cybee 0 Posted April 26, 2010 The phrase "new shoes" is being bandied about a lot on watch forums as it refers to getting a new strap. I know that shoes are made with leather, but how long has this term on watch forums been going around? Are people that use this term cooler and more hip than those who don't??? I'm definitely not cool, just curious about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phaedo 0 Posted April 26, 2010 Straps are for sissies, real men wear metal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedzmaster 0 Posted April 26, 2010 First time I've heard of the saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian1024 0 Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) Take it from me, Shoes are the s**t, man, but metal is marvelous... Schumacher = Shoe maker, i get it all the time =/ Edited April 26, 2010 by Brian1024 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted April 26, 2010 Straps are for sissies, real men wear metal. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatronSaintofChainsaws 1 Posted April 26, 2010 You think that's bad? You haven't spent any time around the gun forums, where the stocks/grips are referred to as "furniture". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybee 0 Posted April 26, 2010 You think that's bad? You haven't spent any time around the gun forums, where the stocks/grips are referred to as "furniture". Furniture? Thanks PSOC. At least there is one other person who has heard this term on the forums. First time I heard of the sissy vs. real man thing. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,517 Posted April 26, 2010 I have/will always referred to them as wings, not shoes, because of the shape when they are worn in. But I think you nailed it, if all the "cool kids" are saying it, than I will make a effort NOT to!!! "cool kids" come and go, just like fads... all just sheeple Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted April 26, 2010 At least it's not as bad as: "wear it in good health" or even worse: Ãf I had some $, I'd be all over it" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted April 26, 2010 At least it's not as bad as: "wear it in good health" or even worse: Ãf I had some $, I'd be all over it" +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phaedo 0 Posted April 26, 2010 At least it's not as bad as: "wear it in good health" or even worse: Ãf I had some $, I'd be all over it" Enough about my having to stand outside the decent whorehouses rather than going in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted April 26, 2010 Straps are for sissies, real men wear metal. Or as Oscar used to say: "Bracelets are for girls" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted April 26, 2010 I was just getting ready to "pull the trigger" on one!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted April 26, 2010 Straps are for sissies, real men wear metal. Or as Oscar used to say: "Bracelets are for girls" tssssssssssssssssssssssssk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted April 26, 2010 Hey, it was Oscar that said it, not me! Then, of course he started buying watches on bracelets, so now I'm confused... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybee 0 Posted April 26, 2010 Wow Dingleberry that 111 is my "grail" watch. It would look great on a pair of new "shoes" from Gunny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted April 26, 2010 Wow Dingleberry that 111 is my "grail" watch. It would look great on a pair of new "shoes" from Gunny. maybe so, but I can't seem to take it off the bracelet. I tried this weekend, but it just did not fit the occassion. I will be getting some Bob bean shoes for my next watch tho..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
