I swear by Birkenstocks - I have summer and winter styles...

I have a pair of admittedly not-too-pretty Siebels that I've walked all over London in and plan to take to Italy next week. They're 3 or 4 years old but still look ok and the only shoes I can walk a lot in that don't irritate my Morton's Neuroma in my left foot! Wouldn't leave home without them!

What kind of shoes do you recommend for Angkor? I am considering the Keen "Chelsea" mary-jane style but am wondering if that will be good. I also want the shoe to be good for wearing around Bangkok and Vietnam.

Well, I just bought a pair of Keen Venice H2s for Angkor and other outdoor activities. I'll let ya'll know how they work out when I get back. I leave tomorrow!

Hi everyone, I fell in love with sketchers luxe- They look like a maryjane with lace work, velcro strap, come in white, black, pink, creme, but they feel like a sneaker. I am amazed how cute and how comfortable they are. You can wear them with capris, jeans, and even a summer dress. I plan on taking them on my trip to asia in May. Here is a link for sketchers website-
http://shop.skechers.com/shop/women/...amp;STYLE=null

maimu

Keen's Newport enclosed toe sandals are hard to beat.

Teva's for hiking. Easy Spirit for cities (and I wear mine with skirts). Even the high heels from Easy Spirit are comfortable! http://www.easyspirit.com/

I find that my Crocs are great for walking on cobblestone streets. They are lightweight, my feet don't sweat in them, they don't stain, and they are easy to clean (just rinse them in the shower or sink). They're great in the rain too, keep my feet dry and I just dry them off with a towel. I wore them last summer in the British Isles and this summer in Bavaria.

For city or evening, I have Ecco sandals and Munroe dressy sandals that are super comfy.

I have heard Crocs are great for Thailand.. hiking, in the water, closed shoes but airy... has anyone worn Crocs in Asia and what were your experiences?

I have bunions, plantar facasia and a very high instep so finding shoes are a problem. What have worked best for me by far are Salomon and Helle Comfort. Some eccos work as well.

I would think Crooks would be hot. I have been using Teve'a Ventura cork style for years. When you can carry only 1, or 2 pairs of shoes they have to versitle. These are cool,shock absorbant (for those of us with feet problems), and can be sporty or dressy depending on the color you choose. Not cheap. but not unafordable like some of the "walking shoes" out there. Google them or available from travelsmith.

Shoes are always a great subject and very personal, but I am surprised that noone has mentioned my particular favorite "ugly" shoe. While in a pricey shoe store, my daughter insisted that I try on a Berne Mev. I relented and put these zippered holey shoes on. They are now my "sole"mates. They literally went Around the World. They said they were washable leather and I proved that they were after riding an elephant in Thailand, walking miles on every kind of terraine and even smucking through dung of all kinds in Africa. After washing them and using a hotel shoe sponge, they were as good as new and as soft and comfortable as ever. Of course, they discontinued that style (the Duke), but luckily, I found a new style - without holes and zipper. The "Delp", now christened the elf shoe, is nubuck & has 2 eyelet laces. I'm hoping the green & black ones I got are going to be as good as the last. I will test them in Wales, Iceland, etc in August.
PS - anyone knowing where I can buy the "Duke" style in a size 38 in Any color, please let me know.

My Keen Venice H2s worked perfectly for me in SEA. Highly recommended for comfort and toe protection.

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Thanks for the ttt Bob. Interesting post
Pat