<p>Speaking of European footwear ~ I wear wooden Swedish clogs (Sven) almost exclusively. But do not recommend for traveling unless one is use to them beforehand. They have been the best thing for my feet.</p>
<p>Coralbrook- I keep my cash that I have taken from the ATM in my purse.</p>
<p>Mephisto shoes are very comfortable.
Also, not cutting edge fashion but very kind to your feet are Birkenstocks. If I had to choose only one kind of shoes to wear for the rest of my life, it would probably be Birks. They are European!</p>
<p>Has anyone tried ECCO Biom shoes? Discovered them recently. Bought a pair and trying them out …before our European trip to see if they will hold up.</p>
<p>Here’s the link if it will stick:
<a href=“Ecco sport biom train black black 2 + FREE SHIPPING | Zappos.com”>http://www.zappos.com/ecco-sport-biom-train-black-black~2?ef_id=UcUBJQAAAfXBm5K1:20131113043052:s</a></p>
<p>I have used the bra stash card holder with great success. Did the same thing with daily cash in cross body bag and ID, credit and debit card attached to bra. Very easy to find a quiet corner in a store and remove what was needed. I don’t do this every time I travel, just when in areas notorious for pickpockets or purse grabbing. Probably smart to do all the time though, because if all you can lose is cash, your purse and a map, you have really controlled your vulnerability to bigger rip-offs and identity theft.</p>
<p>As to travel shoes, my feet are a moving target. I have found it good to have more than one pair of comfortable walking shoes with me, so I can change the pressure/friction points a bit. I also bring bandaids (blister and regular), lambswool, moleskin, and corn pads. I have used all of them over time, as I walk 7-10 miles daily on most trips. I find it important to have extra room in the toes when beating the pavement so hard. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>My new favorite is SAS walking shoes. I wore them for our 22 day trip, that involved considerable walking. H also wore men’s SAS walking shoes. D wore dress Rockport walking shoes.</p>
<p>For me, the key to avoiding blisters is wearing Thorlo socks that have nice cushioning that protects heels adequately. The socks aren’t as thick and padded as they used to be but still last a year or more, which is pretty good, since I wear them every day (but several pairs for myself every holiday season).</p>
<p>Another shout out for Naot shoes. Just got back from a month in Europe and I walked everywhere, on cobblestones, up and down hills, muddy vineyards with these Naot “Matai” Mary Jane shoes. They are pricey but worth it. I did not even break them in since I bought them at the last minute. They have wide toe, cushy insole, great support and cute.</p>
<p><a href=“http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/naot-matai-mary-jane/2968452?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1431&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_5_A[/url]”>http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/naot-matai-mary-jane/2968452?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1431&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_5_A</a></p>
<p>For those who love Dansko, they now have adorable mary jane type with the same Dansko comfort. Not just the clunky clog style, even though I live in clogs too. I debated between Dansko and Naot, decided to try a new brand and glad I did.</p>
<p>I also wore Naot Matai Mary Jane shoes on a recent trip to Paris for ten days. Those shoes were about the best money I have ever spent. I walked miles and miles in them and my feet never hurt. I tried another pair of shoes for one day (Born) and went right back to my Naots. They have a cork innersole that really cushions your feet. I ordered another pair in a different color as soon as I got back.</p>
<p>I just bought my first pair of Romika shoes. The arch support is amazing. </p>
<p>[Romika®</a> ‘City Light 45’ Loafer | Nordstrom](<a href=“http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/romika-city-light-45-loafer/3286897?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Dark+Brown&resultback=302&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_1_A]Romika®”>http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/romika-city-light-45-loafer/3286897?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Dark+Brown&resultback=302&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_1_A)</p>
<p>Well, too late for the OP, but here’s my 2 cents re: shoes, etc for travel: 2 pair, only. Shoes take up too much room/are too heavy for more. My travel wardrobe basics are in the blue/black/gray family, with splashes of color from smaller items. Before our last trip to Italy I did a fair amount of research on comfortable walking shoes. I ended up with ones from GoLite in gray. We walked ALL OVER the place, and my feet stayed very comfy. The soles were substantial enough on cobblestones, and didn’t slip even in the rain. I also brought a pair of black suede flats for evening that worked with both pants & dresses.</p>
<p>In the end, though, it’s really what works for your feet. I’ve tried on several of the brands mentioned in this thread, and they’re just not comfortable - and I don’t have particularly odd feet.</p>
<p>I am a podiatrist’s dream. I suffer on and off from bunions, high arches, plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, bone spurs and arthritis in my feet. But last week I made it to the top of China’s Great Wall wearing a pair of Fitflops.
I travelled to China with Eccos, Naots and my New Balance tennies, but when I had to decide which shoes would serve my feet the best there was no question that I should wear the Fitflops.
( And while my Fitflops are a pretty snazzy pewter sequin number, I was nothing compared to the woman from San Juan wearing 3 inch wedge espadrilles with whom I made the trip!)</p>
<p>Hmmm… I’ve never heard of Fitflops. Sounds interesting. Which ones are yours, laketime?
[Buy</a> Women’s Boots, Sandals, Clogs or Sneakers | FitFlop? Official Online Store](<a href=“Women's Products | Shoes & Clothing | FitFlop US”>Women's Products | Shoes & Clothing | FitFlop US)</p>
<p>toledo, I LOVE Romika! Terrific arch support as you noted…and some stylish ones as well. I have some clogs and also some summer sandals…will cry when they wear out. And then will buy more…</p>
<p>My comfortable walking shoes for travel are the Mary Janes from Orthofeet. I actually get compliments when I wear the burgundy color. </p>
<p>[Amazon.com:</a> Orthofeet: Shoes](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Orthofeet&page=1&rh=n%3A672123011%2Cp_4%3AOrthofeet]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Orthofeet&page=1&rh=n%3A672123011%2Cp_4%3AOrthofeet)</p>
<p>Manolo does not care for the fitflops.
I do not think thongs, no matter how good the arch support, work for me.
I do like my chaco sandals however.
( manolo recommends [Mephisto</a> Ambre Spice Perle Patent -](<a href=“No results for Mephisto ambre spice perle patent | Zappos.com”>No results for Mephisto ambre spice perle patent | Zappos.com)
To be worn in late sept)</p>
<p>I just bought some Toms desert booties, with a 3" wedge, but they are very comfortable and since I rarely wear heels, I feel quite daring.
Laces make a big difference in fit on my foot.</p>
<p>Not lakemom, but I also love FitFlops. These are my “fancier” ones: [Womens</a> Pietra Black WOMEN’S SALE](<a href=“Women's Products | Shoes & Clothing | FitFlop US”>Women's Products | Shoes & Clothing | FitFlop US)
I also have a pair of regular white and grey. I live in them in the summer; if I could wear them to work, I would.</p>
<p>These are what I bought specifically for my trip because the guide books recommended
mittens and scarves for November.</p>
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<p>It ended up being unseasonably warm so I wore these which I brought to wear as slippers</p>
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