https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-day-wear-in-italy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:18:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-day-wear-in-italy#post-885327 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:28:10 +0000 Isabel 885327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ JoB, I have not been to Italy, but I wanted to throw out <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thewalkingcompany.com">http://www.thewalkingcompany.com</a>&nbsp; and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.travelsmith.com">http://www.travelsmith.com</a>&nbsp;for shoes. &nbsp;I would also recommend that you keep a pair of those foldable ballet slippers in your bag in case you need them. &nbsp;They are super lightweight and will be great in a pinch &nbsp;( I did that in Newport one time when a shoe gave out. I actually bought them at the local CVS )<br /><br />Also, Une Femme D'un Certain Age ( <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.unefemme.net">http://www.unefemme.net</a>) recommended these for walking around France. I bought the boot and I have to say that it is definitely, for me , a 8-10 hour walking boot. &nbsp;The Naot Modesto. The shoes are ECCO mary janes that she swears by. &nbsp;And please do consider some moleskin to carry in your purse with a little vaseline. If your feet rub and hurt, these will be lifesavers.&nbsp;<br /><br />Have fun !!!!<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-day-wear-in-italy#post-885317 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:16:29 +0000 Marigold 885317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I took a pair of AGL ballet flats and flat gladiator sandals on my vacay to Europe 2 years ago. Went in September so both of them got even use, no Italy but still a lot of walking, public transportation, cobblestone and uneven sidewalks. Whatever you take, make sure they are already broken in and comfortable! You still might need a band aid here and there, if doing LOTS of walking. Sounds like such a fun trip! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-day-wear-in-italy#post-885306 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:07:32 +0000 Eliza 885306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with others that you want something in between the cobblestones and your feet, cushioned soles and insoles both work well for me. Leather soles can be fine initially when touring, but after a few hours, I am in trouble.&nbsp;<br />I have worn black Euro sneakers (AGL) for sight-seeing in Italy with good success. They are sleek, with nice detailing and&nbsp;inconspicuous when warn with pants. There are many brands for good walking shoes, but it is hard to find shoes that both dress up for a fancy meal and let you walk ten miles a day. &nbsp;I know some who discreetly&nbsp;carry their dressier shoes to dinner&nbsp;if it is a bit of walk and then swap them out near the restaurant.&nbsp;&nbsp;Check Ecco, AGL, Born, Naturalizers, Remonte Dorndorf, Reiker, Joseph Seibel, Aerosoles, Sofft, Cole Haan brands as possibilities for comfortable shoes at a variety of price points. Cole Haan puts Nike technology in a lot of their shoes, including dressier ones.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many of their styles aren't right for me, but I find their oxfords usually work. I would focus on comfort as nothing says "tourist" like someone limping from blisters. I also always bring lambswool to stick in pressure points which can&nbsp;develop in&nbsp;comfortable shoes when walking for hours. It really helps, as do blister bandaids.<br />Your trip sounds great- have fun. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-day-wear-in-italy#post-885210 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:13:13 +0000 Greek Goddess 885210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ it's not the shoes that mark you as an American tourist, but the whole outfit. In Greece American tourists come off the cruise ships and are easy to spot with the pastel coloured shorts and shirt, cap and bag tightly crossed across the body with the tourist holding onto it for dear life and in the other &nbsp;hand&nbsp;will be a map. At this time of year the locals here&nbsp;&nbsp;are still in sweaters, top coats and trousers with boots. To us it still feels like winter.<br /><br />The Italians either dress smart casual (jeans and a blouse or sweater&nbsp;&nbsp;with a topper) or dress to the nines in something classic. It is still a bit on the cool side here and in Italy,&nbsp; so most have layers on just in case the sun comes out. Boots would work well if they are comfy. I can confirm the cobble stones in Italy and Prague. I had to buy some comfortable boots as mine wore out in the first week of walking there. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-day-wear-in-italy#post-885130 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:01:57 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 885130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love thick Dansko-type soles for walking on cobblestones. I had a pair of Ariat sling-back Mary Janes that looked like Danskos, about 7 or 8 years ago, which were perfect for a trip to Russia that involved much walking on uneven pavements. Maybe not the sleekest style, but they were stylish enough, nevertheless, especially for day wear. You might think about a sturdier shoe like that for day and a ballet-flat kind of shoe for evening and short day events that involve less walking. I agree that anything NOT designed for actual athletic activity will fit in just fine and not mark you as "American tourist." <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-day-wear-in-italy#post-885089 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:27:10 +0000 Sveta 885089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have lost 2 heels on one Italy trip so yes, cobblestones are not heel-friendly!<br />Actually any comfortable low-heel shoes, boots or booties will work. As long as you stay away from athletic sneakers you should be fine. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-day-wear-in-italy#post-884703 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:13:58 +0000 rae 884703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ When I went to Italy last year, I was very happy in my booties (one low heel and one wedge). The regular heel wasn't as great on the cobblestones, but it was great for Florence. The wedges seemed to do great on the stones, though. For reference, we were in Rome, Florence, and Venice... I haven't been to the other two cities you will visit. Have a fantastic time! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-day-wear-in-italy#post-884695 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:07:46 +0000 jayne 884695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would recommend loafers, or&nbsp;converse, and a small heeled sandal. &nbsp;I find that no shoes really are meant for walking 8 hours straight, my feet are tired no matter what, but you need to take shoes you are familiar with and probably those you would use for a long shopping day at home (not sneakers). Enjoy that trip!. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-day-wear-in-italy#post-884651 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:25:37 +0000 JennyK (NC) 884651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't have advice for what to wear but I do have advice for what NOT to wear! My experience in Italy (all over the place) is that there are cobblestone type roads and walkways everywhere. If you are visiting churches, castles, vineyards, towns-that-used-to-be-fortresses and all that sort of thing, you will be going up and down hills quite a bit too. So wear 8-hour shoes for sure and don't wear heels (maybe maybe a small wedge if you can stand it). Sandals may be miserable too, as you get pebbles, dirt, etc. in your shoes. I tell you this from painful personal experience! If you don't want to look like an American tourist, don't wear athletic-style sneakers (but you already knew that). If you want to look like a German tourist, wear extremely sturdy brown shoes. hehehehe <br /><br />By the way - you *will* see Italian women prancing right over the cobblestone in stilettos, and riding their bikes in tight pencil skirts and heels too. That always amazed me.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-day-wear-in-italy#post-884633 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:15:40 +0000 Jo B 884633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Happy Spring, everyone! I need some shoe advice.... going to Italy in 2 weeks (Piedmond then Florence and Tuscany). Temps will be roughly 65 high and upper 40's for the low. Probably fairly dry. I am hoping to get away with only 2 pairs of shoes. The first part of the trip will be rustic and the 2nd at nicer hotels. What day wear shoes would you bring that are stylish enough for skirts/pants and won't stand out as "American touristh"? Thank you!!