Favorite Walking Shoes For Women
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Anonymous
| Can you recommend your favorite walking shoes? I need something that is tough to handle cobblestones and various types of pavements. Also, I prefer one that I could wear with any attire. I already have hiking shoes, but I can't wear them with a dress or nice pants. I need a go to shoe that is both comfortable and versatile for my upcoming trip to Europe. Does a shoe like this exist? In the past I have packed multiple shoes. However, due to weight restrictions (luggage) and space I only want to take one pair of shoes on this trip. |
Anonymous
| Look for European walking shoes. Personally I like Ecco but there are other brands. Be prepared to pay but IMO they are worth it. |
Anonymous
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These are super comfortable: https://www.zappos.com/p/dansko-sophie-teak-vintage/product/7894509/color/663325
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Anonymous
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Cole Haan has some lightweight sneakers that don't look like athletic shoes. I have these and love them. They are cool and slip on.
http://www.colehaan.com/studiogrand-knit-sneaker-rainy-day-silver-sconce-knit/W05133.html?dwvar_W05133_color=Rainy%20Day-silver%20Sconce%20Knit&dwvar_W05133_width=#cgid=womens_shoes_sneakers&start=29 |
Anonymous
| I've had good luck with Eccos, but also Privo by Clark for a versatile and comfortable shoe. |
Anonymous
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Examples of Privo by Clarks
https://www.zappos.com/clarks-shoes-privo |
Anonymous
New poster here. I can't imagine being comfortable walking on cobblestone roads or climbing up the narrow spiral staircases in a lot of those towers in European cities. |
Anonymous
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I have these
https://www.amazon.com/Naot-Womens-Arataki-Dress-Sandal/dp/B00LT496KQ?th=1 Naot Arataki They can be worn with casual dresses/skirts but also with pants. I've worn them on three different trips to Europe (Munich, Florence, Budapest) and typically walk at least 8+ miles per day and a LOT of stair climbing as part of the sightseeing. |
Anonymous
Every pair of Naots I've had have been the most comfortable shoes to travel in. |
Anonymous
Agree; I've owned Dansko shoes and the soles are super rigid, so not good on uneven paths like cobblestones. I would twist an ankle. |
Anonymous
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http://www.aerosoles.com/store/jump/product/Conchlusion-Flat-Sandal/CONCHLUSI?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_bPe-fGV3AIVlRiPCh2pZQkBEAQYAyABEgJruvD_BwE I have two pairs of these. Walked 7 miles in them the other day, no breaking in required. I might buy a third pair.
https://arche-shoes.com/store/pc/home.asp Arche makes good shoes that last, but they’re pricey. I wore a pair around Paris last year with no issues, but they were already broken in. It took a few wears for them to be truly comfortable. |
Anonymous
Agree -- Dansko footbed is basically a clog, designed for hours of standing, but not for walking. Also, that shoe can easily slip right off your foot; to keep a sandal on, you need a strap -- across the instep on top or at the heel in back. |
Anonymous
These were a godsend on our recent trip, wore it under dresses, jeans, slacks. Saw plenty of ladies in Europe with sneakers and dresses, didnt feel odd at all. I chose a slightly different style from cole haan but the same collection
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Anonymous
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Skechers go walks in black.
or fit flops. I wore fit flops for one crazy day of touring Rome and they worked well. |
Anonymous
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Just had a vacation in Paris. I always switch off shoes when traveling to rest the uncomfortable parts, but I recommend:
Keds crashbacks. Many Parisian women wearing Kedsl Mind are leather: https://www.keds.com/en/crashback-leather/14354W.html?sma=sm.001ljv888omdexc110d18g5ichhen These sandals: https://www.macys.com/shop/product/adrienne-vittadini-claud-sport-flatform-sandals?ID=2706673 |