cruise kitty Posted March 12, 2019 #26 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Ok I'm glad I'm not the only one who is weird about socks. :) I'm definitely a new convert, I din't realize that good socks could make such a difference. I only have two pairs of the wrightsocks right now (boy are they expensive) but I plan on buying a couple more before our next trip. I haven''t tried smart wool yet, I bought a pair on Amazon several years ago but didn't realize at the time that they came in specific sizes.... Going to hit up REI this weekend with my annual refund check... which is pretty small, as I almost always buy stuff on sale there. ;( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted March 13, 2019 #27 Share Posted March 13, 2019 9 hours ago, cruise kitty said: Ok I'm glad I'm not the only one who is weird about socks. 🙂 I'm definitely a new convert, I din't realize that good socks could make such a difference. I only have two pairs of the wrightsocks right now (boy are they expensive) but I plan on buying a couple more before our next trip. I haven''t tried smart wool yet, I bought a pair on Amazon several years ago but didn't realize at the time that they came in specific sizes.... Going to hit up REI this weekend with my annual refund check... which is pretty small, as I almost always buy stuff on sale there. ;( I get my all my socks at REI!! I have to make a pilgrimage there soon to replace some of my socks that now have holes in the toes after years of service. Some of the REI branded wool casual socks are good-wearing, too. My annual refund check went toward paying for some camping equipment - going low-tech for this summer's vacation. (Thank you to my US National Parks Senior Pass!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted March 13, 2019 #28 Share Posted March 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, slidergirl said: I get my all my socks at REI!! I have to make a pilgrimage there soon to replace some of my socks that now have holes in the toes after years of service. Some of the REI branded wool casual socks are good-wearing, too. My annual refund check went toward paying for some camping equipment - going low-tech for this summer's vacation. (Thank you to my US National Parks Senior Pass!!) Love REI, I actually like a lot of their clothing as well. Plus the store makes me feel like this bada** outdoors woman, (which I"m not lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimiya11 Posted March 13, 2019 Author #29 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Thanks so much for all the great recommendations!! Also appreciate the added recommendation regarding buying special socks as I always seem to get blisters after walking for hours, even in shoes/sneakers that have been comfortable in the past. I now regularly travel with blister pads in anticipation, put all the ointments on my feet too...sigh.... If the socks work, that would be fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted March 13, 2019 #30 Share Posted March 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Mimiya11 said: Thanks so much for all the great recommendations!! Also appreciate the added recommendation regarding buying special socks as I always seem to get blisters after walking for hours, even in shoes/sneakers that have been comfortable in the past. I now regularly travel with blister pads in anticipation, put all the ointments on my feet too...sigh.... If the socks work, that would be fantastic! So far for me they have :) Huge difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted March 16, 2019 #31 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I wear hiking shoes or sneakers while walking on the cobble-stone streets of Nantucket. When I wore fashion shoes, my feet "paid for it." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samiam0403 Posted April 12, 2019 #32 Share Posted April 12, 2019 On 3/9/2019 at 8:13 PM, Bizmark'sMom said: Dansko and Naot are my go-to brands for my long, narrow canoe feet. (11A - try to find that in the store!) Taos does a great job with their sandals, and I wore a pair of their boots all over Austria and Germany last December. Chacos are also fantastic. For just a walking around lace-up shoe, I like Merrel hiking shoes in the most neutral color I can find Whatever brands you look at, you want a sturdy sole and some decent arch support. I second the Dansko recommendation. I have a pair of lace up loafers and a pair of slip on loafers, and have worn them both while walking miles and miles on various trips - including over cobblestones. They are great quality and are the best multipurpose walking shoes I've ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsb48154 Posted April 13, 2019 #33 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Still wearing a pair of Clark’s purchased for my first trip to Europe (2008). I am afraid they should soon be retired! A Mary Jane sort of style, they did well on varying terrain. Ecco sandals are my go-to for warmer climates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted April 15, 2019 #34 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Hotter Shoes are my favourites for walking https://www.hotter.com/gb/en This is the UK site, but I understand there is a USA site too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 2, 2019 #35 Share Posted May 2, 2019 On 4/15/2019 at 10:45 AM, Dermotsgirl said: Hotter Shoes are my favourites for walking https://www.hotter.com/gb/en This is the UK site, but I understand there is a USA site too Oh...some of these sandals are really cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted June 3, 2019 #36 Share Posted June 3, 2019 I just bought Aetrex Jillian sandals and they survived 5 miles of Ensenada sidewalks so they will hold up to cobblestones. https://aetrex.com/jillian-sandal-dark-brown.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 8, 2020 #37 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Hi girls, just bringing this back up to the front---someone had asked for help on shoes...this thread may be helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandlcruise Posted February 8, 2020 #38 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Lois this was very helpful-even recommendations for socks! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 8, 2020 #39 Share Posted February 8, 2020 3 hours ago, jandlcruise said: Lois this was very helpful-even recommendations for socks! Thanks! Glad it helped! One of the things I love about these boards--you can get some great information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardyloo2 Posted March 9, 2020 #40 Share Posted March 9, 2020 What a great thread! Thanks for the tip about the Abeo shoes; I'll go try some out at the Walking Company. My all time favorite shoe is actually my riding boot with a birkenstock orthotic inside: Ariat Terrain Boot. Not cute, but terriffic support and comfort. They've saved me from turning my ankle many times. I'll probably take them for shore excursions. For on ship, I just bought some Munro Pisces and Taos Rita. Thank goodness there are actually shoes with built in arch support that look nice these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 9, 2020 #41 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Good morning, I have 3 pairs of Taos sandals! I love them too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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