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To ask for comfortable, but fashionable shoes recommendations?

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AllaMova · 20/03/2026 19:42

Preferably ones that don’t need breaking in.

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Right2BareArms · 20/03/2026 19:49

Ladies Footwear will have everything you could wish for.

AllaMova · 21/03/2026 10:52

Right2BareArms · 20/03/2026 19:49

Ladies Footwear will have everything you could wish for.

Thank you, but I was looking for specific recommendations.

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Branleuse · 21/03/2026 10:58

What sort of shoes?

I think you probably need to be more specific about what your style is, what activity for, what sort of thing you have tried and not got on with etc

AllaMova · 21/03/2026 11:03

Branleuse · 21/03/2026 10:58

What sort of shoes?

I think you probably need to be more specific about what your style is, what activity for, what sort of thing you have tried and not got on with etc

I just realised I wrote shoes in general in my question, instead of trainers. It’s trainers I’m looking for.

I need them to be suitable for long city walks. I have New Balance 480s at the moment, but they rub after walking short distances.

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Right2BareArms · 21/03/2026 11:26

I find Asics trainers comfortable.
Adidas Gazelles and Sambas are very popular but I find them lacking in support and uncomfortable.

66babe · 21/03/2026 11:27

Anything Sketchers will be comfortable
Had lots of them and never a pair that needed breaking in

Right2BareArms · 21/03/2026 11:58

@66babe , I've only had one pair and it was decades ago when they seemed a newish brand. I wore them for years until they were completely worn out.

They were a bit like D'Lites - Retro Rewind | SKECHERS UK

Malasana · 21/03/2026 12:47

Skechers are the ones I always found the most comfortable

permanently · 21/03/2026 12:58

Joya’s.

PixelatedLunchbox · 21/03/2026 13:02

Fitflops are great!

lemonraspberry · 21/03/2026 13:05

Hoffs are very good. Can buy them directly or through outlets

www.schuh.co.uk/brands/hoff/

makiandmango · 21/03/2026 13:12

Came on to say Hoff too. I have two pairs and they are so comfortable

66babe · 21/03/2026 14:12

PixelatedLunchbox · 21/03/2026 13:02

Fitflops are great!

Oh yes , love my Fitflops too , although more sandals .. they’ve been taken over by Archie’s - which I highly recommend but for full walking shoe / trainer I’d go with Sketchers

Kay286 · 21/03/2026 14:20

Uggs lowmel ! Not exactly a trainer but classed as a sneaker but more trendy looking - I love mine so comfy ! Wear almost every day and they are a lot more hardy than the usual Uggs so you don’t need to worry aboit discoloured if it’s wet etc

Alpacajigsaw · 21/03/2026 14:48

Right2BareArms · 20/03/2026 19:49

Ladies Footwear will have everything you could wish for.

wtf are these? Has OP said she’s in her 90s?

OP I like fit flops and also ON trainers

Right2BareArms · 21/03/2026 14:51

Alpacajigsaw · 21/03/2026 14:48

wtf are these? Has OP said she’s in her 90s?

OP I like fit flops and also ON trainers

Grin The OP was so vague ...

BengalBangle · 21/03/2026 15:28

Saucony Shadow 5000!

ToadRage · 21/03/2026 15:34

I love Skechers slip ins, I have 2 pairs and pair of regular Skechers. None needed any wearing in comfy from day 1 and they fit my ankle/foot orthotics in which is the most important thing for me.

Missymarple · 21/03/2026 15:41

I went on a cruise a couple of years ago, we did a lot of walking and the most comfortable trainers I wore were my £8 trainers from Primark. I had them in a few different colours and wore a different pair each day, I had no blisters at all and my feet weren't even tired at the end of the day. They have memory foam soles and are surprisingly lightweight too. I took along my Skechers and some Asics but nothing was as comfortable as the Primark ones. I don't know if they still sell them or they've gone up in price but I still wear them and they're a joy.

IWaffleAlot · 21/03/2026 15:49

On cloud. I always come back to them. So super comfortable.

Happyjoe · 21/03/2026 15:59

I use walking boots, bought some black ones (men's) from Next last year and didn't rub and fine from the off. https://www.next.co.uk/style/st137969/377657
They don't really look very walking booty, so that's good for me. I wish I could wear trainers but I have bone spurs on my heels, so all trainers rub and never stop.

Happyjoe · 21/03/2026 16:02

Right2BareArms · 21/03/2026 11:26

I find Asics trainers comfortable.
Adidas Gazelles and Sambas are very popular but I find them lacking in support and uncomfortable.

Asics are recommended highly for foot issues too, like plantar fasciitis. Supposed to be very comfortable and supportive, perfect for long walks!

Lovingthelighterevenings · 21/03/2026 16:04

If you have a pair of running trainers you bought on the basis of a gait analysis, I'd try and get the same type of trainers for walking (your knees and hips will thank you if you feet land well)

DelphiniumBlue · 21/03/2026 16:35

Fitflops. Much more supportive than Sketchers, and longer lasting. They currently do a keyworker/senior/student discount, which is great .

SunshinePlease24 · 21/03/2026 20:56

Puma speedcat. So comfy.

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