Shoes in English winter

[Marcellionheart]

Originally Posted by ralphwho

As for the members advising "dainite-soled or "commando" rubber-soled shoe" they seem to be even more out of this world than you.

I am still laughing at the idea of purposely buying dainite soles so as to visit London in February

I lived a good chunk of my life in London. It bloody rains in London a lot. Dainite's great in the rain and will hold up, especially in a budget shoe, much better than a leather sole. Why wouldn't you wear a nice dressy rubber sole if you're going to be out in the rain?

 

[ralphwho]

no such thing as a "nice dressy rubber sole "
mate

 

[chroMe]

^hmm, what would knut hamsun wear

enjoy your visit

And i'd take a newbie american visitor over any bloated self-rightious knut of a UK'er anyday. The only thing that detriments my trips abroad are seeing the roseacea lager-belied uk-pats wolfing their chips and bemoaning the lack of proper tea.

 

[academe]

Originally Posted by ralphwho

The word douchebag is actually a funny one both in its original meaning and how it got to be used as an insult.

Your questions on the other hand -if taken at face value, which seems to be the thing to do- are extremely quaint and reveal this exquisite American character, who gets his first passport in his 40s and then thinks oh my god I am going abroad what will happen to me? Can I drink the tap water in the UK? do I need special shoes?

Get a grip; this country has a very mild climate. You should worry about the water and the weather when you travel inside the US.

Oh and by the way you don t need to bring your gun with you. If you find a piece of hard ice just cross to the other side of the street, no shooting is necessary.

As for the members advising "dainite-soled or "commando" rubber-soled shoe" they seem to be even more out of this world than you.

I am still laughing at the idea of purposely buying dainite soles so as to visit London in February

You are a wanker
mate

 

[red dragon]

Originally Posted by ralphwho

Well I guess there are 3 possibilities:

1-The members answering this post "on the straight" are being extremely ironic

2- This dbc guy is ******* with you and the members answering this post "on the straight" are being extremely naive or worst: dumb

3- This dbc guy is really as dumb as it seems and so are the people answering

"I'm leaning towards galoshes, but I'm weary of snow piling up a bit. "

galoshes in England?? gimme a break

My advice is buy some 5K crocodile galoshes- I have been told they can take anything