What's the deal with Sandals?

New girl · Jan 1st, 2007, 14:03

I have a pair of flip flops which I brought with me from Australia. I have never had any problems with them at home and that is all I live in. Went walking yesterday and now I have a massive blister. So tomorrow I am going shopping for some new sandals.

jwitt · Jan 1st, 2007, 14:24

Hmmm, I lived through this past summer in Santa Fe, NM at 7,000 ft, walking almost exclusively in flip flops, 4-6 miles a day with nary a blister. What is it that causes blisters so much in India?

Seems to me like what Edward is saying would assume that humans' feet have "evolved" to the point where they are not functional on their own anymore. I'm of the belief that the more one walks in bare feet the stronger and healthier their feet will be.

But I felt the urge to post those sandals because I have found them to be soooooo comfy so far with a supportive sole and soft padding underneath the straps. (Disclaimer: have not had a chance to give them a strenuous test yet) Also, I will feel much more comfortable walking into a restaurant or other establishment with these than I would with any of the Teva/Keen/Merrell varieties.

Noodle · Jan 1st, 2007, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalyani68

My impression of flip-flops was that they are considered bathroom shoes- worn when bathing and not seen outside the house.

Not at all!

Half the population wears flip flops all day, anywhere.

I wear them only inside or on the terrace, for outside I find them to .... flip-floppy

New-South-Welshman · Jan 1st, 2007, 16:26

Aussies and Indians share two passions. Cricket and thongs. It can get mighty cold in the winter in Sydney, down to 5 degrees celcius, so obviously no one wears them then, but when it summers... oh yeah.

I actually need a new pair of sandals, do you guys recommend I buy them in India? They're basically sold everywhere right? Are they great quality and, can I get them in black?

cyberhippie · Jan 1st, 2007, 16:40

You can get them in any colour you like and lots of styles, the quality probably suffers by compirsone to Nike or Tivee but for a price of around 150-200 rupees thay will easily see you thorugh a trip and even if they break they're cheap to replace!!

On Pahaganj as you enter the main bazaar from the Railway Station side there's three shoe shops on the left, just past the VCD/DVD wallahs, this is a good place to start looking!!

New-South-Welshman · Jan 1st, 2007, 16:53

Wow, cyberhippie. That wasn't specific enough...

Nick-H · Jan 1st, 2007, 18:34

Blisters and India...

My theory is it is the heat and humidity causing more sweat, which softens the skin?

New-South-Welshman · Jan 1st, 2007, 18:37

I've never been to south India, so I wouldn't know how hot it gets. But I can imagine. I was watching a doco on the Aussie cricket team playing in Madras back in 1986, saying it was almost 50 degrees celcius on the pitch, and most of the Australian players were throwing up on the field.

Luckily they weren't playing in flip flops! Imagine the blisters then.

davey · Jan 1st, 2007, 18:39

what about the cracks in heels? what causes them?, I spent 4 years in the army trodging everywhere in boots, never had a blister or a crack in my heels untill I wore sandals in India

New-South-Welshman · Jan 1st, 2007, 18:40

Probably no moisture around the heels? Or maybe you forgot to take your moisturiser with you to India?

cyberhippie · Jan 1st, 2007, 18:43

Luckily there's a handy medication for this called "CRACK"

davey · Jan 1st, 2007, 18:44

Do you smokl it or rub it in??? I'll know for next time

cyberhippie · Jan 1st, 2007, 18:48

You rub it in, great name hey!! Himalaya Aruvedic products also do a anti crack cream!!

Nick-H · Jan 1st, 2007, 20:09

You smoke it. Your feet will cease to matter....

mangrove · Jan 1st, 2007, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noodle

Nothing but sandals for me except in Dec/Jan in the evenings when it can get quite chilly here. But at other times? No, your feet will sweat - at least mine would like hell!

Yes, you have to wash your feet in the evenings and maybe put a little Odomos to keep the bugs at bay but that's not a big deal. Sandals are so much more comfortable in the heat here.

An exception even in hot weather would be if you have open wounds of any kind on the feet or lower legs - tropical ulcers! Careful about that! I know two people struggling with them - hard to get under control.

Hey Noodle,

What do you mean by 'Odomos'?

Tropical ulcers! Never heard of those

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Jan 1st, 2007, 14:03	#31
New girl Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 32	I have a pair of flip flops which I brought with me from Australia. I have never had any problems with them at home and that is all I live in. Went walking yesterday and now I have a massive blister. So tomorrow I am going shopping for some new sandals.

Jan 1st, 2007, 14:24	#32
jwitt Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 52	Hmmm, I lived through this past summer in Santa Fe, NM at 7,000 ft, walking almost exclusively in flip flops, 4-6 miles a day with nary a blister. What is it that causes blisters so much in India? Seems to me like what Edward is saying would assume that humans' feet have "evolved" to the point where they are not functional on their own anymore. I'm of the belief that the more one walks in bare feet the stronger and healthier their feet will be. But I felt the urge to post those sandals because I have found them to be soooooo comfy so far with a supportive sole and soft padding underneath the straps. (Disclaimer: have not had a chance to give them a strenuous test yet) Also, I will feel much more comfortable walking into a restaurant or other establishment with these than I would with any of the Teva/Keen/Merrell varieties.

Jan 1st, 2007, 16:26	#34
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,574	Aussies and Indians share two passions. Cricket and thongs. It can get mighty cold in the winter in Sydney, down to 5 degrees celcius, so obviously no one wears them then, but when it summers... oh yeah. I actually need a new pair of sandals, do you guys recommend I buy them in India? They're basically sold everywhere right? Are they great quality and, can I get them in black?

Jan 1st, 2007, 16:40	#35
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	You can get them in any colour you like and lots of styles, the quality probably suffers by compirsone to Nike or Tivee but for a price of around 150-200 rupees thay will easily see you thorugh a trip and even if they break they're cheap to replace!! On Pahaganj as you enter the main bazaar from the Railway Station side there's three shoe shops on the left, just past the VCD/DVD wallahs, this is a good place to start looking!!

Jan 1st, 2007, 16:53	#36
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,574	Wow, cyberhippie. That wasn't specific enough...

Jan 1st, 2007, 18:34	#37
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	Blisters and India... My theory is it is the heat and humidity causing more sweat, which softens the skin?

Jan 1st, 2007, 18:37	#38
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,574	I've never been to south India, so I wouldn't know how hot it gets. But I can imagine. I was watching a doco on the Aussie cricket team playing in Madras back in 1986, saying it was almost 50 degrees celcius on the pitch, and most of the Australian players were throwing up on the field. Luckily they weren't playing in flip flops! Imagine the blisters then.

Jan 1st, 2007, 18:39	#39
davey Grumpy Old fart Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia (Buderim) Posts: 536	what about the cracks in heels? what causes them?, I spent 4 years in the army trodging everywhere in boots, never had a blister or a crack in my heels untill I wore sandals in India

Jan 1st, 2007, 18:40	#40
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,574	Probably no moisture around the heels? Or maybe you forgot to take your moisturiser with you to India?

Jan 1st, 2007, 18:43	#41
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	Luckily there's a handy medication for this called "CRACK"

Jan 1st, 2007, 18:44	#42
davey Grumpy Old fart Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia (Buderim) Posts: 536	Do you smokl it or rub it in??? I'll know for next time

Jan 1st, 2007, 18:48	#43
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	You rub it in, great name hey!! Himalaya Aruvedic products also do a anti crack cream!!

Jan 1st, 2007, 20:09	#44
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	You smoke it. Your feet will cease to matter....