On Tue, 31 May 2016 23:12:13 -0300, Joy Beeson
wrote:

On Mon, 30 May 2016 13:17:37 +0700, John B.
wrote:

Give up wearing shoes?

To be more precise, I've given up trying to find shoes in my size.

I didn't find any adjustable-toe sandals at this spring's clearance,
but I have at least four pairs of sandals, so I should manage until
it's sandal-buying season again.

Here I would guess that the majority wear some form of sandal, ranging
from rubber flip-flops to very elegant "shoes" that are essentially a
sole with a few tiny straps to hold the foot on top.

Flip-flops are, of course, considered down market apparel and worn
only by the "lowly" and of course by "tourists".

I should have taken a look at the men's shoes while I was in the shoe
stores. Seldom very many sandals in that department, though.

The Lace mailing list reported that Walmart had lace espadrilles, and
I'll be able to ride that far soon, but I imagine that they are
already gone.

Goodness, it must get a bit nippy wading
through the snow back there. Christmas time, sleigh bells in the air
and yuletide by the fireside (and cold toes :-)

I do have a pair of insulated hiking boots I bought in the sixties,
when we passed near R.E.I. on our way back from Hawaii. I said they
pinched, I was going to have to try on men's shoes, the clerk said
"wait" and went into the back room and brought out another pair of the
same brand, model, and size -- and this pair fit.

When I was in the Air Force I wore "brogans", ankle high work shoes,
and so did the WAF's (Women in the Air Force). Of course, most WAF's
were office workers or other jobs where a "dress" uniform was worn,
but occasionally you would see one in her "fatigues" clomping along
with her brogans so apparently sturdy work shoes are made for smaller
feet.

I wear them only once or twice per winter; the "ankle support" makes
steps awkward.
--
cheers,

John B.