Yes, I’m babbling about shoes again.
I am on a quest, a quest for the perfect pair of shoes. Usually shoes and quest do not end up in the same sentence for me. It’s not normally an ordeal, or something that requires internet searches or even that much thought. My usual “go to’s” are something pretty, a bit of a heel, and that matches the latest little black dress. However this is a different kind of hunt. I must put function BEFORE fashion. I am on a quest for walking shoes, sensible shoes, for Paris.
The requirements. They can not be old ladyish, they can not be ugly. Seriously, I know I have a problem, I like the pretty, but this one time I MUST use my brain! I need arch support, comfort, and something fairly light. I’m still recovering from a back injury and as much as I’d love to walk the cobble stone pathways of Paris in some killer heels, practicality must win out.
Le Sigh.
I found this pair at Rockport Meh. They are okay, but Rockports are supposed to be comfy so for now, this is a maybe?Go France suggests that these Merrels will take you from hiking to cocktail?
Seriously? The hiking I can see..the cocktail um no.
Um these? These are highly recommended Sofft Shoes from the Sears sight. Not gonna happen. I think my Granny has some of these. No offence to Granny’s everywhere.
These are the ecco womens vibrations shoes.
I was starting to think these were kinda cute until Hubby piped up with a quick “veto” . Just find some sketchers!
So, I looked….
Turns out there are a lot of shoes that claim to be “comfy” and I just don’t have the time to go and see, let alone break in a couple of pairs of shoes. Especially when all I am really dreaming about are these:
Oh what I wouldn’t do for some Louboutin’s!
So I need your help! Please please, what are your favourite non-granny, non-ugly but super comfy kinda cool walking shoes? Tell me and then I will shut up about it already.
skechers has many choices and try naturalizer, too!
http://mostcomfortableshoes.com/
Oh, I love those heels.
I have horrible feet, so I must wear kinda ugly shoes most of the time. My cross to bear.
I love the sketchers though…cute and not so ugly!!!
The last time I was in the UK I wore some Steve Maddens that looked pretty similiar to the first pair of sketchers, no S on the side but just plain black, very unobtrusive.
I realized that basically my shoes were just kind of “there” not really drawing much attn, so I focused my attention on my jewelry and making sure the rest of my outfit drew attn (not in a creepy or bad way), keep the attention on your upper half and your jewelry and you wont notice that your shoes are being practical and *hopefully* comfy.
I’d totally rock the 2nd paif of sketchers with skirts or shorts.
i totally recommend the skechers shape ups. so cushy and comfy. i love them!
You KNOW what I’m going to tell you! Get the Tory Burch Reva black flats! SO COMFORTABLE. AND! Simply adorable. So, so pretty.
Otherwise, I’d go with a wedge heel, because I find those just as comfy as flats!
Good Luck and Happy SHOPPPING!
I walked all over Paris (in the day… my Loubs won out at night) with my classic black low cut Converse. I put in a pharmacy insole in them for arch support and they were perfect!
Born is always a good bet for that type of shoe…let us know what you come up with!
Born is always a good bet for that type of shoe…let us know what you come up with!
Get a pair of the glitter TOMS!
I am the worst at giving sensible shoe advice..I’m always the one suffering with swollen feet from walking in the WRONG shoes.
Those are so amusing samples! Try looking at something like Clark’s or Merrell’s–both have some surprisingly cute, comfortable options. Good luck with your search!
i have chucks that i wear…dont recommend hiking in them though…have a nice pair of nunn bush…prob not helping you naming out mens shoes…sorry…
Aerosoles have some with heels, some with kitten-type heels that are very comfortable and have a slight pointed toe (The “snub-nosed granny shoe” look kills me…I have short, stubby legs, and Stacy and Clinton are always admonishing people like me to at least wear a flat with a bit of a point.
That’s the best I can come up with…I have some of those Skechers…they just don’t feel sexy at all.
There are some adorable Aerosoles out there in a ton of styles. And yes, it is extremely important to wear proper shoes if you want to enjoy your vacation. I made the mistake of bringing impractical shoes on my honeymoon and ended only using my marble bathtub in Venice to soak my blistered feet!
Enjoy Paris–so jealous!
I like the 2nd (strappy?) pair of Sketchers. They’re pretty girly looking, don’t you think? The other ones, not so much…