Shoes again!

lulabell · Jul 28th, 2005, 00:44

Alright, I know this is not very original and there are already many posts on this subject (which I have read), but can anybody tell me...

DO I NEED 2 TAKE WALKING SHOES?

The problem is that i don't really have a definite plan of where i am going or what i am going 2 b doing while I am in India. I think we will be heading up towards Leh at some point and I am considering maybe doing some voluntary teaching in Mcleod Ganj. We will be travelling in August and if I stay on (as I hope to) then I could be in Mcleod Ganj during September/October.

Obviously I don't want 2 carry anything that is not absolutely necessary, but if the experienced and helpful Indiamikers think I should take some, then who am I 2 argue?

crvlvr · Jul 28th, 2005, 00:51

just buy the second pair, if you need it, in India.

lulabell · Jul 28th, 2005, 01:02

My plan so far is 2 take my Merrel sandals 4 walking, flip flops for slobbing about in at hotels and a v light pair of slightly dressier sandals for going out. Just can't decide on the walking shoes issue. Dont wanna get cold tootsies up in the hills but also dont wanna carry them if i dont need 2.

Nick-H · Jul 28th, 2005, 01:35

Don't bother with the 'dressier sandals'; just wear you Merrel sandals that you are comfortable in all day and every day. Don't take flipflops: buy them there (very, very cheap) if you decide you need them.

crimsonriver · Jul 28th, 2005, 01:36

Don't worry abt the shoes.. You can buy them at reasonable prices here..

guerik · Jul 28th, 2005, 06:33

I like Tevas (or Merrells or whatever) - just chuck a pair of socks on with them if it's a bit chilly.
Once you're over there, you can pick up a pair of fancy jooti cheaply - they pack well and look pretty cool in my opinion. I still wear them at home with jeans all the time

dokidoki · Jul 28th, 2005, 06:38

just writing to your post lulabel since you wrote to mine!! just kidding! i am going to buy everything there, since i wrote about the skirts, i feel reaffirmed that we can buy everything we need once we get there, and also get to see what others are wearing. I am taking a very light pair of walking shows, cos theyare broken in. i heard the sandles there are great! by the way, in response to your other message, we arrive saturday morning. have a super time! how long are you going for?

AvidTrekker · Jul 28th, 2005, 13:32

Trekking shoes of the European quality are not available here. They are reqd if you are going for a serious trek. For some three day walk, buy local shoes from anywhere, there are plenty to choose from.... Just wear an extra pair of sox so that your feet don't get blistered by the new shoes. Maybe get the fitment right by wearing the extra pair o'sox at the shoe store.

lulabell · Jul 29th, 2005, 00:34

Thanks 4 all the advice guys. I went shopping in Romford (woo-hoo) today and ended up buying a super-light pair of hiking shoes. Maybe Il need them, maybe I wont. But I'm damn well gonna have 2 wear them now I've bought them!!

Weh-hey! Only one day till lift off!!

Nick-H · Jul 29th, 2005, 05:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by lulabell

Thanks 4 all the advice guys. I went shopping in Romford (woo-hoo) today ... ... ...

TK Max I hope?

Or did you spend real money?

Hope you and your shoes have a just wonderful time. Don't forget that Indiamike is just an internet cafe away, and if you just don't want technology intruding while you're away, let us know how it went when you get back

Bon Voyage

lulabell · Jul 29th, 2005, 15:23

Oh, I don't think I'll b able 2 wait that long. I'm addicted now!

Jul 28th, 2005, 00:44	#1
lulabell deluxxxe model Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 17	Shoes again! Alright, I know this is not very original and there are already many posts on this subject (which I have read), but can anybody tell me... DO I NEED 2 TAKE WALKING SHOES? The problem is that i don't really have a definite plan of where i am going or what i am going 2 b doing while I am in India. I think we will be heading up towards Leh at some point and I am considering maybe doing some voluntary teaching in Mcleod Ganj. We will be travelling in August and if I stay on (as I hope to) then I could be in Mcleod Ganj during September/October. Obviously I don't want 2 carry anything that is not absolutely necessary, but if the experienced and helpful Indiamikers think I should take some, then who am I 2 argue?

Jul 28th, 2005, 01:02	#3
lulabell deluxxxe model Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 17	my plan so far My plan so far is 2 take my Merrel sandals 4 walking, flip flops for slobbing about in at hotels and a v light pair of slightly dressier sandals for going out. Just can't decide on the walking shoes issue. Dont wanna get cold tootsies up in the hills but also dont wanna carry them if i dont need 2.

Jul 28th, 2005, 01:35	#4
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,368	Don't bother with the 'dressier sandals'; just wear you Merrel sandals that you are comfortable in all day and every day. Don't take flipflops: buy them there (very, very cheap) if you decide you need them. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jul 28th, 2005, 01:36	#5
crimsonriver The Nom@d... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Some road.. somewhere... Posts: 325	Don't worry abt the shoes.. You can buy them at reasonable prices here.. __________________ Look around and chose your own ground For long you live and high you fly And smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry And all you touch and all you see Is all your life will ever be... Last ride : Bhutan, Arunachal, Sikkim.. (Where do I ride next?) My Travel Journal... http://the-never-ending-road.blogspot.com

Jul 28th, 2005, 13:32	#8
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,785	Trek shoes Trekking shoes of the European quality are not available here. They are reqd if you are going for a serious trek. For some three day walk, buy local shoes from anywhere, there are plenty to choose from.... Just wear an extra pair of sox so that your feet don't get blistered by the new shoes. Maybe get the fitment right by wearing the extra pair o'sox at the shoe store. __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

Jul 28th, 2005, 00:51	#2
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: On the move in India.. Posts: 4,535	just buy the second pair, if you need it, in India.

Jul 28th, 2005, 06:33	#6
guerik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,038	I like Tevas (or Merrells or whatever) - just chuck a pair of socks on with them if it's a bit chilly. Once you're over there, you can pick up a pair of fancy jooti cheaply - they pack well and look pretty cool in my opinion. I still wear them at home with jeans all the time

Jul 28th, 2005, 06:38	#7
dokidoki Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Japan Posts: 43	just writing to your post lulabel since you wrote to mine!! just kidding! i am going to buy everything there, since i wrote about the skirts, i feel reaffirmed that we can buy everything we need once we get there, and also get to see what others are wearing. I am taking a very light pair of walking shows, cos theyare broken in. i heard the sandles there are great! by the way, in response to your other message, we arrive saturday morning. have a super time! how long are you going for?

Jul 29th, 2005, 00:34	#9
lulabell deluxxxe model Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 17	Too long as a girl guide.. Thanks 4 all the advice guys. I went shopping in Romford (woo-hoo) today and ended up buying a super-light pair of hiking shoes. Maybe Il need them, maybe I wont. But I'm damn well gonna have 2 wear them now I've bought them!! Weh-hey! Only one day till lift off!!

Jul 29th, 2005, 15:23	#11
lulabell deluxxxe model Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 17	Oh, I don't think I'll b able 2 wait that long. I'm addicted now!

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