Shoes - North India in December

Spanky · Sep 17th, 2007, 10:19

I'll be in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Kolkata first half of December. I've read archived threads on shoes vs sandals, benefits of easy on/off of sandals, etc. Seems to me that good support and protecting your feet trumps easy on and off.

Anyone have any thoughts on water shoe/running shoe/trainer hybrids like the following:

http://www.merrellboot.com/Product/N...tra-Sport.aspx

Seems u could wear these w/o socks and enjoy reasonably cool feet, but still have decent protection for your feet. I'll be doing a lot of photography and exploring so will be walking a lot. These shoes are a bit freaky looking and I don't wanna look like an idiot western tourist wearing goofy hi tech shoes, but...

Thanks!

Aishah · Sep 17th, 2007, 10:55

There are also many Indians wearing goofy hi tech shoes, mainly the men but in Delhi you will see some women wearing them too. Go with what is most comfortable with you - I have mentioned in a previous thread I always wear socks as a protection from dust and grit even in very hot times. You can wear socks in December anywhere except South india I should think.

Brisso · Sep 17th, 2007, 11:07

I've tried everything and always come back to a good pair of flip-flops. Lets face it, they are on and off so many times in a day.

Cool and comfy - cheapest and best unless it is cold or you are trekking.

shashank.aggarwal · Sep 17th, 2007, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brisso

I've tried everything and always come back to a good pair of flip-flops. Lets face it, they are on and off so many times in a day.

Cool and comfy - cheapest and best unless it is cold or you are trekking.

North India is supposed to be Cold in December..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spanky

These shoes are a bit freaky looking and I don't wanna look like an idiot western tourist wearing goofy hi tech shoes, but...

Its a very common design over here...perfectly normal...I am surprised that you are finding them freaky..

wonderwomanusa · Sep 18th, 2007, 02:28

Those look very comfortable; I'd be tempted if they came in my size, as they look great for walking around the city.

If you find they don't work for you, you can always buy a pair of sandals in India.

Yes, winter in Delhi can be quite cold at night, but the on & off would be a real PITA for me. I'd forgotten about that when I went to Japan and I was always looking for somewhere to sit so I could tie my shoes.

Spanky · Sep 18th, 2007, 13:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Its a very common design over here...perfectly normal...I am surprised that you are finding them freaky..

I guess I'm imagining walking around Old Delhi or Kolkata in these things and feeling like an alien. But then I've never been to India so I really have no idea what I'm talking about.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonderwomanusa

Those look very comfortable; I'd be tempted if they came in my size, as they look great for walking around the city.

If you find they don't work for you, you can always buy a pair of sandals in India.

Yes, winter in Delhi can be quite cold at night, but the on & off would be a real PITA for me. I'd forgotten about that when I went to Japan and I was always looking for somewhere to sit so I could tie my shoes.

If I get 'em, I'll report back. I'm not even sure these shoes can be/need to be tied. But point taken on the on/off issue.

ananda2193 · Sep 18th, 2007, 19:44

Those shoes are a little sci-fi for India I must say. I suppose you might get some attention for them. Like how much did you pay? etc.
There's lot's of good walking shoes available in the states that are more neutral in color and style. You might consider just a good plain leather walking shoe.

But do what you want!

nayan · Sep 18th, 2007, 19:50

You will not feel like an alien walking in those shoes. Unless one really notices them very minutely they look like any common sneakers available in nike etc in India. No one bats an eyelid at them.

Hartson · Oct 21st, 2007, 09:24

I think they look cool. I like them.

Sep 17th, 2007, 10:19	#1
Spanky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US (San Jose) Posts: 113	Shoes - North India in December I'll be in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Kolkata first half of December. I've read archived threads on shoes vs sandals, benefits of easy on/off of sandals, etc. Seems to me that good support and protecting your feet trumps easy on and off. Anyone have any thoughts on water shoe/running shoe/trainer hybrids like the following: http://www.merrellboot.com/Product/N...tra-Sport.aspx Seems u could wear these w/o socks and enjoy reasonably cool feet, but still have decent protection for your feet. I'll be doing a lot of photography and exploring so will be walking a lot. These shoes are a bit freaky looking and I don't wanna look like an idiot western tourist wearing goofy hi tech shoes, but... Thanks!

Sep 17th, 2007, 10:55	#2
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,682	There are also many Indians wearing goofy hi tech shoes, mainly the men but in Delhi you will see some women wearing them too. Go with what is most comfortable with you - I have mentioned in a previous thread I always wear socks as a protection from dust and grit even in very hot times. You can wear socks in December anywhere except South india I should think. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dhaka Posts: 3,570	Those look very comfortable; I'd be tempted if they came in my size, as they look great for walking around the city. If you find they don't work for you, you can always buy a pair of sandals in India. Yes, winter in Delhi can be quite cold at night, but the on & off would be a real PITA for me. I'd forgotten about that when I went to Japan and I was always looking for somewhere to sit so I could tie my shoes.

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ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,613	Those shoes are a little sci-fi for India I must say. I suppose you might get some attention for them. Like how much did you pay? etc. There's lot's of good walking shoes available in the states that are more neutral in color and style. You might consider just a good plain leather walking shoe. But do what you want!

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