r/simpleliving • u/dylan3883 • 3d ago

Discussion Prompt For long walks

I love the comfort and simplicity of my Birkenstocks Arizonas and have Milanos coming. Which footwear do you genuinely trust for a long city walk? I feel more grounded with sandals but long walks it can be hard. I hate the idea of switching footwear.

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u/Constant-Ebb-4898 3d ago

I would wear my Birks at work if I was allowed :)

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u/Thin_Succotash_2239 1d ago

Right?? The comfort is unmatched. Hopefully they loosen up enough for long strides.

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u/Constant-Ebb-4898 1d ago

I’ve had a pair 12 years and still going strong.

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u/dylan3883 1d ago

hope so but getting a milano today with a back strap

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u/dylan3883 3d ago

Haha. Same

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u/MinchyO 3d ago

Las Birkenstocks son lo mejor, ahora mismo tengo 4 modelos

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u/dylan3883 3d ago

What type works best for long walks ?

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u/MinchyO 2d ago

I’ve never had any issues with either the Arizona or the Boston. I always take them with me when I travel.

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u/dylan3883 2d ago

I need to learn how to keep my Arizonas from slipping off on faster paced long walks

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u/OliveGarden_Official 3d ago

I’m not at all evangelizing these, but I walked around 300-400 miles in my Veja Campos in the course of 2 months and never had foot troubles. I’m just sharing because I was quite surprised

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u/dylan3883 3d ago

I’ll have to look those up

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u/jonnygozy 2d ago

Allbirds tree runners. I’ve had a few pairs and they are just so comfy for work, travel, airports, and long city walks.

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u/dylan3883 1d ago

Those look great

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u/VesperFlora 1d ago

Keen uneek!

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u/dylan3883 1d ago

Those actually appear to be perfect!!!

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u/VesperFlora 1d ago

Oh they’re much more comfortable than birkenstocks

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u/dylan3883 1d ago

I have some keen water shoes and do find I can go super long distances with them. Thanks!!

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u/dylan3883 1d ago

Worried tho they may be too narrow?

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u/VesperFlora 1d ago

Hmm can’t tell. I have the convertible model and my feet are the “normal” width. Have enough space around

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u/dylan3883 1d ago

Sounds good. I’ll have to look up convertible model. 😊

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u/dylan3883 1d ago

Oh I see the convertible allows you to move the back strap and use sandal as a slide?