SOLE MUSIC; STREET TALK: HURRICANE KATRINA RAVAGED NEW ORLEANS LAST YEAR, BUT THE CITY IS GETTING BACK ON ITS FEET. DURING MAY'S JAZZ FEST, TOURISTS TOOK IN CREOLE COOKIN' AND SPIRITED MUSIC IN COMFORT.

Footwear News, June, 2006

Byline: Stan Sinberg

City officials hailed the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (May 5-7) as the rebirth of a city devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Judging by the crowds that filled the festival grounds, Bourbon Street and famed Jackson Square, New Orleans is indeed on the road to recovery. Tourists came out in full force, ambling around the French Quarter in comfort sandals, flip-flops and athletic shoes.

1. Joe, 49

Occupation: Consultant

Hails from: Rhode Island

Shoes currently worn: Adidas sneakers

How many pairs did you bring on vacation? "Three - walking shoes, hiking boots and sneakers."

Biggest shoe mistake on a past trip? "Not bringing hiking boots because my feet got soaked."...

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