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  2 0 Some of the Doc Martens are good. In addition to the clunky boots and shoes they make some lightweight, comfortable and trendy casual shoes. I have a pair that served as great traveling shoes for a three-week trip in Greece and Italy. There's now a Doc Marten store in downtown Seattle. It has a limited selection, but it's worth trying on the different kinds, as the different varieties of Docs can fit very differently. Tom Sackett answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report 3 comments by Lee, Tom Sackett, and Aaron Huffman… 0 0 Tom beat me to this answer. I love my low-top Docs -- they're durable, have never given my feet any problems, and they're neither stodgy nor super hipsterish. Lee commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 This is what I wore on my trip: http://www.drmartens.com/ProductDetail.asp?Page=1&PID=13591201 Slip-ons, rather than laces, turned out to be great for traveling. Tom Sackett commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 Those look pretty good. Hopefully that new Doc Marten store has some I can take a look at. Thanks! Aaron Huffman commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 Great question. I have lots of bad answers -- shoes that are comfortable but look like orthopedic monstrosities from the 1920s, and hip shoes that peel the skin off after three blocks. I have bad feet and want better. The best I've found have been some slipons by Clarks. Fnarf answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Kip Waddle… 0 0 I second the clarks recommendation. I where them and Mephistos and the clarks are a better value for the money. Kip Waddle commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 Tell you what. Everyone has different feet. What works for some, won't work for others. However, they sell almost all the brands people have mentioned here at The Walking Company. There's one in Bel Square (over by the Cinnabon), there might be others elsewhere. They will have you stand on an electronic pad thingy that shows which areas of your feet get the most pressure, and will suggest shoes accordingly. They will also recommend inserts should you need them. I stand on my feet all day at work, and that's where I got my shoes. A lot of people recommended Danskos, but I'm between their sizes, and they take for-EVER to break in. I was in pain at the end of my first shift wearing them. I switched to MBTs, which is what I still wear. However, they look ridiculous. Not to mention, are expensive as hell. But they keep my feet happy, and allow me to work, so I wear them. So go down there when you're relaxed and have some time, walk around in a few different kinds of shoes, make sure you really like a pair, and then go with those. katiedid answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report 2 comments by CleverScreenName and katiedid… 0 0 Great recommendation. I once bought a pair of Doc Martens to get looks and comfort. Breaking them in likely would have helped, but after a short walk I was limping so badly I could never wear them again. I actually like (one brand of) cowboy boots for semi-serious walking. I've done one 4-mile walk in cowboy boots and that's too much, but for most city walking they're great for me. CleverScreenName commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 Yeah, a few of the people I work with wear Frye boots. I love the look, but can't afford the price tag or break-in time. They'd be great for me as a non-work shoe, though. katiedid commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 My boyfriend just walked a pair of keens to death in 3 months. They were bought in June this summer and now already have holes and the inside of the heel is wearing away. He conducts most of his errands by walking, visits his friends by foot also, and will also just go on walks. This summer every two days he may have walked at least 4 miles if not more than 6 in one day. It ebbs and flows with the weather and activities. He got them at The Walking Store in northgate mall. He plans on asking them why they fell apart and what he needs in a shoe. internet_jen answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Hardy… 0 0 If he's not totally over Keen, have him call them a call for compensation...they are good like that. If he is an REI member, REI will pretty much take anything back and give you credit/refund or a new pair at equal value. Hardy commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Earth shoes. Seriously, the best shoes out there for walking. http://www.earthfootwear.com/ Try them out at a shoe store near you and see what you think. I got turned onto them by a friend and everyone I've recommended them to has ended up buying pairs Biju answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Geni… 0 0 Earth Shoes have to be tried on, though. I have a pair that I would dearly love if not for the all-too-common Earth Shoe quirk of the back of the shoe cutting horribly into my Achilles' tendon. This was not apparent until I tried to walk more than a block in them, but it makes them too painful to wear for me. Sadly, much as I like them, Earth Shoes do not work for me. Geni commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 haha springfield answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Birkenstocks. They've been my only pair of shoes (and I mean ONLY) for about six months now. They barely show any sign of wear and tear and are the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. And I walk quite a bit on a daily basis. Invest! Hunter Goncalves answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 I just bought a pair of green superfeet (insoles) at REI for my Chuck Taylor's and it's like walking on sunshine. Plus I feel like my overall walking posture and gait have improved. It's friday and I'm feeling giddy..