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tipp2chicago · 27/07/2015 17:50

I am going on a trip in September to Prague and then on to the eastern end of the Czech Republic for my cousin's wedding. I'm fairly ok on most of the packing aspects, but I am in a quandary over shoes. I imagine there will be a fair bit of walking around Prague for the first two days, plus I will be doing all the driving. We will be going out for a nice-ish dinner one of the nights, plus a birthday party on one of the days.

So, apart from the shoes I will wear to the actual wedding, I think I will need one pair of shoes for walking around Prague, plus one pair of ballerina?? style nice flat shoes for dinner/dancing/birthday party. I take a size 7.

So, any recommendations for

  • cute flat walking shoes
  • cute dancing/dinner/party shoes


I have no strong opinions on colour except to say I would like to avoid black, navy and pewter. I prefer bright colours and I would like to avoid trainers. Also, I am only 35, so no Hotter or similar please Wink Grin

Thanks in advance.
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whostolethesocks · 27/07/2015 17:53

I recently bought some Skechers Go Walk 2 for walking around Barcelona. very comfortable. Lots of colours and very light to pack in your suitcase.

Theas18 · 27/07/2015 18:00

Do you want shoes to walk miles or " look cute" I don't think you get both :)

Sketchers go walk seem popular but are very light and IMHO flimsy for cobbles etc.

I've walked 20k or so a day in Rome in fitflops and in Norway in my merrell walking shoes .

In both locations I'm afraid the trainer was the main footwear on the streets to walk distances ( and i was pretty surprised that up to 20k in a day was possible but my pedometer said so!).

Clarks ballerina flats are comfy if you don't have feet like mine that seems as wide as they are long!

Toffeelatteplease · 27/07/2015 19:21

Problem is you have got to look at why hotter is so often recommended.

If you are looking at a healthy sensible shoe you are looking for a sole that doesn't twist easily, good insole support, ideally firmly and adjustably secured over the top of the foot, and finally good/deep heel support over the back of the heel. Ideally if you are walking you want a cushioned sole too. All in all not many cute shoes.

Not sure what weather are you looking for sandals or shoes

Toffeelatteplease · 27/07/2015 19:27

Walking Sandal: earth spirit (some very cute designs), birkenstocks, crocs huarache, merrels-> less cute: teva karrimor

Walking shoes: Dr martens are about as cute as it gets, kickers

GetTheFudgeOutOfRodge · 27/07/2015 19:34

Sketchers Go Walk 2 have been my best shoe purchase in years (closely followed by my beloved DMs) and have served me well as walking shoes. Cute? Hmm debatable. I quite like how they look but appreciate they are not very fashionable.

I bought a pair of walking shoes from Hotter for my honeymoon as I wanted to make sure I was comfy and could do lots of exploring, and within one day my feet were rubbed to pieces, bleeding and soles were so painful.
I will never buy from Hotter again.

polyhymnia · 27/07/2015 19:55

I had the exact same experience with Hotter. The one time I suspended my aesthetic revulsion at the styles and bought a pair for a city walking holiday they cut my feet to shreds and I was in agony.

Like an earlier poster I walk a lot in Rome and have also found be Fitflops to be the answer specially with hard cobbles. Not cute though.

aoife24 · 27/07/2015 21:38

I find Varcas very comfortable for walking around cities, they have good soles without being at all clunky and a good range of colours. Toast stocks them.
www.toa.st/uk/product/womens+sandals/F1BAE-F1DAB-F1DAJ/Varca+Sandal.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dwomens%2520sandals%26seoterm%3dsandals%26&pcat=womens+sandals&adimage=&clr=F1BAE_CerisePink

Sonotkylie · 28/07/2015 13:55

I have Solillas which are just like Varcas (i think in non expert view) and they are light but with a decent sole and comfortable for walking in a not hurting feet but non technical way. I have walked around lots of cities with and without cobbles and never needed to resort to Skechers, Hotter or any of the others. Thinking about it, maybe I have always had rubbish weather and worn boots ...?
Anyway, I would also suggest a look at Clarks. IME something you like there (within reason!) will always be more comfortable for walking than its general equivalent. I have the Netrix Rose on my feet right now and could definitely do a days sightseeing in them. Cute like a baby rhino? Or Fitflop trainers work well for me too. More functional than cute perhaps but don't frighten the horses.

proudmummywife · 28/07/2015 14:07

Go walk all the way

cute flat walking shoes
AstoriaMalfoy · 28/07/2015 14:13

I bought some fit flop ballerinas in gold as I'm not a trainer wearer either . They are great and very comfortable . Size up though . I'm a 5.5 and needed s 6.5 in these . Bizarre sizing

tipp2chicago · 01/08/2015 20:54

Thank you all very much for your help. I am going to take my Primark converse rip-off, which are very comfortable, and a pair of gold ballerinas for dinner/dancing. I really appreciate all of your input. I do have clarks nude courts for the ceremony and the meal.

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suestew123 · 01/08/2015 23:49

Go walk, they are fab. i have two pairs & I may get a 3rd :-) Only negative is if it rains they soak up the water. But they are like walking on air, the most comfortable shoes I have ever had

Garlick · 02/08/2015 00:00

Good idea to take trainers that you already wear :) Maybe take a pair of insoles in case If they turn out not to have enough pavement resistance?

Sounds like a great trip. Have fun!

oldnewmummy · 02/08/2015 00:07

I had the same dilemma a few months ago.

I bought Skechers but they were really uncomfortable so I ended up with hiking sandals from a camping shop which were great.

But then I broke my ankle 2 weeks before the holiday and ended up doing the holiday in a moon boot and 1 trainer.

Toffeelatteplease · 02/08/2015 09:22

Consider popping a pair of orthopedic insoles onto your primark converse.....

Bearleigh · 02/08/2015 09:55

I would take a pair of worn-in trainers as well, just in case...

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