"And maybe some walking sandals if I can get some that will be practical for hiking and kayaking at home but also comfortable for mega walking in Paris."
Here is a big long link: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442505049&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302734099&bmUID=1178321823101
I swear by these shoes. I hesitated to buy them because of the price. I spend hours in a kayak, then often hike and walk a lot! These have been the MOST supportive and comfortable wet wear shoes I have ever owned!!!!!!! They dry very quickly, DON'T stink (some kind of sole) and support my gimpy, pronating feet nicely. They have only one downfall, if you get rocks in them you can't flick them out the front like a normal sandal. You have to learn to curl your foot, hold it up and wiggle it so rocks fall out of the bottom.... I HATE rocks and sand in my shoes. The closed toe does ADD to comfort and safety though.
I HUNTED may years for a kayaking shoes I could wear on good long walks. I don't recommend them for hiking simply because they lack ankle support. They come in MANY awesome colors. They are also sold at "walk in comfort," sometimes for a better price.
YUP I love these shoes, I only regret taking so long to buy them...
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Shoes - I must comment!
Here is a big long link:
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442505049&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302734099&bmUID=1178321823101
I swear by these shoes. I hesitated to buy them because of the price. I spend hours in a kayak, then often hike and walk a lot! These have been the MOST supportive and comfortable wet wear shoes I have ever owned!!!!!!! They dry very quickly, DON'T stink (some kind of sole) and support my gimpy, pronating feet nicely. They have only one downfall, if you get rocks in them you can't flick them out the front like a normal sandal. You have to learn to curl your foot, hold it up and wiggle it so rocks fall out of the bottom.... I HATE rocks and sand in my shoes. The closed toe does ADD to comfort and safety though.
I HUNTED may years for a kayaking shoes I could wear on good long walks. I don't recommend them for hiking simply because they lack ankle support. They come in MANY awesome colors. They are also sold at "walk in comfort," sometimes for a better price.
YUP I love these shoes, I only regret taking so long to buy them...
HAVE an AWESOME holiday!