Okay guys: How many pairs of shoes are YOU taking on your cruise???

The ladies have already posted how many pairs they're bringing. Now it's time for the guys to do the same. This should be interesting....

This may be atypical, but last cruise, I wore my grubby but comfortable tennis shoes for traveling, packed a pair of Vans slip-ons for everyday wear around the ship, a pair of flip-flops for the fitness center, a pair of dress shoes for formal night, and picked up a pair of water shoes for navigating rocky shores in Dominica. So, five.

This may be atypical, but last cruise, I wore my grubby but comfortable tennis shoes for traveling, packed a pair of Vans slip-ons for everyday wear around the ship, a pair of flip-flops for the fitness center, a pair of dress shoes for formal night, and picked up a pair of water shoes for navigating rocky shores in Dominica. So, five.

13 pairs

5-6 pairs :) (will leave the high heels at home ) :D

DH takes sneakers, water shoes, sandels, and dress shoes. So 4 pairs (which is the same for me).

One pair of tennis shoes, one pair of flip flops, two pairs of boots. :)

Running shoes, dress shoes, flip flops, water shoes, boat shoes = 5.:) All of our stuff goes into 1 rolling duffel bag, 1 rolling garment bag and 1 backpack.

4-5 see above basics

One pair of clean sneakers on my feet (the ones I am wearing at check-in dressed in my blue jeans), a pair of black dress shoes for formal night, and a pair of multi-purpose brown dress loafers for the rest of the times I'm not wearing the others mentioned.

DH takes......

1 pair black evening shoes (he forgot them once :eek:)

1 pair tan evening shoes

1 pair pool sandals

1 pair trainers

1 pair casual shoes

Unfortunately I have to take around 7 pairs to make my finicky feet happy and to avoid the aches and pains. Men's shoes are all so heavy - I'd like to take more but don't want to cart around all that stuff:

1.& 2. Two pair of sneakers or hiking shoes needed so I can change to a slightly different fitting pair after a long walk or a long day in one pair.

3. Dress shoes

4. Sandals - nice leather ones to wear around the ship and other places

5. Sandals - cheap plastic ones to wear to the beach.

6. Water shoes if a rocky beach is on the tour list

7. Fins to wear while snorkeling - yeah I know these aren't really "shoes" but they weigh more and take up more space!

On our Europe cruises where we're not doing water activities I can pare the list back to 4.

Unfortunately I have to take around 7 pairs to make my finicky feet happy and to avoid the aches and pains. Men's shoes are all so heavy - I'd like to take more but don't want to cart around all that stuff:

 

1.& 2. Two pair of sneakers or hiking shoes needed so I can change to a slightly different fitting pair after a long walk or a long day in one pair.

3. Dress shoes

4. Sandals - nice leather ones to wear around the ship and other places

5. Sandals - cheap plastic ones to wear to the beach.

6. Water shoes if a rocky beach is on the tour list

7. Fins to wear while snorkeling - yeah I know these aren't really "shoes" but they weigh more and take up more space!

 

On our Europe cruises where we're not doing water activities I can pare the list back to 4.

Number 7 made me LOL! :D

Two

Tennis shoes

Flip flops

Three ... athletic shoes, sandals, dress shoes.

Same as silent bob: runners, sandals, black dress shoes.

George +

I don't take 'dress shoes' per se, I take a set of black and brown slip-on shoes that I wear with my formal and causal outfits. I take a pair of sandels, slippers and a pair of tennis. If I'm going to hike in a park or rough area, I'll take a pair low hiking shoes.

5-6 pair max.

For dressy, black or brown shoes.....nice to be a man and get away with basics.

Edit: I just read the women's section of shoes...heck, there are women taking 3 pair of shoes. So much for my comment!

Den

Unfortunately I have to take around 7 pairs to make my finicky feet happy and to avoid the aches and pains. Men's shoes are all so heavy - I'd like to take more but don't want to cart around all that stuff:

 

1.& 2. Two pair of sneakers or hiking shoes needed so I can change to a slightly different fitting pair after a long walk or a long day in one pair.

3. Dress shoes

4. Sandals - nice leather ones to wear around the ship and other places

5. Sandals - cheap plastic ones to wear to the beach.

6. Water shoes if a rocky beach is on the tour list

7. Fins to wear while snorkeling - yeah I know these aren't really "shoes" but they weigh more and take up more space!

 

On our Europe cruises where we're not doing water activities I can pare the list back to 4.

How many suitcases do you take?

I'm the guy who started the women's shoe thread, so I guess it's fair to respond. (going on a 14 day TA in April)

What I'm NOT taking:

-For the first time I'm NOT taking formal dress shoes(no tux, just a sport coat)

-For the first time I'm NOT taking rubber water shoes.

-For the first time I'm NOT taking dress shoes.

-For the first time I'm NOT taking casual loafers.

I AM taking flip flops for pool and hot tub.

I found a pair of black New Balance cross trainers that look good enough to wear with slacks and sport coat. They are replacing 3 pairs of shoes. So I will be wearing them and pack ONLY the flip flops.:cool:

When you wear size 14 gunboats space and weight are a challenge.;)

This is all I need. Winning!

This is all I need. Winning!

 

Nice legs!!!!! But can you walk in those shoes???

This is all I need. Winning!

 

If you guys show up on my ship please don't ask me to dance.:eek:

All right, if you do, I insist on leading.:p

 

When you wear size 14 gunboats space and weight are a challenge.;)

Rotaryscotty, your post made me LOL because my husband's shoe size is 13, so every pair of shoes he packs is a major decision :)

I, on the other hand, have a shoe size of 5 and don't have that problem :)

He is also 6'1" and I am only 5'5", which explains part of the difference.

This is all I need. Winning!

 

You guys look unnaturally comfortable in high heels :eek:.

4 pairs

Sneakers

casual loafers

dress shoes

flip flops/water shoes

***2***

1 pair Black Dress Shoes

1 Pair Deck(Boat) Shoes

I would never go anywhere without Deck shoes....They can worn almost anywhere. Look great in long or short pants, great for the beach, sailing, I even use them on Mild hiking trips. Slip right on and off so no need for flip flops/sandals.