Yup. It's behaving exactly correctly.
Set Adventure Location to Black Forest.
Maximize for "Item Drop".
Recommended equipment DOES NOT suggest "old soft shoes".
Set Adventure Location Hobopolis Town Square.
Maximize for "Item Drop".
Recommended equipment DOES suggest "old soft shoes".
Set Adventure Location to Black Forest.
Maximize for "Item Drop".
Recommended equipment DOES NOT suggest "old soft shoes".