Most people do lots of walking on all kinds<BR>of surfaces while on vacation...atleast in<BR>large cities. <BR>Any suggestions on good brands and styles of<BR>shoes that do not look too much like tennis<BR>or athletic shoes?

I like my Dansko clogs, but they are<BR>not so great on cobblestones. I tried<BR>some Ecco (closed in style), but were<BR>not very supportive. My next travel<BR>shoes will be Dansko with a closed in<BR>heal for support on rough surfaces. Don't hike, so have no suggestion for<BR>this, think Dansko has a better support<BR>system and lots of medical doctors and<BR>nurses love them.

Hi-I bought a pair of Ecco Soft Ties in Amsterdam last spring and liked them so much (they were great for walking there) that I found some more online. I can't remember the name of the merchant but if you'll go to www.mysimon.com and enter brand/style, you'll get a hit or two. These shoes offer good support and they don't look awful. I may just order a 3rd pair!

Rockport makes some very nice walking shoes that look like &quot;regular&quot; shoes.

Finncomfort - wonderful shoes but pricey

Clarke Wallebees<BR>

I love my Clarks (have 3 styles), they<BR>have served me well on lots of travel and miles of walking on all types of surfaces. My wife likes her Joseph Siebels and also Dansko.<BR><BR>

Naots are a good comfort brand with lots<BR>of styles. They have served me well thru several European vacations as well as a great everyday and work type. Joesph Seibel is also another favorite.<BR>

Has anyone else had any experience with<BR>Finncomfort? They are very expensive...are they really worth it.<BR>I have had very good luck with Ecco, they have a really good variety of styles to suit most any one. My husband had Rocksports, but switched to<BR>Ecco on our last trip to Germany and he<BR>likes them better than the Rocksports.

Heres another vote for Wallabees (sp?). I remember the first pair I bought - pure 100% comfort. I'd gotten away from wearing them, but now that the name came up, I think I'll go see if I can buy some now.<BR><BR>Only thing I didn't like about them was the &quot;gum&quot; sole on them acted like a &quot;rubber stamp&quot;, picking up stuff then leaving &quot;footmarks&quot; all over the carpeting indoors. But damn- so comfy!<BR><BR>Funny how something SO important to travel, like shoes, comes up so infrequently. Good thread!

Janet-- My ol' standby comfie shoe is a laced up Mushroom. They aren't that expensive either.

To Maria:<BR><BR>I have a lot of arthritis in my feet and find Finncomfort the only shoe that I can still go hiking with.<BR><BR>My foot specialist says he has never seen such a well-designed commercial shoeshoe.<BR><BR>The shoes are expensive but they last and last - and can be completely rebuilt.<BR><BR>

I wore Rocksports for years, but recently bought a pair of Clarks, and<BR>have been very pleased, in fact I like<BR>them better than the Rocksports.

Birkenstocks. Expensive, but for me, a real lifesaver. I could not walk as far and as much, without them.

I bought some shoes from Landsend called All Weather Mocs. They are extremely comfortable, I wore them on a trip to Washington, DC and found them to be the only shoes I needed (except for dressier evenings). I plan to wear them on my trip to Scotland in March.

Merrells. The Land's End mocs are a cheap knock-off, and if you think they're comfortable, try the real deal.<BR><BR>I have worn a variety of comfortable shoes for travel, including most of the brands usually mentioned on this forum, but I swear I have never had anything as comfortable as my Merrell &quot;Jungle Primos&quot;. They're like clogs with a very low back, making them easy to slip on and off, but still staying on my feet for full days of walking.

Comfortable shoe are extremely important for travel. A very uncomfortable pair can ruin an otherwise pleasant trip. This is a good topic!

swear by Mephistos...really have worn them all over. I get the ones with the rubber sole in a sandel style and even wear them at home as much as Ican....great if you have to be on your feet shopping or cooking around the holidays.

I have a friend who even hikes in her Dansko clogs! Me, I have worn everyting from Birkenstocks to Pumas to basic flip flops for city walking. all were fine, comfort often depends on the climate. I'll be jumping on the clog bandwagon - something with a heel strap.

Romika (German made) is a shoe I discovered about 15 years ago. I wear them for everyday at work, for casual and travel. I have the sandals and two<BR>pairs of clogs. They are more reasonably priced than a lot of other<BR>&quot;comfort shoes&quot; and I think more comfortable than Ecco, FinnComfort and<BR>Dansko brands that I have worn thru the<BR>years also.