travel sneakers

[Anonymous]

I put better insoles (Tread Lab) in my Golas and I can walk forever in them.

[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.

I'd be willing to pay the price (about the same as Mephisto) if they didn't look just as clunky as all my other comfy shoes

[Anonymous]

Oh, great idea for insoles in Golas!

[Anonymous]

I wear a pair of Skechers that don’t look like running shoes. They are super comfortable for lots of walking. The key is to bring shoes that are worn in or ones you wear often.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

I'd be willing to pay the price (about the same as Mephisto) if they didn't look just as clunky as all my other comfy shoes

I'm the PP who wears Nordas. Agree they don't appear any different from other sneakers when looking at images and I too, was skeptical when I ordered a pair to try.

But they're actually for trail running ie running through woods, rocky terrains, hiking trails. You put them on, and immediately you feel a spring in your steps because of the sole which is bouncy and pitches you subtly forward.

They're extremely lightweight because the uppers are made of Dyneema. That upper is really thin, and molds to your feet, so they are definitely less chunky and cushiony looking compared to usual sneakers, hiking shoes, your comfy shoes.

The soles are Vibram and work for hard slippery surfaces like rocks and boulders. The Dyneema is water resistant or you can buy a version that is water proof, so they'll work where you might wear Blundstones. I have worn my Nordas in rain, snowy, and icy conditions.

I walk, hike, and run in them. I wear them to work and foe travels. I have wide feet and knee issues and these are the best shoes for me. So much that I bought another black pair as a backup and when a white pair went on sale, I bought those too.

Mephisto shoes are actually too narrow for my feet including their sandals. And they are definitely not as functional as Nordas for slippery, wet and rough conditions eg running through the woods.

[Anonymous]

Feel like we need more description of trail running.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Feel like we need more description of trail running.

Running on hiking trails instead of walking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

I'd be willing to pay the price (about the same as Mephisto) if they didn't look just as clunky as all my other comfy shoes

I'm the PP who wears Nordas. Agree they don't appear any different from other sneakers when looking at images and I too, was skeptical when I ordered a pair to try.

But they're actually for trail running ie running through woods, rocky terrains, hiking trails. You put them on, and immediately you feel a spring in your steps because of the sole which is bouncy and pitches you subtly forward.

They're extremely lightweight because the uppers are made of Dyneema. That upper is really thin, and molds to your feet, so they are definitely less chunky and cushiony looking compared to usual sneakers, hiking shoes, your comfy shoes.

The soles are Vibram and work for hard slippery surfaces like rocks and boulders. The Dyneema is water resistant or you can buy a version that is water proof, so they'll work where you might wear Blundstones. I have worn my Nordas in rain, snowy, and icy conditions.

I walk, hike, and run in them. I wear them to work and foe travels. I have wide feet and knee issues and these are the best shoes for me. So much that I bought another black pair as a backup and when a white pair went on sale, I bought those too.

Mephisto shoes are actually too narrow for my feet including their sandals. And they are definitely not as functional as Nordas for slippery, wet and rough conditions eg running through the woods.

great review, thank you! they do sound great but I don’t think they look less clunky than my running shoes (like brooks, saucony, etc) so I don’t seem myself investing in them because any situation where I’d use the Nordas I could just use my existing running shoes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Feel like we need more description of trail running.

Running on hiking trails instead of walking.

Everyone else recognized the sarcasm, right?

[Anonymous]

Just got back from a European trip with so much walking. I had a few pairs, by the end of the day my feet hurt with all of them. I wish I’d gotten the NB 327.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just got back from a European trip with so much walking. I had a few pairs, by the end of the day my feet hurt with all of them. I wish I’d gotten the NB 327.

Are the NB 327 comfortable for lots of walking? I just got a pair for my upcoming trip and they feel great on but not sure how they will feel after miles of walking.

[Anonymous]

Are adidas handball spezial comfortable for long walking? They look cute.

[Anonymous]

No unicorn but I like my New Balance Hierros. They probably won’t “look cute in jeans” but they have a lot of cushion for walking and a vibram sole for any needed traction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

I'd be willing to pay the price (about the same as Mephisto) if they didn't look just as clunky as all my other comfy shoes

I'm the PP who wears Nordas. Agree they don't appear any different from other sneakers when looking at images and I too, was skeptical when I ordered a pair to try.

But they're actually for trail running ie running through woods, rocky terrains, hiking trails. You put them on, and immediately you feel a spring in your steps because of the sole which is bouncy and pitches you subtly forward.

They're extremely lightweight because the uppers are made of Dyneema. That upper is really thin, and molds to your feet, so they are definitely less chunky and cushiony looking compared to usual sneakers, hiking shoes, your comfy shoes.

The soles are Vibram and work for hard slippery surfaces like rocks and boulders. The Dyneema is water resistant or you can buy a version that is water proof, so they'll work where you might wear Blundstones. I have worn my Nordas in rain, snowy, and icy conditions.

I walk, hike, and run in them. I wear them to work and foe travels. I have wide feet and knee issues and these are the best shoes for me. So much that I bought another black pair as a backup and when a white pair went on sale, I bought those too.

Mephisto shoes are actually too narrow for my feet including their sandals. And they are definitely not as functional as Nordas for slippery, wet and rough conditions eg running through the woods.

Doesn’t the subtle pitch forward lead you to sore toes eventually?

[Anonymous]

Golden Goose Purestar. They're crazy expensive, but they last forever and are easy to clean. I've worn them all over Europe and even Disneyworld. But, only buy the Purestar. The rest are not comfortable for walking (trust me).