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Title: What's a good walking shoe that still looks dressy?
Post by: Monkeyleg on January 01, 2017, 01:32:44 PM
Maybe I asked this before. I'm getting old.

I need to get a good pair of walking shoes, but I don't want something that looks like an athletic shoe or an earth shoe (look it up).

Any recommendations? I've looked at some of the Clark shoes, but they look weird.
Title: Re: What's a good walking shoe that still looks dressy?
Post by: dogmush on January 01, 2017, 01:40:32 PM
Rockport makes some comfy dressy shoes. It's probably been 15 years since I switched to work boots but I used to wear them pretty regular.
Title: Re: What's a good walking shoe that still looks dressy?
Post by: zxcvbob on January 01, 2017, 01:47:42 PM
Look for postal worker shoes.  Here's one of the first links that I found http://www.postaluniformdiscounters.com/postal-uniforms-footwear-new-balance_m-mnb.html
Title: Re: What's a good walking shoe that still looks dressy?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on January 01, 2017, 03:52:01 PM
Look for postal worker shoes.  Here's one of the first links that I found http://www.postaluniformdiscounters.com/postal-uniforms-footwear-new-balance_m-mnb.html

That's a good idea. I'd go to a store that carries uniform type work shoes (around here, it would be SuperShoes) though, and try an assortment on.
It's one thing to wing it on shoes that you don't expect to wear much or be on your feet a lot, but shoes that you are planning on really walking about in, you should defiantly test before buying. There are certain things that are not convenient to buy online and shoes fall in that category.
Title: Re: What's a good walking shoe that still looks dressy?
Post by: HankB on January 01, 2017, 05:19:45 PM
Here you go, old timer.  ;)

http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=52951.0 (http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=52951.0)
Title: Re: What's a good walking shoe that still looks dressy?
Post by: Monkeyleg on January 01, 2017, 06:17:19 PM
Here you go, old timer.  ;)

http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=52951.0 (http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=52951.0)

Yep. I knew I was having a senior moment. I searched for the thread, couldn't find it, and thought I'd start it again.   :facepalm:
Title: Re: What's a good walking shoe that still looks dressy?
Post by: Mannlicher on January 02, 2017, 08:27:00 AM
for our trip to Japan and Europe in 2009, I bought a pair of Timberland leather shoes.  They were soled like a sneaker, but with leather uppers.   Turned out to be the most comfortable shoes I owned.  Still wearing them when I want comfort and decent looks.
Title: Re: What's a good walking shoe that still looks dressy?
Post by: KD5NRH on January 02, 2017, 03:10:05 PM
for our trip to Japan and Europe in 2009, I bought a pair of Timberland leather shoes.  They were soled like a sneaker, but with leather uppers.   Turned out to be the most comfortable shoes I owned.  Still wearing them when I want comfort and decent looks.

Must have been old stock they blew the dust off of, because Timberland quality went down the toilet before that.
Title: Re: What's a good walking shoe that still looks dressy?
Post by: HankB on January 02, 2017, 03:48:32 PM
Must have been old stock they blew the dust off of, because Timberland quality went down the toilet before that.
First Rockport, and now Timberland . . . or maybe vice versa.

Sad how so many old standards are going down the tubes.  =(
Title: Re: What's a good walking shoe that still looks dressy?
Post by: Brad Johnson on January 02, 2017, 05:42:11 PM
Red Wing has warehouse shoes that run the gamut from utilitarian to wingtip. (Yes, I said wingtip. I have a pair decorating my hooves as I type this). Thick soled and made for heavy use.

Also, try Drew
shoes (drewshoe.com). They're normally seen in the orthopedist section but they make some darned nice shoes that wear well and won't break the bank.

Brad