Most popular and10 Best Sellers in Men's Shoes. - Walking shoe for everyday use. I'm sure these are going to be in my closet for many years to come! The obvious conclusion is that men will indeed go shopping for shoes if the right kind of store is available. But the more important conclusion, Mr. Wittenberg said, is that people want more out of their shopping experience than just the shoes themselves. Sneakers, like cars and like all other consumer goods, are designed to be replaced. My own shoes are now ten years old. The laces have torn and the side of the sole is ragged and the uppers don't fit as well as they used to. No problem: I can buy a new pair today that will last just as long as these did, and be just as cheap.