walking everywhere in the heat - shoe shopping

rumdrinx · April 2011

I need something for my dogs since I am walking so much. I don't care for wearing sporty socks/my sneaks because they are heavy and sweaty. Also, they just look bulky.

So I was looking for something breathable, with support, and wouldn't look so bulky if I was even wearing a lightweight sporto skirt or something. and hellll to the no, flip flops aren't gonna do it.

what about these merrills?

http://www.zappos.com/merrell-circuit-mj-breeze-taupe

Kernel14 · April 2011

Those are not my style, personally.

However I think Privo has some really cute options and they are super comfy. I own a pair:

http://www.zappos.com/privo-womens-flats~7

Beagle211 · April 2011

I thought you were actually talking about dogs.

rumdrinx · April 2011

Kernel14:
Those are not my style, personally.

However I think Privo has some really cute options and they are super comfy. I own a pair:

http://www.zappos.com/privo-womens-flats~7

i didn't know about these until zappos suggested them! huh! I like!

ering1115 · April 2011

i love the lime green ones in kernel's link! so fun! too bad my pale legs would look jaundiced in those..... the orange or pink ones are fun too and better with those of us who have the pasty skin tones

erbur78 · April 2011

Rum, I think they (eta: your original link) might be a little too sporty for a skirt. How about Keens (they might be a tad too bulky, though). I found these:

http://www.zappos.com/keen-summer-golden-mj-drizzle

ps: I like kernel's suggestion, too.

ButtonsPepper · April 2011

Do they have to be cute? Clarks has a lot of sandals that are really breathable, but will give your feet support for walking etc.

rumdrinx · April 2011

when I am talking skirt, I mostly mean something like this

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=814831002&tid=onfr1r

clarks sandals sound....kinda...frumpy.

I like the keens - i only wonder about their support. erbur, you need me to be happy and comfy for our lunch date when it is finally planned!

lachute · April 2011

Go to benjamin lovelle, don't buy them online.

I own Birkenstocks sandals. I bought them last year while I was knocked up and needed something comfy.

ButtonsPepper · April 2011

There are a ton of frumpy one's, but they have some really cute one's:

http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/nitron/38220

http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/sennett_shell/32180

http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/un_splash/38857

http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/brisk_bangle/83484

Also - if you are a rue lala member, they have picnic baskets on sale there now, if you were doing something like that ranging from 30 - 200 dollars. I wasn't sure what holiday you were going to go with.

eaglesfan700 · April 2011

rum, I have been looking for the same type of thing. I found a couple pairs of Privos at DSW that I really liked. I think I am going to buy these

http://www.dsw.com/shoe/privo+by+clarks+arbor+sandal?prodId=215533&category=dsw12cat1230024

ETA - I tried them on in-store and they seemed to have the support I was looking for.

tracyd21 · April 2011

I have 2 pairs of Privos that I bought for my trip to Europe in March. Soooooo comfy, lots of support, not frumpy at all.

rumdrinx · April 2011

ButtonsPepper:
There are a ton of frumpy one's, but they have some really cute one's:

http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/nitron/38220

http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/sennett_shell/32180

http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/un_splash/38857

http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/brisk_bangle/83484

Also - if you are a rue lala member, they have picnic baskets on sale there now, if you were doing something like that ranging from 30 - 200 dollars. I wasn't sure what holiday you were going to go with.

thanks for the ruelala tip...i am not a member. I cannot handle so many dammmmned subscriptions to stuff.

the sandals aren't frumpy, however, I fear that walking about 3 - 4 miles might not be fun.

meldot · April 2011

i have a pair of privos from a few years ago that I got as my "amusement park shoes" and they are awesome. they fulfull the following needs: comfortable for a full day in a park, breathable, waterproof, and closed toe.

laptopprancer · April 2011

My Merrells are very thin-soled. They are comfortable, but not for long long walks and days spent on your feet. Those Merrells look slightly thicker in the sole.

Ditto Benjamin Lovell on 18th or South: http://www.benjaminlovellshoes.com/pages2/locations.htm

It is one of the only places where I can buy shoes that don't hurt my retardo feet.

rumdrinx · April 2011

yes, closed toe is important (getting city sidewalk dirt between my toes skeeves me out)

We have some zappos coupons, hence the need to shop there.

annam829 · April 2011

lachute:
Go to benjamin lovelle, don't buy them online.
I own Birkenstocks sandals. I bought them last year while I was knocked up and needed something comfy.

benjamin lovell on south st is the BEST....huge clearance section and tons of sizes. i got both merrell's and privias for less than 30 each, around new years. they are super comfy, i do prefer the privias over the merrells in comfort and walking alot.

eSynergy · April 2011

Another vote for privos. I've been a changed woman ever since I discovered these. They're great for commuting, walking all day, good with shorts/capris as well as pants, you can wear them with or without socks.

I like these:

http://www.zappos.com/privo-by-clarks-sparkler-white