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Huaraches in San Diego?

larryC - 6-10-2016 at 11:30 AM

I've always wanted a pair of the ranch shoes with the sole made from a used tire that are locally made in Baja that the rancheros wear. Does anyone know of a store in San Diego that sells them? I found them on ebay, but I would want to try them on before I bought them.
Larry

[Edited on 6-10-2016 by larryC]

55steve - 6-10-2016 at 11:44 AM

There is an old hippy out in Ranchita that makes/sells them.

SFandH - 6-10-2016 at 03:17 PM


Maybe try Old Town. Haven't been there in ages so don't know. Go there for some Mex food and check out the stores.

willardguy - 6-10-2016 at 03:27 PM

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mtgoat666 - 6-10-2016 at 04:11 PM

Quote: Originally posted by larryC  
I've always wanted a pair of the ranch shoes with the sole made from a used tire that are locally made in Baja that the rancheros wear. Does anyone know of a store in San Diego that sells them? I found them on ebay, but I would want to try them on before I bought them.
Larry

[Edited on 6-10-2016 by larryC]


I recall when i was elementary school kid i bought tire tread sandals in rosarito in the 1970s.

I dont think they sell today as well as in the 1970s.

Perhaps a cobbler could make you a bespoke pair of shoes?

What tread are you going to use, bfg a/t or hankook? more importantly, what tire pressure do you run in your shoes?

SFandH - 6-10-2016 at 04:36 PM

I want a pair too.


Terry28 - 6-10-2016 at 04:52 PM

I don't know about san diego but I bought mine in Puerto Nuevo

larryC - 6-11-2016 at 09:24 AM

I ordered the pair I found on ebay, they look like the pair that SFandH pictured above. I'll let you know if they are any good.

Udo - 6-13-2016 at 07:18 PM

My vote is for Old Town, just off the 5 fwy. near the Sea World exit.

motoged - 6-13-2016 at 07:27 PM

I bought my last pair at the market in La Paz.....turquoise and white...all season tread :coolup:

Santiago - 6-13-2016 at 09:03 PM

Quote: Originally posted by larryC  
I ordered the pair I found on ebay, they look like the pair that SFandH pictured above. I'll let you know if they are any good.


Are you gonna wear sox with those?

Mulegena - 6-14-2016 at 05:24 AM

They stretch rather quickly so get them a bit too small and they'll quickly conform to your feet.

Go to Old Town in San Diego or Olvera Street in Los Angeles. You'll probably find them there and you'll have a fun outing ta-boot (pun intended)

larryC - 6-14-2016 at 08:13 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Santiago  
Quote: Originally posted by larryC  
I ordered the pair I found on ebay, they look like the pair that SFandH pictured above. I'll let you know if they are any good.


Are you gonna wear sox with those?


Heck no, Doc didn't wear any sox with his.