found the fit to be off on most of them (especially in the armpit area). I modified a few for a better fit, but mostly I wear them as slips now. The material is perfect for layering under sweaters that normally "grab" onto cotton camis. They can definitely be found cheaper elsewhere, though.


Fleece lined leggings - I bought these in damask, which I guess is no longer available. They're completely matted on the inside now, and not what I'd call "fleece lined" anymore. Still pretty on the outside, but definitely no good for warmth.

Downright Awful

OURS vendor search results - Seriously, don't buy anything from OURS. Their photos are stolen from other brands and the quality of their clothes are laughably poor. I threw them away rather than donate them because I knew that they would never be rebought, even at thrift store prices. They were the worst. Woooorst.


Bikini - The shittiest shit that ever shitted. Everything about it was just awful.

Pants stick out the most to me.

IMO black jeans are some of the most versatile pants you can get.

I'd get a pair of those. I personally love these, but if that's too skinny/too much, I've heard great things about Levi's 511.

Next, like a lot of other people have said, a minimal white sneaker is king. For your price point, look in to Van's Sk8 Hi for a really casual/skater look, Stan Smith's in White/Blue for a more simple look (reading back over this, I realized you were in Italy - Stan Smiths are so fucking popular it's ridiculous. As are the Adidas Gazelles. Not bad options if you want to fit in, but keep in mind you'll be wearing what everyone else is wearing). Honorable mentions are the Converse Chuck Taylor II Highs and Lows. These might be hard to find on amazon.it but make sure you're getting the Converse Chuck Taylor II - they updated the sole and it's one of the most comfortable sneakers you can get. Durable and iconic as well.

You said you're in Italy, so I reckon you're not -too- worried about heavy outerwear.

Honestly, I'd skimp on the watch if I were you - it's an accessory and IMO not nearly as important as the other staples. If you do get a watch, Timex watches are fairly popular among MFA users and pretty cheap on amazon.

Polo 3 isn't actually that large. Nor is 5. Orange is a hard color to pull off though, so I'd personally avoid wearing that.

Lots of Americans dislike polos but I spent this summer in Italy and polos were super popular so just keep doing that I guess.

I will say, all of your shirts are wrinkled. Like straight up all of them. After taking your clothes out of the dryer, hang them up. Maybe buy some hangers if you don't currently own any. Hanging them up cuts the wrinkles down so much.

If the product is available in Italy, these Gildan shirts are great quality for the money. They're not amazing but you get a lot of options. There are several options there for different packages, but I'd stick to toned down options. When most people start caring about how they dress, they don't really know how to incorporate/coordinate color properly. Low-saturation is easy to coordinate. Black/blue/greys/whites/earthtones. For example, there's a deal going on for people in the U.S. right now to mix and match tops. You can see it here. I think these outfits are done really well overall, but as you can see the colors are really muted.

A large part of looking good is in the hair - your hair in the last 2 pictures looks super good. If you need product to do that, I'd use part of the $500 to get that. Keep that shit up.

Also look into cologne - Amazon is a pretty decent place to get them. I personally love Bvlgari Man Extreme and I get it through Amazon. Consider stopping by a Sephora or something and testing out colognes to find one you like - you can typically find it on Amazon for about $60 for 3 Oz.

I'd also stay away from V-necks as much as possible. Might just be me, but I really hate them.

I'd also consider no-show socks. I realize you're in Milan, so if you want to go all in on the Milan look, I'd suggest the following:

Simple, well-fitting shirts.
Black skinny jeans, pinrolled.
White sneakers - Stan Smiths and Superstars are ubiquitous in Milan.
No-show socks.

Your one suit is great. Make sure you have a dress belt that matches the shoes you wear with your suit. A suit without a belt is hard to pull off.

When shopping on amazon - be sure to avoid shit like this. Cheap, chinese made, won't look anything like the product pictures. This sums it up pretty well. Buy stuff from brands you've heard of - you've heard of them for a reason. That being said, only buy shoes from shoe companies and clothes from clothes companies. Tommy Hillfiger and Calvin Klein and the like make decent clothes but terrible, terrible shoes.

I looked through jackets on amazon.it and this was the best I could come up with - not cheap by any means, but it'll be good quality and bombers are super ubiquitous, esp in Milan. Unfortunately, it's still about $90 but jackets get expensive quickly. It would be smart to get a simple sweatshirt or hoodie. This can be layered under the bomber for a cold night. I'd stray away from a zip up hoodie, as your bomber already has the edit zipper***.

