Dorchester - sneakers ok?
Aug 10th, 2004, 01:24 PM
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Hi--not to be plugging them, it is just that my husband has found that Rockport Pro Walkers in black leather can pass as "double agent" shoes. They are comfortable like sneakers but when he has on a jacket and tie, they can (almost) pass as dress shoes. He routinely uses them in Europe and they really do not look like sneakers.
Aug 10th, 2004, 01:44 PM
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I never used to wear walking sandals, but I found them indispensable on this last trip. I'd suggest a very comfortable, nice-looking pair of walking shoes and one pair of walking sandals.
On the other hand, my 17-year-old son insisted on only taking one pair of shoes (white athletic Reeboks, I think) and this worked well for him walking dozens of miles per day, but he hadn't the slightest intention of going to any semi-formal events.
On the other hand, my 17-year-old son insisted on only taking one pair of shoes (white athletic Reeboks, I think) and this worked well for him walking dozens of miles per day, but he hadn't the slightest intention of going to any semi-formal events.
Aug 10th, 2004, 01:58 PM
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....Would you wear Nikes in New york City?..I would only for casual "around the neihborhood stuff" or jogging. Please besure you have at least 2 pair of shoes (with the second being a different type of shoe..and not Addidas or Rebucks)..Aerosoles are great for ladies..topsiders (or other loafer) great for men..what ever you do be sure shoes well broken in and "walkable " on cobblestones...
Aug 10th, 2004, 02:49 PM
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I don't see why a pair of heavy sports/running shoes would be considered comfortable. They will feel like lead weights at the end of the day.
There are plenty of lighter walking shoes for men and women that you could wear and you would look at little nicer and still have comfort.
Scarlett, I'm with you on the shoe idea, but I won't force that on jand, lol.
There are plenty of lighter walking shoes for men and women that you could wear and you would look at little nicer and still have comfort.
Scarlett, I'm with you on the shoe idea, but I won't force that on jand, lol.
Aug 10th, 2004, 03:30 PM
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taggie, join the club 
SeaUrchin, sooner or later, she will come around LOL
This almost sounds like my son. I told him to wear regular shoes one night when going out (he was wearing his sneakers) so as we were walking out the door, I saw he had changed and put on another pair of sneakers !
jand..You are going to England! Not to the Publix or Exercise class..wear shoes like a big girl
SeaUrchin, sooner or later, she will come around LOL
This almost sounds like my son. I told him to wear regular shoes one night when going out (he was wearing his sneakers) so as we were walking out the door, I saw he had changed and put on another pair of sneakers !
jand..You are going to England! Not to the Publix or Exercise class..wear shoes like a big girl
Aug 11th, 2004, 02:06 AM
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Would you wear sneakers to a special occasion...Christening, etc? You know the answer to this.
You will look like a sloppy tourist and feelout of place. You can bring another pair that is comfortavble but not sneakers i.e.darker couloured but soft shoes.
My Mum has problems with shoes from a former foot surgery but she buys easy spirit and various other shoes that are comfortable but look nice.
You will look like a sloppy tourist and feelout of place. You can bring another pair that is comfortavble but not sneakers i.e.darker couloured but soft shoes.
My Mum has problems with shoes from a former foot surgery but she buys easy spirit and various other shoes that are comfortable but look nice.
Aug 11th, 2004, 03:11 AM
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Egg has a point. It's not a good idea to wear shoes two days in succession, especially in hot weather. Not only can one cause offence, but it's better for the shoe to rest and breathe.
I can't imagine taking just one pair of shoes on holiday any more than I can imagine wearing the same dress everywhere and every day.
I believe that you can buy charcoal lined inner-soles called "trainer tamers"
It might be a good idea to invest in some.
I can't imagine taking just one pair of shoes on holiday any more than I can imagine wearing the same dress everywhere and every day.
I believe that you can buy charcoal lined inner-soles called "trainer tamers"
It might be a good idea to invest in some.
Aug 11th, 2004, 05:20 AM
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I am also a fan of the Richoux on Piccadilly,mentioned above. Near the Ritz, convenient after a walk past Buck. Palace or to Trafalgar Square.
They basically serve all day, so if someone wants the tea menu and someone else wants a more complete meal, all can be happy. They won't rush you, especially in the late afternoon.
