Shoes/boots for walking the streets on New York. Should I buy them there?

[Lighthousekeeping]

I'm going in November and obviously will be doing loads of walking. I have a whopping bunion that can play up. Are Uggs the way to go?

What are you normally like with shoes/boots?
There is no way I could buy a pair of shoes and boots and then just wear them for long periods of time straight away - but I know my feet, I can get blisters wearing a pair of slippers!
FWIW I never find NY, or the US in general, that much cheaper for most stuff. A little bit sometimes, but nothing massively.

Don't buy them there. You need something that you know is comfortable. Chelsea boots, maybe?

Noooo wear something you have already broken in.

Has anyone been in November? I guess I should go to Clarks in September and start looking.

I bought good quality trainers & wore them in.. even so my feet wanted to divorce me!

I'd say definitely buy & wear in.. and take every opportunity to sit down

Can I recommend these for a spot of street-walking?

Down Canal Street?

Why not! :D

Seriously, though, the suggestion of Chelsea boots upthread isn't bad. I like these ones from Dune.

I can't wear Dune their sizes are odd.

Where can you wear? Did you see what I did then?

Topshop

I would wait until just before you go and keep an eye on the weather. Have been in NY at Halloween still in bare legs and flip flops. Definitely something comfortable, but Manhatten itself is quite dense, much smaller than London. Have fun!

Not Uggs, something sturdier. Flat ankle boot.

Yes I will keep an eye on the weather I think I'll just buy a Parker to wear?

We were there for 5 days in November. 3 days of heat wave with no sleeves and sandals then it dropped 20 degrees overnight.

My rec is to take a bag big enough to hold a second pair of shoes during the day. It really helps to be able to change them.