Second hand trainers

Before Christmas, George had a shoe malfunction when we went out one evening. The sole on his one of his Timberland shoes came apart. His foot looked like a crocodile snapping away down the road. 🐊

So he was on a mission to get a cheap alternative to last the holiday. And I was also on the hunt for new pumps as mine were on their way to the bin. 

At a local market in Bangkok we stumbled upon a secondhand trainer shop. Yes - I thought no way are my feet going in someone else's sweaty shoes. But then I went in and changed my mind. 

The shop was heaving with trainers that looked so new, you'd never know. Some were very expensive brands. The manager must carefully select what he buys secondhand and then cleans them up like brand new. And yes they smell lovely! 

In the end we both bought a pair of pumps each at around £9. I've included a photo now after a few weeks of us wearing them. A little more lived in, but certainly better than buying brand new. 

Since that visit we've seen quite a few similar shops/market stall selling very smart seconds.  What a great idea.