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Marsilius
October 7th, 2006, 20:33
A while ago there was quite an animated discussion here about which brand offered the most comfortable sandals.

On the basis of one particularly enthusiastic recommendation, I bought a pair of Rockports and have just come back from using them to hike around the mountains of Crete for a week.

I must confirm that they are the most comfortable and secure-feeling pair that I have ever had.

Thanks to the recommender (I forget who it was!)

The sandals will certainly be in use on the gentler slopes of Dongtang beach next month!
October 7th, 2006, 21:12
With or without socks?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Joe_M01/ozsoxer.jpg

:cheers:
TrongpaiExpat
October 7th, 2006, 23:09
I have never seen Rockports in Thailand, has anyone?

Also, sizes often stop at US size 9. I am a 10.5/ 11 and apparently quite a freek by Thai standards.
Smiles
October 8th, 2006, 10:43
" ... A while ago there was quite an animated discussion here about which brand offered the most comfortable sandals. On the basis of one particularly enthusiastic recommendation, I bought a pair of Rockports and have just come back from using them to hike around the mountains of Crete for a week. I must confirm that they are the most comfortable and secure-feeling pair that I have ever had. Thanks to the recommender (I forget who it was!) ... "
That was moi ( http://www.sawatdee-gay-thailand.com/fo ... ht=sandals (http://www.sawatdee-gay-thailand.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8578&highlight=sandals) ) and you're welcome. Rockports rock!
I liked them for exactly the same reason ... one can hike forever in them in complete comfort.

How much is an 'off' in Crete?

Cheers ...
October 8th, 2006, 11:17
http://upload4.postimage.org/1334375/066191.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1334375/photo_hosting.html)
One from The birkenstocks looking interesting....but still not enough air.http://upload4.postimage.org/1334400/_5175941.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/1334400/photo_hosting.html)
Now this second one adds a bit of lift, from Ecco, but i dunno, i might just have to get em hand made again in Kenya at xmas time, ouch ouch the blisters are worth every cent.
allieb
October 8th, 2006, 12:47
I have never seen Rockports in Thailand, has anyone?

Also, sizes often stop at US size 9. I am a 10.5/ 11 and apparently quite a freek by Thai standards.

You know what they say about big feet dear. Is it true?
October 8th, 2006, 14:13
it's absolutely true...people with big feet always have big noses and long legs.

These Rockports are a nightmare to get used to wearing..almost crippling.
Marsilius
October 8th, 2006, 14:43
There were no "offs" to be had in Crete as far as I could tell. There used to be a "bar with boys" in Rethymno but that seems to have closed. Aghia Nicholaos has rainbow flags (and effete customers!) in one of the bars of the Hotel du Lac but I did not explore...

PS I am a (UK) size 11!
October 8th, 2006, 16:43
Perhaps something more appropriate Miss Pearl?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Joe_M01/yhst-1870786752690_1909_11203978.gif
TrongpaiExpat
October 8th, 2006, 18:01
More complicated that I thought: shoe size guide (http://www.veganline.com/shoe-sizes.htm)
October 10th, 2006, 12:24
Your Cracked Pearl. Rockports NEVER have to be broken in. That is their appeal. They are comfortable from day one. Maybe you are thinking of Birkenstocks?

Unfortunately, my favorite pair of Rockport sandals resides in the closet of my now EX bf's condo. Whether he chooses to throw them out before I arrive in December is anyone's guess LOL