[discussion] sneakers for traveling
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Posted Mar 19, 2018, 7:22 AM UTC
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maybe some Boost Stan Smith/Superstars?
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Was actually thinking of getting superstars at some point. Does the boost add anything to them? There’s only a small part that sticks out
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from reviews i saw on youtube, the boosted superstars arent that much more comfortable due to not much of the boost being exposed. youre better off buying the regular superstars or if you want boost then go for the boosted stan smiths but.. they ugly..
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+1 to boost superstars not feeling very comfortable, owned a pair for a while and they're not much different from any of my skate shoes (haven't owned normal superstars so can't directly compare). would recommend the old skools with ultracush - lighter, better insole. honestly from my own/friends' experience once you break a pair of vans in (any) they're crazy comfortable and have no problems wearing for long periods of time
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Try the alphabounces, I find it better for long walks rather than the ultra boost
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Agreed. Ub is good for 2-3 hour walks episodes but for prolonged walking the boost gets a tad bit annoying. i find alphabounce to be better and consistent throughout the day.
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Especially that they have released the AB Beyond and ABs with knit uppers and continental outsoles. I'd expect them to last longer
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They have AB with knit uppers!? Awesome, Last i remembered its only engineered mesh.
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Haven’t looked into those at all, I’ll see if they have nice models I like
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Ultraboosts or nmds are easy to put on and take off and are easy to outfit match.
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There’s 100s of models of each (some of which are hideous). What are some of the nicer ones?
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Personally the nmd r1 is the best looking NMD and ultraboost 3.0s should be on sale now. You just have to choose the colour you like :)
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Or even city socks nmd if you dont want laces
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a plain black or triple white ultraboost is fine with shorts. EQT 93/17 are supposedly comfier and can be cheaper.
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Japan black NMDs are really sleek and versatile imo
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Triple black or Core black?
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I spent just under 2 months in Europe/Japan/China wearing regular Stan Smiths walking up to 20kms a day multiple times and averaging like 12kms per day and they were fine. If your in a city really any worn in shoes are fine.
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Iniki maybe? looks cool and has boost too
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I’ll try those out. I like how they don’t really look like running shoes, I’ll try a couple on and see if I like them, thanks 👌
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Inikis are made outta very poor materials and will probably get trashed to hell in that time period...I have them and kinda regretting buying them
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Oh that’s really good to know, I rarely hear about how sneakers hold up after 6 months + . I think I won’t get those then
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Fr take some reeboks they are my go to for trips and stuff like that. Super comfy good quality and really in rn
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Yeah I’m a fan of the workout plus.
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2 weeks? one pair of shoes? May can be hot as hell, not letting your shoes air out after a long ass day, might mean impossible to clean stink feet over time. Id recommend two shoes that are light and breath well. Runners are perfect although, I once did Japan for 3 weeks with leather boots and all was fine. I did rotate with some NMDs. The boots didnt stink but the nmds, wooo fuck. embarrassing in a country you constantly remove em.
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Yeah I’m kind of afraid of that, I do indeed want to pack light. Maybe I can also add a pair of ultracush vans authentics (full canvas upper so can easily flatten in a bag) for the less intense days to let the others air out a bit
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I agree, have some backup shoes like Vans. Can double as pool shoes in a pinch / chill shoes if you're having a light day with less walking
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Gum sole Stan Smiths are an affordable go to option that can be worn with almost anything. IMO, If you're going to wear the same pair of shoes for almost 3 weeks with a lot of walking in mind, they are gonna get beaten up. So while you can spend up to 250€, you're better off saving some money and going with Stan's over something like NMD's or ultra boosts. (Assuming retail pricing)
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Vans Pro Classics. Anything from Slip-ons, Eras, Authentics, Old Skools, etc. The Pro classics have this super soft insole called UltraCush and are possibly some of the most comfortable shoes out there next to Boost. Vans also have a timeless look and also easy to match with any outfit.
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Nike SB Stefan Janoski Air. These were my most recent beater shoe before my current vans. They're quite lightweight and very comfortable. When I travelled to thailand and vietnam for a couple of weeks these and a pair of toms were all I brought and I didn't ever feel like I needed anything else. Tbh I only wore the toms a handful of times because theyre not great for walking long distances in, I figured why not pack them anyway since they were so light/low profile but you'd definitely be fine with a pair of janoskis
I'd say all whites or black w/white sole for max compatibility across fits, I had a dark grey pair that had a tonal camo on it which wasn't really noticeable unless you were close and I felt they were quite versatile aswell. You can probably buy like 3 pairs from your budget so you could splash and get custom ones from nike id and still come in safely under budget.
