Chiang Mai Running Sandals Gain Popularity

[snoop1130]

 

CHIANG MAI, March 11 (TNA) – The Chiang Mai handmade running sandals, renowned for their comfort and ability to alleviate foot pain, have become a hot trend among both local and international runners and health enthusiasts.

 

Surasak Suebwongchai, 47 known as Pee Mor, the creator of the running sandals continues to stitch these sandals in his small shop in Chiang Mai’s Muang district with the same dedication he had when he crafted his first pair eight years ago.

 

As a barefoot runner himself, who holds a degree in sports science, he conceived the idea of making sandals from car tire rubber, securing them with tent cords, and using a cowhide strap.

 

Full story: Thai News Agency 2024-03-11

 

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[TheAppletons]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

Surasak Suebwongchai, 47 known as Pee Mor.....

 

  I admire the uncharacteristic restraint of the 78 AN members who viewed this story before I did.

[arithai12]

53 minutes ago, TheAppletons said:

 

  I admire the uncharacteristic restraint of the 78 AN members who viewed this story before I did.

And I thank you sir for a nice touch of humor.

 

Reading the full story, it looks like a really nice item especially if one can personalize the design, and with a decent price. I'll look for it.

 

[still kicking]

I prefer the Amsterdam running clogs 

[cncltd1973]

8 hours ago, still kicking said:

I prefer the Amsterdam running clogs 

 

I'll grab my 'Merican running boots and meet you for a jog in the park

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, still kicking said:

I prefer the Amsterdam running clogs 

While comfortable they are rather noisy at full gallop.

[Muhendis]

10 hours ago, still kicking said:

I prefer the Amsterdam running clogs 

Not so good in a country full of termites.

[Presnock]

Recently on "Shark Tank", an entrepreneur was selling that very issue on his running shoes.  Don't now if they really are great but would in my opinion always beat barefeet running on sidewalks or roads.

 

[ignore it]

As Ho Chi Minh turns over in his mausoleum, the embassy of the Republic of Vietnam has issued a formal complaint about cultural appropriation.

[brianthainess]

While I can admire his work, it's nothing new, I brought some sandals, with recycled old car tyres soles in India some 30 years ago, which at first glance I thought that's what these were.

[brianthainess]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Chiang Mai handmade running sandals,

Are they good for running away from smog?

[Bundooman]

I think its a great idea and good luck to the guy.

Many years ago, I was tempted to buy a pair of the Vietnamese sandals made from tyres.

Again, I thought the idea was brilliant - great way to utilise old tyres, but didn't buy.

 

Now, can't wait for the inevitable flood of these 'Chiang Mai running sandals' from China.

Steal the idea, cheap rubber goods, sell them at 30 Baht, to undercut the original guy, Labelled, 'Genuine CM running sandals',

And in small print - 'made in China'.

 

Andddddd - off we go on the merry-go-round of everything Chinese - more junk to undercut world markets.

Useless after the first week - inferior goods. Speaking from 20 years experience here in Thailand - utterly useless cr*p!

 

I hope this guy patents his idea quickly - although the Chinese will copy it anyway.

 

 

 

[Hanuman2547]

The price listed in the article seemed very affordable.  I just hope that they are durable.  

[PETERTHEEATER]

Watch out for these in the track events at the next Olympic Games.

Nike, eat your heart out.

[heybruce]

I saw no information on where to see and possibly buy these sandals.  Does anyone know?

[scorecard]

9 hours ago, hotchilli said:

While comfortable they are rather noisy at full gallop.

 

And bring lots of painful blisters...

[marin]

5 hours ago, Hanuman2547 said:

The price listed in the article seemed very affordable.  I just hope that they are durable.  

The selling points are comfort and durability. Believe it or not the price is in the high end range of this type of sandal. 30 years ago I was wearing them on beach trips. Great for rocks and rock hopping. 

[VocalNeal]

21 hours ago, still kicking said:

I prefer the Amsterdam running clogs 

 

Wooden shoes

Wooden head

Wouldn't listen.

[still kicking]

2 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

 

Wooden shoes

Wooden head

Wouldn't listen.

Yummy cheese.

[VocalNeal]

12 minutes ago, still kicking said:

Yummy cheese.

 

Yeah, but only two🤔 The red one and the yellow one.😋

[still kicking]

6 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

 

Yeah, but only two🤔 The red one and the yellow one.😋

Yes, and those ones 

• Beemster – a hard cow's milk cheese, traditionally from cows grazed on sea-clay soil in polders.
• Boerenkaas – "farmhouse cheese", prepared using raw unpasteurised milk.
• Edam – a red-waxed semi-hard cows' milk cheese named after the town of Edam.
• Graskaas – "grass cheese", a seasonal cows' milk cheese made from the first milkings after the cows are let into the pastures in spring.
• Gouda – a semi-hard cows' milk cheese traditionally traded in Gouda, now often used as a worldwide generic term for Dutch-style cheese.
• Kanterkaas – "edge cheese", a hard cheese produced in Friesland, with variants flavoured with cumin and cloves.
• Leerdammer – a trademarked Emmental-style semi-firm cows' milk cheese.
• Leyden – a cows' milk cheese flavoured with cumin and caraway seed.
• Limburger – a soft cheese with a distinctive smell, traditionally from the area of the former Duchy of Limburg.
• Maaslander – a trademarked Gouda-style cheese made in Huizen.
• Maasdam – an Emmental-style semi-firm cows' milk cheese.
• Nagelkaas – "clove cheese", flavoured cows' milk cheese from Friesland.
• Parrano – a trademarked Gouda-style semi-firm cheese.
• Prima Donna – a similar style of cheese trademarked by a different company.

• Roomano – an aged, hard cheese with a lower butterfat percentage than other Gouda-style cheeses.
• Rotterdamsche Oude – a trademarked 36 to 100 weeks aged, hard Gouda cheese
• Vlaskaas – "flax cheese", a firm, yet creamy texture and a sweet, sharp flavor.

[Olmate]

Surfer Joes, Aussie Icon, been around since InvasionDay

[Daffy D]

Not a new idea 

 

Market in Algeria 1973:-