The night before I left America for Prague, I was frantically packing and re-packing, only to discover that my luggage was still over the 50-pound limit. I ended up taking out everything I didn’t consider essential, so I only brought one pair of sneakers. Well, I’ve been wearing that pair again and again, day after day, as I trek around Prague’s cobblestone streets. Now my formerly white sneakers are not only filthy looking, but also in need of a good airing out. So, I’ve been trying to get a hold of some new sneakers. I’ve checked in several shops, but I can’t tell what is leather and what is just some cheap, plastic knock-off. Katiri suggested that I go to the “Fila Outlet,” which is right near my apartment. So, I went in there today and
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