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Shoes - how many pairs do your dolls have?

Aug 26, 2011

    1. I searched for "shoes", scoured the 300 results and saw nothing that seemed to have them as a specific topic, but if a thread actually already exists and I just missed it-- or if I'm posting this question in the wrong forum.orz-- feel free to delete, mods!:aheartbea

      I know there are quite a few people here who swear by the "one doll, one outfit" school of thought, but for those who like to dress up their dolls:

      1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have? (Please separate different size dolls/dolls who don't share shoes.)
      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits?
      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?
      4. Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have?

      And if you can still remember:
      5. How many pairs of shoes did your first doll have?

      Thank you~.
       
    2. 1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have? (Please separate different size dolls/dolls who don't share shoes.) I have 11 (i think ^^;) dolls, and only one of them has a single of them have shoes!

      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits? Not even close to as important, considering they don't have any for the most part

      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?Never!

      And if you can still remember:
      4. How many pairs of shoes did your first doll have? None!
       
    3. I am going to answer this for my household, which are the dolls belonging to St. James and I. We were just discussing our "problem" with doll shoes the other day and decided to count them.

      1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have? (Please separate different size dolls/dolls who don't share shoes.)

      Dolls: 38 complete (soon to be 40 complete) I decided to not count heads that we have not ordered bodies for yet - they have no feet! Though I do have shoes for a doll I sold but plan to "reshell".

      80cm: 1 doll
      70-72cm: 5 dolls
      65-67cm: 10 dolls
      58-62cm: 19 dolls
      42cm: 2 dolls
      11cm: 1 doll

      Total number of shoes: 144 (3 more on order)

      Kind of hard to answer about how many dolls have x number shoes - I'd be making a rediculously long list post. Most dolls have two pairs of shoes. Most of them do not share shoes, some do. For those that do not share it's a style specific to the character. Some can't share because they have odd size or odd shaped feet. Lex, Etienne, Maeve and Max have the most shoes but that is also a character trait of fashion addiction. Sean actually has little in the way of clothing and shoes - he tends to "borrow" everything.

      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits?

      Shoes come first! That's the "problem" I was talking about. We do have a fair amount of clothing most of it "mix and match" like regular people clothing rather than outfit sets. When we do get sets we break up them up between dolls. Since most of them have strong personal clothing style their shoes tend to work with all of their outfits.

      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?

      A few times a year at most. Which is why it seems rediculous to have so many. :|

      4. How many pairs of shoes did your first doll have?

      I still have my first doll. He owned three pairs at first but has since "given them away" as he got new ones. He currently has three pairs.
       
    4. i have 3 pair
       
    5. I'm actually a soon-to-be doll owner and I've been online window shopping for my first doll these past few days to kill Waiting Time. Today I got into shoes and--OMG! They're so pretty.:D There are so many styles that look so awesome and I want this and that and that. But that's the question that stopped me from adding all the pairs I liked in my order--Will I really be using all of them? I don't really see myself changing his shoes a lot, but hey maybe I actually will? So let's ask the veterans if they do...

      Thank you for an honest answer.^_^ I think it's amazing you have so many shoes though, how enviable! But yup, I think two to three pairs for a doll is the safe zone...ah, I should add that as a question.
       
    6. Now I'm proud. I mean, I have bought 3 to 5 wigs per doll, and two of my dolls aren't complete/haven't arrived yet, so I consider myself really decadent. BUT though I am a shoe addict, I have been able to stick to my principles so far and have not bought any shoes that don't fit my characters historically. And there are just about none available that look right from a historical point of view.

      So: the one doll that I have at home has two pairs of shoes - one that was included in his full set, and one that I have made myself. I have no idea how many pairs I'll end up making for everyone - it's going to depend on what I can pull of...
       
    7. 1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have? (Please separate different size dolls/dolls who don't share shoes.)
      1 male 70+, 2 SD males (the same body type) and 1 SD female. I count only human dolls, as my anthros do not wear shoes.
      So, there are 4 pairs for 70+, 5 pairs for SD male and 5 pairs for SD female.
      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits?

