CruisinA40 Posted April 25, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I was wondering everyone’s opinion on the most comfortable walking shoes. I had a problem with swelling and pain on my last cruise in October and I wore a good pair of ASICS and sketchers flip flops. I’m trying to avoid and ankle pain and leg swelling. Thanks in advance. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted April 26, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2018 In addition to the shoe you should use compression socks. For dress shoes I wear SAS and in tennis type I use Adidas Bucktown Athletic made from hemp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted April 26, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 26, 2018 What kind of walking and how much? Shoes with a firm sole are best if you're walking on a lot of uneven ground or cobblestones. Also look for something with good arch support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancun01 Posted April 26, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I wear SAS and Joseph Seibel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Latte Posted April 26, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I"ll second the idea of wearing compression socks. Even before my knee injury I had a tendency to swell in my lower extremities, but after my knee injury I became more aware of swelling prevention, and compression socks are a big huge help to avoid swelling in the lower legs. I have some wool blend socks from Sockwell brand (purchased on Amazon) that are excellent. I also purchased some cotton blend sleeves from crazycompression.com which are super fun in colorful designs. I'm not as big of a fan of the sleeves, but they do work better than nothing if you are wearing sandals. I found that with the crazy compression brand, I prefer the black based products as the elastic is black and so the color seems more "true" when it stretches...the other colors are with a white elastic and so the color fades a lot and looks all stretched out with the white elastic showing through the colored yarns. I do have larger calves though...so YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted April 26, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Sketchers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted April 26, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Everyone's feet are different so "comfortable" is going to vary a LOT among us. Best advice is to get a bunch of "comfort" brands and TRY them on. (I don't have access to a lot of stores so I tend to order a ton online and send back what doesn't work - it's far easier for me than driving 100+ miles and NOT finding what I want in a store) Do you want warm weather, cold weather, rain, sand, cobblestones? In cold/wet weather, I tend to prefer a goretex walking shoe. My current version is from Haglofs, a german brand. I've had Merrells (most don't fit me anymore - the arch is too far forward for my foot - but some of the more athletic/hiking options still work), asolo & lowa brands. I like Keen boots (sized up a half size) but cannot wear the sandals. In the summer, I wear birkenstocks a ton but they're not great if I'm walking more than 2-3 miles. For "day long" adventures, I have some dansko sandals I adore - lace up so I can adapt if my feet sweel. Thick sole not affected by surfaces. I have a couple other sandals I like for standing but less walking - Ecco, Taos. I also have a water shoe/ sneaker by Chaco that is nice - esp for theme parks. If I know I'm going to be doing a TON of walking, I can wear an ankle sock to better prevent rubbing. If I'm going to get wet, no socks (or, I can take the socks off and put them in a pocket in my bag...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaNewbie68 Posted April 27, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 27, 2018 For me, Clarks (especially the Wave type), Vionic and Dansko. I have really hard-to-fit feet and psoriatic arthritis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergus Posted April 29, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Anyone familiar with The Walking Company website? They specialize in comfort shoes for all kinds of feet. Expensive, but if you have foot problems, you know you're going to have to pay up. An added bonus for me is that their warehouse is about 5 miles from my house and they have a huge warehouse several times a year. Some of the brands I've tried and liked from their sales are Abeo and Aetrex. I got a pair of Dansko-type shoes that were very, very cushy in a brand called Gray's Anatomy. I also find that Ryka shoes are good for my feet and they are not as expensive as some other brands. I bought a pair of Ecco last year and was disappointed - kind of stiff with very hard soles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted April 30, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I needed new exercise shoes and was having a problem finding something locally (and old options weren't working either). Went to a walking company in Seattle on vacation last fall, tried on every exercise shoe in my size and came home with a lovely pair of abeos that don't hurt my feet when I'm on the treadmill ;-) Try try try!