I agree with Patti. Wore the $29.50 all weather mocs by Land's End during our entire 3 week trip to Scandinavia; walked about a million miles a day (okay, it seemed like that), and my feet were very happy. Smart looking shoe as well, and can be worn with jeans or slacks. They're also great for wide feet.

I agree Romika rules! They are by far<BR>the most comfortable brand I have ever<BR>worn (lots less expensive than some of the other Euro shoes I have had in the past). I wore Romika thru out trips to London, Paris, Rome and Copenhagen and they never let me down! They are what I wear everyday to work (I am on my feet for long periods). The only<BR>negative I have found is that they are<BR>not available anywhere near where I live, so I have to shop the internet.

Clarks and Merrell's are the BEST!!

Dansko is the most uncomfortable clog<BR>I have ever worn (I have been wearing<BR>clogs for about 10 yrs.) I like Joseph<BR>Siebel,Naots and Romika brands for clogs. On cobblestones I think something closed is best and I like Ecco for closed shoes.

<BR>Merrell.<BR>Black suede (or suede-like). Think, deep tread means traction and no-slipping.<BR>No laces and I thought they were a bit ugly, but after I put them on I would have bought them if they were pink with orange strobe lights attached. Very comfy. Wear with jeans or slacks.<BR>Loop in the back to pull them on; perfect when travelling with a broken wrist!<BR><BR>

Clarks are very comfy and they make<BR>so many styles that one should be able<BR>to find something suitable. Also Romika<BR>is good, tho' not as many styles available and hard to find in shoe stores.

Ecco makes a nice soft shoe, but I<BR>agree it is not as supportive as other<BR>brands. I recommend Finncomfort or Danso for better support. Noat is good also.

My danskos are the best shoes I have<BR>ever had, the clogs are great but also<BR>have the maryjane style which worked fine on almost all surfaces (never hiked<BR>in them tho').

For city walking, I LOVE either Paul Green or Mephisto. Mephisto now has sandals and other shoes that have a certain amount of style. Both these brands are expensive but worth it. They have support and good bottom cushioning. I am not young but walk all over Europe on cobblestone streets and can go right to dinner in these shoes, if I wish.<BR><BR>Of course, I do not use these for countryside walking, but have sturdy boots.<BR><BR>M

I have had Mephisto, very comfortable<BR>but pricey. I do not think they hold up<BR>very well for the price. I tried some<BR>Romika (much cheaper), they are very<BR>comfortable and I have been wearing them<BR>on all my trips for the past two years.

Reebock or Nike cross-trainers, tennis shoes, sneakers etc. Still the best.

We walk 3-5 miles a day at home in athletic walking shoes for exercise, so when we go on vacation I want the same comfort. We often walk 10 miles in a day when visiting a city and hike 5-10 miles when on a countryside or forest trek. While my hiking shoes work fine in the country I have trouble finding well fitting city shoes with support--just a rubber sole is not enough.<BR><BR>Thanks for the Lands End tip for wide feet. I always want to try shoes on in person before ordering additional pairs online or via catalog.<BR><BR>I visited three local shopping malls and centers recently to shop for walking shoes that don't look like tennis shoes--vhecked a &quot;walking shoe&quot; store, one with Clarks Ecco, etc., Naturalizer, and I forget what else. I could find only one comfortable pair at Naturalizer and one at the walking shoe shopSeveral of the stores only carried medium widths, even in walking shoes.

Has anybody tried Birkenstocks? How are they for long walks?

My foot doc isn't keen on Birkies because they do not provide a good fit in the toe area for 99% of people. This is because Birkenstocks have those little ridges under the toes and he says these really have to be custom-designed to ensure a decent fit. However, you may be one of the lucky 1%. <BR><BR>Finncomfort shoes, which I prefer, do not have the toe ridges.

I am one of those who can't wear Birkies. I have worn Noat and Joseph<BR>Siebel for years (both very good comfort shoes). I recently bought a pair of Finncomfort clogs. The first time I wore them, they felt strange; however, the more I wear them the better I like them and I can certainly feel the support in them. I have not yet tried them on a trip with lots of walking.

I don't like the fact that Birkenstocks are not sympathetic to people with six toes. I have shoes made by Ecco, Merrells, Naturalizer, Rockport, Naot and Josef Seibel now. I will pick a pair to suit the country and time of my travel.

So sorry to hear. Have you always had 4 toes missing?<BR> Do the shoes mentioned charge you a lot extra for custom made shoes?

I don't have much trouble finding comfortable lace-up walking shoes in colors and without logos even with my wide ball/narrow heel feet (a total of 10 toes). They usually aren't very &quot;stylish&quot; though. SAS makes some comfortable/support lace ups as does Rockport. I like my Clarks as their appearance is nicer, but they don't have as much support or cushion for really long days. (I haven't tried an insert like I have in my athletic shoes.) SAS also makes a comfortable penny loafer with thick rubber sole for a slip on option. I wouldn't wear any of them with a dress or skirt, though.

I have worn Landsend Urban Hikers (low cut) on two trips that entailed a lot of walking. No problem at all

I love my Birkenstocks as well as my Doc Martens, which no one else has mentioned. Also shoes that are made for people who are on their feet all day, such as nursing shoes, are a good choice. Try lots to find the right one for you, as not everyone can wear certian shoes. Remember, if they don't fit right when you try them on,or are uncomfortable &quot;breaking them in&quot; won't help much.