Comfortable and pretty walking shoes/boots
Nov 10, 2011, 1:46 pm
#62
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In terms of non-sneaker walking shoes, has anybody here tried anything from the Aravon line by New Balance?
I mainly wear the Aravon Fallon, which is sadly now discontinued. Farren is the replacement. They come in all widths (I'm a 7.5 2E), are very high quality, very durable and very, very comfortable.
They also look decent, unlike the running type shoes.
I also use the Aravon Farah - it's a mary jane with velcro on the strap - for airports.
I've never tried any of their heels, only flat shoes.
Audrey
Nov 11, 2011, 6:51 pm
#63
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Merrell Lorelei leather lace-ups. Very lightweight, reasonably good arch support, non-slip surface. Went to England in October, spent 10 days in London and then 5 days in Lancaster and Newcastle - went up to the Lake District and hiked and then went for a long hike along Hadrian's Wall. The Merrells did difficult double duty as city shoes and hiking shoes (not boot).
I liked the black leather pair I had so much I bought a grey leather pair on closeout and am eyeing the brown pair.
Also, I replaced the laces with elastic lock laces, which made them almost slip-ons.
I liked the black leather pair I had so much I bought a grey leather pair on closeout and am eyeing the brown pair.
Also, I replaced the laces with elastic lock laces, which made them almost slip-ons.
Nov 15, 2011, 8:40 pm
#64
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I just got a pair of knee-high dress boots that fit my orthotics AND fit around my "athletic calves." In fact, they're smaller on my feet than they are on my calves.
http://www.blondo.ca/en/product/Viviane#b1477-11
I've worn them a ton already, even on 60-degree-days (obviously 60 F) and they've only felt uncomfortable after I stood in the same place for hours rather than walking in them.
http://www.blondo.ca/en/product/Viviane#b1477-11
I've worn them a ton already, even on 60-degree-days (obviously 60 F) and they've only felt uncomfortable after I stood in the same place for hours rather than walking in them.
Nov 18, 2011, 10:18 pm
#65
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These look gorgeous! Too bad there isn't a retailer near me.
I just got a pair of knee-high dress boots that fit my orthotics AND fit around my "athletic calves." In fact, they're smaller on my feet than they are on my calves.
http://www.blondo.ca/en/product/Viviane#b1477-11
I've worn them a ton already, even on 60-degree-days (obviously 60 F) and they've only felt uncomfortable after I stood in the same place for hours rather than walking in them.
http://www.blondo.ca/en/product/Viviane#b1477-11
I've worn them a ton already, even on 60-degree-days (obviously 60 F) and they've only felt uncomfortable after I stood in the same place for hours rather than walking in them.
Nov 19, 2011, 12:58 pm
#66
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Yes, they do look gorgeous. Fortunately they are available by mailorder with free shipping both ways -
http://www.shoebuy.com/blondo-viviane/465855
They are also available via Amazon.
http://www.shoebuy.com/blondo-viviane/465855
They are also available via Amazon.
Nov 23, 2011, 6:00 pm
#67
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Yes, they do look gorgeous. Fortunately they are available by mailorder with free shipping both ways -
http://www.shoebuy.com/blondo-viviane/465855
They are also available via Amazon.
http://www.shoebuy.com/blondo-viviane/465855
They are also available via Amazon.
Thanks!!
Jan 18, 2012, 2:14 pm
#68
Join Date: Nov 2011
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I wear these to work almost every single day. Love them. Very comfortable and I've had the same pair for going on at least a year now. They still look good. They are very narrow, so beware.
http://www.aerosoles.com/product1.asp?P=LASTICITY
Put me in the category that dislikes Dansko. They kill me. As well as every single flat ballet type slipper shoe.
http://www.aerosoles.com/product1.asp?P=LASTICITY
Put me in the category that dislikes Dansko. They kill me. As well as every single flat ballet type slipper shoe.
Last edited by CBear; Jan 18, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Jan 18, 2012, 2:26 pm
#69
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Comfy pair of Sorels from when I lived in Utah for extreme winter weather. Keen ankle boots for city walking - I sprayed them with weatherproofing spray and wore them for an extremely wet & cold November trip to Amsterdam last year and my feet stayed warm & dry. And they are comfy! (but Keen sandals don't fit me at all.....) I have somewhat wide feet (esp my toe box) with high arches.
For work, with skirts - Rockport black leather to knee and Softspots brown leather to knee.......
Hiking boots - Vasque leather. Hiking shoes (good for wet weather warm season trips) Lowa goretex hiking shoes.....
For work, with skirts - Rockport black leather to knee and Softspots brown leather to knee.......
Hiking boots - Vasque leather. Hiking shoes (good for wet weather warm season trips) Lowa goretex hiking shoes.....
I just bought a pair of these. They look reasonable okay with a longer pair of jeans. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/newre...ply&p=17412304
They used to make the perfect flat for work attire that did not look like merrell at all. Of course it is now discontinued.
