larryC
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Huaraches in San Diego?
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]
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There is an old hippy out in Ranchita that makes/sells them.
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SFandH
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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.
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you need a bushy bushy blonde hairdo.....
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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?
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SFandH
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I want a pair too.
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Terry28
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I don't know about san diego but I bought mine in Puerto Nuevo
Mexico!! Where two can live as cheaply as one.....but it costs twice as much.....
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larryC
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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.
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My vote is for Old Town, just off the 5 fwy. near the Sea World exit.
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I bought my last pair at the market in La Paz.....turquoise and white...all season tread 
Don't believe everything you think....
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| 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.
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Are you gonna wear sox with those?
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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)
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larryC
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Heck no, Doc didn't wear any sox with his.
Off grid, 12-190 watt evergreen solar panels on solar trackers, 2-3648 stacked Outback inverters, 610ah LiFePo4 48v battery bank, FM 60 and MX60
Outback charge controllers, X-240 Outback transformer for 240v from inverters, 6500 watt Kubota diesel generator.
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