mollyanna58
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Post by mollyanna58 on Jun 9, 2016 20:27:21 GMT -5
I'm looking for comfortable shoes to wear while traveling and doing a lot of walking. Any brand recommendations?
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jun 9, 2016 20:42:17 GMT -5
I just discovered Vionic. I wear orthotics (at 35!) for arch support so I can no longer wear sandals, flat, flip flops etc.
I bought some cute sandals from vionic, they are amazing. Since i am already acustomed to orthotics, i didn't have to go through the break in period.
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Post by tskeeter on Jun 9, 2016 21:41:18 GMT -5
I'm looking for comfortable shoes to wear while traveling and doing a lot of walking. Any brand recommendations?
Check out the travel forums at www.ricksteves.com, tips and trip reports. There is an entire forum devoted to walking shoes.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jun 9, 2016 21:47:59 GMT -5
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Post by debthaven on Jun 10, 2016 0:22:38 GMT -5
Merrells!
I have 2 pairs: a pair of Siren Sport Gtx (walking/hiking shoes), and a pair of black suede Enoki sandals (casual but dressy enough for summer evenings).
They are incredibly comfortable, and solid. My sister got their walking shoes for our trip to Asia last summer and she loves hers too.
They come in both fun and conservative colors too.
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Post by happyhoix on Jun 10, 2016 7:01:23 GMT -5
Eccos- got a pair to travel but fell in love and nearly wore them out.
My first pair were comfortable flat black walking/work shoes, and since then bought two pairs of dress shoes with low heels, a pair of sandals, two pairs of sneakers and a pair of boots. All of them extremely comfortable, and I stand/walk a lot at work.
A little pricey (usually >100 bucks per pair) but wear forever.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2016 7:13:17 GMT -5
Anyone have small feet? The wine colored ones in a 5 are only 24$...
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Post by swamp on Jun 10, 2016 7:29:09 GMT -5
I have wide feet. I like Saucony running shoes
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Post by olderburgher on Jun 10, 2016 7:31:34 GMT -5
Try SAS
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Post by Regis on Jun 10, 2016 7:59:36 GMT -5
There are probably several brands that would work for you. I'd recommend going to a running store where they analyze your walk/run and then take recommendations from there. Strike, pronation and supination are just a few of the items taken into account in recommending a shoe for you.
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Post by movingforward on Jun 10, 2016 9:09:55 GMT -5
I have some Clark's boots and sandals that are comfy.
I wear Asics tennis shoes
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Post by tskeeter on Jun 10, 2016 13:54:58 GMT -5
I got my first pair of Eccos before our first international trip. Been wearing then for the last 20 years. First pair came from a shoe store. The rest from Internet vendors. I buy them a couple of pair at a time, when I come across a good buy.
I have small feet for a guy. Size 7 1/2. Then add the consequences of my "prosperous" build. After being on my feet for extended periods of time, my feet would hurt. Eccos provided the arch support and cushion that pretty much eliminated my problems with sore feet.
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Post by kittensaver on Jun 10, 2016 13:56:29 GMT -5
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Post by Bonny on Jun 10, 2016 14:17:22 GMT -5
Where are you going?
If you're going somewhere warm I love my light weight Keen sandals. I hiked about 11 miles through both dirt and water in Havasupai and Hawaii.
For cooler climes I wear my Sanita clogs.
In general, I'm a big fan of slip off shoes to get through airport security.
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mollyanna58
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Post by mollyanna58 on Jun 10, 2016 21:25:46 GMT -5
Where are you going?
In general, I'm a big fan of slip off shoes to get through airport security. Italy
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Post by tloonya on Jun 10, 2016 21:38:02 GMT -5
I have Liz Claiborne shoes that have hills and all and it is y best experience with shoes everrrrrrrr. Idk if it is all of her shoes that have this support but try and good luck!
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Post by tskeeter on Jun 10, 2016 21:38:27 GMT -5
I have tried every high end brand in existence I think. Many of them would be very comfortable for people with normal feet. Mine hurt all the time.
I just got a pair from our local pharmacy that specializes in diabetic shoes. I wear compression sort of half socks with them and a pair of thinner socks. They help me walk but the feet are getting worse and worse.
My right one hurts bad a lot, but I think the left one on the top left hurts even worse and has for days.
