Rare BoozinCroozin Posted September 5, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Since this is the last long weekend before our cruise, I have been trying to figure out everything we are packing. I started to look at shoes and felt like I was loading up a camel for a 2-month trip across the Sahara. I don't see a way around having 4-pairs of shoes. It sounds crazy to me, but I can't seem to cut it down. Formal shoes: for the two formal nights to go with the suit Sneakers/hiking shoes: These are the shoes I wear all the time. I will wear them for pier walking, excursions, and walking around the ship Flip Flops or water shoes Informal slip on casual shoes: to wear to dinners, casino, etc. Am I crazy or is this about normal? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 5, 2021 #2 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Sounds like you have a good "shoe plan" because you need to take at least four pairs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defbref Posted September 5, 2021 #3 Share Posted September 5, 2021 3 for me, your 2 and 4 options are combined 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted September 5, 2021 #4 Share Posted September 5, 2021 And wear the largest ones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 5, 2021 #5 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Sounds about right for us we do not have formal nights so #1 is not needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted September 5, 2021 #6 Share Posted September 5, 2021 2&4 combined - On my feet for travel. 3 is packed. DW takes an additional pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted September 5, 2021 #7 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I combine 1 and 4. My informal shoes can be worn with a suit. Like Andy Dufresne said; "Seriously, how often do you really look at a man's shoes?" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted September 5, 2021 #8 Share Posted September 5, 2021 packing? 1 and 3 only. Number 2 I'm wearing during travel and getting on the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted September 5, 2021 #9 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I think you would be doing well to stick to four pairs of shoes/ sandals. I never seem to manage less than seven. But I admit, I am an over packer who likes to have options !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted September 5, 2021 #10 Share Posted September 5, 2021 1 hour ago, BoozinCroozin said: Since this is the last long weekend before our cruise, I have been trying to figure out everything we are packing. I started to look at shoes and felt like I was loading up a camel for a 2-month trip across the Sahara. I don't see a way around having 4-pairs of shoes. It sounds crazy to me, but I can't seem to cut it down. Formal shoes: for the two formal nights to go with the suit Sneakers/hiking shoes: These are the shoes I wear all the time. I will wear them for pier walking, excursions, and walking around the ship Flip Flops or water shoes Informal slip on casual shoes: to wear to dinners, casino, etc. Am I crazy or is this about normal? Might I suggest nice khaki slacks/blazer for the “prom nights”😉? That will give you far more multi-use clothes combos. I assume you’re on a mass market line (re: “formal” nights) where you’ll find many folks dress far below formal. If you go the above route I suggest, a nice pair of Sebago or Sperry boat shoes (billfish or dockside type models) will do triple purpose: casual wear onboard, walking excursions, and the perfect mate to the khakis/blazer “yacht club uniform” which will work for every dinner situation. If you’re going on a Polynesia or similar cruise, you’ll need only a single pair of multipurpose water shoes. OluKai makes the Imaka Trainer, which is standard issue for Hawaii’s public lifeguards. You can run in them, swim in them, etc. (Wide feet? Try Tevas instead.) At $150, they’re not cheap. But, like the Sperry or Sebago boat shoes for dry wear (also $100 +\-), they’ll serve many situations. So, my suggestion is two pairs of shoes. BTW, travel in the boat shoes and pack the water shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted September 5, 2021 #11 Share Posted September 5, 2021 1 hour ago, BoozinCroozin said: Am I crazy or is this about normal? I combine your #1 and #4. I have a pair of black Rockports that look like formal shoes and goes well with whatever I wear to dinner, including when I wear my tux. I wear to the ship and around the ship and on shore excursions my walking shoes--your #2. Don't forget a pair of slippers for walking around in your cabin/bathroom. For a long cruise, I would probably add a pair of canvas type shoes just for variety when I am aboard the ship. I used to take a "boatload" of shoes and discovered most didn't get worn. That has changed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted September 5, 2021 #12 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Wear #2. Pack #3. Don't need any special formal shoes as long as you aren't barefoot on formal night. Just wear your sneakers w black socks and they are formal shoes. DON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 5, 2021 #13 Share Posted September 5, 2021 We all have our own opinions about this topic. In my opinion, sneakers are not formal, even if you are wearing with them with black socks. I think if you are comfortable with 4 pairs, that is good🙂.......actually that is the amount I brought on my recent Alaska cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BoozinCroozin Posted September 6, 2021 Author #14 Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, donaldsc said: Wear #2. Pack #3. Don't need any special formal shoes as long as you aren't barefoot on formal night. Just wear your sneakers w black socks and they are formal shoes. DON So go Sunny Crockett style on formal night with my suit? 