Jan 19, 2012, 1:08 pm
#70
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I've heard about the sad decline of Sorel quality. Guess I'm lucky that since I bought my boots in, oh, 1993 (?) that I'll have them until I die^ Same with my LLBean duck boots from 1987. Possibly 1986. Still going strong!
I just ordered a couple pairs of brown ankle boots from shoebuy.com - we'll see if I like either pair and will keep them. I currently have a pair of aerosoles brown leather ankle boots and they're not very comfortable - I've had them about 5 years and worn them for work, but not days when I know I'll be doing a lot of standing or walking.....
I just ordered a couple pairs of brown ankle boots from shoebuy.com - we'll see if I like either pair and will keep them. I currently have a pair of aerosoles brown leather ankle boots and they're not very comfortable - I've had them about 5 years and worn them for work, but not days when I know I'll be doing a lot of standing or walking.....
Jan 19, 2012, 1:34 pm
#71
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I have Josef Seibel Kalley boots in black leather and Clarks Wish Excite in brown leather. I wear them both while traveling and making customer calls and they are both very comfortable and I like the styles. I travel to cold weather places in the winter and tend to wear boots pretty much exclusively with my dresses. I am pretty sure I mentioned my Dansko Bobbi's in another post. I have had my Dansko's a couple of years now and they still look perfectly new and are really comfortable.
http://www.zappos.com/clarks-wish-excite-brown-leather
http://www.zappos.com/josef-seibel-kalley
http://www.amazon.com/Dansko-Womens-.../dp/B00336G9HG
http://www.zappos.com/clarks-wish-excite-brown-leather
http://www.zappos.com/josef-seibel-kalley
http://www.amazon.com/Dansko-Womens-.../dp/B00336G9HG
Feb 21, 2012, 12:15 am
#72
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I have had ongoing plantar fasciitis issues in my left foot for a few years now, so I was on a serious search for shoes that are cute but not orthopedic looking to wear while walking around Paris and London during an upcoming trip. (Clearly my trusty, heavy Dansko clogs weren't going cut it.)
The great advice in this forum lead me to buy a pair of Naots. They were very comfortable with the insoles they came with, but *perfect* when paired with insoles from The Walking Company. I've been testing them on longer and longer walks in my own city, and they are fantastic. I just wanted to share this info with any of the rest of you with the same foot problems or of the same certain age.
The great advice in this forum lead me to buy a pair of Naots. They were very comfortable with the insoles they came with, but *perfect* when paired with insoles from The Walking Company. I've been testing them on longer and longer walks in my own city, and they are fantastic. I just wanted to share this info with any of the rest of you with the same foot problems or of the same certain age.
Feb 21, 2012, 6:21 am
#73
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I have had ongoing plantar fasciitis issues in my left foot for a few years now, so I was on a serious search for shoes that are cute but not orthopedic looking to wear while walking around Paris and London during an upcoming trip. (Clearly my trusty, heavy Dansko clogs weren't going cut it.)
The great advice in this forum lead me to buy a pair of Naots. They were very comfortable with the insoles they came with, but *perfect* when paired with insoles from The Walking Company. I've been testing them on longer and longer walks in my own city, and they are fantastic. I just wanted to share this info with any of the rest of you with the same foot problems or of the same certain age.
The great advice in this forum lead me to buy a pair of Naots. They were very comfortable with the insoles they came with, but *perfect* when paired with insoles from The Walking Company. I've been testing them on longer and longer walks in my own city, and they are fantastic. I just wanted to share this info with any of the rest of you with the same foot problems or of the same certain age.
Feb 28, 2012, 9:01 pm
#74
Join Date: Feb 2012
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I always wear Crocs on vacation (not the ugly clogs). My favorites are the Crocs Athena (flip flops), Cleo (sandals) and Malindi (closed-toed flats). I can walk for miles in them and you don't need socks (less to pack).
Plus you can wash/wipe them clean every night and they dry overnight.
Plus you can wash/wipe them clean every night and they dry overnight.
Mar 1, 2012, 6:38 pm
#75
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I have had ongoing plantar fasciitis issues in my left foot for a few years now, so I was on a serious search for shoes that are cute but not orthopedic looking to wear while walking around Paris and London during an upcoming trip. (Clearly my trusty, heavy Dansko clogs weren't going cut it.)
The great advice in this forum lead me to buy a pair of Naots. They were very comfortable with the insoles they came with, but *perfect* when paired with insoles from The Walking Company. I've been testing them on longer and longer walks in my own city, and they are fantastic. I just wanted to share this info with any of the rest of you with the same foot problems or of the same certain age.
The great advice in this forum lead me to buy a pair of Naots. They were very comfortable with the insoles they came with, but *perfect* when paired with insoles from The Walking Company. I've been testing them on longer and longer walks in my own city, and they are fantastic. I just wanted to share this info with any of the rest of you with the same foot problems or of the same certain age.
I wore my Blondo Vivianes to two concerts, one of which I danced at, and my feet were basically the only part of me NOT feeling like crap afterwards.