Thanks everyone for your replies. It is very appreciated.
I am only taking two pair of shoes and I was hoping both pairs would look cute and be versatile (walking/hiking/dinners with skirts), but I may be asking too much. These shoes have a "hiking" tread on them so I was considering they could do multiple jobs, but if I couldn't wear them hiking then I will have to consider other options. TravelingMom, I really liked the shoe you linked to and will consider that definitely.
This is the 12th pair of shoes I have returned to Zappos! I am well aware of the need for comfortable shoes and then need to break them in, so I am looking exhaustively! Thanks so much for all your help.