I have 17 pairs. That sounds like a lot but I could go for a couple more pairs if I’m being honest. Like a third of them are Converse, too; I can’t help myself.
4: 2 Pairs of street shoes, 1 Pair of Sandals, 1 Fancy Pair I didn’t wear for years
4, if sandals count. Otherwise 3.
Two pairs of sneakers, a pair of steel toes work boots, and a pair of sandals. Only reason I even have two pairs of sneakers is because I thought I had lost one shoe from one of the pairs and bought another pair before finding the missing shoe.
4 or 5. Winter boots, sneakers, suit shoes, inside sports and flippers if they count.
I really don’t need any more than that.
6 pairs
Running shoes, Iron rangers, hiking boots, dress shoes, mountaineering boots, and plus worn out pairs of sneakers and winter boots that I need to toss. 5 good, 2 bad, plus a pair of slippers if that counts.
Look at your own situation and judge what is the appropriate sum for yourself.
Are we counting the ones I can’t find?