Most comfortable shoe?

floridaorange · 06-14-2023, 08:29 AM

What brand do you prefer for shoes for general use? Not for formal use, but like going to a car show or a weekend event where you were going to be doing a lot of walking.

Esteban · 06-14-2023, 09:01 AM

I like Skechers Arch Fit slip ons for comfortable everyday shoes.

erickonphoenix · 06-14-2023, 10:02 AM

there is no more comfortable shoe than the american cowboy boot. I can even heel and toe in them.

TheHaze · 06-14-2023, 10:03 AM

I've been wearing Brooks shoes for years. They're great.

mcsquared · 06-14-2023, 10:07 AM

Mizuno’s for me.

infinitekidM2C · 06-14-2023, 10:18 AM

i got some sketchers for running and they are very comfy

don't think i'd run in cowboy boots but i'm not a cowboy

Lady Jane · 06-14-2023, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by erickonphoenix

there is no more comfortable shoe than the american cowboy boot. I can even heel and toe in them.

A+++

I have a pair of 15 yrs old Boulet. I'll probably be buried in them.

ASICS Kayano for running. About two pairs a year.

CLOVE Classic nursing shoes with my scrubs.

Esteban · 06-14-2023, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHaze

I've been wearing Brooks shoes for years. They're great.

I wear Brooks for my nightly walks. With custom orthotics.

Skechers during the day, Brooks at night.

CarsAndGuitars · 06-14-2023, 10:24 AM

Also a Brooks wearer. But I recently got into wearing zero drop / minimalist sandals and haven't worn anything else in 2 weeks. Specifically Bedrock Cairns and Shamma Chargers - which are only 6mm thick.

erickonphoenix · 06-14-2023, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

A+++

I have a pair of 15 yrs old Boulet. I'll probably be buried in them.

I'm not especially tied to a brand, I'm on a pair of Ariat's at the moment. But I only wear square toed boots with a natural hide finish.

overcoil · 06-14-2023, 10:49 AM

I have a running shoe rotation but for casual wear I don't like even the ON shoes for walking around. The reason is that when casually walking and then pivoting around to see things I find running shoe outer soles and even driving shoe nibs can catch or stick to the tarmac and strain the knee.

In the winter I like quality ankle boots with a nice leather or rubber sole and protectors nailed onto the heel and toe. In the summer I like a slip on shoe with a smooth sole - maybe sipes for traction but not a running shoe or driving shoe with nibs of it's outer sole.
It does get harder to find shoes. Where race day running shoes are $250 I expect to pay + more for decent casual shoes.

///MPhatic · 06-14-2023, 11:53 AM

The best I've found for the money are the Skechers Max Cushion (named Ultra Go as well). I liked them so much I bought 4 pair. I have severely flat feet, and do a lot of walking, so they have helped a LOT.

https://www.skechers.com/max-cushion...age/54450.html

UncleWede · 06-14-2023, 12:05 PM

There is just something about a pair of Vans. In recent years, they have upgraded the soles a bit. I wear Vans almost every day to work, and generally out to dinner on weekends.

UPSROD · 06-14-2023, 12:13 PM

Dr. Marten Chelsea!

M_Six · 06-14-2023, 12:17 PM

Ecco is my favorite brand. I need orthotics and Ecco has that as an option for many shoes.

erickonphoenix · 06-14-2023, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

There is just something about a pair of Vans. In recent years, they have upgraded the soles a bit. I wear Vans almost every day to work, and generally out to dinner on weekends.

I don't consider them very comfortable for walking much but the slip ons are so convenient around the house. Now the critical question, sock or sockless?

UncleWede · 06-14-2023, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by erickonphoenix

I don't consider them very comfortable for walking much but the slip ons are so convenient around the house. Now the critical question, sock or sockless?

I do NOT identify as Don Johnson, so I always wear socks with shoes.

NEVER wear socks with my Tevas.

Wait, is this the old thread or not???

///MPhatic · 06-14-2023, 12:40 PM

There will never come a day where I don a pair of shoes without socks. I mean, ewwww. lol

That's how rich guys do it? Just buy new shoes after every 5 wears? Not I, said the goat.

lordnikon · 06-14-2023, 12:42 PM

Allbirds

Murf the Surf · 06-14-2023, 12:47 PM

I have a pair of Danner Troopers I wore for over 10 years, on my feet all the time, all four seasons, slush, mud, pouring rain, deep snow and summer heat. Had orthotics in them and they were like slippers. I love those things, still wear them for winter boot. I have a pair of Allbirds (the worlds most comfortable shoe, according to their ad) for daily use they're pretty comfortable, and my sketchers for working in the garden.

happyjack · 06-14-2023, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Ecco is my favorite brand. I need orthotics and Ecco has that as an option for many shoes.

i like eccos when i can find them to fit. something about their sizing and my foot shape dont always align.

my every day shoes are nike janoski SBs. i have them in like 5 colors. some slip-on and some tie-up. they have a nice arch and decent cushioning. they just feel a little better on my foot than vans.

the most comfortable shoes i own are cole haan with the "zerogrand" soles. they come in a variety of styles from dress to casual. these shoes completely relieved me of chronic back pain and made me a huge advocate.

additionally my olukai hokua flip-flops are amazingly comfortable.

Esteban · 06-14-2023, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

There will never come a day where I don a pair of shoes without socks. I mean, ewwww. lol

That's how rich guys do it? Just buy new shoes after every 5 wears? Not I, said the goat.

Yep, I'm with you. I always wear socks with shoes.

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CarsAndGuitars Lieutenant 2064 Rep 544 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	Also a Brooks wearer. But I recently got into wearing zero drop / minimalist sandals and haven't worn anything else in 2 weeks. Specifically Bedrock Cairns and Shamma Chargers - which are only 6mm thick. __________________ 2022 BMW M240i Portimao Gone: 2020 Genesis G70 3.3T \| 2018 Audi A5 SportBack \| 2015 Challenger Scat Pack \| 2011 Mustang V6 \| numerous others..
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overcoil Major General 3074 Rep 5,577 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	I have a running shoe rotation but for casual wear I don't like even the ON shoes for walking around. The reason is that when casually walking and then pivoting around to see things I find running shoe outer soles and even driving shoe nibs can catch or stick to the tarmac and strain the knee. In the winter I like quality ankle boots with a nice leather or rubber sole and protectors nailed onto the heel and toe. In the summer I like a slip on shoe with a smooth sole - maybe sipes for traction but not a running shoe or driving shoe with nibs of it's outer sole. It does get harder to find shoes. Where race day running shoes are $250 I expect to pay + more for decent casual shoes.
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///MPhatic The Seeker 13863 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: OG M2 • Exige Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	The best I've found for the money are the Skechers Max Cushion (named Ultra Go as well). I liked them so much I bought 4 pair. I have severely flat feet, and do a lot of walking, so they have helped a LOT. https://www.skechers.com/max-cushion...age/54450.html Attached Images
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