I've had a good year out of a pair of 5:10 Camp Fours dead comfy and always ready. I like the looks of some of the Haglofs approach shoes as well as the Scarpa Mojito shoes but not tried them. Merrell Chameleons never last me much more than 6-8 months
Art shoes are lovely if you can walk the walk. They're quirky and indeed chunky but ultra comfy and built like little leather shithouses. I've had pairs of art shoes and boots that have lasted 15+ years of pubs, clubs, festivals, harvests and building sites. They're shoes for life
Skylines are leather lined.
I've got some of [url= http://www.blacks.co.uk/mens/168952-merrell-men-s-annex-shoe-blue.html ]these[/url]
[img] 
[/img]
for exactly the purpose OP requires. I really rate them: comfortable, waterproof, easy to clean, don't look like orthopaedic shoes, and they're under OP's budget.
What I actually bought yesterday was these:
[img] 
[/img]
Which I bought in a store, but are online here:
http://www.bever.nl/columbia-peakfreak-enduro-2-0-od-schoen-habcc60002
Is that a better suggestion, OP?
Also, OP needs to know that all different brands make shoes to different lasts - IE the Merrels' above are massively wide around the forefoot, and quite wide around the midfoot/arch - I have worn Merrel for some hiking and touring on old Shimano DX flats, but for hiking with a pack they would not offer enough midfoot support and maybe also are lacking in midsole stiffness. Columbia seem to be more like Salomon, with a figure-8 last [tighter around the middle than the ends] but with a more assymetric toe box and a much wider forefoot. That happens to suit me to a tee, but OP needs to know which brands actually are the right shape for his foots!
Foots, lol.
Some truly horrible suggestions here, truly horrible.
If you want shoes, buy a pair, brogues perhaps, with a rubber sole of you need to grip on to pedals.
If you want trainer, equally, buy a pair, I'm sure Nike or Adidas will have a design you like.
And finally, I you want walking or approach shoes, buy a pair, Merrell or such like will sort you out.
But FFS don't buy one pair that covers all the above as they will, as proved by this thread, be horrible.
each to their own.
Thanks all, you're all wonderful... apart from the people suggesting mid boots would look good with shorts... 😮 😉
Have a look at Ridgemont. They do more casually styled walking shoes and I'm impressed with my current pair.
Sportpursuit have a few of their models in at the moment as well for good prices.
apart from the people suggesting mid boots would look good with shorts...
Heh
My apologies, I missed the bit about shorts.
There goes my breakfast
Reading the OP is optional. It's a form of brainstorming 😛
🙂
camper shoes seem to have no, or little, heel
which i find
rather uncomfortable
Merrell Freewheel Chukka Hi Tops ([url= https://www.amazon.co.uk/Merrell-Mens-Freewheel-Lace-Trainers/dp/B01G34Q9YM/ref=pd_sbs_309_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=411P8dlTzaL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=RCY0MTTXCH7996WZSBKM ]lo version also available[/url])?
A sleek spin on a classic design, our pedal-savvy Freewheel Chukka knows you were born to ride. A rich, soft pig suede upper merges with its hip modern CycleTread™ sole that integrates a rigid midfoot and grippy surface for pedal power and flexible forefoot for when you have to walk
£90 RRP, but can be found online for cheaper. For example Amazon from £60 depending on size/colour.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Merrell-Freewheel-Mens-Chukka-Boots/dp/B01G3521YI
[img] http://i.imgur.com/bcFbdaJ.jp g" target="_blank">
http://i.imgur.com/bcFbdaJ.jp g"/> [/img]
I used to love Merrell as they were nice & wide but some sodding snake hipped hipster obviously designs their shoes now.
Flipper footed people of the world please shout out "Oi stop making shoes for effeminate men and cater for those of us with proper stability"
as my granny used to say
you've got a good understanding
I used to love Merrell as they were nice & wide but some sodding snake hipped hipster obviously designs their shoes now.Flipper footed people of the world please shout out "Oi stop making shoes for effeminate men and cater for those of us with proper stability"
You want to get yourself a Keen Koven. Like boats.
[img] 
[/img]
bongohoohaa - Member
You want to get yourself a Keen Koven. Like boats.
Find me some in wide fitting size 11.5 please
I was recommended the very same 3 months ago by my ultra long distance walking sister. but I couldn't find a single pair in wide 11-11.5 or 12.
Not saying they are not available but I lost the will to live searching
I have 2 pairs of Merrell Freewheels, the low ones, one in black and one in brown. They're ace, good for pedalling too
(I also have brogues, trainers and approach shoes)
What sort of lining do those free wheels have? Are they good in hot weather?
what are approach shoes?
special shoes for approaching things?
and for departing from things?
depart shoes?
or just wear your approach shoes
backwards?
Where's St Hubbins when you need him?
Find me some in wide fitting size 11.5 please
Have you tried the regular fit, as they seemed quite wide in themselves. To the point where I'd imagine the wide version would allow you to put your foot in sideways.
what are approach shoes?
Shoes traditionally aimed at approaches to climbs. Usually they have sticky rubber for grip on rock, and a water resistant/proof upper. In recent times the approach shoe has broken free from being climbers-specific and, for many, has taken the place of the lightweight fabric boot – offering instant comfort, better sensitivity and breathability, whilst giving a more street friendly look and still providing a good level of technical performance.
Hope that helps.
[quote=theauthorities ]what are approach shoes?
[url= http://bfy.tw/76nh ]Some info[/url]
Those Merrels look very close to what I'm after - wtf do they insist on having that lighter coloured band though = can't somebody make a pair of those with that bit made darker to match the rest of the shoe?
Darn it, that didn't work, they do have an all black version.
[img] 
?v=1469610545[/img]
Freewheels have normal lining, nothing particularly special but nothing out the ordinary too. I'm wearing my brown ones with jeans today in the office
I've worn them on holiday in hot countries and been fine. I live the fact they're all leather, makes them seem much smarter than trainers yet more comfy than formal shoes
The fact they're cycling friendly is a huge bonus, the middle of the sole isn't too flexy, yet they're still comfy for walking in
The clincher is that they have a picture of a chainring inside the shoe (but nothing cycling related on the outside)
I'd get another pair in a different colour if I could justify it. Sizing is pretty regular, good value on Amazon
Is it just a flat insole, Ben. Or any arch support etc in there?
Just taken them off to check 😀
I would have said no arch support as they feel fairly flat, but they I just compared them with to a set of brogues (I have a veritable shoe collection under my desk) and they have more arch support than those, i.e. it is slightly raised. Also a touch more than a pair of nike trainers currently residing there, plus the Shimano SPDs I cycled in with this morning
Fairly minor though, I don't get on with shoes that have arch support
theauthorities - Member
what are approach shoes?
Trainers for people who think trainers are a bit common.
I have a pair of Nike Freerun 5.0 trainers in black. Very light and comfortable. Thinking about getting another pair now.
Also have a pair of Karrimor Hot Rock walking shoes also very comfortable although I have read a few reviews that say that the soles wear quickly.
Nike Free Run 5s here too, and some Roshe Runs, but they're definitely at the more casual end of the spectrum
I've just got these. Nice and comfy but probably too casual. [img] 
[/img]
This thread's the funniest thing on here. 😆
It's good that so many on here have their mum's to dress them.
I've very nearly nailed tying my own shoelaces.
Have you tried slip-ons? 😆
