Ouch, the Other Shoe Hurts Trivia Quiz

Answer: Swimming in the ocean

There are many brands and many styles of casual shoes that can fit into almost any style. Casual wear can be used in most daily life situations and times, but if you are going to swim, these are not the right option. Casual shoes are not designed for swimming in; therefore, using them could potentially damage the shoes permanently and most importantly, be dangerous for you, as these shoes would significantly decrease your ability to swim. Plus, imagine your shoes filled with salty water! That doesn't sound either comfortable or safe!

Answer: Participating in a marathon

Formal shoes can come in many colors and designs, one of the most common ones being black. These shoes, often used when wearing a suit and other formal apparel, are certainly appropriate to wear when attending almost any formal social or professional event, but not to exercise or do any kind of sport! A marathon is a demanding running event, and I don't think you would be comfortable running more than 26 miles in those shoes! That would be painful!

Answer: A formal meeting with my boss

Sneakers or tennis shoes are very comfortable, as they are designed to provide a snug feeling so that you can exercise or simply walk with a wide space for your feet. I had a hard time transitioning to more formal shoes because of how much I was accustomed to the comfy space of sneakers! Sneakers are mostly used for workouts and going to the gym, as well as playing sports and walking, but you should definitely not wear them to a meeting with your boss - more formal attire would be much more preferrable and give a far better impression.

Answer: False

Huaraches originally come from Mexican indigenous communities in several regions of the country, but have become popular especially for use at the beach, NOT in fancy restaurants! These sandals are traditionally handmade, and are formed of leather straps that go over your feet, and soles originally made with rope material called "mecate", which has now been mostly replaced by other materials like wood.

A food that has the same shape as the sandals and is made with corn masa, beans and often beef, is eaten in Mexico and also called huaraches. They are sold in most "taquerias" or taco restaurants in the country.

Answer: Sailing

These shoes are special water shoes, designed for water activities like sailing or kayaking. It is important to mention that they do not completely protect you from water getting into your feet, they will still get wet! However, they are of great help in protecting your feet from cuts or slipping when walking in wet or rocky surfaces. Performing any of the other listed activities with these shoes on may result in injury because of their special design.

Answer: Home

Slippers are, just like their name suggests, slip-in shoes made of soft materials like cotton, polyester and wool. These kind of slippers in particular are designed to be worn at home, so that your feet don't get cold! Wearing them anywhere else would not be deemed as appropriate, and perhaps it could lead to you hurting your feet.

Answer: Flip-flops

Flip-flops are open sandals that have a flat sole and a rubber strap in a Y shape, which holds your foot by being inserted between the big and second toe of each foot. They have become very popular for walking on the beach and environments where you could potentially step on something that could hurt you, and are sold by many brands, one of the best known ones being Brazilian Havaianas.

Answer: They are designed for babies

Infants and toddlers deserve to wear shoes too! This is why many brands from all over the world, such as Nike, design little shoes specifically made for these young people! Nevertheless, I'm sure those could have fit me when I was a few months old, not now!

Answer: All of these

I assume that, should you fall during a hiking trip (which I sure hope doesn't happen), your shoes being damaged would be the least of your concerns! Hiking, or actually doing any sport while wearing high heels, may not be a very good idea: it's dangerous and uncomfortable! High heels, although originally made for men (for butchers, specifically, so they wouldn't step on organ meats), are commonly worn by women and come in different colors and heights.

Answer: Heel

Known as heel lifts, these wonderful items are used when there are leg discrepancies or anatomical deficiencies; this means when a leg is shorter than the other. Untreated, this can lead to back pain (as in my case) and further health issues.