Something colorful to walk on

Only in Bali you can come to work with sandals. I’m not talking about tukang-tukan bakso who wear sandals when they push carts all around the city, but I’m talking about managerial staff, secretaries, even a CEO who comes to work with crocs.

It is advisable that when you come in wearing sneakers people will snicker at you think you’re a lost city boy.

So you can imagine how awkward I felt when I first stepped into the premises. Sharp looking in my pants (thank goodness!), blazer, complete with high heels. I bet I was a strange sight, and walking carefully as I treaded the wooden bridge. Completely saltum (wearing the wrong costume).

Ever since I got hired I stopped buying shoes and started collecting sandals. Can’t remember how many has passed on after months of service protecting my feet from rough paths, tiny thorns and worm eggs. Always have at least 6 pairs on stock to choose from.

Economy wise I save more (even though the turn over is quite high) if I only buy sandals ranging 50-70k rups. With one exception, a sandal that looks similar to Swallow brand which I used to have when I was a kid. If swallow only cost 20k rups, this one, with shiny shocking colors cost almost 20 bucks. With this price, it’s expected to be blister free and long lasting. With that promise, my feet are quite happy.