We're going to Ireland for two weeks in early June, and while its not exactly a walking/hiking tour, I'm sure there's going to be quite a lot of walking through cities. I usually just go to Payless and get something that looks roughly like loafers, and wear them into the ground, but it has occurred to me that I may want something a little more sturdy for this. Any recommendation for shoes that are reasonably priced, comfortable, but don't look like I've just come from the gym? Or can I just by a cheaper pair of shoes and put in some sort of insert? Or any other recommendations?
Possibly relevant details: I'm female, late 30s, live in the US, don't wear heels, my feet tend to run a little wide, and tend to wear things either like loafers or flats.
posted by korej
on May 2, 2010 -
23 answers
I am recovering from walking pneumonia and a sinus infection. Is there anything special that I should be doing?
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posted by ooklala
on Apr 22, 2010 -
7 answers
Google Maps' trip planner doesn't want me to walk anywhere. Are there any sites that will let me adjust the amount of walking allowed?
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posted by PMdixon
on Apr 1, 2010 -
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Trying to walk more for fitness and adventure in NYC. Have exhausted my immediate neighborhood (East Village/LES), where else can I go?
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posted by alphasunhat
on Feb 28, 2010 -
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How can I weigh the exercise benefits gained from walking against the damage caused by breathing exhaust? I like walking along busy city streets for miles, and I don't want to switch to quieter/duller residential roads, but I'm wondering if I should.
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posted by dreamyshade
on Feb 24, 2010 -
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I know the park exists. I know the trail exists. I have my hiking shoes, my camera, and a car. Now where the heck is the trailhead?
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posted by schroedinger
on Feb 21, 2010 -
22 answers
I love The Walking Dead. Can anyone recommend similar (though not zombified) comics?
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posted by eunoia
on Feb 18, 2010 -
29 answers
I'm starting a project wherein I walk each and every block of every street in Manhattan, at least once, over the course of roughly 2-3 months. I want to chronicle this process of walking all of Manhattan in a daily blog, preferably with a daily picture and some text. What do I call this blog? (And should I use tumblr? And anything else to keep in mind?)
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 7, 2010 -
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I'm looking for a fun chart/table of distances (Heights, Lengths) to incorporate into a walking for wellness program.
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posted by lyam
on Feb 4, 2010 -
7 answers
Walking tours of Europe? Looking to change up our usual travel style, see smaller places, and get some exercise at the same time.
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posted by wingless_angel
on Jan 20, 2010 -
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I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis a year ago. I am on Enbrel and it has helped a great deal with the pain I experienced in my arms and joints but I am still having really bad pain upon walking or standing in my low back, sacral joint areas...I swim and do a variety of stretches but it is not allowing me the recovery I long for. I use to walk a few miles everyday, hike on the weekends and I haven't been able to do that in a couple of years. I miss it! I have been reading up on Epidural Cortisone injections and I am curious about personal results people have had. I am interested in the good as well as the bad stories, so I can decide, after meeting with my Doctors, if I want to go through with it. In other words if the benefits outweigh the risks.
posted by gypseefire
on Oct 26, 2009 -
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This is a two-part question. First, what are the ideal shoes for long-distance walking on paved or gravel roads? Second, what rights do I have as a suburban/urban pedestrian in California in terms of not being hassled by "authorities"?
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posted by quarantine
on Oct 25, 2009 -
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Where can I buy a really awesome and functional cane to help me recover from my injury?
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posted by kryptonik
on Oct 13, 2009 -
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In less than 2 weeks time I am taking part in a 20 mile charity night-hike around the streets of London.
Does anyone have any advice for such a venture?
I've been doing quite a lot of walking over summer and am currently using a cross-trainer regularly at the gym, so hopefully stamina shouldn't be a problem - I'm mainly after advice to make life more comfortable.
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posted by mairuzu
on Sep 6, 2009 -
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I want to go away for a good day's walking and 1 or 2 night's camping in the south of England next Monday / Tuesday and would like suggestions for any good routes people know.
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posted by mairuzu
on Aug 20, 2009 -
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Tonight I need to buy a wooden walking cane in NYC tonight. It's supposed to be sturdy and not retractable. The grip doesn't matter. Any ideas where I can buy one? The average places like KMart and Duane Reade seem to offer only aluminum and fiberglass canes.
posted by I-baLL
on Jul 1, 2009 -
6 answers
Okay to walk back to our hotel (Riverfront Residence Inn) from Simpatica (Portland, Or) on a Saturday night?
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posted by dbmcd
on May 20, 2009 -
11 answers
I've resisted getting in iPhone so far. However, now I need a good, portable GPS and am wondering whether I should go for an iPhone, or a dedicated GPS. If the latter, which one?
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posted by thread_makimaki
on May 18, 2009 -
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I've been hearing a lot about the benefits of walking barefoot, and barring that, wearing shoes like the Vibram Five Fingers or Nike Frees, which aren't padded. But are there cheaper alternatives? Wouldn't the lineup of Converse All-Stars and Puma shoes, to give two examples, have the same effect? Any others?
posted by dicetumbler
on May 10, 2009 -
17 answers
My toe continuously keeps threatening to drop out of joint causing much distress and pain - any ideas about what's going on?
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posted by Chorus
on Apr 24, 2009 -
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I'm planning on walking across the country - any interesting advice, personal stories, positive feedback anyone would like to share?
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posted by horseshoecrab
on Mar 23, 2009 -
16 answers
Is it hypothetically possible for a human to walk one million miles over the course of their lifetime?
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posted by 40 Watt
on Oct 22, 2008 -
19 answers
Do you know of any nice trails very close to Milton, NH? Or a good way to find them without great web access?
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posted by daisyace
on Oct 7, 2008 -
3 answers
Now that it's getting dark and wet here in the Pacific Northwest, what can I wear to be both visible and dry on our early morning and late evening dog walks?
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posted by TochterAusElysium
on Sep 23, 2008 -
9 answers
I'm trying to lose weight by walking, and I need suggestions for clothing to wear during the Chicago winters while walking outside, keeping in mind that I can't shower afterwards....
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posted by tzikeh
on Sep 10, 2008 -
24 answers
Hi there, I walk approx. 2 1/4 miles a day with a pedometer that shows steps only. Is there an accurate mile measurer that will show how many miles I've walked? If so where might I obtain one?
posted by joaniek
on Aug 21, 2008 -
14 answers
[GrossFootStuffFilter] I just started walking (a lot more than I used to) and I'm constantly developing blisters all over my toes. Help!
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posted by Tomorrowful
on Aug 7, 2008 -
17 answers
What do you do when you and someone you barely know are approaching each other? Always make eye contact and smile or say hi? Make eye contact and then keep walking? Keep walking unless they say something? Mentally scramble for small talk? Stop and tie your shoelaces?
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posted by TheSecretDecoderRing
on Jul 23, 2008 -
24 answers
Where's the best city for living 100% car-free? Is there an affordable walker's paradise?
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posted by 2oh1
on Jul 22, 2008 -
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