Recommend me some shoes/boots for Italian walking honeymoon

[mdp22]

While not the most robust shoes, the various Keen Vent series has served me well at work in New Mexico. I hate waterproof shoes and boots just don't like the clammy feeling all the time.

 

[casey36]

Check out some Merrell 's
Some of the most stable, comfortable trail shoes ive worn.

 

[Vart]

No, not in my opinion you're not. Wet feet are wet feet, doesn't matter if the wet comes from water on the outside or you sweat them wet from the inside, they're still wet.

If you're going to be primarily urban, any reason you wouldn't just get a set of good supportive walking/running shoes? They're usually built to keep you a lot cooler than any boots ever are. The comfort for all day on your feet is also hard to ignore if you're not somewhere they're going to get beat up and/or you're going to get weed-seeds in your socks.

 

[sempervirens]

No, not in my opinion you're not. Wet feet are wet feet, doesn't matter if the wet comes from water on the outside or you sweat them wet from the inside, they're still wet.

If you're going to be primarily urban, any reason you wouldn't just get a set of good supportive walking/running shoes? They're usually built to keep you a lot cooler than any boots ever are. The comfort for all day on your feet is also hard to ignore if you're not somewhere they're going to get beat up and/or you're going to get weed-seeds in your socks.

I'd lean away from boots unless you're carrying a lot or expecting rough trails. I have a pair of Altra shoes that are good for my wide, flat feet.

I avoid goretex at all costs--my feet sweat too much. I much prefer something that dries quickly. I pack a second pair of shoes for trips when I'm going to be walking a lot, and lots of extra socks.

 

[huntcookwrite]

You could probably get away with a pair of Bludstones (or similar) with an insole you like. That will cover you for most weather, most walking, and, as long as you don’t get them too beat up, most dinners.

With those and a decent pair of cotton khakis, a cotton oxford button down, and a navy blazer (or even nice chore coat) and you’ll be the best dressed American in 99% of restaurants.

 

[Macintosh]

Hope y'all have a great trip. So many historic sights that would be awesome to see. So many people that I have little desire to do so! Lol.

I enjoy people, but I've never been one for pomp and circumstances type environments. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind getting gussied up when I want or desire to, but doing so to meet the expectations of others merely to be acceptable to folks I don't know has always been a hang up for me. I probably have some work to do in that area, LOL, but it's far lower priority than others at the moment!

Congrats to you and your bride to be and may you have many wonderful and blessed years of marital bless!

I agree with that, although I see it a bit different. I change my clothes between when Im running the chainsaw to cut firewood, versus when I go to church. Plus, many of these places ARE churches. It’s just a cultural expectation of respect around some things, maybe like the Italian version of taking your hat off indoors. I dont think of it as pomp, it’s just the respect Id give any neighbor going into their home if I know they have a different expectation of what respect looks like. But I agree with you on the crowds. I’ve spent a decent amount of time across europe, I’ll take the 6am shift when it’s just the old retired guys at the coffee bars, any day.

 

[Lionheart]

Just go to Florence or Pisa the first few days…find a family owned business and buy some locally made Italian leather sneakers. Great quality, decent prices.