Charlotte Observer Logo

Shoes that are made for walking | Charlotte Observer

×
  • E-edition
  • Customer Service
  • Advertise
  • Newsletters

    • News
    • Local
    • Crime
    • Databases
    • Education
    • Election
    • Politics
    • Nation/World
    • Special Reports
    • North Carolina
    • South Carolina
    • Corrections
    • Columnists
    • Retro Charlotte
    • Your Schools
    • All Blogs & Columns
    • Sports
    • Carolina Panthers
    • Charlotte Hornets
    • That's Racin'
    • High Schools
    • College Sports
    • Charlotte Knights/MLB
    • Other Sports
    • Blogs & Columnists
    • Inside the Panthers
    • Inside the NBA
    • Prep Insiders
    • Scott Fowler
    • Tom Sorensen
    • All Blogs & Columns
    • Politics
    • Elections
    • The North Carolina Influencer Series
    • RNC 2020
    • Business
    • Banking
    • Stocks Center
    • Top Workplaces
    • National Business
    • What's in Store
    • Development
    • All Blogs & Columns
    • Living
    • Religion
    • Food & Drink
    • Health & Family
    • Home & Garden
    • CLT Style
    • Travel
    • Living Here Guide
    • Blogs & Columnists
    • I'll Bite
    • Kathleen Purvis
    • All Blogs & Columns
    • Arts/Culture
    • Events
    • Movie News & Reviews
    • Restaurants
    • Music/Nightlife
    • Television
    • Books
    • Comics
    • Puzzles & Games
    • Rewards
    • Blogs & Columnists
    • All Blogs & Columns
    • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Influencers Opinion
    • Kevin Siers
    • Letters
    • Submit an Op-ed
    • Submit a Letter
    • Viewpoint
    • All Blogs & Columns
    • Blogs & Columnists
    • O-Pinion
    • You Write The Caption
    • Taylor Batten
    • Peter St. Onge
  • Celebrations
  • Obituaries
  • TV Listings

  • Public Notices
  • Cars
  • Jobs
  • Moonlighting
  • Virtual Career Fair
  • Homes
  • Classifieds
  • Place an ad
  • Mobile & Apps

  • MomsCharlotte
  • Carolina Bride Magazine
  • South Park Magazine

Travel

Shoes that are made for walking

Shivani Vora

New York Times

    ORDER REPRINT →

April 20, 2016 06:02 PM

A good pair of walking shoes is a must on vacations where sightseeing by foot is on the agenda, and travelers today have their pick of footwear that’s both comfortable and stylish.

The lightweight oxford shoes Cole Haan has for both men and women as part of its ZeroGrand line, for example, are easy on the feet because their cushioning absorbs the impact that happens when the heel and the ball of the foot hit the ground with each step. They’re available in different colors and constructed of either leather or ultrasoft suede. $138 to $328.

Creative Recreation, a brand of fashionable and functional shoes, has the Cesario Lo Woven collection for men, made of woven polyester. Available in black, navy, red/white or black/gray, they weigh 7 ounces and have impact-absorbing cushioning. $75.

The athletics brand New Balance has a category of Lifestyle sneakers for both genders that wear like a regular sneaker but are meant for walking, not working out; several of the 100 or so styles are available in trendy colors such as deep red, patterns like herringbone and materials such as leather and suede. $75 to $400.

Sign Up and Save

Get six months of free digital access to The Charlotte Observer

SUBSCRIBE WITH GOOGLE

#ReadLocal

Boots are also made for walking. The women’s ankle Bailee Bootie from Jack Rogers supports the feet without constricting them – the leather is soft and malleable, and the rubber soles absorb shock. $128.

And Blu Kicks makes slip-on cotton canvas loafers for both genders in catchy patterns such as hibiscus flower and red stripe. The rubber outer soles are nonslip, and the insoles are made with EVA, a material that molds to the foot and provides arch support. $58.

The right shoes for trips heavy on walking go beyond preventing blisters and calluses, according to Dr. Suzanne Levine, a podiatrist at Institute Beauté, a foot clinic in New York City.

“If you don’t have supportive shoes, you can develop heel and hip pain, so it’s key to find a pair that works for your foot and test it out at home before you travel,” she said.

  Comments  

Videos

Taking care of the Corolla Wild Horses

Drone footage of three South Carolina piers

View More Video

Trending Stories

American Airlines adds more flights to popular destinations after Spirit enters CLT

February 20, 2019 05:30 PM

Investors bombard gentrifying areas in Charlotte with offers. But experts urge caution

February 20, 2019 12:34 PM

The 9th District election fraud hearing isn’t over, but it’s over

February 19, 2019 12:32 PM

More than 140 jobs coming to Charlotte area as company plans $47 million expansion

February 20, 2019 04:18 PM

John Harris warned his father about legal red flags involving Bladen operative

February 20, 2019 02:13 PM

things to do

Read Next

Travel

Hermitage Club puts you in center of private ski resort

By SAMANTHA FEUSS Tribune News Service

    ORDER REPRINT →

February 18, 2019 03:00 AM

The Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain is a premiere destination for any New England visitor or local. Southern Vermont is easily accessible, just two hours from Boston and four hours from New York City, and puts you right in the center of the East Coast's only private ski resort. Members enjoy year-round entertainment surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains.

KEEP READING

Sign Up and Save

#ReadLocal

Get six months of free digital access to The Charlotte Observer

SUBSCRIBE WITH GOOGLE

MORE TRAVEL

Travel

Flowergeddon 2? Borrego Springs braces for another Super Bloom

February 18, 2019 03:00 AM

Travel

March magic: Nebraska’s sandhill crane migration gives new meaning to ‘flyover country’

February 18, 2019 03:00 AM

Travel

New York’s Finger Lakes region has it all: history, adventure, outdoors

February 18, 2019 03:00 AM

Travel

Looking to escape winter? Try one of these 5 vacation hot spots

February 11, 2019 03:00 AM

Travel

A new water park will make big splash with large slides in Aventura, Fla.

February 11, 2019 03:00 AM

Travel

San Diego saw a record 35.8 million visitors in 2018, and it’s spending $19 million to attract more

February 11, 2019 03:00 AM
Take Us With You

Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand.

Icon for mobile apps

Charlotte Observer App

View Newsletters

Subscriptions
  • Start a Subscription
  • Customer Service
  • eEdition
  • Vacation Hold
  • Pay Your Bill
  • Rewards
Learn More
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
  • News in Education
  • Photo Store
Advertising
  • Information
  • Place a Classified
Copyright
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service


Back to Story