travel sneakers

[Anonymous]

Is there a unicorn sneaker that works well for travel to be able to look cute when worn with jeans and pants and handle lots of steps when city exploring, and still are supportive enough to wear on simple hikes or other more athletic excursions.

I usually wind up bringing on trips my Brooks Ghost for hiking/exercise and a separate pair of “fashion sneakers” like my Golas. I would love to pare it down.

Please recommend yours!

[Anonymous]

Allbirds

[Anonymous]

Wow.

[Anonymous]

I don’t think so. Shoes that are supportive have a lot of heft - thicker sole, arch support, wider toe box — all the things that don’t make your feet look dainty and cute.

I’ve settled on weighing comfort over fashion. Lately I’ve been wearing Norda trail runners in black. They’re a Canadian brand.
But hear me out - they’re made out of dyneema which is a really thin material so the shoes look less clunky and they are amazingly supportive - I can go all day in them and hike in them. They’re not as sleek as Adidas samba etc but they look less running shoe/orthopaedic than a Brooks running shoe (which I wear for running). I’ll wear these Nords trail runners with the same pants and dresses I’d wear my Birkenstock Arizonas with.

I also pack a pair of Camper ballet flats (Myra). Can’t hike in these but can walk longer in these than a dress shoe and they look fine for a dressier occasion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think so. Shoes that are supportive have a lot of heft - thicker sole, arch support, wider toe box — all the things that don’t make your feet look dainty and cute.

I’ve settled on weighing comfort over fashion. Lately I’ve been wearing Norda trail runners in black. They’re a Canadian brand.
But hear me out - they’re made out of dyneema which is a really thin material so the shoes look less clunky and they are amazingly supportive - I can go all day in them and hike in them. They’re not as sleek as Adidas samba etc but they look less running shoe/orthopaedic than a Brooks running shoe (which I wear for running). I’ll wear these Nords trail runners with the same pants and dresses I’d wear my Birkenstock Arizonas with.

I also pack a pair of Camper ballet flats (Myra). Can’t hike in these but can walk longer in these than a dress shoe and they look fine for a dressier occasion.

Dang, I was ready to be all in on the Nordas and then saw the price.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think so. Shoes that are supportive have a lot of heft - thicker sole, arch support, wider toe box — all the things that don’t make your feet look dainty and cute.

I’ve settled on weighing comfort over fashion. Lately I’ve been wearing Norda trail runners in black. They’re a Canadian brand.
But hear me out - they’re made out of dyneema which is a really thin material so the shoes look less clunky and they are amazingly supportive - I can go all day in them and hike in them. They’re not as sleek as Adidas samba etc but they look less running shoe/orthopaedic than a Brooks running shoe (which I wear for running). I’ll wear these Nords trail runners with the same pants and dresses I’d wear my Birkenstock Arizonas with.

I also pack a pair of Camper ballet flats (Myra). Can’t hike in these but can walk longer in these than a dress shoe and they look fine for a dressier occasion.

Dang, I was ready to be all in on the Nordas and then saw the price.

Yes they’re pricey because of the Dyneema fabric - that’s also used for camping eg tents and those also have exorbitant prices.
I really love the shoe though - have tried all of the usual brands that are cute but none of them work for all day and all the brands that are comfortable but they’re either too sporty/outdoorsy/ugly - Merrell, Keen. I tried some Birkenstock Mary Janes- comfortable but too Hansel and Gretel looking. But love the sandals.

[Anonymous]

Bionic aren’t the sexiest, but they’ve come a long way and are really great for city travel with lots of steps.

https://www.vionicshoes.com/city-walk-sneaker.html

[Anonymous]

I wore these for miles and miles at a theme park and they were fabulous. Planning to take them to Europe this summer.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJPZD2MW?th=1&psc=1

[Anonymous]

Any sneaker/trainer that you like?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Allbirds

No way. They feel very comfy but those really flexible soles are not good for lots of walking, especially if the person already has some issues.

[Anonymous]

I have learned my lesson. I wear Hokas and cut off my feet or stand behind someone in pictures if it doesn't look cute. I am happy as a clam the rest of the day. I take some cute sandals for dinners out but don't mess around with walking shoes anymore.

[Anonymous]

I wear Allbirds if its just a walking around cities trip. I find them very light and comfortable. If we're doing any hiking I bring my hiking boots because I need ankle support. Its going to be hard to fit both needs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wore these for miles and miles at a theme park and they were fabulous. Planning to take them to Europe this summer.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJPZD2MW?th=1&psc=1

Any other reviews on these? Thinking of buying.

[Anonymous]

I wear On Clouds. They aren't good for running but they are very comfortable for walking, and aren't as bulky as Hokas or other shoes. But as I noted in another thread - they scream American tourist.

[Anonymous]

New balance 327. Allbirds for when I want the shoe to be less noticeable. Both super comfortable for long walks but the allbirds are slippery for hiking.