I also just remembered that Cheap Monday is super popular in Europe - This is a great option. Low vans are also good shoes to consider.

That's uhhh... all that comes to mind. It's super disorganized and I threw a lot at ya so have fun with that. Super jealous that you get to go to school in Milan. Have tons of fun dude.

1.) These postcards are mostly grey. And black and white. And they are also good for grey days. :)

2.) This is The Dead Weather's debut album. A good one. (jack white <3 <3 <3)

3.) As you will see on the track listing, the eponymous The White Stripes album has TWO songs on it that relate to food: "Sugar Never Tasted So Good" and "One More Cup of Coffee". Plus, the cover has the traditional swirly mints of The White Stripes. (Also, this one reminded me that I don't have Neutral Milk Hotel's first album on my list! So thanks for that.)

4.) The postcard books are for my friends. I send postcards to them. This TOTALLY counts. Especially the David Choe ones since David Choe is amazing. And I know that my friends like his art.

5.) If there is ANY chance that you have not read Sabriel, you need too. Really, really, really.

6.) This was on my list, but was removed after the lovely /u/scrumtrelescent sent it to me! And heads are definitely not related to hair, because heads can be bald. And the biggest annoyance about these things is that they sometimes get stuck in your hair. So it's really an advantage if you have no hair. :)

7.) This postcard book is actually titled "Wicked Witches and Creepy Cats", so there are lots of cats in it. If you look inside, you will see a cat dancing with an owl, an awesome dress covered in cat faces, and a very cute cat in a pumpkin. Also some truly scary cartoonish cats. Avoid the one in the bowtie. shudder

8.) I really don't need another dress, but this one is so cute!

9.) So...I don't have movies on my list that I have seen before. I actually only have this one. BUT. I can save this. This is a Studio Ghibli film. And Studio Ghibli films are awesome. (Spirited Away is my favorite movie <3) So...my argument is, everyone should watch every Studio Ghibli movie at least once in their life because they're so great. Which is why I want it! :)

10.) When zombies attack, it is important to be able to run quickly. No one could run faster than someone wearing SUPERMAN SNEAKERS!! I mean, he's faster than a speeding bullet!

11.) My biggest current goal is to make new friends, since I'm moving to a new city (eek! yay!). Board games always help with friends! This would definitely help me out.

12.) I'm going to interpret "pesky Add-On items" as anything that a company encourages you to purchase after an initial purchase of an item. Instead of what you really meant. So you should probably just ignore this one. BUT. An expansion to Munchkin would be so fun! Even if you don't really need it at all... <3

13.) I wouldn't call this my dream item, but it is the most expensive item on my list. This NES game for a number of reasons. First, it's a GREAT game. Second, I think it's funny having an amazingly expensive item on my list. Thirdly, what if someone actually bought me the "new" one? That would be Amazing.

14.) (I love the edit-I always just knew what size a breadbox was from playing 20 questions with my mom...) So. I don't really have large items on this list so much. BUT. [Fabric] (http://www.amazon.com/Aviary-Sparrows-Cavern-Black-Fabric/dp/B004VNVE7A/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=NO029QAH2C2U&coliid=IEEZTV09MV12V), while perhaps being able to fold up into something smaller than a bread box, could also wrap around the bread box. This must count for something. It's already 42" across, so that's wider than a bread box...Plus, what if you just purchased 100 yards of it? Then it wouldn't fit inside...

15.) My dad has one of these and it is so useful. I want one too! I'm pretty sure it's smaller than a golfball. It's possible that it's longer than one, but if you smushed it into little pieces, the total volume would definitely be less than that of a golfball. :P

16.) If I ordered this now, it would be brand new when I recieved it in September, and new books just smell SO GOOD!

17.) I love Rio Grande games, so I really want to try Power Grid. Plus, if you worked at an electrical company, your boss might even think you were just hard at work on some new electrical line, soooo it's definitely safe for work. (hehehe)

18.) Since I'm starting grad school this year in a new city, far from my undergrad friends, I need chocolate to help me when I'm sad and lonely! (Another good way to make friends, too!)

19.) This summer, the only thing I've been doing is making things. I really want to get into making hats (for some reason), so I've been rather obsessed with finding sinamay-it would be so useful to have the forms already made too...

20.) Purchasing this item gives you TWELVE Toblerone bars (you get two of the beautiful 6-pack boxes that you see pictured. That's ELEVEN MORE than usual!!! I can't explain the amazingness of this any better.

