A client trying on rubber sandals at a shop in Hanoi which was made from recycled military truck or aircraft tyres. - AFP
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 U$1,000 (RM4,450) Gucci heels to US$2 (RM8.90) plastic slippers.
But for those seeking a nod to yesteryear, the hard-soled rubber sandals -- evocative of the communist state's resourcefulness under fire -- are available at markets and small stores alike.
