I can't believe I am saying this but will one pair of shoes do?

staremperor73

I will be travelling around India for 2 weeks in November and I am only taking one carry on backpack.

I love shoes but sadly I am thinking of taking my teva sandals as my only footwear. Would this be adequate? I also may do the day trek to Triund.

I am packing light but running out of space already and dont want to take up room with extra footwear. Not quite sure where all my shopping will go

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Sarah

nikhilsegel

Just took a look to figure out what TEVA sandals are.
If you have trekked in them before and they worked for you then you shouldn't have a problem here.

A lot will depend on where you plan to go and what you plan to do.

In the worst case you can always buy another pair of shoes in INDIA. I would risk it ..

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Nitinthegreat

Yeah off course you can do trekking with TEVA sandals unless you wear heavy woolen socks with them as you are traveling in month of November. But I have a strong doubt that whether you are able to do trekking in sandals in winter season.
You can try your luck else i agree with nikhilsegel "In the worst case you can always buy another pair of shoes in INDIA."
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nikhilsegel

Would the socks make them worse or better. I would have thought BETTER?

Nitinthegreat

Better off course as it will protect the foot against the chilly winds.

nikhilsegel

so the 'unless' in your post should have been 'especially' ?

gypsie,lotus

Srar 73,
My govt. recommends not to ware shoes with open toe's or heals because of cuts one may get and then infection from the dust and dirt. It is a different environment. Different germs.
Enjoy India, it is a fantastic country in every way.
Sincerely, Gypsie

Nick-H

The only thing with having only one pair of shoes is what happens when they get wet!

But hey, as others have said --- you buy another pair.

KABAARY

I'd recommend two pairs but then carrying just a pair provides you with an opportunity to be Miss Goody Two Shoes...

Nitinthegreat

Thanks for correction

Shivani Skydancer

Sarah, I don't know what Teva sandals are, but you will need enclosed shoes in HP. First of all, you'd be freezing in sandals and then, the footpaths and roads are rough uneven and often littered with debris. I would be cautious about getting a cut on my foot from some bit of glass or wire.

You can easily and cheaply buy another pair of shoes in Mcleod or Delhi and bring the sandals for sure !

nikhilsegel

Wow, your government says that !! Very cool !! although I don't trust politicians and bureaucrats !!



Very Nice one !

Nick-H

It's a good point --- but closed shoes here in the South? Far too hot.

What I do always, when buying sandals, is to ensure that the heal and toe do not overhang and are protected from kicking or tripping sharp things. It's worked for me for quite some time.

But don't forget that your feet are really in the thick end of infectious dust, down there on the ground, on streets that may well be used as toilets and worse.

*jyoti*

I bought more shoes when I got here, but the first time I came to India I only brought Merrells. I loved those shoes! The only time they didn't work was when I was too dressed up, but otherwise they were great for walking & looked ok with Salwar Kameez or jeans. You can get cheap flip flops for shower shoes or just wandering for about 100 rupees a pair, and they probably wouldn't last long after your trip anyway so no guilt in throwing/giving them away when you're done.

Nitinthegreat

Wet in the month of November
Anyways they are sports sandals and made especially for river rafting and trekking kinda stuff so i do not think getting wet is a problem.
The only thing is the cold weather. and may be she can buy one pair in India only if needed.