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Vaguely stylish walking boots

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Susurrar · 13/08/2023 19:47

We’re going to New York in November and will be covering a lot of the usual touristy bits. On a typical city break we tend to average 25-30k steps a day. I need comfortable boots that won’t be super ugly. I have wide feet though which makes it quite difficult, size 8/8.5. Any recommendations?
I was hoping to look semi-stylish in the pictures 😁, yes, vain as fuck! but fully prepared to be told that it’s not going to happen with my giant feet.
Budget can be fairly flexible, especially if I find I pair I can use every day later.

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F0RBIDDEN · 13/08/2023 19:48

Vivo barefoot?

Susurrar · 13/08/2023 20:46

Thank you. These are maybe a little bit too flimsy for me, I think I need something with a solid sole. They are lovely though.

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Susurrar · 13/08/2023 21:04

I do like the Sorel pair you linked! Thank you. They look like they give enough arch support which my wide flabby feet will appreciate.
I was considering biker boots or the military lace up style but I think I ought to prioritise comfort on this occasion.

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CathyorClaire · 13/08/2023 21:10

Timberland or Caterpillar seem to come up quite wide.

I've received compliments when wearing both 😁

rosiebl · 13/08/2023 21:11

I am also blessed with size 8 feet. I find the most stylish (and smaller looking) boots tend not to have really chunky wide soles. I did New York a few years ago and bought leather, fur lined ugg boots and they were so comfortable. I wore them every winter for years after. These ones are nice. https://www.sandersonsdeptstore.co.uk/ladies-c2/ugg-harrison-zip-boot-black-leather-p57130/s134559?utmsource=google&utmmmedium=cpc&utmterm=ugg-harrison-zip-boot-black-leather-colour-black-leather-size-8-colour-black-leather-size-8-55192-1177534&utmmcampaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwuGmBhBREiwAeOfsd1y0SBZL7h7pEN-rmgE3Xp7ospDUEdzO8O7MgiL7jam3heIbZ57wSRoCvFoQAvDD_BwE

bingohandjob · 13/08/2023 21:13

They are a great style you can mix with lots of different looks and you should have enough time to wear them in before you head off. Do you use any inner soles for arch support? I had plantar fasciitis several years ago and was in agony but bought a job lot of insoles (not massively expensive ones) for all the shoes I wore regularly and it went in about two months and never came back.

PrimaniTu · 13/08/2023 21:14

I have wide feet and wear these a lot during the winter. They are really comfortable and no need to wear them in first. They come in loads of colours too.

Solovair

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 13/08/2023 22:18

PrimaniTu · 13/08/2023 21:14

I have wide feet and wear these a lot during the winter. They are really comfortable and no need to wear them in first. They come in loads of colours too.

Solovair

I'm a size 9. I have these and I love them! Can walk miles and miles in them!

Susurrar · 14/08/2023 11:04

I love these!!! And I love the selection of colours too although normally I’m quite boring and go for black or brown.

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Castall · 14/08/2023 11:13

@Susurrar

try adidas loads there on their site

like these

https://www.adidas.co.uk/terrex-trailmaker-mid-gore-tex-hiking-shoes/HP2074.html

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