travel sandals?

[jitterbugbaby]

I'm about to head off to the Southwest for 10 days on vacation (next week), and of course, I'm starting to think about which shoes I'm going to bring.

I've already got one pair of hiking boots, one pair of general walking shoes for day-to-day, and one pair of dress sandals for going out at night. But I'm debating whether or not I should bring a pair of walking sandals as a daily option.

Anyone have good recommendations of sandals they've walked around in while traveling with a high degree of comfort?

[JuneHawk]

For walking sandals, I swear by Teva. I have a pair of the leather straps ones which is very comfy and not as unstylish as their water sandals. They no longer sell the style I have but maybe something like this would be nice? Teva Women's Ventura Cork Sandals - Ventura Cork for Women - Free Shipping on Teva Orders Over $75

June

[shoesense]

Given that your trip is in the southwest, warm season, I think you should consider sandals. There are great comfy options out there--Naot, Birkenstock (I know, I know), Chacos, Thierry Rabotin. The thing is, what suits your budget, style, and needs? I personally would go with a Cole Haan G-series sandal; their molded insole gives me plenty of support, they're comfy, and they're quite attractive.

[jitterbugbaby]

Yeah, I have a pair of G Series sandals that I love, but they're a bit strappy, and I haven't worn them to walk in for a whole day, so I'm not sure how they'd do. And Birk's were definitely a consideration, but, although their metatarsal support is a huge plus to me (since it basically replaces my orthotics), their arch is a bit too high for me if I'm on my feet for a whole day.

Oh, decisions, decisions.