🙂 I am not adverse to that and not sure how many will get the reference. Edited September 6, 2021 by BoozinCroozin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BoozinCroozin Posted September 6, 2021 Author #15 Share Posted September 6, 2021 4 hours ago, Lois R said: We all have our own opinions about this topic. In my opinion, sneakers are not formal, even if you are wearing with them with black socks. I think if you are comfortable with 4 pairs, that is good🙂.......actually that is the amount I brought on my recent Alaska cruise. I don't dress up often, but when I do, I do. I think my suit, shirt, tie, and shoes are more than all of my other clothes combined. It is crazy. Still trying to figure it out. My formal shoes weigh nothing, I mean 1Lb or less. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted September 6, 2021 #16 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Take all of em' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted September 6, 2021 #17 Share Posted September 6, 2021 My DH claims that I've taken as many as 17 pairs. I do remember taking a lot, plus a different outfit for each night of a 12- to 14-night cruise, plus outfits for afternoon tea, going ashore dressed modestly, etc. He now typically packs 4, plus what he wears to board. I'd say I pack 6 pairs. My feet swell in the heat, so it's important to me to have a lot of options. Even in the early days, as well as now, we've never gone over one suitcase each, and under the airline weight limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted September 6, 2021 #18 Share Posted September 6, 2021 And don't forget your tap shoes. Heavy, but so worth it when you want to attend tap dance classes. On two of our three Cunard cruises, tap classes were offered, with several attendees well prepared. Another Cunarder reported that at least 30 of the 80 or 90 passengers who showed up for a tap class had packed their own tap shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 6, 2021 #19 Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 hour ago, shipgeeks said: And don't forget your tap shoes. Heavy, but so worth it when you want to attend tap dance classes. On two of our three Cunard cruises, tap classes were offered, with several attendees well prepared. Another Cunarder reported that at least 30 of the 80 or 90 passengers who showed up for a tap class had packed their own tap shoes. Sounds fun if that is one of your hobbies/interests....but for some of us? I like to dance to but would never bring tap shoes with me---have no talent or inclination for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted September 7, 2021 #20 Share Posted September 7, 2021 6 hours ago, shipgeeks said: My DH claims that I've taken as many as 17 pairs. I do remember taking a lot, plus a different outfit for each night of a 12- to 14-night cruise, plus outfits for afternoon tea, going ashore dressed modestly, etc. He now typically packs 4, plus what he wears to board. I'd say I pack 6 pairs. My feet swell in the heat, so it's important to me to have a lot of options. Even in the early days, as well as now, we've never gone over one suitcase each, and under the airline weight limit. I'm bowled over that y'all can take 10 pairs of shoes in only two suitcases. Plus everything else. Do you have small feet ? 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted September 7, 2021 #21 Share Posted September 7, 2021 6 hours ago, shipgeeks said: And don't forget your tap shoes. Heavy, but so worth it when you want to attend tap dance classes. On two of our three Cunard cruises, tap classes were offered, with several attendees well prepared. Another Cunarder reported that at least 30 of the 80 or 90 passengers who showed up for a tap class had packed their own tap shoes. I gotta say that this post has completely turned me off of EVER doing a Cunard cruise. Holey moley. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted September 7, 2021 #22 Share Posted September 7, 2021 17 hours ago, shipgeeks said: And don't forget your tap shoes. Heavy, but so worth it when you want to attend tap dance classes. On two of our three Cunard cruises, tap classes were offered, with several attendees well prepared. Another Cunarder reported that at least 30 of the 80 or 90 passengers who showed up for a tap class had packed their own tap shoes. 10 hours ago, clo said: I gotta say that this post has completely turned me off of EVER doing a Cunard cruise. Holey moley. Have never cruised Cunard but don’t see why people decry tap shoes…it is whatever’s floats your boat(pun intended) I am sure tap shoes weigh no more than snorkelling gear and no one seems to complain about people travelling with that… I take neither tap shoes nor snorkelling gear. There is no need to criticise the choices of others..we all have different priorities. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 7, 2021 #23 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Totally agree👍.........if you are into TAP, then bring your tap shoes!......... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted September 7, 2021 #24 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I’ve had many (18) foot surgeries so I likely take more shoes due to swelling, etc. I bring my OOFOS beach sandal for beach excursion/pool. I wear my KEEN shoes for walking excursions. One pair of slip on shoes that go with everything & one pair of dressy flat sandals. Gives me options if my feet swell uncontrollably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted September 7, 2021 #25 Share Posted September 7, 2021 19 hours ago, shipgeeks said: And don't forget your tap shoes. Heavy, but so worth it when you want to attend tap dance classes. On two of our three Cunard cruises, tap classes were offered, with several attendees well prepared. Another Cunarder reported that at least 30 of the 80 or 90 passengers who showed up for a tap class had packed their own tap shoes. Were these TA cruises? If so I understand -- I think many on those cruises are just onboard for the shipboard life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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