Ladies Fashion Help: Shoes w/ Heels for Paris that you could walk at least 2 miles in?
Oct 7th, 2008, 10:56 AM
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Check these out:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/9...For-Women.html
I haven't tried for travel, but they are very comfortable and I love the retro '40s look and metallic leather detail. Great price too!
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/9...For-Women.html
I haven't tried for travel, but they are very comfortable and I love the retro '40s look and metallic leather detail. Great price too!
Oct 7th, 2008, 11:05 AM
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I have a pair of black wedge-heel shoes that I now call my Europe heels, because they work so well on the cobblestones, and are comfortable, and look good. I've walked up to a mile in them with no problems. I've also gotten a lot of compliments on them. I meant to check who the manufacturer was, but forgot; I did buy them at Nordstrom's, if that helps at all. They are narrower than the Clarks Caine, and a bit dressier.
Oct 7th, 2008, 11:23 AM
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Mel: Those are really cute and I like Ecco, I have a lot of their sport shoes that I use for domestic travel, you know here in the states where you can wear dress sneakers to dinner and not get stared at! LOL
Oct 7th, 2008, 12:11 PM
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Sofft and Born have some nice shoes. I even found a couple of pairs of nice Clarks heels that were comfy.
I have a pair of Ellen Tracy heels that are comfortable, but I don't know if I'd want to walk in them for miles.
I plan on buying a pair of Sofft or Born heels for Paris.
I have a pair of Ellen Tracy heels that are comfortable, but I don't know if I'd want to walk in them for miles.
I plan on buying a pair of Sofft or Born heels for Paris.
Oct 7th, 2008, 06:47 PM
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Ok, I went to the Walking Company Tonight and tried on all of their heels. Not surprisingly, Dansko were the worst. I dont know why everyone says they are so great, I found them painful, but everyones feet are different. I tried on 2 pairs of BeautiFeel heels, they were about 2", and not comfortable enough to warrant the $250 price tag. I was suprised, since they were the lowest price, that the Sofft shoes were incredibly comfortable. I settled on 2 pairs, both under $100, and even if they didn't work for the trip I'd still enjoy having them. Both were comfortable AND attractive for evening.
The mules felt buttery and very cushy and soft, and the pumps were just as comfortable.
Mules
http://www.thewalkingcompany.com/com...p;source=Brand
Pumps (in black)
http://www.thewalkingcompany.com/com...;source=Brand#
I felt like I could walk a lot in these shoes. I'm going to try them out by walking around the block. They don't look like much here, but I thought they both looked lovely with jeans.
The mules felt buttery and very cushy and soft, and the pumps were just as comfortable.
Mules
http://www.thewalkingcompany.com/com...p;source=Brand
Pumps (in black)
http://www.thewalkingcompany.com/com...;source=Brand#
I felt like I could walk a lot in these shoes. I'm going to try them out by walking around the block. They don't look like much here, but I thought they both looked lovely with jeans.
Oct 7th, 2008, 10:26 PM
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Congratulations on finding shoes, but you should test them for at least two miles and not just around the block. Some shoes feel comfortable for a while, but then NOT. I also like to test them on hard floors (such as a mall).
And, you may want to consider some footwear accessories. Ball of foot cushions are useful (neither of those shoes has a very thick sole), along with heel inserts (in case the pumps stretch a bit after wearing them a lot and the heel starts to slip). Footsmart.com has a lot of amazing products.
Whenever I dress up for dinner, but want to do a lot of strolling afterward, I wear the comfortable walking shoes and carry the dressier pumps in a tote bag, then change and check the tote bag.
Also get a pedicure just ahead of your trip, paying special attention to callouses...
And, you may want to consider some footwear accessories. Ball of foot cushions are useful (neither of those shoes has a very thick sole), along with heel inserts (in case the pumps stretch a bit after wearing them a lot and the heel starts to slip). Footsmart.com has a lot of amazing products.
Whenever I dress up for dinner, but want to do a lot of strolling afterward, I wear the comfortable walking shoes and carry the dressier pumps in a tote bag, then change and check the tote bag.
Also get a pedicure just ahead of your trip, paying special attention to callouses...
