City walking shoes

[butterfliesinmytummy]

We're going to be quite a lot of trekking around cities in the uk this summer and I'm looking for a lace up shoe to go with crops etc. I dont want a trainer or a brogue (got some, love them but not sure I can walk more than a couple of hours in them as they are a bit narrow for me). Was looking at Clarks and Ecco

Are they ok or a bit mumsy? I'm heading for 40 but trying to resist

[Startail]

cheaper Sketchers, mine were from a pavers shop years ago

[Startail]

I live in a pair of sketchers flowery and much prettier but these are nearest

[butterfliesinmytummy]

I think I've found a solution. They arrived yesterday, super comfy, look good with crops and rolled chinos, leather and breathable, good support. Thanks everyone, esp cremolafoam who posted the link to Art Company

[pepperminty]

Nehru, I love those nikes. Am going to check them out this weekend.

[butterfliesinmytummy]

I don't have normal shoes. I live in Asia so wear havaianas or sandals with a heel from Zara daily (don't like fitflops).

Haven't seen anything at all that I would buy except Supergas and I don't think they will work (not supportive enough and not waterproof). Will stick with my minimal nikes for the moment.

Thanks again for suggestions

[nellyjelly]

Superga are just pumps though and not supportive. I would wear trainers if doing alot of walking in a city. New balance are fairly cool.

[Mrsrobertduvall]

At least you're a standard footsize ie under an eight.
Try getting comfy when you are a 9 to 10 and narrow.

I have tried some hellish ones on recently.

Just ordered a few pairs of Superga.

[peggyblackett]

Those shoes ARE mumsy (to power of 100). Don't do it. Frumperama

[Bunbaker]

I'm not the OP, but if I am on my feet sightseeing all day I need to have comfortable shoes. I wore ballet flats yesterday and my feet were aching at the end of the day. Normal ballet flats just don't support my feet sufficiently.

[Nehru]

Op. do you really need these shoes? When I go to London I just wear normal shoes.

[Nehru]

NO TO THE VILE STRAP THINGS

[MadBusLady]

I am a comfy shoe fiend, I am not going to tell you to get a pair of heels but PLEASE for the love of all that's holy don't get anything in those "I'm mad, me" colours. If you think a gran might describe them as "snazzy", don't buy them! Clarks and Ecco do plenty of plain, classic things.

I have these, very comfy.

Unstructured things.

Like the shoe-yness (is that a word?) of the leather of these.

[Cremolafoam]

Can I recommend this site for a bit if euro-style?

[Bunbaker]

I have tried on the ballet flats in that range and they aren't very comfortable and certainly not suitable for spending a lot of time in walking around sightseeing.

[GraduallyGoingInsane]

www.clarks.co.uk/p/20349192

I have these and the leather is ridiculously soft - very comfortable to walk around in, and I wear with jeans, 7/8 trousers, rolled chinos etc. If the weather holds this weekend I intend to try them with bare legs and a knee length denim belted dress.

They have a hot pink colour if you're bolder than me, and they do a ballet flat style which is the same leather.

[Bunbaker]

I like the look of those. I tried the Sketchers Go Walk on again today, but at £46 - £50 a pair depending on where you buy them it is a huge amount of money for what are really just plimsolls. Even so they are simply the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever tried.

[LIZS]

Keds might suit a slim ankle/leg better ?

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Thanks Gilly - will have a look. But I hate the look of them - they look like Emo shoes to me! :) Also, I have very skinny ankles and calves, so can tend to look a bit childish/golf club-esque.

[Gillybobs]

Remus I find the Supergas much more supportive than Converse, sole is far thicker. I will no not never wear a Cornish pastie on me feet

[Billwoody]

And will be taking Wellies of course....

[Billwoody]

I would try merrell half sandal half trainer. They have a closed solid toe and a Velcro strap but are mostly mesh. I have them in a sage colour from a couple of years back and they go with most things. I will be wearing them to Glastonbury this year (first timer at 41!)

[BestIsWest]

I vote for FlipFlop trainers too. They took me round New York and Florida theme parks last year and I have really bad problems with my legs and ankles following an accident. They were bliss.

[LIZS]

Sorry posts crossed. Merrell sandals/slides are v comfy too.

[LIZS]

I'm coveting these or these

[Bunbaker]

I am over 50 and loathe those Mary Janes.

This type of topic is a popular one - comfy stylish shoes. There is a market for them so why haven't any of the shoe manufacturers realised it yet?