BONUS ITEMS

Anything that has my real name on it: Hm. Will have to do more research. :)

Made in Oregon: While perhaps not recorded or manufactured in Oregon, as The Decemberists are from Portland, OR, these songs were certainly composed there!

fear cuts deeper than swords

I relate so much, because I too am a mommy who needs practicality and comfort but would also still like to feel pretty and female sometimes! I think little touches can go such a long way. Things with just a touch or lace, for example. Or jewelry. I mean, if you could find some quality, understated, feminine earrings that go with almost everything and that you really like (matching bracelet or necklace optional) just 1-2 subtle pieces of jewelry alone can do so, so much to dress up and and feminize an outfit. And yes pearls or zirconium can go with black and ripped up jeans. Shabby chic. Also, investing in a nice, polished-looking, grown-up woman handbag, in black to go with your stuff (and in a zip-top tote style with lots on storage and inner pockets to go with your lifestyle if you ask me) might be nice and take your whole look up a notch and do more than you'd think to feminize your outfits. A pair of super comfy but feminine/sophisticated/slightly dressier looking shoes in black could have the same effect. Shoes and accessories can do so much to "upgrade" a look.


OK, sorry if that was a bit of a tangent, because you were asking more specifically about adding soft colors, florals, lace and such. Not about adding earrings, a quality handbag and pair of flats :P
I think the way you can do what you're talking about without feeling awkward is to not overdo it all at once and not introduce too many touches in any one given outfit.


For example, if you go for lace, then skip the pastel colors and stay black. The lace itself is already going to be super feminine, the black will look good with the clothes you already have in your closet, and you won't feel like you're trying too hard and making some glaring departure from your normal style. Maybe something like this top in black?


Same with florals. If you go for florals, go for a subtle floral(this could mean a small print or a dark print or just a low dosage of a lighter/bolder floral- a little splash somewhere).
For example, a pair of black floral patterned rain boots would be practical and comfy while also being pretty/feminine, and they already would go with all your slim/skinny jeans and black apparel. (If by chance you like those, there's also the very similar "black botanical" on this listing. And I am also very partial to that bees pattern!)

And finally following the same subtle-modifications theory, if you want to add some soft color in, you go for a simple tank or tee in a cut you would be fine wearing in black, and let that be enough of girliness for one outfit, leave the lace and florals and skirts for another day... that way the addition feels manageable and not awkward. for example you could do a simple top like this
in the amethyst or petal pink or daffodil, with your black pants or jeans, and your vans and your favorite cardi or hoodie layered on top. It's just same old you with a little infusion of fresh feminine color.


And then just play and have fun with those kinds of small bite-size additions.


You already feel comfortable in black and in sneakers, so how about a pair of black sneakers embroidered with tiny cherries? You don't have to change anything else, wear them with your ordinary clothes. Or, if you want to lighten up the outfit, you just add a feminine cut white/off white tee that will play off the white soles of the sneakers. Nothing else changes, your same black or blue jeans, your same favorite black zip down hooded sweatshirt, whatever. On the other hand if you want to add a pop of color to your outfit, you could paint your nails the same shade of cherry red the shoes have going on. OR you wear a long line tee in cherry red. NOT BOTH, one is enough, and all your other usual clothes can stay. Or some other thing. Whatever floats your boat. Superga has sneaks in pastel ginghams, too.

Those links are just random examples but I hope the main idea I was trying to get across came through!


Sorry I rambled on so long. Good luck, have fun!

I've seen some women's asics that go up to 12.5, and they usually come in a lot of fun color choices, so you could get your favorite color, or a color you find feminine, or a more neutral color if you need it to match something specific you wear to work. On most I'm seeing on amazon that's the last size they go up to, so they may not have it available on amazon, so you may need to like find the one you want online, then call or go to a shoe store to see if they have it or if not if they can order them for you, or maybe asics own online store would have it. My mom loves asics, and I think my dad used to like ones he had at one point. I tried them once but they wound up hurting my feet...but I just have weird feet in general lol, and have extremely flat feet and most things with arches hurt my feet :/ so I wasn't a huge fan of how they felt for me, but they're supposed to be good shoes and have good support.

Ecco makes some cute shoes that say they go up to 12.5, though they all say 12-12.5, and like half a size can really make a difference and the shoe isn't adjustable, so I'm not really sure what this means...so you can contact them or look through the questions people have asked on the amazon listings for their shoes and see if anyone's asked for clarification on sizing. This one's kinda cute. This one too though i don't know if they'd allow this sort of perforated style at your work if you need to have shoes that have full coverage in case of spilling hot stuff on your feet. My mom has some similar to these that she wears all the time and really likes a lot. These have a silver one and are more sort of sneaker-like. I really like the silver ones...shiny things are always pretty imo lol. These come in a couple different colors, though right now it says the pink ones aren't available in that size. They might be in stock on ecco's own website though. Also, ecco's are a bit pricey compared to like average sneakers. But people I've known who had them had them last forever, so maybe they're worth it, idk.