      The shoes are as important as clothing โ€“ I believe my dolls should have both. They have more outfits than shoes though, I combine things often.
      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?

      When I change their outfits or more seldom.
      4. Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have?

      It greatly depends on the doll's character and style. I just can't generalize.
      My characters, inresinated in dolls, are usual people, so they have one pair of shoes, one pair of boots, one sandals or similar each, plus a certain shoes for cosplay/themed outfits. I plan to make more shoes for them.

      #5 is not applicable as I still own my 1[SUP]st[/SUP] doll.
       
    8. Thinking about it, if we have 38 dolls and 144 shoes that's just under four pairs per doll. It doesn't sound too bad that way. At least now we feel all our possible shoe needs are covered... unless we get an EID or Idealian. :sweat
       
    9. 1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have? (Please separate different size dolls/dolls who don't share shoes.)

      65-70cm: 2 dolls
      55-60cm: 2 dolls
      ~40cm: 4 dolls
      25cm: 2 dolls
      11cm: 2 dolls

      Total pairs of shoes= 45+ and none of them share!!!

      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits?
      Equally as important if not slightly more!! A crap pair of shoes can cheapen a really nice looking outfit - but a really awsome pair of shoes will drastically improve a crap outfit!!

      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?

      Each time I re-pose them on their stands.... except for a few of them who's shoes are an integral part of their "characters"

      4. Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have? MILLIONS!!! :bwahahaha

      And if you can still remember:
      5. How many pairs of shoes did your first doll have?


      My first doll was re-homed with 9 pairs of shoes in her possession!!!
       
    10. 1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have? (Please separate different size dolls/dolls who don't share shoes.)

      42-47cm --- 7 dolls (5 female, 2 male)

      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits?
      Shoes are vital. They can make or break the outfit. I have 27 pair of shoes for the girls, and 16 pair for the boys. Total: 33

      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?

      I change their clothes about once a month, sometimes more sometimes less, depending on things going on in my life. When I change their clothes, I change their shoes.

      4. Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have?
      At a minimum: for girls, at least one pair of feminine shoes, one pair of good boots, and one pair of casual canvas tennies.
      For boys, at least one pair of good boots, and one pair of canvas tennies.
      Once the minimum has been acheived, go crazy and get as many as you like!

      5. How many pairs of shoes did your first doll have?
      I know she had several, but I probably sold most of them as my taste in shoes changed.
       
    11. 1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have? (Please separate different size dolls/dolls who don't share shoes.)
      19dolls at home and 4 soon joining the crew...
      70CM~:5
      65~70CM:11
      60~64CM: 3
      However ,they all share shoes ^^""""
      So approximately 20pairs?
      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits?
      I go for shoes that can cross match,1 pair of shoes for numerous outfits :D
      Actually it's just me trying to cut down the sum that I am going to spend....
      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?
      It depends on what he is wearing at that moment.IF he's going in some beach wear then of course no way I am going to let him wear a pair of long boots,right?
      4. Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have?
      A pair of long boots,short boots,formal shoe,sneakers and sandals will do the job already!
      And if you can still remember:
      5. How many pairs of shoes did your first doll have?
      ....1 good pair of shoe^^"""In fact he has not many stuffs when he first came......
       
    12. I'm going to preface this with the fact that I, myself, am a shoeaholic, so this was merely a natural progression for me...


      1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have? (Please separate different size dolls/dolls who don't share shoes.)

      I can't list them all, I'd be here all day, but on average, they have 3 or 4 pairs each. Some have more than others however, Trystan, my MNF Shiwoo, probably has 20 or so pairs, Orly, my Lishe boy, probably has 10 or so pairs, a lot of the less fussy ones share 3 or 4 pairs between themselves.

      Rough guestimate all together, without actually doing a count, probably 150ish pairs all in.

      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits?
      VERY. There is no point in my spending hours of seamstressing time on an outfit to have the shoes let down the overall look when I go to shoot it is there!
      There are many pairs that go with many outfits, and then special pairs that only go with one or two outfits.

