dennis clark Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Does anyone have any favorite shoes?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Yep, since I bought a pair of Skecher walkers and a pair of Skecher runners, both with memory foam "gogamat" insoles, cobblestones are suddenly of almost no concern. They are unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Crocs....cushiony, washable, no sweat odour, and available in many nice styles and colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 I live in flip-flops, no matter what the street surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis clark Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Thanks so far. I'm 100 kilos, love my crocs here not so well there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanMexicali Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 https://sasshoes.com/men/men-footwear I had worn out several pairs of expensive shoes walking almost daily on rough sidewalks and bought a pair of SAS shoes here at one of their stores [in Mexico]. They fit like a glove and give more support than cheaper shoes and are better made. I noticed when my other shoes got a couple of years old they didn´t support my feet as well anymore and my feet would get sore after a long walk. These have not had that problem and I have not had sore feet since buying them. To me, being double wide, the best pair of shoes I have ever worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Skechers and Crocs both excellent on the cobblestones Both can be thrown in the washing machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 For ladies Keens sandals are very popular, last well, and kinda look better than most sandals. Very good for cobbles and protecting toes. Lots of colors. 70 to 100 bucks. Men can wear Pirma sandals from the Pirma stores. About 450P Real rubber thick bottoms great for cobbles and leather tops with Velcro. No style at all laugh out loud but very very sensable. Toes are open on these. Crocks work well until they get smooth on the bottom than they can be very slippery on wet cobbles. My Pirma sandals last longer than crocks here if you walk much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 8 minutes ago, lcscats said: For ladies Keens sandals are very popular, last well, and kinda look better than most sandals. Very good for cobbles and protecting toes. Lots of colors. 70 to 100 bucks. Men can wear Pirma sandals from the Pirma stores. About 450P Real rubber thick bottoms great for cobbles and leather tops with Velcro. No style at all laugh out loud but very very sensable. Toes are open on these. Crocks work well until they get smooth on the bottom than they can be very slippery on wet cobbles. My Pirma sandals last longer than crocks here if you walk much. Pirma sandals in larger sizes cost substantially more: about 750 pesos at size 12 last time. Esposo lives in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcstroker Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 33 minutes ago, lcscats said: Crocks work well until they get smooth on the bottom than they can be very slippery on wet cobbles. My Pirma sandals last longer than crocks here if you walk much. I had that problem until I got these: http://www.amazon.com/crocs-Off-Road-Clog-Black/dp/B0014C77QS/ref=sr_1_62?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1463058100&sr=1-62&nodeID=679255011&keywords=crocs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajijicbound Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Flexi has a new store on the Ajijic Plaza. Their shoes are good quality and have some croc knock offs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 7 hours ago, gringal said: Pirma sandals in larger sizes cost substantially more: about 750 pesos at size 12 last time. Esposo lives in them. Hmmm just paid for size 9 450P at Pirma store in Shoe Mall on the way back from Joco to Meteos Costco/Mega. Noticed not more than six pairs in stock. Lets hope they are not going away. Pirma also has a store in Guad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cartero Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Alanmexicali, I'm super happy SAS (San Antonio Shoes) has an outlet, not to mention more than one, here. Please tell me where! Most people who spend all day on hard floors know of them, few others in the loop. I've always bought them in Houston, there's an outlet close to the astrodome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulugirl Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 There's one in a strip mall immediately east of the Costco by Galerias Mall where there's a Sirloin Stockade. I've worn SAS for years and they have narrow sizes as well as really wide sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanMexicali Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 1 hour ago, El Cartero said: Alanmexicali, I'm super happy SAS (San Antonio Shoes) has an outlet, not to mention more than one, here. Please tell me where! Most people who spend all day on hard floors know of them, few others in the loop. I've always bought them in Houston, there's an outlet close to the astrodome. http://www.sasmexico.mx/sucursales.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanMexicali Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 36 minutes ago, Lulugirl said: There's one in a strip mall immediately east of the Costco by Galerias Mall where there's a Sirloin Stockade. I've worn SAS for years and they have narrow sizes as well as really wide sizes. To bad I didn´t know about them until a couple of years ago. My double wide feet made me buy expensive shoes because they made double wide. Other well know makes did not make them. They were never as well designed or well made and comfortable as these ones are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john everett Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 My trick is shoes two sizes two big, with double insoles. I get some serious spread across the stones, real clodhoppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newjersey expat Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 On 5/12/2016 at 7:03 AM, sue said: Skechers and Crocs both excellent on the cobblestones Both can be thrown in the washing machine I agree and they have nicer styles now and just as good on cobblestones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanMexicali Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 20 hours ago, john everett said: My trick is shoes two sizes two big, with double insoles. I get some serious spread across the stones, real clodhoppers. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/corns-and-calluses/basics/causes/con-20014462 "Causes By Mayo Clinic Staff Pressure and friction from repetitive actions cause corns and calluses to develop and grow. Some sources of this pressure and friction include: Wearing ill-fitting shoes. Tight shoes and high heels can compress areas of your foot. When footwear is too loose, your foot may repeatedly slide and rub against the shoe. Your foot may also rub against a seam or stitch inside the shoe." My buddy always wore shoes 2 sizes larger, he said they were more confortalble, and paid for it when 35 with chronic calluses for the rest of his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john everett Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Thanks for the concern. I can walk around 10 miles a day on the cobblestone like this without any problems. I think the double insoles help alot. My feet don't really move around inside the shoe, but I do trip over the toes sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptarte_22@yahoo.com Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I have a pr of flats with open design on them(not the usual looking Crocs)...Crocs of Mexico...one pair at home in Ontario and one in Ajijic...they are the ONLY shoes I wear daily. I have to remind myself to dress up with my other shoes! They are unbelievably comfy...to me....and supportive and light weight. I had a bone spur in one heel a couple of years ago and after a steroid shot and wearing these shoes...nada problemo!! I bought them at the Shoe Outlet before you get to Costco in GDL. On sale....check it out! Love them............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 I go everywhere in flipflops and have no problems with the cobblestones.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Flipflops have no arch support. Important for many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha1 Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 crocs perfect fit Crocs shoes should not fit like other shoes: They should fit very loosely. The sides of your foot should not really touch the sides of the shoe. Your toes should never make contact with the front of the shoe. Once you have centered your foot on the foot-bed: You should have about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch of space in front of your toes, behind your heel and when you lift the strap you should be able to comfortably get your finger between the strap and heel. In other words the fit should be "loose". I know that this goes against everything that you have ever been used to in a shoe, but these are the parameters that the shoe was designed to be worn under. No Pressure points Ever! When you receive your Crocs and try them on for the first time follow these steps for a great fit. To insure that the strap is not pulling your foot into the front of the shoe, rotate the strap forward and determine if your foot rests comfortably in the foot bed and there is room all around your foot. If so, you have the proper size but the strap is too short. To alleviate this issue, work your fingers around the strap and stretch it as you go around being careful not to put excessive pressure on the rivet hole. Stretch the strap until it is just short of the back edge of the shoe. The resin material has memory and will stay at the proper length after one or two of these types of adjustments. Remember, the body heat from your foot will further soften the shoe and mold itself to your foot for even more comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 my arches do fine without support and my husband does not so everyone is different so thereis no one shoe fit all solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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