Marrells are supposed to be really good as well. They make sneakers and other types of shoes. Not sure what sizes they tend to go up to though.

If you're looking for something that has comfort and support you can google around and see what brands of shoes nurses usually wear, I remember doing this at one point, but I forget what brands came up. But they tend to work super long shifts and are on their feet a lot, and seem to always have the most comfy shoes. You can also try going to a walking company store, and they should be able to totally hook you up. If you want to keep your vans and chucks but just want some more support, I think most walking company stores have that thing where you stand on it and it scans the bottom of your feet and they make you custom inserts you put into your shoes. I've never tried custom ones, but I used to put some squishy heel supports in my converse sneakers I wore to work every day (I thought the sneakers might be more comfy than the regular canvas shoes...but they weren't really much comfier lol) and that actually helped a lot. You can just get plain squishy inserts at like target, walgreens, etc. and see if they help at all, and stick with them as long as you need to, or just wear them for the time being to tide you over till you can get better shoes.

Possibly repeating some advice since I'm late to this party, but..Shoes: Also a lady and I stumbled upon the Keds Scout line last year and they have turned out to be great winter biking shoes. They are water resistant, don't let wind through, but are slim enough that they still fit in my pedal cages and aren't so clumsy that they make me feel like I'm pedaling my bike with inch thick stumps like snow boots do. I'm on my second pair of the Scout Chukka Splash which is mostly unlined but I think they offer other versions that are geared to be more winter-y and have thicker lining. I have worn them with thick socks over the last two weeks when temps have gotten pretty low and been fine. The only day I had cold toes was Wednesday when the "feels like" was in the negatives in the morning, but it wasn't terrible. They're not full plastic waterproof to where you could stand submerged puddle for 10 minutes without worry, but the water resistance is good enough for normal snowy conditions. Bonus: depending on your work environment and personal style choices, you can possibly wear them to work and not have to carry extra shoes.

Gloves: I listened to the crowd and shelled out for Pearl Izumi lobster gloves.. they're great for middle temps down to like 20ish and keeping dry but fail once it really gets cold. The sizing is men's so even the XS is big on me which is irritating for the cost. If you have ski mittens already, use those. If you have no good gloves and plan to spend money, I'd recommend ski mittens over the lobster gloves - I have these Dakine mittens in size small and they are fantastic for very cold days, plus I really love the liner gloves they come with for fall riding when it starts to get cold.

I have no special bike outfitting for winter other than fenders. My slick road tires have kept me upright this week despite the ice and such but I've definitely had some dicey moments. If in doubt, take the lane - don't ride on the edge near the BL where cars are encouraged to pass you close because there's * almost * enough room and you risk being surprised by ice that sticks out of the bike lane or getting pushed over, ride roughly in the right car tire tracks.

Face: If you don't already wear glasses and don't want to wear goggles, buy some cheap "non-prescription" clear lens glasses on amazon. I replaced my silly scratched up shop glasses with non-prescription glasses this year and have been happy with them so far, especially on days like Monday when it's snowing tiny ice bullets and I otherwise was unable to keep my eyes open. Fogging is a problem though.

Neck: Fleece "buffs" or neck gaiters are a must. Keeps your sensitive neck parts warm even if your core warms up and you want to unzip your jacket, and breathing through something while covering your mouth and nose is very helpful for keeping your lungs working in the cold dry winter.

Edit: If you have long hair and it is snowing, tuck it in to your jacket. Dealing with a matted, wet, frozen ponytail end at work is annoying.

Oh, I think I've got similar feet. I don't have wide feet particularly, it's that my foot doesn't slim down at all at my toes. I've been internet hunting for some nice canvas shoes, but I've not bought any, so I cannot confirm that any of these will work that well.

