I need some new shoes for every day work and walking. I basically only have one pair of casual shoes, one pair of running and gym shoes, and one pair of dress shoes right now, and the first one is falling apart.
I spend most of the day in slacks and collared shirts sitting at a computer, but my work site also involves multiple buildings about 10-15 minutes walk from each other, so that surprisingly the walking and standing can add up throughout the day. Plus, like I said, only got one pair of shoes right now, so I literally wear them all the time for almost everything.
So it would be nice if I could just wear them in normal life, too, so they look good hanging out with friends, going to an amusement park, or going on a stroll. Or maybe I just need to get another pair of shoes, so I can have some that are comfortable and some that look good when I go out to a nice bar or whatever lol.
What do you guys suggest? What shoes do you guys wear for the office or normal every day use? Just white sneakers or something else? What brands or styles?
I would be barefoot all day if I could, so I buy “barefoot” style shoes. They’re cut to actually fit your foot and have minimal/no cushions.
Brands to look for include groundies and xero shoes. Birkenstock also makes shoes. You can swap insoles if you’re not into their sculpted bed and the shoes themselves are built like tanks.
I default to Clarks. Their Oxford-ish offerings are decent enough for the amount of walking I get up to. Their shoes do benefit from an in-store sizing, I find.
Ecco Helsinki. If you can find originals they are a little better, but Helsinki 2 isn’t bad. Get a brown pair and a black pair. Done.
I find ‘walking shoes’ to be decent for work, being fairly sneaker-like but typically in dark colours. If you want something a bit dressier, Rockports are a good choice.
Alternatively, you can get some dress boots. Check out the Thursday Boot company, as an example.