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted April 30, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Anyone familiar with The Walking Company website? They specialize in comfort shoes for all kinds of feet. Expensive, but if you have foot problems, you know you're going to have to pay up. An added bonus for me is that their warehouse is about 5 miles from my house and they have a huge warehouse several times a year. Some of the brands I've tried and liked from their sales are Abeo and Aetrex. I got a pair of Dansko-type shoes that were very, very cushy in a brand called Gray's Anatomy. I also find that Ryka shoes are good for my feet and they are not as expensive as some other brands. I bought a pair of Ecco last year and was disappointed - kind of stiff with very hard soles. Yes, we have a Walking Company and last summer I posted a thread about a pair of shoes I bought from them. I used them for a cruise last year.....one of the best purchases I have ever made........I bought The Abeo's. I got a black pair and used them for every port. I am going on another port intensive cruise this summer and will be taking them with me again.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted May 9, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Another vote here for Abeo shoes from the Walking Company. I have some walking sandals of theirs I liked so much that I bought the same style again when I had worn the others beyond their serviceable looks. I also have a wonderful dressy pair of Abeos I use for formal nights and cocktail parties, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 9, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 9, 2018 In addition to the shoe you should use compression socks. For dress shoes I wear SAS and in tennis type I use Adidas Bucktown Athletic made from hemp. I wear compression sock and New Balance sneakers . I do not wear shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctoberSky Posted May 15, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I find alternating shoes really helps. Change shoes at least once a day (sneakers to flats, flats to sandals, etc). And don't wear the same main shoes 2 days in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 15, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I thought changing shoes each day would be good too but that is not so.......my ABEO's were PERFECT for my walking every day:)....my cruise was VERY port intensive...off the ship many days in a row. I was doing ALOT of walking and so the walking shoes were the right thing for me.:) But once back on the ship, those shoes did come off and sandals were put on:D....so I really think the alternating of the shoes depends on the person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnyShip4Me Posted May 18, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I like the Easy Spirit Traveltime slip-on mule/clogs. They are the most comfortable shoes ever. Bealls Florida has some super cute styles that are made for them. You can get them on Bealls website but they a cheaper to buy them on eBay under the user name beallsflorida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted May 18, 2018 #17 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I can wear Riekers for hours right out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaNewbie68 Posted May 19, 2018 #18 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Got Clarks Andes...waterproof sneakers! Should be perfect for Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted May 23, 2018 #19 Share Posted May 23, 2018 For swelling and pain, elevate the end of your bed when sleeping and flex your feet before getting out of bed. Look for Plantar Fasciitis exercises. I don’t have PF but the exercises really help during walking vacations. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 23, 2018 #20 Share Posted May 23, 2018 are they the abeo avids? I've been looking at those on the website for a while avids? I don't know....is that the style name? These are quite lightweight but VERY supportive.....:) I will look at the website and see if they are the one's I own.........ok, I found the one's I have and they are called "Action".....and I even had written a review on them too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suezyq50 Posted May 24, 2018 #21 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Another vote here for Abeo shoes from the Walking Company. Service is wonderful too. I had a pair that was ripping in the back, after about 9 months. Replaced them at no charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs4fun Posted June 12, 2018 #22 Share Posted June 12, 2018 For walking (particularly on European cobblestone streets), I love my Skechers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingAlong4Now Posted June 16, 2018 #23 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Love my Hotters at hotters.com. English company that has websites for GB, USA, Eur, and DE. (I know that DE is in the Eur, but that's how their websites are listed.) Wonderful shoes that also come in wide width. Here is the USA website: https://www.hotter.com/us/en. Currently running 25% off and free shipping. Free exchanges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthopper101 Posted June 16, 2018 #24 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I had an accident that shattered my heels. The most important for me is comfort, but style is also important. I love my Fitflop shoes, I wore it to the Yellow Mountain in China last week. I also love my Pedro Garcia sandals. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 16, 2018 #25 Share Posted June 16, 2018 You MUST try on the shoes, and walk, run, or dance in them...whatever activity you'll be using them for. Don't just "stroll" around the store...walk fast, stop, turn, whatever you might do in real life. A shoe that fits you shouldn't need to be "broken in"...it should feel good right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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