Great shoes for photography...

[NY_Dan]

I'm always on the lookout for shoes that will help me survive those long long walks when I'm out shooting. As I get older I need this more than ever. My Merrell shoes are okay, but they're not great. And when I tried the shoes my son recommended - Clark Dessert Boots -- I looked so stylish but ended up with blisters. A few years ago I bought an anti-fatigue mat from a company called Skydex -- and the mat was fantastic in every way. Really saved my legs. So when they e-mailed me about their new Battle Trainers and provided a coupon code SPRINGSHOES -- I had to give them a try. They arrived 2 days ago, and I love them so much I bought a second pair today. Here's the link: https://www.skydex.com/store/shoes Skydex manufactures for the military and to spec -- the fit, finish, and details are great. These shoes only come in a dessert tan camouflage -- I thought my wife who is a shoe-aficionado would hate them, but she doesn't -- she thought they were cool 🙂

Here's a link for more info and specs: https://www.skydex.com/news/military-technology-company-skydex%E2%80%99s-battle-trainer-athletic-shoe-fit-boot-camp-workouts

I have no affiliation with the company whatsoever. And if anyone else has shoe recommendations I'm all feet - error, ears.

 

[gavinlg]

Red wing beckman boots. Takes a month or two to wear in, but once worn are incredible.
Danner mountain light also.

 

[grandallj]

Lucchese "cowboy" boots. All day long.

 

[KoNickon]

I have a pair of Ecco shoes (of course, I forget the model; sorry). Extremely comfortable for extended walking, like around a city. I know Mephistos are supposed to be "all that" but I tried several pair on once and they just weren't right -- especially at the price they want for them. My wife swears by Merrell slip-ons.

 

[helen.HH]

Arghhh, I suppose we Females
The few that we are on RFf
must suffer this Thread
Hearing about your 'boring' sneakers & boots

I will have to post a photo
Of my favorite hi heeled Swedish clogs 'hasbeens'
Love them so much , I got them in 2 'styles'
Tres Comfortable ...😉

I think i've got one on ALL you gents... wink, wink

 

[back alley]

clarks 'wave' slip on walking shoe…very comfortable and easy on my old bones!

and helen…you have it over most of us in most things…!!

 

[bonatto]

I'm dreading the day my $30 discount pair of Lafuma boots wear out to the point of no return. A good hiking book keeps the ankle well supported, and vibram soles have a good reputation.

 

[jsrockit]

I prefer running sneakers the most... but often end up wearing vans or converse... which are the worst for 5-10 mile walks.

 

[-doomed-]

Red wing 8138s are great, a bit sketchy in the snow however. The tread in the crepe sole seems to fill up with snow and make traction an issue.

 

[mllanos1111]

I also have a pair of Eccos that I use for lots of walking. Took them all over Ireland, Italy and Holland. My Nike's were not as comfortable.

 

[gavinlg]

Red wing 8138s are great, a bit sketchy in the snow however. The tread in the crepe sole seems to fill up with snow and make traction an issue.

Seconded 😀

http://gavinlagrange.tumblr.com/post/68616758360

 

[Takkun]

Chucks with Superfeet inserts, or Vans. I'm a fan of very plain sneakers.
Actually, the most comfortable shoes I've worn have been New Balance minimus running shoes (for you non-runners, think of the Fivefingers foot-glove concept, but meant to look like an actual shoe)--no padding, completely flat), and my Allen Edmonds dress shoes. But the former are neon yellow and drenched with sweat and mud, and the latter I'd rather not get scuffed if I have to rum from an angry subject.

 

[Calzone]

In the seventies Fry boots were popular because they also served as weapons if you needed them. Not really made for running, but they were good for fighting.

Similarly I don't mind wearing heavy construction boots today for some of the same reasons I wore Fry boots in the seventies. If I need a weapon, I'm wearing them, and they are in plain sight.

I don't mind the extra weight because I go shooting for the exercise and to stay young. The boots I wear are kinda heavy duty and are designed for hard use. I'm currently wearing Wolverine's 1000 mile boots, but the price is not cheap, about $360.00.

Cal

 

[Berth]

I have a pair of Ecco shoes (of course, I forget the model; sorry). Extremely comfortable for extended walking, like around a city. I know Mephistos are supposed to be "all that" but I tried several pair on once and they just weren't right -- especially at the price they want for them. My wife swears by Merrell slip-ons.

I'm wearing Ecco too. Bought them as a rainy-day shoe but now they're on my feet just about all of the time, wonderfully comfortable. Extremely durable very high quality leather and soles, they must have used a 'deep' dye, polishing is maybe a once/year exercise. On my 6th year and they still look virtually unworn.

They'll be on my feet when I wander around Prague with my camera in July.

 

[KoNickon]

I'm also mindful of wearing shoes that don't scream "tourist" -- as a pair of running shoes would (or one of those Tilley wide-brim hats).

 

[anjoca76]

Lucchese "cowboy" boots. All day long.

Yes, this! I love mine. But even I have to admit that they may not be the best for a long day of shooting.

 

[lcpr]

Doc Martens. They've got the most comfortable soles I've ever worn.

 

[bonatto]

I guess we can easily deduce that we like our shoes like we like our cameras 🙂

 

[bojanfurst]

My Blundstones are now five years old:


I completed my MA research in them and walked about a dozen islands on two continents in them. They are in poor shape now with a hole on top from an ice shard on Fogo Island, but they are probably the favourite pair of shoes I own.

 

[GaryLH]

I have a pair of Ecco shoes (of course, I forget the model; sorry). Extremely comfortable for extended walking, like around a city. I know Mephistos are supposed to be "all that" but I tried several pair on once and they just weren't right -- especially at the price they want for them. My wife swears by Merrell slip-ons.

I like the Ecco brand as well.. I have owned the Mephisto and they can be very comfortable, but for me it takes a bit for them to break in (sole to conform to your feet) but the Ecco tends to be comfortable day one.

Gary