These Berne Mev shoes were made for walking
by Susan WagnerI'm stumped. We're headed out on vacation and I'm searching diligently for the right shoes. Lots of walking will ensue so I need to keep my feet energized. I want to wear something comfortable but fashionable. Regular tennis shoes just don't cut it unless I want to go frumpy. Clunky mules are comfortable but just that - clunky. It will be cooler (45-65 degrees) when we go. Do you have any brilliant ideas to keep the fashion train on track?
Andrea
Berne Mev Didi 07, $59.95. Available in seven colors.
Packing shoes for vacation is difficult, specifically for the reasons Andrea enumerates here. Cute shoes are always nice to have, but they're not necessarily the shoes you want to walk in for days on end. But comfortable shoes can be frumpy, and then you spend the entire vacation hiding your feet in pictures. Fortunately, Berne Mev makes an entire LINE of ideal vacation shoes; they come in great colors and cute styles and easily bridge the gap between comfortable and stylish. And they're great for everyday, too.
Berne Mev Swill, $64.95.
My suggestion for good walking shoes would be to choose something with a solid sole, rather than a wee little flat, for better support, and something leather, which will wear well. All of the shoes pictured here are made of a buttery soft leather, which will both hug your feet and keep them from sweating, and which will wear well beyond Andrea's vacation. I also love Berne Mev's because the colors and the details (stitching and small touches like the wee flower on the Didi mary janes) make them stylish and fun.
Berne Mev Dina, currently on sale for $49.99
Andrea could wear these with shorts or capri pants or a little skirt or dress. Her feet will love her, and she will look fabulous.
Susan Wagner writes about fashion at Friday Style and about everything else at Friday Playdate. You can see her lime-green Berne Mevs here.
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Comments
Merrill Shoes
Merrill - originally known for their hiking boots - also makes some cute shoes that are great for walking in. I pack my maryjanes when I travel and I can walk in them all day long - and they're fine for wearing to dinner, too.
Nerd's Eye View
Thanks, Pam!
Merriils are another terrific option.
Friday Style | Friday Playdate
I'm not 100% sure of your style...
but I have lots of shoes that can fit the bill when it comes to style and comfort.
I have a pair of Dansko shoes (Rose) that are SUPER comfortable...check out all the reviews on Zappos - and they work with jeans, skirts - anything.
Here is the Dansko page on Zappos.
For my daughter I always choose Bear Feet - those things are wonderful, and they last through more sizes than normal shoes because they are hand-stitched and they stretch with the feet.
I'm a shoe freak, but I've been given a ton of grief for my Mary Jane Crocs. I think they're cute.
Don't listen to me - I wore shoes so uncomfortable to BlogHer, I'm getting ready to go to the doctor. I can't feel three toes on each foot!
Hope you find what you need.
Hugs!
Holli
baby-faith.com
earth shoes!
I bought a pair of earth shoes before we did a tour in munich, vienna and salzberg for our honeymoon and they don't look like they've been through 2 countries and worn a lot since. And fabulously comfortable if you're like me and get lower back pain after a lot of time on your feet.
Healthy Manifest
Good work, ladies.
One of my favorite things about BlogHer.org is the community and the way you will all jump in when you have good ideas to share. These are all terrific shoe recommendations (although I'm also not a fan of the Crocs--sorry Holli).
And for the record, my feet are KILLING me after last weekend. Because I chose cute shoes over good walking shoes, which was foolish. Sigh.
Friday Style | Friday Playdate
:)
No need to apologize.
I use crocs a lot in my photography... and I get as many comments telling me I won't be allowed in a fellow blogger's state wearing crocs as I do saying they LOVE the croc toe shoes (I did, uh... water ballet in my bathtub).
If you are a germphobic and need clean shoes - you can NOT beat wash and wear shoes. BUT - croc haters never fail to mention they don't like crocs. Which is funny - I probably wouldn't tell someone I didn't like their shoes... just to be polite (even though I don't need anyone to like my footwear but me).
I hope you found what you need.
I did choose cute over comfortable at BlogHer and I would do it all over again... times twelve.
Holli
baby-faith.com
how about Keens?
While I can personally vouch for the comfort of Berne Mevs, I also would recommend some of Keen's newer, more streamlined styles, such as the Barcelona or Amsterdam, which offer a little more cushioning than Berne Mevs do.