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eONhto0x_nI Hardy answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 I don't have an answer I just wanted to thank you for asking this question. I got some great ideas on where to buy shoes. Thank you so much!!! michel answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 go to REI. Lots of shoes that are not too sporty but are made for moving around. plus you can try them on and go walk around. don't order online unless you try something in person first! gnarly answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 I bought Mozo shoes about 10 years ago for a trip to Paris and they were amazing. They've since been through France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Japan and my second life as a culinary student. They've remained perfectly comfortable, and I've never had to have them resoled. http://www.mozoshoes.com/ c answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 If you are going to be walking around while it's moderately warm or at least pleasant outside, and aren't opposed to sandals, I have to recommend FitFlops! I walked around London in them last summer with no complaints! They are seriously the most comfortable shoes I've ever had. I wear them everywhere, even just walking around the house. If it's cold where you'll be, they have a winter style you could try, but I had the yucky problem of the clog version making my feet too sweaty. (They also have a brand new version that looks like a normal shoe, but I can't speak for it since I have yet to try it.) If you are going to be walking WAY too much for flip flops, ignore me and carry on. If not, try some on! The women's version seems to be more common in stores (not sure about stores in Seattle), but you could always try some on to see if you like the feel and then buy a men's style online. Main site: http://www.fitflop.com/ Good place to buy: http://www.walkerswarehouse.com/ Neptune answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 I have peculiar feet - very small, but very wide (I've had shoe salesfolk ask me if I wouldn't just as soon wear the box), and it's difficult to fit me properly. I do reasonably well in many styles of Skechers, but I find them unsuitable for long walks. For any kind of really long walk, or for rough terrain, I end up going back to the pair of el cheapo kids' Hi Tec hiking boots I bought (I shit you not) 20 years ago. I don't know what I'll do when those wear out, they're the only footwear that has NEVER given me blisters. I have some Ryko and Reebok athletic shoes that are pretty comfortable too, although too soft for rough terrain or real hiking. Some of the Reeboks look like ordinary shoes (you don't have to get bright-neon-white). Geni answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 I like the ECCO brand for shoes that look good and are very comfortable. I bought two pair when I went to Japan a year or so ago and they didn't let me down. You can get several styles at Nordstrom: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/mens-shoes?origin=topnav#category=b6023496&type=category&page=1&sort=featured&sortreverse=0&size=&width=&color=&price=&brand=223&lastfilter=brand Dan Williams answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 I'm including the link from Zappos that shows the Simple New Original Clog. Hands down the most comfortable, versatile shoe I've ever worn. I work in a hospital and stand for hours in the OR and walk 4-5 miles a day in these shoes. They're nearly indestructible and they're easy to clean. I turned a bunch of people on to these at work and everyone loves them. They slip on/off easily for airport lines, they split the difference between casual and formal, and they're just plain cool. I've tried Birks, Eccos, Crocs, Danskos, Mephistos, Sanitas, Clarks, Doc Martens, Keens and Merrills. These are by far my favorite. And no, I'm not a shill for Simple or Zappos. Hope that helps. http://www.zappos.com/simple-new-original-clog-black-1 three_fourths answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 1 I've got a pair of Mephistos that you just described. They are sleek leather shoes that look more like an athletic shoe than a dress shoe, but don't look anything like urban-hiker style Keens or Merrells. Check out the styles at this link. Some of them are hideous, in my opinion, but some of them are not. Mahtli69 answered in Trips & Travel about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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