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Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
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Milly_Molly
2008-10-02 22:27:31
Listening to my friends husband today moaning on about how many pairs of shoes she is taking on holiday made me think.
(and no, it didn't hurt! :haha )

My sister in law always gets moaned at by my brother about the same thing, as do quite a few of my other friends.

Other than the shoes I wear to go in, I only take two pair of *day* shoes (two pair of flip flops or one pair of flip flops and
one pair of cheapo crocs) and two pair of wedge heeled sandals - usually a neutral coloured pair and a white pair,
or a black pair and a white pair.

Am I in the minority here?
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Miss_Chief1
2008-10-02 22:40:07
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
I suspect in a word MM........Yes will be the answer ;)

I used to be terrible and then after a shock at Arrecife airport with a huge surcharge incurred I realised that without all the shoes in my case I would have sailed through, underweight no problem. A change was in order and now very succesfully I get away with -

Loafers to travel in

Flip flops for the day + sometimes a pair of good trainers if lots of walking

2 pairs of sandals for in the evening, gold & silver......go with everything :tup
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turkeyconvert
2008-10-03 06:40:08
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
I take 2 evening sandals, black and white pair, to go with my black and white bag. 1 pair of flip flops and 1 pair of day casual sandals.

Its so easy to put loads in the case and I do get tempted, but then think of the charges for being overweight and this makes me put them back :rofl
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Milly_Molly
2008-10-03 06:51:08
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
I'm not in the minority then (well up to now anyway! ;))
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SandC
2008-10-03 07:23:51
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
I fly in something like a pump or trainer then take 1 pair flip flops, 1 pair crocs for daytime and 1 pair wedges. Sorted.
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nicJW
2008-10-03 09:32:59
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
Hi :wave: Used to take loads when I was younger but have learnt from my mistakes. Now only take 2 pairs flip flops (1 day pair and one a bit nicer so can be worn in evening too), trainers in case we go for a long walk, and 1 pair sandals for evening. So that's 1 pair on feet when travelling plus 3 in the case.
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denny.53
2008-10-03 13:00:57
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
I too, use to take loads when I was younger, but find that when the weather is hot, my feet swell so lots of my shoes are uncomfortable anyway.
I wear a pair of wedges on the plane, take 1 or 2 pairs of flip flops, and another pair of 'dressy' shoes for the evening. I find though, that if we go for a walk after our evening meal, I end up changing back into my flip flops!! Next year I am only taking flip flops with me as any other shoes are a waste of time.......
Denny
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SandC
2008-10-03 13:39:02
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
I only wore my flip flops and my crocs on my main holiday this year. I travelled in pumps in case of trips that required shoes that will stay on kind of thing. For my gulet holiday as you don't wear shoes I only had the ones I travelled in.
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Judith
2008-10-03 14:58:02
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
2 pairs. My walking shoes and a pair of pretty sandals that will go with everything. I used to take loads of shoes years ago but lugging heavy cases on and off carousels, taxis, busses, trains etc. got old so I now travel as light as possible. I will take one extra pair of sandals on my trip to Laos next month but only because they are old and I will leave them at one of the hotels for a staff member.
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Angie34
2008-10-03 18:28:13
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
I have cut down on how many pairs of shoes I take on holiday with me. Wear a pair of wedges to travel in, two pairs of kitten heel mules, one silver one gold for daytime. Two pairs of heeled for evening one black and one white to match my handbags.Even then hubby says I take too many. :duh
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lynwestie
2008-10-03 18:39:28
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
Ive learnt my lesson now as well so I now just buy/take a couple of new pairs of flaty mules, a more dressy pair of wedge/very small heel sandals , that dont usually get worn and the flip flops I wear during the day. all hubby takes now if its going to be hot are 2 pairs of flipflops. 1 pair for day and 1 pair for evening :)
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ElJhem
2008-10-03 18:43:42
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
Travel in trainers which double as my walking shoes and take smart leather flip-flops and and a plain pair that are comfortable enough to walk around in. Not much point taking posh sandals because my feet swell.
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louise225
2008-10-03 19:30:50
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
I travel in trainers and then 3 pairs packed - usually flip flops.
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Llindy
2008-10-03 22:05:35
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
i was really good this year and only took 5 pairs
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keela1eva2
2008-10-04 07:33:54
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
Me on my last cruise I had 13 pairs of shoes and my friend told everyone at our table. Each evening when I came to dinner it became a joke as to which shoes and bag I had with me, Evening bags to match shoes. I was on another cruise in August this year and I managed to cut it down to 7 but oh I did have withdrawal symptoms when I had to double up some shoes and bags.

Yes I was overweight but I fortunately got away with it. Preparing for another 8 week holiday including a cruise! How am I going to manage for that length of time? Well I still have 7 weeks to work that one out!

Sue
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Hi De Hi
2008-10-04 18:00:02
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
Just took 1 pair of shoes and 1 pair of trainers to Chicago for the week. Oly took the shoes because I had to wear a suit some days!
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CazzMicknTom
2008-10-05 07:57:22
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
used to take a few pairs of flip flops to match each bikini and about 6 pairs of shoes/sandals to match evening outfits. Next year I'll be taking 1 pair of flip flops, as that is waht i usually end up just wearing anyway and two pairs of sandals, one for my wedding and another pair to go with my outfits. 15kg luggage allowance also has something to do with it too. :(
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srhjnmgn
2008-10-06 13:11:58
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
This year I took two pairs of flip flops for the day time, a pair of leather flip flops and a pair of wedges for evenings. After years of taking trainers I finally worked out that the only time I wore them was at the airport - going and coming home so I dont bother with them now at all.

In the past, I have taken several different pairs of shoes, boots, sandals and flip flops but only ever wore one or two of them. When it got to the stage that I realised I was only wearing them all throughout the holiday to make a point (that I did wear everything I took), I realised it was stupid and reduced the amount of shoes I packed. Its worth it, cause you can take more clothes instead!

As long as my flip flops are comfy, im happy.

Sarah :)
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Crispy
2008-10-06 21:13:32
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
Flying out this Sunday,cant take all my toiletries in my hand baggage anymore,so Ive put my 6 pairs of shoes in one of the bags,plus I will obviously be wearing a pair to travel in as well,I just love to have a choice,Oh! and I cant resist looking at and buying shoes when Im on holiday as well.Bought 6 pairs of leather sandals in Tunisia last year,well they were a bargain!!.
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juby 5
2008-10-06 21:52:31
Re: Shoes - how many pairs do you take away with you?
hya, when I went to spain this summer, I travelled in my trusty crocks, packed 3 pairs of flipflops for day and took a pair of wedgy sandals for night time which were totally redundant, so I am determined that for next holiday, no wedgy sandals, just flippy floppies ! :tup
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