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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2018, 05:57:21 PM »
Reebok running/jogging shoes (not that I jog/run)... good arch support and super light!
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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #16 on: April 30, 2018, 09:03:07 PM »
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What about Tieks ballet flats?  I have just heard about them.  They are kind of expensive, but they are supposed to be really comfortable, perhaps for being a bit more comfy while on line?  Sometimes I like to take my heavy footwear off while sitting in line but want to have something on my feet.
I wish I knew. I have been wanting to buy a pair, but they are so expensive. I hear that they are worth it. Maybe I will take the plunge one day.
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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #17 on: May 01, 2018, 02:37:19 AM »
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Adidas Ultra Boosts are SUPER comfortable. I mostly use them for my walks going to/from work but ever since I got them I also use it for conventions and let me tell you, it does wonders for your feet. Given, they're pretty expensive (they're around $200 with tax) but so worth it since it's like my feet are stepping on clouds and I can last longer in the convention center.

Ultra Boosts are great wore them at con last year though the traction does wear down pretty quickly for what you pay for. If you want more boost the EQT 93/17 is even more comfier IMO. They can be found at the adidas outlet for cheaper than the ultraboosts @ $120.

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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #18 on: May 01, 2018, 11:41:17 AM »
I guess for shoes overall the standards on how they are made can get expensive do to what material they use and gotta pay places to make with machine and workers around to do quality checks and all. use to go payless shoe place but they got expensive. I now go to other places for work shoes like 25 to cover tax and crap lol. anything else is less since not gotta wear certain shoes , jut gotta be snug and comfy.

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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #19 on: May 01, 2018, 11:59:41 AM »
Woohooo. You all have opened my eyes to some new footwear possibilities!!   I am ordering some of these to try out (Yippee for free shipping and returns - Amazon, Zappos, etc.) 
It is 2024, and I am still asking...where's my flyin' car??!! @fannishmarcia

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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #20 on: May 02, 2018, 12:58:15 PM »
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I have the same issue and find Keen shoes solve my problem. They have an extra wide toe box. I got my first pair 10 years ago at "The Walking Store" when they were still in business. They are all I get since. In particular I like the "Austin" in their shoes, but I also have a pair of their hiking boots too. I got my wife into them too and it's all she wears now as well, even at work where she's a restaurant manager and on her feet 10-11 hours a day.
I am going to look into these for Kurt. He has wide feet and working as an ER tech he is constantly on his feet.
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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #21 on: May 03, 2018, 07:07:14 PM »
Ultraboosts or go home; specifically the laceless or uncaged ones are a little more comfy for long days.  The ATX model if you plan on wearing them out; keep an eye on sales they can be had for 90 bucks.  Just got two pairs myself.  If you looooove Nike; the epic react is pretty good too.

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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #22 on: May 03, 2018, 07:12:48 PM »
You can get a pair of EQT 93/17s right now until midnight at eastbay.com for 77 bucks shipped LKS185EH

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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2018, 04:30:44 AM »
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You can get a pair of EQT 93/17s right now until midnight at eastbay.com for 77 bucks shipped LKS185EH

Awww... I missed this sale.  :(  Thank you for posting, though. 
It is 2024, and I am still asking...where's my flyin' car??!! @fannishmarcia

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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #24 on: May 04, 2018, 06:31:33 AM »
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Awww... I missed this sale.  :(  Thank you for posting, though.

It’s still live! The black/black/white model eqt is 81 dollars shipped. Code takes 14 bucks off 90 for that model. Might vary on other shoes.


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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #25 on: May 04, 2018, 06:32:56 AM »
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It’s still live! The black/black/white model eqt is 81 dollars shipped. Code takes 14 bucks off 90 for that model. Might vary on other shoes.


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Thanks...going there now.
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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #26 on: May 04, 2018, 06:38:16 AM »
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Thanks...going there now.

I’ll tell you as someone with flat arches that walks daily to/from work adidas “boost” tech has helped me a lot.


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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #27 on: May 08, 2018, 03:15:37 PM »
Im guessing almost everyone like get stuff in mail, but i rather go to the place to get and try on before i spend alot for something not feel or fit right at time and have to send back at anytime. just be ready and think how much u be walking and everyone feet are not the same for any reason so be sure they fit right and ready to walk alot in them for whatever days u go at time. nice snug and comfy at time. be one with the shoe so to speak. i just see it as if im in iron man suit after saw movie lol, gotta adjust and be one with the suit.

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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #28 on: May 08, 2018, 04:20:36 PM »
My boots.  They're made for walking, and that's exactly what they'll do

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sigh...I'm in a weird mood sorry.

I often wear comfortable sandals more than any other shoes.  Only if I know I'm walking all around downtown area will I wear legit tennis shoes (like, last year when I was going back-and-forth one day from Conan to Convention Center back to Conan back to Convention Center, etc)

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Re: Footwear for Conventions - Which shoes are made for LOTS of Walking?
« Reply #29 on: May 09, 2018, 03:54:02 AM »
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My boots.  They're made for walking, and that's exactly what they'll do

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sigh...I'm in a weird mood sorry.


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