Dcclerk
01-28-2016, 07:04 PM
When we travel, I try to live out of a carry-on suitcase, even for trips out of the country. I prefer a lighter travel footprint, so we can easily change hotels, etc. We tend not to be people who stay in the same place the whole time. This works out really well usually.
However, we are going to be traveling in much colder conditions than I am used to, and I am somewhat stymied on the footwear. Usually I have a good athletic sandal (think Ahnu/Merrell type), dressier sandal or Yosi Samra foldover shoes, strappy heels, and possibly flip flops. All take up fairly minimal room, so it works. This trip, I plan to wear some nice-looking, leather boots on the plane because they are bulky. They are super comfortable, and I should be able to walk around all day in them. I also planned to bring some sleek suede tennis shoes, which I can walk around a city easily, but I am now questioning whether suede with holes is a wise idea. We plan to be hiking so my boots won't work there, but I don't want the bulk of true hiking boots. I guess what I am looking for are suggestions for the following:
Pair of more athletic shoes that can handle cold weather for hiking (probable rain), but can do double-duty for doing a lot of walking around the city. (I prefer not my standard Nike/Asics look.)
Pair of nicer shoes for fairly dressy dinners. (I am afraid my strappy heels will make my feet freeze in them.)
Can people in cooler climates please help? I am clueless! Many thanks!
However, we are going to be traveling in much colder conditions than I am used to, and I am somewhat stymied on the footwear. Usually I have a good athletic sandal (think Ahnu/Merrell type), dressier sandal or Yosi Samra foldover shoes, strappy heels, and possibly flip flops. All take up fairly minimal room, so it works. This trip, I plan to wear some nice-looking, leather boots on the plane because they are bulky. They are super comfortable, and I should be able to walk around all day in them. I also planned to bring some sleek suede tennis shoes, which I can walk around a city easily, but I am now questioning whether suede with holes is a wise idea. We plan to be hiking so my boots won't work there, but I don't want the bulk of true hiking boots. I guess what I am looking for are suggestions for the following:
Pair of more athletic shoes that can handle cold weather for hiking (probable rain), but can do double-duty for doing a lot of walking around the city. (I prefer not my standard Nike/Asics look.)
Pair of nicer shoes for fairly dressy dinners. (I am afraid my strappy heels will make my feet freeze in them.)
Can people in cooler climates please help? I am clueless! Many thanks!