Yeah finally my first post after relying on so many helpful posters. For my France trip last September, I went through every post in the now closed topic - Women's Walking Shoes - and thanks to a fellow poster, found the Cobb Hill Pandora boots. Oh so very comfortable (took a pounding for solid 2 weeks), stylish and compatible with leggings, pants, and jeans - skinny and otherwise. I actually bought a Skechers walking shoe as well but quickly threw those back in my suitcase for the Pandora boots. I am still wearing the boots at home and just ordered another pair because they are on sale at Amazon for only $67!!! I paid $110 back in September and Zappos is a whopping $135! Here's the Amazon link for the Pandora boots; I got the Almond and they also come in Black, Brown, Merlot and Stone. Will be taking these on my next trek for sure!
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17591 posts
Thanks! Is the Almond color the reddish-brown they show in the photo? Usually "almond" is a shade of beige.
Posted by
Henderson
48 posts
Thanks for the tip. Just ordered them in black (more $) as have been looking. They even come in wide which is nice.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
Very glad you had a good experience. Style-wise, several brands offer something similar; these look very close to the Reiker-brand boots that I wore for a winter trip to New York. Key fit issues for most people include: good padding, arch support, well broken-in, not too tight, able to fit good socks inside. My feet tend to swell on my European trips, so an adjustable fit is also helpful.
Posted by
OP
TX
42 posts
Lola - the almond is beige like. It's the only one on sale for $67. The Merlot is the reddish one.
Posted by
Grass Valley, California
506 posts
Cobb Hill makes a great shoe. I have several different styles. I have two pair of the Pandora boot I wore to England last year. But the sandals and slip on's are great for travel too.