From war to peace: Vietnam's rubber sandals march on

This photo taken on July 5, 2022 shows a worker making rubber sandals at a shop in Hanoi. Made from recycled military truck or aircraft tyres, Vietnam's hand-made rubber sandals, the famously rugged footwear of the Viet Cong, have travelled vast distances over the decades. - AFP

HANOI, July 25, 2022 (AFP): Tran Thi Minh Ha Made from recycled military truck or aircraft tyres, Vietnam's hand-made rubber sandals, the famously rugged footwear of the Viet Cong, have travelled vast distances over the decades.

In the bustling capital Hanoi, all kinds of shoes are on sale: from $1,000 Gucci heels to $2 plastic slippers.