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Post by tomfoolery on Jul 23, 2006 14:54:36 GMT -5
Im kind've stuck on this...
I dont wear shoes at all, only to church or other similar occasions. I practically live in my birkenstocks!
However, Im planning a 3 week trip between london and rome and i do plan to do many walking tours.
ive never had a problem with my sandals, and i have thought about picking up another pair of sandals.. most likely Teva Hurricane II's... for the showers and wet weather trudging.
Is this wise?
I cant find any major advantages or disadvantages for or against just bringing sandals.
sandals are light and breezy, they offer me good support and excellent comfort, they are sturdy and reliable.. and they take up minimal room.
This is sortve last minute, mind you.
I leave this wednesday!!
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Post by Kim on Jul 23, 2006 15:29:50 GMT -5
I'm not a big shoe person either, I prefer sandals as well. When we were there, I wore sandals all summer long - they were Nike sandals, like Tevas. Go with whatever you will be able to comfortably wear all day long, that's the most important thing.
Bringing a pair of Teva's isn't a bad idea, along with the sandals, just in case you need to change it up - sometimes your feet get sore just from wearing the same shoes. Tevas are light and you can always just attach them to the outside of your backpack.
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Post by tomfoolery on Jul 23, 2006 15:57:42 GMT -5
those was my exact thoughts.
I think i just needed to hear someone else say it!
im bringing some slippers along too ;D Nothing like a good pair of slippers four lounging around the hostel
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Post by WillTravel on Jul 24, 2006 0:41:49 GMT -5
I like to travel with one "normal" pair of shoes, and one pair of sandals, for summer travel. Just make sure you are comfortable with miles and miles of walking and lots of standing in those sandals. I've gotten some Ecco sandals lately which are really good. (I also have a pair of Rieker sandals that were very good, but they're getting pretty old now, after literally thousands of miles!)
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Post by jennifer on Jul 24, 2006 5:54:47 GMT -5
Yup, same here. I'm not a big shoe fan, the less the better, they are so heavy! I brought for my 5 months a pair of Geoxx comfy black sandals I can wear all day and also for classier evenings, and then my pair of running shoes. I havent worn them since june, but they are good when it rains or on more mountainy adventures. I think you need to have both unless you really stay in cities!
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Post by Jules80 on Jul 24, 2006 15:13:37 GMT -5
i tend to go between hiking shoes and tevas depeding on weather and activity... i have a bad back so sometimes the hiking shoes are more necessary for support.
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Post by Shmemily on Jul 31, 2006 9:27:35 GMT -5
Another person who agrees with the sandals! I had a pair of hiking boots too since I was spending a bit of time in mountain areas, plus I was there when it was cold in the spring. However, in the summer I also lived in my Birks. Comfy enough for sure. I just strapped some flip flops on my pack. (however after months and months in Birks my poor toes need a pedicure  ha ha) |
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Post by gougeAway on Aug 2, 2006 14:55:20 GMT -5
If you're more comfortable in sandals, I don't see any problem with that. My only caution might be at the Vatican (and maybe other churches - but I don't recall anyone else making a fuss at any other churches - and I went to a lot) - I know they're strict on wardrobe - and you may not be let in with just sandals (I know bare legs are a definite no-no). Hopefully someone here can confirm or deny the sandal thing - but it may also depend on who's guarding the gates that day.
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Post by Jules80 on Aug 2, 2006 18:35:31 GMT -5
i'm pretty sure it was just no shorts and no bare shoulders for churches so sandals should be fine.
Jules
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Post by WillTravel on Aug 3, 2006 3:26:11 GMT -5
Sandals aren't a problem. The guards appear to be a little inconsistent about exactly what length of skirt or knee-length shorts they allow, so best to be conservative and wear either a skirt that definitely goes past the knee, or capris, or long pants. Similarly, no bare shoulders, so be sure to wear something with sleeves. Oh, and bare midriffs can apparently be a problem too.
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ha ha)