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ballewja

Hello all,
I will be coming to South Korea at the end of June to teach in a school in Bundang. Does anyone know, are running shoes cheaper to buy there than they are in the US? Can I get Asics there? I don't know if I should get some before I leave or just wait until I get there.

Oh, also, I wear a 7 1/2 so I'm hoping I'll be able to find my size.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

peppermint · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:05 pm Post subject:

Depends on how much space you have in your suitcase really. 71/2 is at the upper range of available shoe sizes here, and sneakers are about the same price as at home. Don't know if I've ever seen Asics though

bucheon bum · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

7.5 for woman perhaps. I had no problem getting shoes in Korea and I wear a size 11.

And yeah, athletic shoes are nearly the same price, not much difference. I'd suggest just getting them in Korea to save yourself the hassle of packing an extra pair of shoes.

winnie · Joined: 08 May 2005 Location: the forest

Yes, you can buy em here, might want to save on the luggage space for now and just get em here.

I am a women's 8.5-9, and have had no problems....not a popular size here.

Also, Asics are EVERYWHERE....my students love em....and they have more designs here too I think.

paperbag princess · Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Location: veggie hell

asics sizing is different here. i wear a size 9 women's and they don't make my size. go figure. i wrote them an angry email about it, but they still haven't written me back. buy your shoes at home.

komtengi · Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Location: Slummin it up in Haebangchon

they have loads of tiger here, less of the asics athletics. you want decent running shoes?? buy them there

ballewja · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:37 am Post subject: where?

Winnie-
Where in Korea are you located? I wanna make sure the place I'm going (Bundang) will have Asics around for me to buy...

What store can I buy them at in Korea?