First, Keds come in wide in like, one style. But the heel might be too loose then (the only wides that didn't have crazy loose heels on me have been Sperrys). LLBean has a canvas shoe that looks similar, and they do have a good warranty. Taos Star and Taos Glyde are from a comfortable brand, but, like most shoes of the style, these do run a bit narrow. Hotter Mabel is pretty classic looking and is probably actually pretty comfortable. The toe looks less slim on these than a lot of others, and they also come in wide. If it didn't require shipping from the UK, they'd probably be the first I'd try. Sanuk is supposed to be comfortable and has a lot of canvas. Keen has canvas fashion sneakers: they're narrow for keen though, and have that thing over the toe still. They might work for you though. Palladium looks a lot like the Keens except more attractive. They're apparently a bit more wide friendly than a lot of canvas shoes, but quite unpadded, so you'd need to order a bit bigger and add an insole. Teva has a washed canvas sneaker. Sorel has some wacky looking ones that look to have plenty of toe room, and OluKai has canvas moccasins.

Anyway, of these, Hotter and Taos are the most likely to not require an insole, but may or may not have the toe room you require (it's not an easy thing to tell without trying them on). Also, sizing up can be helpful when a toe is too narrow, even if the shoe is then a bit long.

Edit: Oh, also, this pair of Croc fashion sneakers. They're probably very comfortable, although I'd question both traction and durability with Crocs.

So, I'm looking for a pair of cool sneakers that I can wear with both jeans and dresses... but that won't be totally overdone and need to be retired within 18 months (My Jeffree Campbell Litas are crying in my closet as we speak). I want to be cool and comfy, but I'm frugal too. Anyone have suggestions? Maybe Adidas Stan Smiths? I love the look of white but I'm honestly worried about keeping them clean.

Edit with conclusions: I got this pair of Converse in the light surplus color because well, I love Converse and I currently have been repurchasing Toms in that color from Costco every time they get too gross to clean ($30 if you can go to Costco!). I still love them as a super simple, plain shoe, but they just get too dirty.

Since the Converse were such a great bargain, I'm still hunting for a pair of dark gray or black sneakers. I'm a big neutrals person and can't help myself. Possibly open to burgundy/maroon. I'm leaning towards the Adidas Gazelles or Neo Advantage, especially since I can go buy them in store today and I'm impatient. Probably the Neo because they're not suede and available at DSW for $60ish. I'd link but their site is down. :)

Thanks so much for all the helpful comments! Some of us just aren't sneaker people..

Good cross training shoes (training for strength, speed, skill) need ankle support and good grip decent flexibility and sturdy and not be too spongy or too archy cause it makes weight lifting especially legs difficult and or less productive. Also, being lightweight and breathable.

Boxing cross trainers are really good all around shoe if you are going to be doing a lot of different types of workouts in them i.e. the following 3
They r in order of top rated and most to least expensive.

Adidas Pro Bout Boxing Boot, US6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089B5RMI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_s2KxDbMRAYNFA

adidas Box Hog 2 Mens Boxing Trainer Shoe Boot Black/White - US 9.5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EA18MWS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sYKxDbAMSGPMX

adidas Men's Combat Speed.5, Silver Metallic/Black, 4 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWN9T2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QYKxDb2A164FE

If you are mostly going to stick to weightlifting and caliestenics work having a flat sole and lightweight shoe with moderate flexibility is a pretty mix to go for but i wouldnt recomend much in the way of cardio with the following, (probably not the best for long distance running for example) decent for jumprope or stair climbing though

Hightop Converse allstars or pf flyers
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Top Core Colors (6,0 D(M), Classic Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWTMEBY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_j5KxDbRMZ5J8S

Or even Vans and some Asics
Like the half cabs
Vans Men's SK8-Hi(tm) Core Classics, Black/White, US:9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VSUC9A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_y6KxDbTH3JV4B

ASICS Men's Matflex 4-M, Granite/White/Black, 9.5 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GY6MHRI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d7KxDbHZX5K80

If you are going to do mostly a lot of hard impact running you should maybe go for tennis, basket ball, and cross country shoes due to the shock absorbent soles and slightly wider base of the shoes to distribute the shock a bit more evenly. The higher arches generally found in these types of shoes make some weight lifting less than desireable i.e. the squats and deadlifts for example due to forcing you to be in an awkward center of gravity like putting more of ur balance and weight onto the balls of your feet versus the heels which is good for running and sprinting and cycling and jumping (jumprope,tennis,basketball) but not for squats and weight lifting because you are supposed to load your weight on your heels for compound movements to have the appropriate load bearing distribution on your body and fully engage your core to prevent injury.


