Nightmare to have shoes that give way during a trip
By scheng1
@scheng1 (24649)
Singapore
February 6, 2016 2:58am CST
One of the horrors of travelling is to have shoes that give way.
You cannot imagine how terrible it is when you are in the third day of the trip, and you have no more shoes to wear.
Long ago, a group of us went for a 3 days hike in mountainous region in China.
Two persons in the group had the soles of their branded sneakers came off.
Nobody in the right mind would bring two pairs of sneakers for a hiking trip. After all, we had to carry our own backpacks which were quite heavy.
The villagers in the mountains came to the rescue.
They sold us the straw slippers which were perfect for hiking up the mountain.
Personally I had the same experience in Europe. My walking shoes gave way, and I had to throw them away.
I was fortunate that I had packed in an extra pair of sandals.
The pair of sandals was not meant for walking. I meant to use them as slippers in hotel and flight.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
6 Feb 16
@scheng1 In that case, let us be glad that you had helped them out in financial per se. I do think it is a part of having tourists in certain places to have the inflow of extra income for the local people.In some point, if they don't have the things you needed, then it would be difficult to walk without the indigenous slippers. It can also be a souvenir from them, too.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
6 Feb 16
Another good reason why we should buy especially gear that's branded from a good and reputable store ( with all the fakes and crap around). My Oakley tactical half boots is very reliable when I go to expeditions similar to yours, I also have another U.S, made, forgot the brand that I use sparingly for more than 20 years and i never had any problems. I think it would also be wise to include mending kits in you back pack like glue, threads and needles it won't take much space.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
6 Feb 16
@scheng1 and i bet they sold you the slippers at a black market price
but to be fair maybe that is what they use for centuries. I went mountain climbing when i was younger and I found it more comfortable to go up barefoot when it rained so hard and our heavy boots got stuck in the mud.
but to be fair maybe that is what they use for centuries. I went mountain climbing when i was younger and I found it more comfortable to go up barefoot when it rained so hard and our heavy boots got stuck in the mud.
@whiteream (8567)
• United States
6 Feb 16
That is awlful. I am glad, I have never had anything like that happen.
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