I’m getting the feeling these Skechers are not what I need for long days of walking in Europe. I appreciate all the feedback and suggestions from you all!
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Shoes are so personal. On my Christmas market trip last December, I wore my New Balance 880s alternating with Blondo booties.
I have worn so many different brands and models of walking and running shoes over the years. Just when I’ve worn one for a couple of years or so, and it seems like it, the mfr does something to screw it up and I have to switch. I’m on my 3rd year in 880s and 
they’ll work for a few more. (I have weird feet — I have pretty high arches and over-supinate, while most people tend to over-pronate.)
Go to a good shoe store and try things on. My local running store lets me walk around outside, up a hill and around the block to see if the shoes work, and lets me return them if they ultimately don’t work out. REI has a good return policy as well.
Good luck.
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I also need to wear shoes awhile and make sure they REALLY fit me. I have high arches and am miserable if I don’t have proper footwear. Currently, I’m alternative between hokas, allbirds and SAS walking shoes. The black Hokas aren’t as comfortable as the bright green ones, sadly.
I have mostly been a size 9 but have a few size 8.5s.
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We are going to London in October, with lots of walking and an all day outside event. I may bring my low, waterproof Merrel Moab hiking boots. But I’ll also bring some running shoes… possibly a new pair of Brooks Ariel that I’ve been liking.
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I wore the basic Go Walk slip on for years with an added Dr Scholls type pad. When that wasn’t enough support after a metatarsal injury, I spent 2 hours at a Skechers store and found my perfect ugly sneaker. It’s the Max Cushioning Elite in Wide. I was immediately pain free while driving and walking. I still add an extra pad. My 89 yo mom has struggled for years and loves them too.