The best shoes?

[Omega_Glory]

@Cluricaun

Converse All Stars, the only shoe that matters.

I love these shoes, but there’s no way I’d recommend them for 10 hour stretches. YMMV, obviously.

I’d second Born and Keen.

[Critical_Mass]

I’ve become a fan of Caterpillar footwear.

Back when I needed safety footwear for work, I used Caterpillar boots. They were very comfortable for hours on end in all weather conditions. I still use Caterpillar boots for riding my motorcycle.

During the past year, I’ve purchased a couple of pairs of Caterpillar shoes.

Here and here.

The quality and comfort are excellent. Style is in the eye of the beholder, but I like the way they look.

[Dangerosa]

@Brainiac4

If you don’t have that much to spare, Keen sandals (and I assume the shoes, but do not have first-hand evidence) are very comfortable. I have a pair that are my everyday walking shoes at Disney World.

But try them on - Keen shoes/sandals rub against my ankle bone. Since Brainiac4 likes them so much, I keep trying them on at the store at realizing that I’d be bloody in an hour. So while buying on Zappos or over the internet might be a good idea - visiting your local Nordstrom (and perhaps a few other good shoe stores) for the opportunity to try shoes on might be wise.

[DrDeth]

@Dangerosa

But try them on - Keen shoes/sandals rub against my ankle bone. Since Brainiac4 likes them so much, I keep trying them on at the store at realizing that I’d be bloody in an hour. So while buying on Zappos or over the internet might be a good idea - visiting your local Nordstrom (and perhaps a few other good shoe stores) for the opportunity to try shoes on might be wise.

Indeed. I have two pairs, and one pair does this, and the other doesn’t (Different styles). So, I agree, with Keens, you have to try them on.