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Shopping Help! Rec your comfy walking shoes

All I really have are running shoes, flip flops and heels! I need some other casual shoes to take on our trip since I know we'll be doing a lot of walking!
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Re: Shopping Help! Rec your comfy walking shoes

  • Merrell's. They're what got me through 5 years abroad with no car - just my feet, my merrell's and the metro.
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  • Honestly, my Reef flip flops are the most comfortable shoes I have.  Even when I was doing a lot of walking during my recent trip, I chose those over even tennis shoes.  I haven't found a good "walking shoe" that doesn't either just make my feet sweat up a storm (if not wearing socks) or doesn't eventually strain my arch.

    ETA:  My Reefs aren't just the flat, regular flip flops - they are a little more rugged and simlar to these (except, mine are all brown)

  • On our trip to Europe I wore Privos by Clarks and they were awesome. My feet never hurt and we walked everywhere all day long.

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  • I have some Merrell's that I love too, but when we were in Italy, I have to admit that my Reef's were a life-saver...
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  • for walking all day, i would recommend a couple of different pairs of shoes so you have a little variety on your feet : )

    for weddings, i like those Clark's Privo ones that were mentioned above, as well as flipflops/clog type things from Born, and then of course a good old clog.  Any brand that has the right shape will do (I got mine at DSW).  i had a pair of ariat clogs that i bought in vegas after a couple of days of uncomfortable shoes, and those are WONDERFUL.  not cheap, but fantastic.  they only work with pants, though.

    Dillard's has some dillards-brand that has a lot of padding inside, and they felt absolutely wonderful when i was walking around in the store, but walking for real in them for any period of time is like... severe toe claustrophobia.  i couldn't believe it.  they were so incredibly uncomfortable!!!

     i am also a big giant fan of the Crocs flip flop.  They are big, soft, squishy, comfy.  i have a pair of A&M ones that I bought 4 years ago, and i think i finally need new ones because these are dying.

    LL Bean flip flops are also the bomb.  not the kind with the little skinny strap, but the ones you can get with cherries, lobsters, yellow labs, etc. on the straps.  They are cute, and also really substantial, not floppy like cheapy rubber flipflops.

     

    that was more than you wanted, huh?  lol... comfy shoes are my life.  i'm totally miserable at weddings without them. 

  • I wore a pair of Converse through our last Europe trip. I added some of the gel insoles for additional padding but they were great. Have all plans to do the same thing next time.
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  • Puma Speedcats or Borns.
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    Honestly, my Reef flip flops are the most comfortable shoes I have.  Even when I was doing a lot of walking during my recent trip, I chose those over even tennis shoes.  I haven't found a good "walking shoe" that doesn't either just make my feet sweat up a storm (if not wearing socks) or doesn't eventually strain my arch.

    I agree, my Reef flip flops were all that I wore on our 4 day trip to Disney a few years ago.  

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  • I walked around NYC for three days in these Nike flip flops. They were better than my Reef's. They're like neoprene or something and the top strap hugs your foot so you don't have to "work" to keep them on like other flip flops. But they're not so tight that they hurt.
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  • http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-privo-acacia-stone-nubuck-p_id100074

    I loved these for walking around all day. I got them at Marshall's.

     But like K said, variety is key. Even though they were super comfortable something on them would rub and irritate by day 2-3. I found things went much better if I rotated. I was not a fan of the merrills I had that everyone swore by. But I have giant, narrow feet so shoes can be hard to be comfortable in anyway.

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  • I have Merrell flip flops that I have worn all day at Sea World and Six Flags without any discomfort at all. I highly recommend them! I also second the recs for Privos.
  • Another vote for having at least 2 pairs to alternate. I also ditto positive comments on anything Clark's, Born and definitely love my Reef flip flops!
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  • I love my Merrell's, I'm on my 2nd paid after I wore the first pair to death. You can sometimes find them at Marshalls.
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  • I have probably 10? pairs of Merrell's and the in store selection is pretty slim (Dillard's, Macy's, REI) But zappo's has an enormous selection.
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  • sperry's topsiders are comfy and cute
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