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Comfortable footwear for daily dog walking?

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GillT57 Tue 27-Jun-17 14:37:57

I am looking for suggestions. I have a pair of great boots for autumn/winter dog walks, but need ideas for something to wear in the warmer weather. I am not talking about multi mile hikes, just something to put on when going out with the dog, around the village, on pavements mainly, for around an hour. I am finding it gets uncomfortable to wear sandals for this as I stride along with the dog and try to get a bit of a sweat up ( me and the dog!) in an effort to make the walk a bit aerobic. The problem is I dislike trainers unless worn in a gym. Anyone give me recommendations?

tanith Tue 27-Jun-17 14:49:10

I use Skechers gowalk shoes they have memory foam lining which is so comfortable, they do lots of different styles I buy the slip on ones mostly but they also do sandals and trainers. OH used to complain all the time about painful feet when walking but since he also bought Skechers shoes he hasn't complained.

whitewave Tue 27-Jun-17 14:49:55

Well in the winter i wear a German walking shoe that has gortex total water proofing.

In really wet walking i wear short wellingtons.
Summer is a walking sandal, but i also wear a German enclosed sandal if that makes sense.

Having a senior moment so cant remember the name and too lazy to look, but if you are interested i will shifty my bum and get the name for you

Anya Tue 27-Jun-17 14:51:02

Another Sketchers fan. Use my demoted ones for walking dogs.

shysal Tue 27-Jun-17 14:58:22

I am also a great fan of Skechers Go Walk memory foam shoes. They are so light and comfortable! I wear them for my daily 10,000 steps on pavements and fields. I find them true to size when buying on line (ebay), but Sports Direct is a good place to try them on and they are also cheap.

whitewave Tue 27-Jun-17 15:08:06

I must have a look at Skechers

LadyGracie Tue 27-Jun-17 15:22:51

Definitely Skechers, I have trainers and casual shoes, supportive and so comfortable

Grannyknot Tue 27-Jun-17 15:24:27

Skechers all the way.

Iam64 Tue 27-Jun-17 15:46:42

Merrels and other specialists do good walking sandals with half covered front and secure back. Apologies for the poor description, I've been cleaning !
Echo make good shoes for walking, that aren't trainers.

My favourites are Timberland. I bought a pair of lace ups for a city break, love them.

GillT57 Tue 27-Jun-17 15:47:53

Thanks all. Will have a look at Sketchers and keep you posted!

NanaandGrampy Tue 27-Jun-17 15:49:14

me too !! I love mine, most comfortable shoe ever!!

Jane10 Tue 27-Jun-17 15:59:33

Another Sketchers fan here! Mine aren't waterproof so no use on wet days unfortunately. However, if not raining they are so comfortable and light that you'd think you weren't wearing shoes at all!

GrandmaMoira Tue 27-Jun-17 16:23:58

I'll have to have another look at Sketchers - I had some that weren't comfortable but they were nothing like the ones in the picture.
I find Ecco and Hotter are comfortable.

TriciaF Tue 27-Jun-17 16:42:30

I wear Skechers too. I used to wear open-toed sandals, but have stopped recently since I had a few stumbles and falls.
The toe end of the open sole tends to catch on bumps in the path, even on gravel.

RosieLeah Sun 09-Jul-17 14:42:09

I do a lot of walking and I find 'Hotter' shoes are ideal. They are very good quality and padded. I can walk for miles and forget about my feet. I have tried 'Sketchers' and found them too clumpy.

wildswan16 Sun 09-Jul-17 14:52:20

I'm another Hotter fan. Their trainers are the comfiest I have ever had and I can walk miles in them with no problems. But their leather flat shoes are also just as comfy when I want something a bit smarter. They last for ages so are worth the price.

NonnaW Sun 09-Jul-17 16:06:35

I like Hotter trainers as they are light and comfortable, but I wear my Skecher trainers for dog walking.

Tizliz Sun 09-Jul-17 16:39:48

I wear Hotter goretex shoes. They are thick enough to wear in our engineering workshop then out for lunchtime walk with dogs.

Baggs Sun 09-Jul-17 16:48:56

I can recommend these Red or Deads. Very comfortable.

shysal Sun 09-Jul-17 17:00:42

Those remind me of my primary schools shoes, Baggs!

BlueBelle Sun 09-Jul-17 17:09:27

I m also a sketchers fan but I ve also found a pair of Dolcis that are as light as a feather and are so forgiving I have a problem joint on my right foot and they are so comfortable I ll try and find an advert

Daddima Sun 09-Jul-17 18:37:48

I like Lesara. I bought a pair of their " fitness shoes" for £17.99, and they really are comfy ( so much so, I bought another pair!)

Baggs Sun 09-Jul-17 19:06:44

Me too, shysal! Perhaps that's why I can't resist them smile

devongirl Sun 09-Jul-17 19:36:49

In a local shoe shop selling Hotter in their early days, I commented on the similarity of Ecco and Hotter designs and was told Hotter basically rip off the designs and make them with cheaper fabric..

Norah Sun 09-Jul-17 21:41:52

Merrel, Ecco, and Seibel