Sneakers for Travel

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Anonymous wrote:I wear Air Force 1s or jordans.

These are a huge trend in Italy right now

Still? Literally "right now"? Because I feel like Air Force 1s were a "huge trend" five years ago.

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Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who just has dirty sneakers? It would never occur to me to try to clean sneakers on vacation.

I stepped in mud once (with waterproof-ish tennis shoes) and a woman (another mom at kid event) next to me continuously pointed at it asking what I was going to do. I guess some people obsess about keeping the shoes clean but barring something terrible (like poop), I don't clean my sneakers either. It's better to be a shoe cleaner but I am always outside and hiking so it would be useless.

I would have told her that I planned to lick it off when no one else was looking.

Mmm hmm. Sure you would have.

You clearly don’t know me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel that there have been similar threads in this. But I am going to Italy in a couple weeks and trying to figure out shoes/sneakers. I will definitely wear sneakers a lot for the day.

I have white On sneakers, which seem like a bad choice since they will get very dirty (but they are so comfortable). I have Vejas which a less prone to get dirty—but slightly less comfortable. I have black adidas boost running shoes (very comfortable, not so stylish not black so maybe they blend in).

Or I could get something new. Suggestions for something that is super comfortable but looks never? I was thinking Sambas, but maybe not.

Something like a black Skechers shoe that looks more like a loafer than a sneaker, even though it’s really a sneaker:

https://www.skechers.com/skechers-slip-ins-on-the-go-flex---clover/138182_BBK.html?dwvar_138182_color=BBK

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wear Air Force 1s or jordans.

These are a huge trend in Italy right now

Still? Literally "right now"? Because I feel like Air Force 1s were a "huge trend" five years ago.

Well at least last fall, can't imagine it's too quickly changing

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What about a slip on sneaker like these:
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ugg-alameda-slip-on-shoe-women/7216405?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FShoes%2FSneakers%2FSlip-On&color=001

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Anonymous wrote:Just adding to the chorus of finding Vejas uncomfortable. I wouldn't wear them traveling in Europe.

I wear my Vejas when we are going out for dinner, etc, but def do not wear them to walk the cobblestone streets of Europe or much else.

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Bumping this thread as I get ready for a trip - honest thoughts on Allbirds? I loved mine a few years ago, was thinking these could look cute with dresses? (It will be hot.) I have Ons which I love so much but they are a bit chunky with dresses?

https://www.allbirds.com/products/womens-tree-skippers-kaikoura-white

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Bumping this thread as I get ready for a trip - honest thoughts on Allbirds? I loved mine a few years ago, was thinking these could look cute with dresses? (It will be hot.) I have Ons which I love so much but they are a bit chunky with dresses?

https://www.allbirds.com/products/womens-tree-skippers-kaikoura-white

They could look cute but the soles are VERY thin and won't give much support

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NB 574

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I custom ordered Converse in wide. They’re heavenly. I’ve walked upwards of 10 miles/day several times and had zero discomfort. I do switch to different shoes after 2 days though, because I like to let things air out and change things up for my feet. The 3rd day I’ll usually wear my running shoes or a pair of leather Chacos. I used to have horrid PF and I swear this strategy has saved my feet.

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I like my Cole Haan Grand Pro sneakers. Lightweight but comfortable for long distances of walking. They come in a few styles but mine are leather so they are super easy to wipe clean.

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Anonymous wrote:I find Vejas uncomfortable and prefer adidas Stan Smith. Ideally in a style made of grained leather, not the smooth ones. They are softer. Sambas are cute too, but it might be too rainy for suede (not sure which style you're eyeing).

Not exactly what you're asking, but regardless of the sneaker, orthotics help so much. Doesn't have to be custom. I went to a running store to get a pair for my arch type. They take a little bit of time to break in, so getting some now would be perfect for your trip. They're the reason I can walk 10 miles in flat sneakers without any issues.

That's a great solution, I'll need to try that myself. Op, my advice was going to be stay away from flat bottom tennis shoes but this solves one issue, comfort, but you also want good traction. I wanted cute sneakers too but all the walking required something more like running/walking shoes even though it's not going to look that great, at least you'll be able to forge on. There are some well worn stairwells and unpaved steep areas you'll want a good grip ESPECIALLY in Italy

Agree with the traction issue. Lots of uneven ground.

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Wear running shoes. I’m in Italy now and I’ve seen a handful of people slip in the last few days.

Women are wearing sneakers—all kinds of sneakers. The ones in sandals are taking taxis to dinner or sitting down to put on bandaids. Seriously.

Lots of women are in sundresses. Plenty of women in athletic attire or linen or cropped pants with tank tops.

It’s crazy hot. You will sweat in places you never knew could produce sweat. Plan to shower twice a day and change for dinner.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wear running shoes. I’m in Italy now and I’ve seen a handful of people slip in the last few days.

Women are wearing sneakers—all kinds of sneakers. The ones in sandals are taking taxis to dinner or sitting down to put on bandaids. Seriously.

Lots of women are in sundresses. Plenty of women in athletic attire or linen or cropped pants with tank tops.

It’s crazy hot. You will sweat in places you never knew could produce sweat. Plan to shower twice a day and change for dinner.

Isn't the entire point of this post to find out what sneakers? Did you read anything?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wear running shoes. I’m in Italy now and I’ve seen a handful of people slip in the last few days.

Women are wearing sneakers—all kinds of sneakers. The ones in sandals are taking taxis to dinner or sitting down to put on bandaids. Seriously.

Lots of women are in sundresses. Plenty of women in athletic attire or linen or cropped pants with tank tops.

It’s crazy hot. You will sweat in places you never knew could produce sweat. Plan to shower twice a day and change for dinner.

Isn't the entire point of this post to find out what sneakers? Did you read anything?

Running shoes with good traction. Nikes or something similar. This isn’t the time or place for cute shoes over safety and comfort. Sambas and Stan Smiths and Converse and all those flat sneakers with flat bottoms aren’t safe.