Dear Glam Gals,
I’m getting ready for a trip to Europe and I am really stumped about what type of shoe I should bring that will look good with my outfits and not make me look like a tourist. I know you both tend to wear more delicate shoes but I am a big-boned gal and need something a little more substantial. However, a tennis shoe is just not an option for me, what alternatives do you suggest?
Thanks, Cynthia S. – Boston, MA
Dear Cynthia,
You are in luck since we recently came across a new brand of walking shoe. Fly London is a European brand that is made with comfort and style in mind. Their styles are a little more funky and clunky than we usually show, but I ( JoJami) still really liked them. Here are a few that we thought stood out:
Fly london, 270 CAD
Fly london boots, 320 CAD
Fly LONDON high heel boots, 390 CAD
Fly LONDON peep toe shoes, 85
Fly LONDON black boots, 145
FLY London Women’s Yaya Peep-Toe Pump
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Took a walking tour of Italy, Greece and Turkey last November. We logged over 90 miles! I wore my Walking Cradles Christy short boots almost exclusively. Amazing shoes! They went well with jeans and dressier pants. I even wore them with my long skirts.
I recently took a. Cruise to Italy and Spain and wore a pair of Anne Klein sport shoes in black.
They were really comfortable and looked great with slacks. Many people have asked me where
I purchased them. DSW
Thanks for that… Anne Klein makes some stylish shoes! Saw these on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Anne-Klein-Womens-Shevanie-Natural/dp/B004ZC8T7K/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1344031731&sr=8-16&keywords=anne+klein+sport+shoes
Hi Nancy,
These are all from the brand Fly London, a wonderful company that specialize in high style yet comfortable footwear. I agree Frye boots are cute and very stylish, however, comfortable they are NOT!
These boots are very comfy. Also, AirItalia(Nordstrom carries them) and Paul Green are good comfy brands.
—and I like all of the boots above, but have they been tested for comfort? I wear Frye boots and they are fine for a couple of hours, say, but not a whole day of sightseeing.
Hi everyone – I like Merrell’s black shoe that looks like a boot when worn under pants (why do we not call them “slacks” anymore?) or jeans, but they are SO comfortable – the kitchen crew at our restaurant wears them (or Danskos) and they are on their feet 12 hours straight. Your pants cannot be highwater tho — but why would they be??
I was always the shoe fashion queen, but neuroma’s and falling arches, and periodic edema (especially when I fly) in both feet soon put a stop to that. I just came back from a 14 days in Paris/London and I wore the “Munro Traveller” shoe with my orthotic insert. They looked great with tights and a slim skirt or with pants and they were super comfortable. I walked miles so my feet were “tired” at the end of the day, but that you can expect. They were not blistered or paining me at all. I like all the munro shoes but I will say that the traveller is a very good choice if your feet are prone to swelling!
Hi Joan,
Thanks for sharing!!! We will have to look out for these!!!
Hi JoJami,
Glam Gal Deborah here. You know, this is what is so great about us being a team. We both have basically the same taste but veer off in different directions when it comes to some things like shoes, accessories. You couldn’t pay me to wear these.(LOL) Too clunky and masculine for me. Comfort is key, but there’s got to be something else out there for gals like me who prefer a more refined look. I’ll look around and report back. Cheers!
I had the same issue when I went to China for two weeks a couple of years ago. I found a cute black patent leather flat made by Ecco. They went with everything, capris, slacks, jeans and were very comfortable!
Hi Mrs. Dspeter,
Ecco is a great brand as well! Great tip…
There is something to be said about comfort!
LOL…hi Fashionistachic,
Yes, we hear ya… but once you get past a certain age, many women just can’t walk all day in high fashion shoe. There has to be a solution to looking great without a heel. It is possible and the right outfit is for sure important. Lets keep this discussion going!
Love these boots! A good walking boot is a must have for every woman!
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