Comfy shoes you could live in

I wear all-black Salomon trainers unless I need some specific cycling, walking, running etc type footwear.

Something you have to "break in"? GITFS

I think you're looking for the Chums website...

https://www.chums.co.uk/menswear/footwear/casual-shoes

...HTH! 🙂

Campers?

A STW comfy shoes thread! This isn’t going to end well for those that are fashion conscious.

My choice would be Cat Elude boots, I've one pair that is now very battered, and thinking of getting a second pair for times when my DMs won't do

But not too much like my dads Clarks with velcro closure

Got a link, asking for a friend.

I've got a pair of Brasher walking shoes that have a leather upper and an e-vent lining so your feet stay dry even when the uppers get wet, they look like an unobtrusive brown shoe. they go into the shoe rack halfway through spring and will come back out in October (too bulky/warm for summer).

I wouldn't wear them on the bike unless it was a short trip in regular clothes; I think you'll fail to get one pair of shoes to work casually and on the bike.

Brasher Country Classic walking shoes are what I use for this.  Usually pick them up from Go Outdoors when on sale.

Merrell - Something like a Jungle Moc or Intercept. Very comfy, nice and warm.

I bought a pair of Timberland boots about five years ago ("gaucho" brown and not the light colour) and they have been really good as a semi-decent pair of shoes. Work with jean, work with chinos, quite comfy. Don't work with shorts.

This isn’t going to end well for those that are fashion conscious.

There's only me and another chap on here. So it's fine.🤗

Keen Targhee's.
i have boots, shoes and sandals.
you feet will love you forever more.

https://www.keenfootwear.com/en-gb/targhee-collection/?start=0&sz=36#tile-0

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, I'll ask her what brand it was. I don't think it was very comfortable though, she had so many children she didn't know what to do.

Loake bedale boots. Not cheap at all but extremely well made and super comfy from the off, they also last many, many years - got 5 years out of my first pair and they only now need a resole.

Comfiest shoes I own are HeyDudes. Maybe a bit lightweight for what you’re after but unless I’m walking miles they are perfect.

I’d say they are the ideal Centre-Parcs shoe if that makes sense.

I bought a pair of Timberland boots about five years ago (“gaucho” brown and not the light colour) and they have been really good as a semi-decent pair of shoes. Work with jean, work with chinos, quite comfy. Don’t work with shorts.

Same here - wearing them right now - am quite happy in the for 12+ hours a day.
Mine are 3 years old and aging nicely.

Five Ten Freeriders 🙂

My feet like the Loake Gilbert’s I am currently wearing. Very comfortable for all day wear.

https://www.loake.com/product/gilbert-brown-nubuck/

Salomons here also.

Comfortable, practical. Maybe not smart but IDGAF, I don't want to go anywhere that's going to be prejudiced based on my footwear.

dont worry, i have the solution...

https://www.kershkicks.co.uk/collections/yeezy/products/adidas-yeezy-foam-rnnr-stone-sage

enjoy.

A pair of smart brogues might improve your career prospects Cougar.

I am currently happily wearing a pair of Timberland Crossmark goretex boots. Lovely slipper like boots.

https://www.asos.com/timberland/timberland-cross-mark-chukka-boots-in-brown/prd/23402568

*shakes head sadly and wanders out of thread*

Keen Targhee’s.

My last 2 pairs of boots, the soles have fallen off and the material on the side has split/fallen apart.  Would NOT recommnend.

Can I vote for Crocs??

BillOddie

Perfect for this thread.

Solomon trainers +1

I wear mine till there's nothing left - they seem to fit better with age. Wear right through the soles and through the plastic heel cup....

Can I vote for Crocs??

Complete with holes for your dignity to drain out.

mrchrist Full Member
Campers?

This 👆

Keen Howser
Keen

For me Adidas HU tennis shoes...they are my fav so much so..when they start to look tatty , I bung them in the wash and use them as cool slippers

I think you’re looking for the Chums website…

You should have added a warning. I accidentally clicked on the link and now I'm wondering if bleaching my eyeballs will erase the image.

I like the Tropicfeel trainer/shoe things, very comfy and the whole no tying the laces seems to work very well.

Karrimor Premium Bodmin Low Waterproof Mens paid £25 on Amazon wear for everything not on the bike or serious hiking boots.