      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?
      Depending on the doll, I change their clothes and shoes anywhere from daily to monthly.

      4. Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have?
      As many as the owner wants?

      Last question was already answered above.
       
    13. 1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have? (Please separate different size dolls/dolls who don't share shoes.)

      My dolls and their sizes are listed in my profile if anyone cares that much. All the big girls share shoes, and most of the big guys do as well, except for the EID. The minis wear the same size, as do the little ones and the tiny dolls. I have no idea how many pairs of shoes I have for them, but the tiny dolls have tons, as most of them can wear Kelly or Barbie shoes, and the big dolls have a lot less. The EID only has one pair; his default boots, as I bought him fullset.

      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits?

      I love shoes and boots. Often, I buy the shoes first, and find outfits to go with them afterward.

      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?

      As often as I change their clothes.

      4. Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have?

      Depends on which doll it is and how often I like to change their clothes. Some dolls have a lot, and some only one pair.

      5. How many pairs of shoes did your first doll have?

      She came with one pair, but I quickly acquired additional ones.
       
    14. 1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have?
      0 Dolls and 9 pairs of YoSD shoes. :sweat I kinda get carried away with shoes and buy lots of them before getting a doll...

      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits?
      Let me put it this way; 0 clothes, 9 pairs of shoes.

      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?
      Just whenever I feel like it or when I change their outfit to something that requires a different color/style of shoe. Sneakers may be fine for jeans and a tee, but they hardly go well with a lolita-dress. ;) That's when I break out the pastel colored mary-janes.

      4. Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have?
      Ideally for my own collection, I'd like each doll to have a pair of shoes that covers the whole color range spectrum and a few types of shoe.

      5. How many pairs of shoes did your first doll have?
      One and I hated it! :sweat I got my first two dolls at the same time, so I had two dolls and two pairs of shoes, one for each. Also one outfit each and I didn't like that, either.
       
    15. 1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have?
      I only have a SD boy right now and he has a pair of boots and a pair of trainers.

      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing?
      I prefer to buy him clothes rather than shoes, but they must suit his shoes.

      Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits?
      One pair works for several outfits.

      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?
      Not very often. He is always wearing his trainers because they suit with almost every outfit he has.

      4. Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have?
      3 pairs: a pair of elegant shoes, a pair of boots and a pair of trainers.

      5. How many pairs of shoes did your first doll have?
      He had only a pair of boots.
       
    16. 1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have? (Please separate different size dolls/dolls who don't share shoes.)
      1 SD Girl - 2 pairs
      3 SD Boys - 3 pairs
      1 MSD Girl - 3 pairs
      2 Yo Girls - 3 pairs
      1 Yo Boy - 1 pair (sometimes also shares the girls' pair of sneakers)

      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits? My dolls definately have more outfits than shoes. Luckily the styles/colors of the outfits are mostly similar enough that one pair of shoes works for a number of different outfits.

      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes? Not very often for most dolls; never for a few of them. Even the girls who have more than one pair usually end up wearing the same pair all the time. If they happen to be wearing an outfit that doesn't match any of their shoes they just go barefoot (a few of them seem to prefer it anyway lol).

      4. Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have? I think if I could afford it, I'd like each outfit for each doll to have its own pair of shoes. XD More realistically, I'd eventually like one pair of casual & one pair of dressy type shoes per doll. I doubt it'll ever happen though, as I'm much more interested in clothing than shoes. Even for myself I'm like that (I basically live in flip flops & ballet flats; I'm just not really a shoe girl).

      5. How many pairs of shoes did your first doll have? She did (and still often does lol) go barefoot for many months after I got her. Eventually she got one pair of shoes & one pair of boots. It's still that way today.
       
    17. 1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have?
      3 dolls and 10 pairs of shoes

      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits?
      I tend to have shoes that go with any outfit (most of my shoes were gifts from an American dollmaking company whose name i can't recall right now)

      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?
      Almost never...Only when i have an outfit that absolutely won't work with the default shoes!

