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Aramas · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:21 am Post subject: Men's shoes in Peru

Let's talk about men's shoes in Peru. I'm sure most guys are not at all keen on shopping for shoes, but sometimes we just have to do it. I'm trying to decide what to take to Peru and I'll probably just wear a pair of black tennis shoes and buy something local when I get there. I'm planning on taking lots of salsa lessons at the start (which I hope will go some way to alleviate my congenital crackeritus), so I'll need some formal looking dancing shoes at least..

But what do the locals wear? Black oxford ties? Spanish riding boots with cuban heels? Leather strappy sandals? Llama skin ugg boots? Is there a 'class' aspect to shoes? Do creoles look down on people who wear 'indiginous' shoes, and do indiginous people look suspiciously at people that wear 'city shoes'?

What do the local girls like to see on men's feet? Is it possible to actually walk in them?

I guess I want One Shoe to Rule Them All, but at a pinch I might manage to lug around a spare pair if they're going to earn their keep.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Dress shoes. The normal ones, shiny that tie.

Aramas · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:50 am Post subject:

So black oxford ties everywhere? Have you ever tried walking in them? Are you talking about work shoes?

What do people wear when they actually have to walk somewhere?

RyanS · Joined: 11 Oct 2005 Posts: 356

Just wear regular running shoes. Not too fancy or I will rob you.

vin1127 · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 28 Location: EEUU

I cant find any shoes that fit me, Im size 12 US Sad

rgamarra28 · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:38 pm Post subject:

Don't wear anything too fancy, such as namebrands like Nike & Adidas, or you may be walking around in your bare-feet!