Anywhere won't let you in wearing them get steel toe capped boots instead and just kick them in the head until blood and grey shit comes out

For smart casual and comfortable all day the loake beadle suggestion above seems good, but then boots and biking don't work. A good pair of boots works for everything else though. Bedale or Glendale, cheaney tweed, trickers stow. Or for a more casual look redwing chukka or moc toe.

Pretty much live in these unless I've got walking boots on or I'm cycling.

Merrell used to be ace but my last couple of pairs have seen a massive decline in quality. Been massively impressed with my Adidas Gazelles, though.

A pair of smart brogues might improve your career prospects Cougar.

Kinda hard to see over Zoom. Pants are optional even.

In any case, point stands. If someone isn't going to hire because of my choice of footware, I don't want to work for them anyway.

Adidas Gazelles or Converse All-stars. I'll hopefully be buried in one of these two.

Danner Bullrun tick many of the same boxes as Timberlands, but would say that they are better quality and a little more scarce.

Vans MTE ultrarange high tops. Quite a few on sale and on sportpursuit. Very comfy, moderately weatherproof in the MTE2 range and can be worn all day.

I'm no sure I'd even be 'light' gravelling in a pair of Docs. For the pub/gravel criteria I'd say Vans, the classics were the original BMX shoe and are now acceptable in pubs. As for comfort well that's all in the foot of the behoofed. I find them comfy and there are plenty to choose from.

and are now acceptable in pubs

Do pubs still have dress codes?

Lems drifter fur.

https://www.lemsshoes.com/collections/mens-drifter-slip-on-shoes/products/mens-drifter-fur

Five Ten Freeriders

This for me. Don't even own any flat pedals...

Joseph Cheaney Islington suede brogues. Size 8, foot last 125. Like having ones feet caressed by angels. Well my thin boney feet anyway. Have now bought other boots with the same last as its so rare to find anything for my narrow feet!

I'll probably be cast out for this but I practically live in a pair of black ASICS trainers and if it's pouring down or there's snow an old pair of brasher towa walking boots. I have other shoes they just very rarely get worn.

New Balance 574, Shirley?

Vans MTE ultrarange high tops

This x 100! bought my first ever pair of vans a few months ago. I am a total convert. They are so bloody comfy and warm. They are lined with primaloft insultation. Wear them everywhere!

Scarpa approach shoes, fit like a glove.

That's not what you want in a shoe.

😆

My shoes aren’t big enough… but I did hear of an old woman that lived in a shoe. Maybe you could ask her what type it was?

I live in these

Five Ten Freeriders

I'll add another vote for these. Got a pair intending on using them for riding but they just ended up being worn for day to day use because they were so comfy.

If you like Birkenstock sandals they also make proper shoes and boots that use the same insoles so they'll be comfy

Got a pair intending on using them for riding but they just ended up being worn for day to day use

That's my default. Riding shoes always look to nice to ride in, and the soles last a lot longer if I don't!

Free riders for longer MTB but mostly Vans for every day / commuted / street / trials.

Trying some ride concepts but they were a bit squashy until insoles removed.

Xero shoes appear good but in my size also slightly squashy on big toe so trying to stretch them with shoe stretchers.

Several years ago I was issued a pair of Portwest FW57 Steelite safety boots at work. Eventually I wore through the sole due to the amount of walking I was doing, a lot on rough gravel, but the supplier was continually out of stock, so I bought two pairs online. I wear them into town, to the pub, basically they’re my go-to boots in cold and wet weather, because they’re exceptionally comfortable, almost like slippers! The uppers are a very soft leather, and walking in them they’re absolutely silent, no squeaks or anything, and no pinching or pressure. Mine are black, but I’m thinking of getting some brown ones which look more like a regular hiking boot.

The most comfy pair of casual footwear (for my feet) that I ever had, were a pair of ....>> KEEN Men's Targhee 3 Slip on Mules.
They looked absolutely ridiculous,it was as if someone had used a cornish pasty as their first design model,then just gone to full production in black leather. Boy were they comfy though, always my first choice when heading out the door,didn't even need a shoehorn 😉 😜

Do pubs still have dress codes?

None that you’re ever likely to find me in, that’s for sure!