      4. Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have?
      I'm not sure...It really depends on the type of doll and what you are planning on doing with him/her.

      5. How many pairs of shoes did your first doll have?
      One pair, and they were fine for me :)
       
    18. ... ALL OF THEM!! :aheartbea :aheartbea

      Well, no, but I have too many to count. 5 big bins of them. From Yo-size up to EID-size. If I sold all 32 of my dolls tomorrow, I'd still collect their shoes. I love shoes. Shoe lust is a very tribalizing kinda thing; you're either on the bus or you're off the bus. Other shoe-lover people, your tribe, will recognize, will get you right away. Because of COURSE you need those shoes, even though you have 25 other pairs, because these ones right here are fabulous and you don't have them. Non-shoe-lovers will blink at the size and quantity of your shoe-bins and say, "I think you have too many shoes" (correct reply: "shut up!").

      I never tire of shoe-shopping; I get DollHeart's pre-release newsletters; those people have my number, from now unto eternity. Since I can't have all the shoes in the world for myself, I LOVE that I can get my shoe-collecting ya-ya's out on a small scale. Those sexy little DollHeart stompers cost 1/3 as much as my own fancy boots, and take up 1/3 the apartment space.

      Are a doll's shoes important compared to the clothing? My god, Jim, of course they are. Shoes are the effing cornerstone. There are few things worse than seeing a doll in a fabulous outfit, perfect eyes, perfect wig, and tragic shoes that do utterly nothing to pull the look together. It makes Baby Jesus cry.

      Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits? I haven't counted-- I may very well have as many shoes as outfits, or I might have more. Almost all of the shoes will work with any number of outfits. There are very few truly single-use shoes in the world, either for man or doll.

      I am a fifth-level grand master accessorizer, so I magically channel which shoes go perfectly with each outfit. Sometimes there are shoe crises, though, when two or more pairs look perfect with the same outfit. The indecision is paralyzing. And the goddamn doll can't speak to tell you which pair he likes better. It is at these agonizing times of life that I wail to the ceiling, "Why oh why don't I have a roommate?"

      How often does any doll change shoes? Whenever his look demands a change of shoes. Whenever the mood takes me. Or whenever a new pair of shoes comes into the house, and *zoom* immediately I know who they're for.

      Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have? ... ALL OF THEM!! :aheartbea :aheartbea
       
    19. 1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have? (Please separate different size dolls/dolls who don't share shoes.)
      I have 6 dolls, four of whom have shoes. The other two are always barefoot. Three of them have one pair, the last has two pairs.
      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits?
      Fairly unimportant, but then most of my dolls only have one outfit. Urgh, I hate being poor!
      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?
      The doll that has two pairs barely ever gets his changed, because one pair is so incredibly difficult to change that I had to mod his feet to get them on. These shoes are also my bargaining weapon- when he's being naughty, I threaten to burn them and then he's good as gold!
      4. Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have?
      As many as they need. Which is more than they have. But I have more important things to spend my money on right now. Such as... more dolls! >facepalm<
       
    20. 1. How many dolls do you have and how many shoes do they have? (Please separate different size dolls/dolls who don't share shoes.)
      Let's see my 3 Azone Pureneemos have 8 pairs altogether and my big Obitsu 50cm has 4 pairs of shoes.Definitely more pairs than I have, lol.

      2. How important are your doll's shoes compared to their clothing? Do you have as many shoes as you do outfits, or does one pair work for several outfits?
      I try to mix and match the outfits with what I have but if I feel like I need a different pair then that's when I buy new ones ^^;

      3. How often do you change your doll's shoes?
      Everytime they go to a meet which is about once a month on average.

      4. Ideally, how many pairs of shoes do you think a doll should have?
      Hard to answer this one ^^; As many as the stars in the sky? Heheh, well I figured a casual, a formal and a special one at least.

      5. How many pairs of shoes did your first doll have?
      Just the one that came with her, though I keep buying more for her/them.