Confortable, easy on traveling shoes
#1
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Confortable, easy on traveling shoes
Dear all,
My Patagonia Maui Fold are dying after several years of good service, and I am searching to replace them.
I am not concerned at all with the style (as I am carrying business shoes and change when required). Basically, these shoes are for just for the trip: I am using my travel shoes on the way to the airport/train station, during the trip/flight till the hotel, and for short walk around or in the hotel.
Ideally, I would buy some new Maui Fold, but they are not sold anymore and so far, I havent found any shoes which seems as good (to me) as the Maui were.
So, I am asking for your help, do you know some shoes that could fit my requirements (comfortable, waterproof, with good isolation from the ground, and most important easy to put on and to remove).
If you have any advice, please share.
Thanks
Franck
My Patagonia Maui Fold are dying after several years of good service, and I am searching to replace them.
I am not concerned at all with the style (as I am carrying business shoes and change when required). Basically, these shoes are for just for the trip: I am using my travel shoes on the way to the airport/train station, during the trip/flight till the hotel, and for short walk around or in the hotel.
Ideally, I would buy some new Maui Fold, but they are not sold anymore and so far, I havent found any shoes which seems as good (to me) as the Maui were.
So, I am asking for your help, do you know some shoes that could fit my requirements (comfortable, waterproof, with good isolation from the ground, and most important easy to put on and to remove).
If you have any advice, please share.
Thanks
Franck
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Dear all,
My Patagonia Maui Fold are dying after several years of good service, and I am searching to replace them.
I am not concerned at all with the style (as I am carrying business shoes and change when required). Basically, these shoes are for just for the trip: I am using my travel shoes on the way to the airport/train station, during the trip/flight till the hotel, and for short walk around or in the hotel.
Ideally, I would buy some new Maui Fold, but they are not sold anymore and so far, I haven’t found any shoes which seems as good (to me) as the Maui were.
So, I am asking for your help, do you know some shoes that could fit my requirements (comfortable, waterproof, with good isolation from the ground, and most important easy to put on and to remove).
If you have any advice, please share.
Thanks
Franck
My Patagonia Maui Fold are dying after several years of good service, and I am searching to replace them.
I am not concerned at all with the style (as I am carrying business shoes and change when required). Basically, these shoes are for just for the trip: I am using my travel shoes on the way to the airport/train station, during the trip/flight till the hotel, and for short walk around or in the hotel.
Ideally, I would buy some new Maui Fold, but they are not sold anymore and so far, I haven’t found any shoes which seems as good (to me) as the Maui were.
So, I am asking for your help, do you know some shoes that could fit my requirements (comfortable, waterproof, with good isolation from the ground, and most important easy to put on and to remove).
If you have any advice, please share.
Thanks
Franck
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If they fit your feet correctly, Dansko clogs, beloved by many restaurant workers, nurses, and others who spend most of their work day on their feet, are awesome. I've happily used my pair as travel and airport shoes for years. (I'm a she, and my clogs also are an oddball leopard print that actually gets compliments from airport security workers when I've had to take them off.)
I also love my Ecco loafers but they aren't waterproof, though some of the Eccos are.
I also love my Ecco loafers but they aren't waterproof, though some of the Eccos are.
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I always have great luck with Tods loafers. They are durable, well made and can easily be worn with a suit. They are also very comfortable and reasonably priced so it wont ruin your day if you are caught in inclement weather. When you take into consideration the comfort, price point, style and versatility they offer, they are difficult to beat.
#7
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Thank you for your suggestions!
You gave me some new leads. While looking for the Dansko clogs, I found the Dansko loafer (in elk leather) which seems interesting.
Any opinion on them?
You gave me some new leads. While looking for the Dansko clogs, I found the Dansko loafer (in elk leather) which seems interesting.
Any opinion on them?
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Another vote for Ecco shoes. If you adjust the lacing on them "just so" especially after wearing them in a bit you can slip them on/off very easily if you prefer a shoe with lacing. I've worn older versions of this: http://us.shop.ecco.com/fusion-ii-ti...gid=men-casual
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The Maui ones you mention, from a quick google, look similar in materials etc to 'Allbirds' Merino shoes... https://www.allbirds.com/
I've not tried them, but I've seen plenty of positive comments.
I've not tried them, but I've seen plenty of positive comments.
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I always have great luck with Tods loafers. They are durable, well made and can easily be worn with a suit. They are also very comfortable and reasonably priced so it wont ruin your day if you are caught in inclement weather. When you take into consideration the comfort, price point, style and versatility they offer, they are difficult to beat.
I think 'reasonably priced' would be subjective but I would buy mine again.
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The Maui ones you mention, from a quick google, look similar in materials etc to 'Allbirds' Merino shoes... https://www.allbirds.com/
I've not tried them, but I've seen plenty of positive comments.
I've not tried them, but I've seen plenty of positive comments.
#12
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Did you order them online or get them on the high street? I'm keen to see some in the flesh to see if they'd be my cup of tea!
#13
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One of the feature I really like about the Maui, is the "folding heel" allowing to wear them like slippers or loafers.
#14
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Have you tried OluKai Moloa? I just got a pair from REI (on sales for $99) and they are so comfortable. I took out the manufacturer insert and put in my custom orthotic. They look kind of like your Maui fold and the back of these are also foldable. They come in many colors. The one I got was light brown and I think they are discontinue at REI so they were on sales.
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