I won't do a full PSA as I think there are only a few items left, but I'll drop this here. Some loake boots £265 RRP that I was considering at the sale price of £175 and watching in the eBay store, suddenly dropped this morning to just £60! Got to be worth a go if they have your size, that's as cheap as the Clarks boots in the sale and although loake cheaper ranges aren't incredible they are a step up from Clarks (who I still think are good value)

https://www.northshoes.co.uk/mens-c2/seconds-c335/loake-seconds-george-f-width-with-rubber-sole-dark-brown-rrp-265-p28152/s260285?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=loake-seconds-george-f-r-dk-brown-rrp-265-width-colour-f-dk-bro-width-colour-f-dk-brown-rubber-sole-size-uk-7-5-8323-20402709&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB&gclid=CjwKCAiA5sieBhBnEiwAR9oh2g2W8SbnZIcV8kZpRsP_r_fy1u_NBieD789UVlQBf3VRRaXDbukoAhoCR6EQAvD_BwE

Edit to say, I think they are part of the loake Design range, which iirc is mid tier, designed in Northampton but made in India using the same quality materials and techniques.

In the my-footwear-signals-I've-given-up-on-life spirit of this thread, Ecco make some fantastically comfy shoes.

What an odd question. Does anyone wear shoes that AREN’T comfortable? I mean I know some women’s shoes can be uncomfortable but all my shoes, dress and casual, are comfortable.

Does anyone wear shoes that AREN’T comfortable?

Well, there's shoes that SEEM comfortable in the shop, but somehow change size and/or shape on the way home, or at the end of their first walk outside (so you can't take them back).

My tip for buying shoes is to go for a massive walk decide your shoes are outright painful and buy some new ones while your feet are still at maximum size due to heat and walking.
I bought two pairs of Ecco trainers like this and they are like foot clouds to walk in. Once you get to a certain age you cease to care what anyone thinks about your dress sense.

Just bought some northface berkeley sport boot things. absolutely lush.
Last boot from some fancy make that sportpursuits were off loading, waterproof/warm and dead light but had all manor of toe problems in them due to the super soft sole. live and learn.

What an odd question. Does anyone wear shoes that AREN’T comfortable?

Given some of the suggestions, I would say yes and their feet have stockholm syndrome.

V subjective but I love barefoot Keens and Freets - more for barefoot aspect than aesthetics

I wear meindls as they do a wide fitting

Other than that they look the same as Solomon or merrels

I’ve been wearing a pair of Five ten Sleuth old models for 4 years as my work shoes. Just replaced this week as the grip had finally gone and the inner had started to smell like death!
They got hammered on a Orthopaedic ward for 12.5 hours 3 to 4 shifts a week and my feet have never been more comfortable.

New version seem just as good https://www.adidas.co.uk/five-ten-sleuth-dlx-canvas-mountain-bike-shoes/HQ2115.html

Does anyone wear shoes that AREN’T comfortable?

I have steel-capped boots which as the day wears on become increasingly more uncomfortable. Getting home and taking them off brings enormously satisfying relief.

In fact so satisfying that it is almost worth wearing them all day long just to enjoy that very special moment.

In the my-footwear-signals-I’ve-given-up-on-life spirit of this thread

I like to think of it as streamlining 🙂

i bought a pair of much reduced Haglof boots, discussed on here, they're like carpet slippers (not that I have any) for my narrow feet. I also have a bit of a collection of Northampton shoes and boots which are lovely but need 'breaking', alongside your feet, so back burner for them.

I have steel-capped boots which as the day wears on become increasingly more uncomfortable. Getting home and taking them off brings enormously satisfying relief.

I see people at work wearing extremely uncomfortable looking boots and wonder why - you spend all day in the blumming things? And if they are that uncomfy, they probably aren't doing your feet any favours in general

Working outside in all conditions, I simply won't wear rubbish PPE

Cofra make really comfy boots

General site boots

Helly Hansens for winter, also super comfy

DM Safety boots for the office/might have to go in the warehouse, or out on site - again really comfy and not stupidly priced like normal DM's

To the OP - the comfiest boots I own are Salomon Quest 4 GTX, so I'd imagine the trainers are similar. I tried Merrels and they were really uncomfy (to my feet)

I am currently happily wearing a pair of Timberland Crossmark goretex boots. Lovely slipper like boots.

Ordered a pair of these following the recommendation from @matt_outandabout. They are arrived yesterday and I have to agree, they are very comfortable.