Loafers for 10+ miles of walking? Really? I would think they would be blister central after that distance…
Best comfort dress shoes?
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If they still make them Florsheim comfortec fit the bill.
Rockport all day long.
Upgrading the insole would help tremendously
We must be thinking of different loafers.
I have a pair I've had for a little over a year in which I've done lots of walking and I find them very comfortable.
Bass Weejuns are also very comfortable if properly fitted. Got a pair of the penny loafers around here somewhere.
As someone noted above, Docs are also very comfortable. Wore out a pair of their loafers, which takes a lot of walking with a pair of Docs.
Dr. Martens
I am not in office. Dragging with me other stuff, and have to often leave stuff behind (security). So trying to minimize what I carry, but yeah, I was thinking initially about it. I would rather not do that though.
“Wear with a suit” narrows down the selection considerably. I would wear some Rockports, for example, as casual wear, but certainly not with a suit.
But these Eccos would be OK..
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But these Eccos would be OK..
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A couple of life times ago I was involved in the Consumer Electronics industry. I used to attend the big CES convention in Las Vegas and that entailed a lot of time on my feet plus a lot of walking every day. Especially when the cab lines were ridiculously long. I went through a couple of pairs of Rockports over the years. Excellent shoes, lightweight and comfortable and there are dressy styles that will go with a blazer and slacks or suit & tie.
I do highly recommend wearing whatever pair you settle on for a couple of days to break them in prior to going for a 12 mile walk !
I do highly recommend wearing whatever pair you settle on for a couple of days to break them in prior to going for a 12 mile walk !
I wear loafers nearly every day at work, and some days walk 4-5 miles. I know that’s half what’s being asked, but I have also comfortably done longer distances.
Most of mine are Bass. I’ve had them for years, and every pair has been resoled at least once. I think the key is that they fit properly and I’ve worn them enough that they fit my feet perfectly.
BTW, I find leather on the whole better in a dress shoe. I feel like the soles conform to me feet better and are also more “breathable.” In fact I bought a new pair of Johnson and Murphy Oxfords back in the spring without realizing that they were rubber soled. I wore them for a few weeks, then asked the cobbler I use to put leather on them. I’ve been much happier since then.
BTW, I do have a nicer looking pair of Clarks that wouldn’t be too out of place with a suit and are incredibly comfortable.
Most of mine are Bass. I’ve had them for years, and every pair has been resoled at least once. I think the key is that they fit properly and I’ve worn them enough that they fit my feet perfectly.
BTW, I find leather on the whole better in a dress shoe. I feel like the soles conform to me feet better and are also more “breathable.” In fact I bought a new pair of Johnson and Murphy Oxfords back in the spring without realizing that they were rubber soled. I wore them for a few weeks, then asked the cobbler I use to put leather on them. I’ve been much happier since then.
BTW, I do have a nicer looking pair of Clarks that wouldn’t be too out of place with a suit and are incredibly comfortable.
I need something that looks like a real dress shoe. Plenty options like that.
Thanx guys! I see some choices here I didn’t think of. I generally don’t wear suits etc. so this always comes as an afterthought or I remember only when I have some event, that I need to search for it.
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Yes - my Clark’s are black and shine up nicely - Yet, are still easy to walk in … also have J&M wingtips - pretty comfy - but they have a harder bottom for sure …
Many dress casuals I would not wear with a suit …
Rockport
Definitely find a roadrunner sports shoe store and get their hot molded insoles. They've gone up but it's the best $100 I've ever spent. Security has me walking around 8 plus hours with gear and its rare my feet get sore. Pm me for details if needed.
Plus 1 on the rockports or sas shoe company.
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