Have you tried Kizik shoes for travel?

No, I haven't. I have narrow feet and lace-up Eccos work well for me. I have a pair of slip-ons but they don't give me the support I need for extended walking. I hope you find a pair that work for you. The right shoes make an enormous different in how much you enjoy a trip. Been there, done that!

Never heard of them.

I’m an avid ambler when traveling. From my POV the best way to explore places I’m visiting. Thus I want comfortable and dependable shoes.

As I’ve posted before consider the Keens brand. Expensive but oh so durable. Both my sandals and Targhee pairs have negotiated the cobblestones of Europe. I have the lace ups, sandals and slip ons.

Happy feet, happy travels!

I wholeheartedly agree with Aimee. Everyone's feet are different. I have a wide foot with a high arch, plus I'm heavy. It's tough finding cute shoes for walking long distances, so I generally don't bother with the cute part. I just look for shoes that fit me well. And no offense to you all, but someone who is 5'6" and weighs 120 is not going to be a good reference for me.

But it is nice to find brand names here and online shoe sites to check out. These forums are invaluable for that. For example, I read a post on here from someone about JBU shoes. I had never heard of them before, and the name stuck in my head. So yesterday when I was at the Sierra TP store in Minneapolis, I jumped when I found a pair of JBU Sahara shoes in a wide size. They're really really comfortable and dressier than most walking shoes (I wore them to a funeral yesterday and they looked good) and best of all, they were discounted down to $30 (from $90).

If I hadn't read about them here, I might have just bypassed them. But I didn't and now I have a part of walking shoes that are CUTE! Yay!

Maybe we’ve all been bombarded with ads on FB for this new shoe brand, I know I have…

"Maybe we’ve all been bombarded with ads on FB for this new shoe brand, I know I have…"

Hahaha, Mona! Now I'm afraid to go look! I've not gotten ads for this brand yet....

I agree with all said here about shoes. Shoes can make or break a trip. Although we live in a world of internet shopping, don't overlook the services of a local shoe store. If they have professional fitters and a good selection, they can help fit and guide you towards what works for you. Their pricing can be comparable to online. I got my first pair of Eccos at a local business. During a Black Friday sale, I ordered a similar replacement pair online but it wasn't nearly as robust or well-built of a shoe. They had a different sole and footbed and were lighter. They are not going on the next trip. I'm back to the shop for my next pair.

Ha ha ha, Mona, that’s so true. I’ve been pulled in by the you don’t have to bend down to get your shoe on, it just slides in. My favorites are ECCO. Ut their new models all have such thick soles that I don’t like their looks (and I’m afraid I’ll turn my ankle!) Claudia-have you used slip ons for walking around Europe?

Another reason I’ll never join Facebook.

BTW my sole :-) reason for recommending Keens is because a decade ago I suffered plantar fasciitis. Didn’t help that as a film and TV location manager I’d be on my feet 16 hours a day. Tried my first pair of Keens, no more plantar fasciitis. Worked for me. Personal choice.

Yes, Barbara, last November wore my Keen Kaci slip ons. Also used my Presidio lace ups.

In July I’ll be taking a pair Keen Uneek and Newport sandals.

I always take 2 pairs of foot wear when I travel.

End of story.

Agree with what others have said - everyone's foot is different - what works for me, may not work for you.

That said, as a NURSE, I am on my feet on cement floors for 12-14 hours a day and I swear by both KEEN (all of them, but love the Targhee) and the Hoka Bondi 6 or 7. Amazing support and also do great in Europe on Cobblestone.

Thanks for all the info and stories of your feet and what works. My feet have changed as I’ve gotten older, as everyone’s, I’ll look at Keens again- I have a narrow heel, so in the past, they haven’t fit my heel. I used to love Salomon’s but quite a few years ago they changed manufacturers and they just aren’t the same anymore. I’d like to try the Hoka Bondis for work as I stand on cement all day. And I hate to say it, but, I’m having a hard time tying my right shoe because of hip bursitis. So that’s why I was looking at slip ons. Oh the joy of aging (but like a fine wine!)

Thanks, Aimee. So Keens won’t work for my probably since my foot isn’t very wide.

These shoes have been a lifesaver for my mom who had to wait several months for hip replacement surgery and also post-op. She could not bend over to put shoes on. She found out about them from a friend with different mobility issues. They are perfect for folks that either cannot bend to reach their feet or are unable to manage shoe laces. And they are quite stylish!

I personally love the Fitflop Rally leather sneakers for travel. Super light weight. Stylish. I can walk on cobblestones all day long without sore feet or back. Love. Them.