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New walking Shoes

Waka

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Getting excited today, tomorrow I'm off to buy some new walking shoes, my current one's are Meindl which I've had for 3about 3 years and just recently had new soles on. But as we all know it's no good just having one pair of walk wear. My problem has been that in the past I've got shoes that really fit well, then when I need a replacement they stop making that particular model.
So Meindl have produced a new shoes called the Active, from what I can make out it's as near to damn to my Meindl Philadelphia's but a lot lighter. So taking into account my age (old with white hair) just in case they stop making this model, would you buy two pairs, this with my others would probably see me through my camino walking ( she who must be obeyed would like that now).
 
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Ive heard that many people do indeed buy more than one pair of their favorite footwear for exactly this reason, so yeah, it makes sense. I'd check that the new ones are as good as the previous ones before bulk buying though!

Davey
 
Still working my way through various editions of Merrell Trail Gloves that I use - still got seven pairs left in the cupboard and yet to buy any Trail Gove 4's
 
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Probably not a bad idea. I love Brooks Cascadias. I am on my third different incarnation. I like my new ones a lot but my first pair was the best pair.
 

Yes, buy two pair; but ONLY after you've had a chance to wear your first pair for a few weeks so that you have a chance to really get focused on how the shoes perform and can sort out any teeny issues that can become absolutely aggravating. Teeny issues in footwear seem to never get noticed right out of the box; they only begin to come to the surface and grab attention after one puts at least a good few days of extended wearing while putting some miles on them. Make sure that the "new car smell" of a new shoe fades to the background a bit before getting that second pair.

When you get the second pair (if you do), do not just keep them in the box in the back of the closet until the first pair is worn out. Wear both pairs in alternating fashion be it every other day, week, or month. You will actually extend the life of both pairs significantly longer.
 
lt56ny said:
Probably not a bad idea. I love Brooks Cascadias. I am on my third different incarnation. I like my new ones a lot but my first pair was the best pair.
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Isn't it a frustrating thing when the manufacturers 'improve' your favorite walking shoe, and it just isn't as good as before. The guy I buy my shoes from says that happens with every change, some love it, some hate it. And I guess a lot buy it for the first time and know no different.
 
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Great idea. I bought a pair of Merrell Moab Vents a few weeks ago to replace the Moabs I've had for years. I had to go up a size as the fitting has definitely changed. It took an age to get that confirmed in my head. I kept thinking my regular size MUST fit!? But it didn't and I have broken them in and they are super comfortable. I would not have had to go through that process if I had bought two pairs all those years ago. I suppose I had better go to Go Outdoors and buy a second pair of the new size. In 2022 I will be grateful I did!
 
Luckily for me the changes haven't been great enough for me to seek a different brand. I should say lucky so far as I do not know how this new version will treat me on the Norte next week.
 
Hi I am trying out at home a pair of Meindl walking shoes that are in the "Comfort Fit" range meaning they are wider at the widest part of the foot than regular ones. I am impressed with them so far as many of the standard brands I tries on were too tight across the foot.I also noted that HanWag have a last that is designed for people with bunions; impressed the German manufacturers offer these variations. Not sure if others do likewise.
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I have noticed that over time, my feet have changed, necessitating a larger size shoe both in length and width. I had a pair of Keen Targhee IIs that were so comfortable when I bought them in 2012, but recently had to replace them as my toes are now touching the end.
 
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