FASHION
October 11, 2011
Comfy, Stylish Walking Shoes for Travel
Dear Deborah,
I’m getting ready for a trip to Europe and need your help with footwear. I just purchased a pair of running-type shoes ( Ecco flats), but I also want to bring some comfy wedges that will look good with my outfits, particularly my sundresses. What do you suggest?
Thanks, Cynthia S. – Boston, MA
Dear Cynthia,
You are lucky since I recently came across a new walking shoe brand. Fly London is a European brand made with comfort and style in mind. Their styles are a little more funky and clunky than I usually show, but they work.
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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 sports shoes in black.
They were comfortable and looked great with slacks.
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, an excellent company specializing 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 comfortable 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, 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, falling arches, and periodic edema (especially when I fly) in both feet soon put a stop to that. I just returned from 14 days in Paris/London and wore the “Munro Traveller” shoe with my orthotic insert. They looked great with tights and a slim skirt or 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 traveler is a perfect choice if your feet are prone to swelling!
Hi Joan,
Thanks for sharing!!! I will have to look out for these!!!
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 you… but once you get past a certain age, many women can’t walk all day in high fashion shoes. There has to be a solution to looking great without a heel. It is possible, and the right outfit is for sure necessary. Let’s keep this discussion going!
I love these boots! A good walking boot is a must-have for every woman!
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