Maybe it's a matter of "he doesn't need them any more".
In my opinion shoes, even poor quality shoes are generally expensive in the Philippines. I'm going to bring 6 pair of decent quality canvas deck shoes when I come back. Canvas breathes, is almost as cool as slippers/flip flops, I can run in them if I need to cross the street, I can wear them while swimming in the ocean so I don't have to worry about stepping on glass, metal or sea urchins and I can toss them in the washing machine to clean them. I'm wearing a pair right now, Ralph Lauren Polo brand and of decent quality that I bought for $25 US and they are comfy!


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