Most of the ones people have named are good. Brooks is a good athletic shoe as are Asics. Right now I'm wearing Apex. New Balance are good too and they come in a variety of sizes. I think one of the challenges of shoe buying is figuring out which brand builds shoes around a last that matches your foot. But, if you suffer from gout or diabetic nerve pain, even a well fit shoe doesn't help.
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Post by Bonny on Jun 11, 2016 11:48:21 GMT -5
Where are you going?
In general, I'm a big fan of slip off shoes to get through airport security. Italy You poor thing!
If it were me I'd buy the Keens and then pick up something while you're over there.
The Italians are nuts about shoes but most of them are for fashion and not very practical.
I hope you have a wonderful time!
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Post by yogiii on Jun 11, 2016 12:20:45 GMT -5
I have wide feet. I like Saucony running shoes Another vote for saucony
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jun 11, 2016 13:31:29 GMT -5
I have wide feet. I like Saucony running shoes Another vote for saucony There is absolutely no way I would wear a pair of running shoes to tour Italy. While I was in Paris, I saw a lot of women on the metro wearing shoes similar to my Merrills, but I very rarely saw running shoes. I saw a lot of boots, and just leather shoes.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 20:53:57 GMT -5
I took my fully broken-in Justin boots to Iceland last year and they held up through a lot of sightseeing. I also have a pair of ancient Timberlands. I have sneakers but, as patstab noted, they scream "American tourist". Well, heck, I suppose the Justins do, too.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jun 11, 2016 20:57:02 GMT -5
There is absolutely no way I would wear a pair of running shoes to tour Italy. While I was in Paris, I saw a lot of women on the metro wearing shoes similar to my Merrills, but I very rarely saw running shoes. I saw a lot of boots, and just leather shoes. Running shoes only if you are running. Or want to be instantly identified as a tourist. Sent from my SM-G920T using proboards
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Post by yogiii on Jun 13, 2016 9:51:52 GMT -5
I hate to break it to you, most Europeans can instantly identify Americans whether they are wearing sneakers or not.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jun 13, 2016 9:56:15 GMT -5
I hate to break it to you, most Europeans can instantly identify Americans whether they are wearing sneakers or not. Absolutely. But running shoes when you are not exercising screams it.
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Post by yogiii on Jun 13, 2016 10:09:13 GMT -5
I hate to break it to you, most Europeans can instantly identify Americans whether they are wearing sneakers or not. Absolutely. But running shoes when you are not exercising screams it. Yes so you need to weigh your vanity vs. comfort. I'm assuming someone asking about comfortable shoes has some foot issues. I can walk in heels or flip flops all day with no problems, so I wouldn't ask such a question.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jun 13, 2016 11:01:11 GMT -5
Absolutely. But running shoes when you are not exercising screams it. Yes so you need to weigh your vanity vs. comfort. I'm assuming someone asking about comfortable shoes has some foot issues. I can walk in heels or flip flops all day with no problems, so I wouldn't ask such a question. There is a huge gulf between running shoes and flip flops. There are some shoes I can wear all day without issue. But if I knew that I was going to be doing a lot of walking day after day, those shoes most likely won't work. For instance, I have a pair of Sperry topsiders on today. They are very comfortable, but do not have the best support so I would not bring these for travel.
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Post by movingforward on Jun 14, 2016 10:10:01 GMT -5
I brought three pairs of shoes to Italy which included two pairs of Clark's sandals that were decent for walking and tennis shoes. My attire and plans for the day determined which I wore. Personally, I wanted to save my feet so I ended up wearing athletic shoes a few of those days. It was also summer so on the days we weren't visiting any religious facilities I would wear shorts. The tennis shoes worked okay with the shorts. I wore the sandals with my capri pants and black dinner pants.
I figure everyone knew I was a tourist anyway. I didn't really care one way or the other.
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Post by yogiii on Jun 14, 2016 13:23:48 GMT -5
I brought three pairs of shoes to Italy which included two pairs of Clark's sandals that were decent for walking and tennis shoes. My attire and plans for the day determined which I wore. Personally, I wanted to save my feet so I ended up wearing athletic shoes a few of those days. It was also summer so on the days we weren't visiting any religious facilities I would wear shorts. The tennis shoes worked okay with the shorts. I wore the sandals with my capri pants and black dinner pants. I figure everyone knew I was a tourist anyway. I didn't really care one way or the other. You can't wear shorts, everyone will know you are a tourist!!!
If you want to fit in, wear jeans and a leather jacket, even when it is 90
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