K-Swiss Men's Bigshot Light 3 Tennis Shoes (White/Navy) (8 D(M) US) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYV369E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_waLxDb7YM2RX2

adidas Men's Pro Bounce 2018 Basketball Shoe, Black/White/Grey, 11 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077X62QFX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9aLxDb2S01Z80

adidas Men's Explosive Bounce 2018 Basketball Shoe, White/Black/Light Solid Grey, 10.5 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077X4TVP1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qbLxDb4YY15H4

Under Armour Men's Charged Commit 2.0 Cross Trainer Running Shoe, Black (001)/White, 9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HKTJN5F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JbLxDb57ZMZE5

Nike Mens Air Visi Pro Vi Nbk Black/Anthracite Ankle-High Nubuck Basketball Shoe - 10M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q6ZBUB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cbLxDb6ZSDW6C

Nike Mens Air Visi Pro Vi Nbk Black/Anthracite Ankle-High Nubuck Basketball Shoe - 10M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q6ZBUB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cbLxDb6ZSDW6C


It all really depends on what you are doing.
If you are going to be rock climbing a lot get good rock climbing shoes. If you are going to hike a lot get good hiking boots. Most timerland boots are reliable and comfortable and designed for that. If you are going to train on grass a lot i would reccomend soccer cleats or turf shoes. Like the adidas mundiales or the nike predators.

I myself own a decent mix

For most all around training i use the adidas box hog 2.

For pure weightlifting or calisthenics i wear my converse.

For soccer and grass and turf training i wear my adidas mundials.

For hiking and bouldering i wear my timberland hiking boots.

For casual going out i wear doc martens usually.

For hospital work i wear some really cheap but super comfy sneakers with thick gel inserts cause you are standing around a lot and walking a lot. For 12 hours at a time. Before i worked in the hospital i was an emt and wore steel toe workboots geared toward firefighters and paramedics with gel inserts.

For everything else there's mastercard. Jk.

I work at a small company producing vintage style t-shirts(read: american apparel tri-blends with hand screened prints). We wear our product all the time to help promote ourselves, which basically includes jeans and a t-shirt. I dont really have shoes to complete the look though. Its been fine so far because i just wear sandals all the time since it was summer, but now that its cooling off, i want to find a pair of nice, versatile shoes for the rest of the year.

I was looking at something like these: http://www.zappos.com/saucony-originals-jazz-low-pro-vegan-grey-red

Or These: http://www.amazon.com/Vans-AUTHENTIC-SKATE-SHOES-PEWTER/dp/B003433FWA/ref=sr_1_47?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1381235760&sr=1-47

Im just not sure. Ive got a laid back personality and i think that reflects on my personal style, but i want to get something that goes with a lot of colors, will hold up against snow, and still looks nice without breaking the bank. Does anyone have suggestions?

For shoes, maybe you could wear leather sneakers. Maybe some slip-ons like these, or converse like these. They'd allow you to run and look presentable, depending on what side of business casual your place is on (although I guess they're on the side of "safety first").

I have these in black leather. They are super comfy, and I feel like the leather dresses them up enough to wear them with some less casual things (which is important for me). The white rubber does get dirty very easily, though.

You've received a lot of recommendations! :) Everyone has an opinion on shoes, of course! Here's my recommendation: Palladium Baggy Canvas Boots.

I wear them everywhere, all year long :)

Good job canceling, those were heinous. To be honest I've never seen a decent looking pair of shoes from Skechers.
Try these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003433FWA
Or these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006GVOUAS
Or if you want boat shoes: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000FK5HSU

I can't find those exact ones but here are some similar(ish!) boots.

http://www.amazon.com/Palladium-Womens-Baggy-Canvas-Boot/dp/B003L21XYG

http://www.zappos.com/dr-martens-tobias-black-greasy-lamper (search for more colors of these, they're really nice, or Shoreditch which is similar)

http://www.amazon.com/Palladium-Womens-Pampa-Hi-Canvas/dp/B003ZYDLP4/ref=cts_sh_2_fbt

http://www.amazon.com/Palladium-Womens-Pampa-Tactical-Brown/dp/B00567TPM6/ref=sr_1_33?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1404346456&sr=1-33&keywords=canvas+boots

http://www.amazon.com/Mens-Unisex-Canvas-Sneaker-Black/dp/B0046EFNDK/ref=sr_1_47?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1404346456&sr=1-47&keywords=canvas+boots

People on drugs like shit that lights up in general, hahaha. I'm a guy and always would get tons of compliments on my light up shoes.

I had these ones from Amazon.

hey, are those Canvas Authentic Vans? they look nice. I might consider picking up a pair.

Hi a guy and always would get tons of compliments on my light up shoes.

I had these ones from Amazon., I'm dad!