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Those are really nice. Clean simple styling. What's the fit like? I have very wide feet and normally Nike's run on the narrow side but they look like they have good lateral support and a wider box than a normal running shoe.
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Mine fit very well. They were snug but not tight, the tightest part for me would have been on the top of my foot where the laces are. My ones were made of a mesh material so there was some definite stretch in the fabric to accomodate your foot inside. They're designed for skateboarding so I'd imagine they'd be on the wider side to give better grip on the board but I can't confirm that since I don't have them anymore, I can't say for sure. I will say that I don't wear cons because they're too thin for my foot and the janoskis were plenty comfy.
If you can try on a pair before you buy to test for yourself or find a site that will accept retruns. My girlfriend uses asos returns policy as a "try before you buy" kinda thing and regularly returns clothes if they dont fit well so asos could be a good place to start looking although I don't personally know if you can return shoes or not.
Edit: These have more support than a typical mesh running shoe (like the nike air zoom mariah) would but these are not advisable for proper skating. I don't know why I thought they would hold up but after trying to pop one or two ollies they were starting to shred. Fine to push around in just not for doing flip tricks.
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Common projects, these shoes are made for comfort. You can find them on sale for around $230.
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Would highly advise against this because DC gets fucking humid during this time and leather shoes in general, with the heat + traveling issa going to get disgusting
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Iniki
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Zoom all out honestly most comfy and looks fire
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These look pretty nice to me, like a fly knit racer but then chunkier, which I like
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I like the ocean fog color
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It depends on how much you are planning on walking and what kind of weather you're expecting. I would recommend looking into adidas/Nike running shoes if you're planning on wking a lot. Few of my picks are ultraboost, nike flyknit trainer, and mariah.
If you're going for something more casual and don't expect reallt hot/rainy weather, new balance 998 could work too.
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Just letting you know, DC doesn't have very many streetwear stores in comparison to the other cities listed. If you go to Georgetown which is right next to DC, you can find a lot more.
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I'd say flyknit racers in the "Orca" colorway, super light / breathable / and look good with basically anything
Ultraboosts are cool too, but idk i've always loved my flyknits for moving around
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Imo Oreo is the better colourway
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Feel that orca is my favorite though! :)
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Runners. Not gonna recommend a specific style but running shoes are great for walking. Not sure why people are leaning toward basketball shoes or flat-soled shoes with no cushion like Vans or Stans.
Whether retro runners with a retro foam sole like NBs, new runners like flyknits or Adidas boosts or Air Max, just pick something with actual cushioning.
Browse the sale section of a sneaker boutique. I love Sneakersnstuff, lots of models I've never seen on there:
https://www.sneakersnstuff.com/en/product/29932/adidas-eqt-support-93-17?nosto=productpage-nosto-1
https://www.sneakersnstuff.com/en/product/28878/adidas-eqt-support-ultra-pk
https://www.sneakersnstuff.com/en/product/31810/reebok-classic-leather-x-thisisneverthat
https://www.sneakersnstuff.com/en/product/27762/nike-air-footscape-woven-chukka-qs
https://www.sneakersnstuff.com/en/product/29713/karhu-fusion-2-0
https://www.sneakersnstuff.com/en/product/27764/nike-free-inneva-woven-motion
https://www.sneakersnstuff.com/en/product/29021/adidas-climacool-1
https://www.sneakersnstuff.com/en/product/28934/reebok-classic-leather-trc
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A few people have already mentioned Boost, but would totally recommend. Had a bad knee due to a sports injury and did a trip to the US for a month. Brought a pair of UB3.0's with me and it took a LOAD of pain off the knee! The soles have worn down and yes, they get dirty as hell, but would highly recommend if you're going to be walking loads.
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White af1s. Thats what Im planning on bringing for my 4 week trip to europe.
Sounds like a solid option. Very versatile, leaning towards this option now ;)
i'd advise against it. wore af1 mids for 5 days while i was in rome and my feet hated me. just go for something really lightweight.
i usually take my pair of inikis and a pair of jordan 1s. never had problems with those.
Ah yeah, second recommendation for inikis, they do look really nice and fit my style a bit more than the more “tech” looking shoes like ultraboosts and nmds. I’ll try some on soon
Reconsider!! Walking a lot in AF1's is going to kill your feet