walking shoes

[jefner]

Hi,
I am off to Tokyo in a September and need to purchase a pair of shoes or trainer type things that will be comfortable to walk miles in, can be worn with trainer type socks or those footsie things and wouldn't look daft with leggings and floaty long tops! Has anyone got any recommendations? I don't really want to spend a fortune either but maybe around £30? thank you!

[annie0000]

something along these kind of lines?:

http://www.javari.co....g=sr_nr_cat_217003031

[WELSHYORKIE]

I bought a pair of Karrimopr walking shoes that resemble trainers from Sports Direct on the high street in town about 2 weeks ago for about 22.95 - really comfortable and great for walking in.

[Baboonboy]

Merrell do really good trainer type walking shoes and sandals. Try them on though cos the sizes are funny (I'm size 8 and had to buy size 10). Sometimes you can get a bargain. Mine cost me £25 (half price in the sale) and I wear them nearly every day. Had them a year now and good as new. If you have to pay a bit more though it's worth it for the quality. BB

[jefner]

thank you all for your replies - will check them all out!

[spudqueen]

I have been to New York, Rome, Paris and Venice, each for about 4 or 5 days, and before each visit I bought a pair of flattish black shoes from Clarkes. Each one was a different style, but they all did the job, being sturdy and comfortable enough to walk round all day (and evening) in them, but also being smart enough that I didn't feel silly in them. My main criteria for this sort of shoe buying is that they feel soooo comfortable when you put them on you've just got to have them. After my little trips I ended up wearing each pair to work (I stand on my feet all day), so I've definitely got my money out of them!

[Mosaic]

Fitflops - buy some tabi socks in Tokyo if you need socks.

[MandyGrace1915]

Well, I'm from the us and we have alot of good shoes and I don't know the equivalent of that to dollars but I'd have to say that Nike is the best for walking miles. They can get pricey but they last a very long time!!!

[smurfchops]

Fitflops every time, shoes or sandals.

[jefner]

thanks to all! sorry for delay in posting my thanks - pc died!