Oct 8th, 2008, 04:00 AM
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I love the ones you found! I think I am going to order the pumps in tan. I have a new favorite shoe website, called www.shoebuy.com
They have free shipping (even on returns), no sales tax, and after making just 1 purchase you are considered a member and get 10% off, in addition to their many other great sales. And they carry Sofft!
They have free shipping (even on returns), no sales tax, and after making just 1 purchase you are considered a member and get 10% off, in addition to their many other great sales. And they carry Sofft!
Oct 8th, 2008, 10:43 AM
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Gruezi, are you talking about the one that I posted? The clog? If so, I believe it does run true to size, I wear and 8.5 US and that's what I took in that shoe. I also have Privo clogs that I also took an 8.5 and they fit great. What you can't see in the photo is that the soles have little rounded nubs all over it, so it's like a massage on your feet. They are SO comfortable. Those shoes have traveled hundreds of miles over at least 4 countries and they still look and feel great. I love Privo, it's one of my favorite "comfort" brands. Although I'm thinking that Sofft is going to be my new "comfort dressy" shoe brand!
Oct 8th, 2008, 10:56 AM
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Thanks Giulia.
Do you think I could fit a thin sock on at my regular size? I don't like knee-hi's.
I hope these shoes will be a find for me too. I get very sore feet and I'm short so I hate to wear flats.
I actually love Dansko (am a nurse and they are my favorite work clogs) but I think they just scream "clog" if you know what I mean.
gruezi
Do you think I could fit a thin sock on at my regular size? I don't like knee-hi's.
I hope these shoes will be a find for me too. I get very sore feet and I'm short so I hate to wear flats.
I actually love Dansko (am a nurse and they are my favorite work clogs) but I think they just scream "clog" if you know what I mean.
gruezi
Oct 8th, 2008, 11:05 AM
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Gruezi, I never wear these without a thin cotton sock. If you try to use a sport sock, it's a bit too big, but a regular tight weave cotton sock is just fine, plenty of room to wiggle around. If you want to try them you should order from a place like Zappos or Shoebuy that has free return shipping, that way there's no risk! Good luck!
Oct 8th, 2008, 12:11 PM
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Thanks Giulia,
That's just what I needed to know.
Unfortunately, most places don't ship internationally so I'll ship to a friend who will reship to me which is why I need to get the size right - I'm in Switzerland. Worst selection of shoes here you have ever seen...
gruezi
That's just what I needed to know.
Unfortunately, most places don't ship internationally so I'll ship to a friend who will reship to me which is why I need to get the size right - I'm in Switzerland. Worst selection of shoes here you have ever seen...
gruezi
Oct 8th, 2008, 12:48 PM
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Camper makes some comfy shoes. I recently purchased their "Helena" model in red.
http://shop.camper.com/producto.xhtml
I think these shoes are really comfortable and would work for a night out with light walking. I wear them to and from work and they feel great.
One caveat: the button that holds the strap popped off after I wore them just two weeks. They gave me a new pair so no harm but I can imagine that would be a real pain if it was to happen while you were traveling.
Just thought I'd mention it in case another one of their pairs looks good to you. Some do not have great arch support (especially their boots)--you might want to add a little insert.
http://shop.camper.com/producto.xhtml
I think these shoes are really comfortable and would work for a night out with light walking. I wear them to and from work and they feel great.
One caveat: the button that holds the strap popped off after I wore them just two weeks. They gave me a new pair so no harm but I can imagine that would be a real pain if it was to happen while you were traveling.
Just thought I'd mention it in case another one of their pairs looks good to you. Some do not have great arch support (especially their boots)--you might want to add a little insert.
Oct 8th, 2008, 01:40 PM
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Hey Katie -
Looks like Camper doesn't allow deep linking into their product pages. Do you have the name of the shoes? (I'm about to leave for a trip to Italy and am looking for a VERY comfortable, stylish pair of heels.)
Thanks!
Looks like Camper doesn't allow deep linking into their product pages. Do you have the name of the shoes? (I'm about to leave for a trip to Italy and am looking for a VERY comfortable, stylish pair of heels.)
Thanks!