And yes, the scones are good.
It's not haute cuisine (and I warn in advance that to an American the 'hamburger' may seem oddly spiced) but it's a pleasant enough alternative.
As is Fortnum's 'Fountain' retaurant that you are considering.
They basically serve all day, so if someone wants the tea menu and someone else wants a more complete meal, all can be happy. They won't rush you, especially in the late afternoon.
And yes, the scones are good.
It's not haute cuisine (and I warn in advance that to an American the 'hamburger' may seem oddly spiced) but it's a pleasant enough alternative.
As is Fortnum's 'Fountain' retaurant that you are considering.
Aug 11th, 2004, 05:21 AM
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<<Would you wear Nikes in New york City?..<<
Have you not been to New York City? People do wear Nikes, Adidas, etc.... I don't think that Americans are as concerned about "fitting" in with their shoes...until they go to Europe and get this inferiority complex.
Having said that, I would never consider going on a trip with only one pair of shoes, your feet might swell up, you might get a blister from all the walking, etc... and not being able to change shoes could be painful.
I've never heard of anyone so obsessed with bringing just one pair of shoes and that they must be Nikes....
Have you not been to New York City? People do wear Nikes, Adidas, etc.... I don't think that Americans are as concerned about "fitting" in with their shoes...until they go to Europe and get this inferiority complex.
Having said that, I would never consider going on a trip with only one pair of shoes, your feet might swell up, you might get a blister from all the walking, etc... and not being able to change shoes could be painful.
I've never heard of anyone so obsessed with bringing just one pair of shoes and that they must be Nikes....
Aug 11th, 2004, 07:52 AM
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The Easy Spirit light leather sort-of-oxford is a great walking shoe that doesn't look like one. I bought my first pair before a trip to London, put them on there for the first time, and walked over. No need for a break-in period, and the shoe is light and takes up little room in a suitcase.
Aug 11th, 2004, 07:57 AM
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Thats sounds like the one she buys. I really can't understad the whole runner/sneaker thing. I own 1 apir and never wear them unless I am at a gym etc. I prefer shoes/boots. I just wear the more comfortable ones I have when walking a lot. Is it just me? I havet the look of sneakers unless they are a bit funky or more stylish.
Aug 11th, 2004, 08:06 AM
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I was hoping the Reeboks were a joke.
It's not just you, Siobhan! I wear my New Balance sneakers for exercising, period. I do have a cute new pair of Kangaroo sneakers/trainers that are dark and light blue with red accents, and I plan on bringing them to Europe--they don't look like exercising shoes.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who brings multiple pairs of shoes overseas. I'm bringing three on this trip (four if you include flip-flops for the hotel room, etc.): the Roos, black Clarks walking sandals, and dressier platform-ish black sandals for evening.
It's not just you, Siobhan! I wear my New Balance sneakers for exercising, period. I do have a cute new pair of Kangaroo sneakers/trainers that are dark and light blue with red accents, and I plan on bringing them to Europe--they don't look like exercising shoes.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who brings multiple pairs of shoes overseas. I'm bringing three on this trip (four if you include flip-flops for the hotel room, etc.): the Roos, black Clarks walking sandals, and dressier platform-ish black sandals for evening.
Aug 11th, 2004, 08:16 AM
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Sweetie, I lived in Manhattan for years and wore Nike trainers (not to mention other trainers) to work at a very prestigious company. Tens of thousands of New Yorkers wear trainers to work.
Unless the Dorcester has a dress code, wear your trainers for afternoon tea. Nobody really cares anymore. I have seen people taking tea at the Connaught in jeans and sweatshirts that looked as though they were pulled from the dustbin.
Unless the Dorcester has a dress code, wear your trainers for afternoon tea. Nobody really cares anymore. I have seen people taking tea at the Connaught in jeans and sweatshirts that looked as though they were pulled from the dustbin.
Aug 11th, 2004, 08:35 AM
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Tens of thousands of New Yorkers wear Nike sneakers to work? In offices? I have to admit I'm surprised to hear that. I commute through downtown Chicago every day, and even out here in the Midwest you don't see many people wearing sneakers to work. (Maybe to WALK to work, but then they change shoes.) Interesting...
