Back in the 80s, Pro Wings shoes at Payless Shoe Source was the best we can do

[theking]

..Took my daughter shoe shopping and took the photos below. I told her that she should be grateful that we're able to get her some mid-grade stuff because when I was a kid back in the early 80s, the best my mom could do for me new was Pro Wings brand shoes at Payless Shoe Source or used ones at the thrift stores:

[VillainousHero]

Yeah growing up, the "new" shoes were hand downs or gifted from others.  Went to school with the rubber garden boots in winter time.  Yeah my feet were really cold when my shoes no longer fit inside those rubber boots.

[Cali Guy]

I remembered a pair of Macgregor and this white kid said he liked my shoes and I’ve looked over and he has the same pair. We became friends and he went on to become famous for 15 minutes. He’s a good down to earth person but the ridicules from other immature kids were relentless. My kids now don’t even care about brand names things, said that’s just free advertising for the companies.

[theking]

Yeah growing up, the "new" shoes were hand downs or gifted from others.  Went to school with the rubber garden boots in winter time.  Yeah my feet were really cold when my shoes no longer fit inside those rubber boots.

"hand downs" applies to me too back in the days...

[theking]

I remembered a pair of Macgregor and this white kid said he liked my shoes and I’ve looked over and he has the same pair. We became friends and he went on to become famous for 15 minutes. He’s a good down to earth person but the ridicules from other immature kids were relentless. My kids now don’t even care about brand names things, said that’s just free advertising for the companies.

Ah yes, I remembered the "Macgregor" shoes...

Good for your kids...

[theking]

Back in those early 80s days, the Nike brand wasn't that big but Adidas, Reebok, and Converse were...

..Until Michael Jordan and Phil Knight hook up in the mid 80s and then Nike left the rest in the dust..

[theking]

Like I've said, Payless Shoe Source was the best I could do during those days:

[Visualmon]

Back in the 80s, I don't remember Minnesota has Payless Shoe store, but I do remember California has a lot. I always shop there and buy a new ones whenever my old shoe worn off.

I wonder why Payless Shoe close down. Took me years to figure out. There are expensive competitive shoe stores making Payless Shoe like an amateur.