What footwear do Europeans wear in the Southwest US? - Starrsville's Somewhat Scientific Study
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What footwear do Europeans wear in the Southwest US? - Starrsville's Somewhat Scientific Study
I posted this on the US forum. In case others are interested...
So much conversation on this topic regarding "us" traveling to Europe, I spent my hours as sister shopped at Cameron Trading Post to conduct a study.
86% wore trainers/ tennis shoes/ sneakers of some type or color
9% wore Birkenstock or Merrill type sandals or slides
4% wore flip-flops
less than 1% wore a shoe with an actual heel - most interestingly a silver/ white/ tooled cowboy boot on a woman
I did not notice anyone visibly concerned about their footwear or other attire. I did notice very interesting choices of souvenirs to take "home".
So much conversation on this topic regarding "us" traveling to Europe, I spent my hours as sister shopped at Cameron Trading Post to conduct a study.
86% wore trainers/ tennis shoes/ sneakers of some type or color
9% wore Birkenstock or Merrill type sandals or slides
4% wore flip-flops
less than 1% wore a shoe with an actual heel - most interestingly a silver/ white/ tooled cowboy boot on a woman
I did not notice anyone visibly concerned about their footwear or other attire. I did notice very interesting choices of souvenirs to take "home".
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I've lived in Texas for 25 years. A few years ago I was in a Western wear store buying "western" jeans for a kid's dance costume. We had been in Paris a few weeks prior. It was funny to me when a big group of French tourists came in, all buying cowboy boots. In all my years in Texas, I've never owned cowboy boots!
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LoveItaly, my San Francisco friend wore cowboy boots under her wedding dress. Married at a BIG Catholic church downtown and reception at the Presidio (spelling?). I was aghast - this was 20 years ago almost. But, she fell in love with line dancing when we lived in Dallas and by doggie, she was going to wear her boots!
Now, I am proud she didn't listen to the likes of me! Reminded me of the cowboy boots on the lady in Cameron!
Now, I am proud she didn't listen to the likes of me! Reminded me of the cowboy boots on the lady in Cameron!