travel sneakers

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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.

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

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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.

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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?

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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).

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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.

DP but I love my 327s, they’re very comfortable for lots of walking

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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.

I put a Sole insert in my 327’s and now I can walk comfortably for 30,000 steps in them. They were not sufficiently supportive before the insert.

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

I find them comfortable for long walking, yes.

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I’m surprised no one has recommended these yet. You can get away with them with dresses, etc. and they are super comfortable walking long distances. Good cushioning support and lightweight so your legs don’t get tired.

https://www.colehaan.com/products/womens-grandpro-topspin-sneakers-w24775

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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?

No...it's subtle.

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On Cloud- I have Cloudsurfer trail/waterproof. Haven’t fully tested waterproofing yet, but very lightweight and comfortable. They double as running shoes / light hiking shoes.

Not sure how “cute” they are but the look is “trendy” now.

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They are expensive but I use my Loewe Flow Runners for this purpose. Pretty much the only time I wear athletic footwear outside of gym.

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I’m going for comfort and packing light these days. That means my Brooks Ghost sneakers and my Teva Rose sandals. That’s it!

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Anonymous wrote:I’m going for comfort and packing light these days. That means my Brooks Ghost sneakers and my Teva Rose sandals. That’s it!

I meant Keen Rose!

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I have horrid feet and I've had good luck with Salomon trail runners and Allbirds runners (NOT the standard style--only the runners). I've also had decent luck with Vionic sandals and ON Clouds.

As light as I try to travel, I've found that having a 2nd pair of shoes is critical--I will skimp on basically everything else in packing.