I have been wearing Goldstar shoes for a long time now. They are comfortable, cheap and super durable. They have also come up with trendier models targeting the youths now.

I have worn them all around Nepal. From my first trip to Humla to short hikes up in Shivapuri, they have served me well. However, I don’t use them for my extreme fieldworks. A major problem is that I walk rough and my shoes lose their grip very quickly. I cannot let that happen. I need those grips.

1	Humla	11	Dhading	21	Sindhupalchok
2	Bajura	12	Makwanpur	22	Kavrepalanchok
3	Banke	13	Parsa	23	Dolakha
4	Kapilvastu	14	Rasuwa	24	Okhaldhunga
5	Nawalparasi	15	Nuwakot	25	Udaypur
6	Manang	16	Kathmandu	26	Khotang
7	Kaski	17	Bhaktapur	27	Sunsari
8	Lamjung	18	Lalitpur	28	Dhankuta
9	Chitwan	19	Bara	29	Ramechhap
10	Gorkha	20	Rautahat

Also, I have spent a decent amount of money on good hiking boots. They don’t lose grips so easy and are super durable as well.

I have few issues with the newer model though. I can’t seem to find the right size for me. One is too big and one is too small. Probably, it is just my feet and not the shoes.

Here are the pros and cons of Goldstar shoes :

Pros:

1. Incredibly comfortable (the classic ones).
2. Super durable.
3. Very very affordable.
4. Huge coverage. You can buy one anywhere in Nepal.
5. Light. Doesn’t feel like you are wearing one.
6. Made in Nepal.

Cons:

1. The grips are not as super durable as the main body.
2. I found the newer model (BNT?) was tight and I should have bought one size larger.
3. They don’t put clean finishing in every piece.
4. Lots and lots of duplicates in the market, though not the fault of Goldstar.
5. Insoles come off while taking my shoes off and they need to be replaced pretty soon.

These are my opinions and yours may be different. Please comment below to let me know.

If you want to read some more on Goldstar, click here to read a blog written by my friend Kabi.