The short list for a long walk
In other words: what to wear for 10,000+ steps w/ the necessary evil that is sneakers when you hate wearing sneakers
Comfort necessities for the casual-averse
Especially for those baddies w/ chronic illness/fatigue/autoimmune disorders
You may have noticed if you’ve been following along with my outfit inclusions on here, that I don’t love to dress casually; but unfortunately, certain occasions call for comfort. To prepare for such occurrences, I resignedly and robotically don an ensemble with the prerequisite cushioning, pack-ability and breathability factors, like a soldier going to war. It’s an: “I know what I have to do but I don’t know if I have the strength to do it” situation. Lucky for you, I have the answers for what to look for in what to wear—as far as normal clothes, not athleisure OBVIOUSLY—for those lengthy by foot adventures. Additionally, I’m covering necessities beyond what the external elements demand, with the added outfit needs based from within. In other words, if you’re a real one with an autoimmune disorder / or you’re just generally prone to fatigue AND sneakers just really aren’t your thing, trust my sensi girl recs.
Happy feet, happy life
Shoes are obviously not clothes :), but you know I’m a shoe horse and they are ultimately your most important outfit feature for the long haul. I’ve found my walking woman oasis in these Diemme “Movida” hiking boot meets sneaker suede shoes (made in Italy). The bright orange color makes them simultaneously easy and hard to wear depending on what I pair them with; so bear in mind a neutral color might be more versatile if you decide you want to copy me (links below).
An entirely leather shoe (besides the rubber soles) will always grant you more wear, flexibility and lasting comfort than sneakers made from fabric; not to mention leather sneakers are less prone to store unwanted sweat smells. But I do have a pair or two of nylon sneakers for versatility and to give myself an extra lightweight walking shoe option. And while I’m aware and enamored with the extremely streamlined, thin sneaker trend that is oh-so-omnipotent at the moment, I personally need a lot more structure and arch support, in the vein of hiking shoes, for my xtra long walks (I’m prone to corns, blisters, joint aches and fatigue from Hashimoto’s, hyperhidrosis and being born with hip dysplasia—hehe I’m a mess : )!
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