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Post by monty1104 on Mar 29, 2008 6:22:31 GMT -5
Hey guys. I posted this in another thread and didnt get a reply. Sorry to sound impatient, but I just got a buy one get one free offer for shoes, so I was hoping to get an opinion ASAP. So comments on the shoes in the link would be especially helpful Im planning on just bringing 2 pairs of shoes for travelling through Europe in winter. A pair of good walking shoes and a pair of flip-flops. These are the shoes im thinking of getting www.snowgum.com.au/Product_ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=3389So I have a few questions about them. Will these shoes be dressy enough to get into clubs/bars? Will these shoes be durable enough and warm/waterproof enough for winter? Will I be able to wear these shoes for 6 weeks straight, or should I bring another pair just in case? I have a bad ankle as a result of years of taekwondo training. I am planning on wearing a brace for most of the trip, just to prevent injury instead of having to treat it. Does anybody have any tips on other ways I can prevent injury? Cheers in advance. |
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Post by pointofnoreturn on Mar 29, 2008 21:23:01 GMT -5
If you're not planning to hit up any clubs, it's a good kind of shoe  |
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Post by herrbert on Mar 30, 2008 15:48:27 GMT -5
I think these are a pretty good choice. OK maybe not to fashionale, but how much partying are you planning, and how much do you care looking fashionable while travelling. (most people you will only see once.) They claim that these boots are waterproof, and 'breathe', so for winter they should be good enough. I am not that sure that you really need the profile that this shoe has. If you are going to do some hiking, then for sure bring shoes with a good profile because you need it. Because you write you will be needing them in Winter, I somehow guess, you will not go for walks in the mountains. So it depends are little bit on where you are planning to go. If you stick to towns, I would just bring shoes, that you can use on long walks. (don't get me wrong these will do the trick, but maybe are a little bit over the top. Of course it a bit hard to tell from a picture, and not seeing the undersole.) No matter what you choose always choose some good quality shoes, that you at least have worn at home for a while, so the leather has adjusted to the shape of your foot. It is very rare to come across shoes, that don't give you blisters, if you start wearing them for 12 hours a day in the first days/week. I played volleyball for about 10 years (very good for knees and ankles  ), and did a lot of walking in the Alps, where it constantly twisted my ankle. (I just twist them, and will still be walking, it doesn't really hurt anymore). If you are going to walk with a brace, be sure it is pretty tight, but no too tight!. The only other options I can think of it to tape the ankle using sportstape, or to wear boots, the latter giving the most stability to the ankle. (but really look awful at parties!) |
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Post by monty1104 on Mar 30, 2008 22:24:52 GMT -5
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Post by Eagle on Mar 31, 2008 0:23:58 GMT -5
It's difficult to recommend a particular Shoe, as everyone's feet and preferences are different. The Shoes described in the last link you posted look like the most "dressy", but the important thing is that whichever model you choose it must be comfortable. You might want to do some walking around your home neighborhood for a few hours (perhaps with a Backpack?) to break them in, and to make sure they will be comfortable for longer periods of time.
All the models shown appear to be a "hiking" type Shoe, so I have to agree with the others in that they probably would be frowned upon at posh Clubs. However these shouldn't be a problem at normal Bars?
Good luck and happy travels!
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Post by alphamoth on Mar 31, 2008 18:27:15 GMT -5
From the first link you gave me, I wouldn't go spend 200 dollars on those, even 2 for price of one...they look no better then a 60 dollar pair from a sports warehouse.
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Post by monty1104 on Apr 9, 2008 6:57:55 GMT -5
I ended up getting a decent pair of hiking boots. www.snowgum.com.au/Product_ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=3390In your experiences, will these be ok to get into local bars atleast, or should I bring a pair of dressier shoes aswell? I dont want to take another pair of shoes if I can help it, but I also dont want to be caught out trying to get into a bar and not being able to. What are peoples opinions? |
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Post by herrbert on Apr 14, 2008 16:10:46 GMT -5
I don't think a bar would kick you out because of the shoes you wear. In some trendy clubs, that might be the case.
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Post by intreker05 on Apr 27, 2008 22:58:20 GMT -5
I have an ankle that acts up every once in a while, though not as much as yours seems to since I've never had to resort to a brace. My advice however, would be to be careful. Wearing the brace is great, boots with a higher top and more support is also good. Make sure you tie them tight so the support can work. Also, if you feel your ankle starting to hurt, don't push yourself so hard that you hurt yourself even more. I'm bad about that and end up regretting it for a couple days afterwards. If your ankle starts to hurt while you're walking around, find somewhere to sit and rest for a while. Also, walk around with your backpack before you leave, see how much damage it can take. Before I go I have to see how my knee is going to hold up to it since soccer and hockey have wreaked havoc on it. I recommend doing the same for your ankle. Other than that, just be careful, and have fun of course.
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Post by xmegx on Jun 14, 2008 18:55:43 GMT -5
Hi! me and two friends are traveling in europe for two months starting in September countries being France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, Scotland and England
so far were planning on bringing a pair of hiking boots, and a good pair of walking shoes for the warmer countries, also flip flops
im wouldnt bring the walking sandals, but im afraid the boots will be too heavy and warm for southern France and italy
i dont want to bring three pairs of shoes, any advice?
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Post by stylescriber on Jun 16, 2008 0:22:46 GMT -5
try to bring a very versatile shoes. like something between a sandal and a pair of shoes. also, i agree with the flipflops in warmer countries. generally, it really depends on the destination that you want to visit.
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Post by zsoulan00 on Jun 21, 2008 16:15:38 GMT -5
what i brought:
Nike Dunk SB Lows
Asics Mexico 66 Tigers
Flip-Flops
what i recommend:
whatever is comfortable for you to walk in!!!
DO NOT BUY NEW SHOES. if you do... wear them in for at least a month before your departure.
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), and did a lot of walking in the Alps, where it constantly twisted my ankle. (I just twist them, and will still be walking, it doesn't really hurt anymore). If you are going to walk with a brace, be sure it is pretty tight, but no too tight!. The only other options I can think of it to tape the ankle using sportstape, or to wear boots, the latter giving the most stability to the ankle. (but really look awful at parties!)
