Walking Shoes: Choose the Right Set of Walkers for Your Austin Trip

 

Be it Austin’s Secret Beach or the more happening Shoal Beach; when you’re in Austin, you might want to do something fun. This might involve kayaking, sunbathing, windsurfing, or simply taking a leisure walk by the shore.

Or perhaps you’re more in the mood to see Austin’s famed bats—the largest conglomeration of mammals anywhere on Earth.

And are you sure you aren’t missing out on something? Such as . . . shoes?

Shoes Have Feelings Too

Okay, no, they don’t. Shoes might not have feelings, but your feet won’t be feeling too well if you don’t make the right shoe choice. Choosing the right shoe is essential for good health: because the wrong shoe can lead to body aches and even chronic pain.  

Moreover, footwear acts as a barrier between your feet and whatever just happens to be on the ground. They cushion your feet, lend you support, and prevent undue injury.

Imagine having to get a tetanus shot in Austin just because you didn’t wear the right kind of footwear.

Flip-Flops for the Beach

Of course, Austin has beaches. And of course, if you’re going down to those beaches, you’ll want to wear footwear that’s appropriate for the beach. And these can’t, of course, be trekking shoes.

You’ll need flip-flops—or at least something more beach-appropriate.

Sandals and water shows work quite well, too. Don’t wear them to the airport and back, though. Just keep a spare with you if you’re planning to relax on an Austin beach.

Buying the Right Walking Shoes

Since Austin is a place you’ll definitely be doing a lot of walking in, you want to get something that’s comfortable. You need a pair of walking shoes that’s airy, roomy, and that doesn’t make your feet ache at the end of the day.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to buying the right walking shoes:

- Always make sure you’re buying the shoes yourself, so as to get them to fit your size. And they shouldn’t just fit your foot size, but also the shape of your foot—which is something a lot of people don’t pay attention to.

- Wiggle. When you’re trying the shoes on, see if you can wiggle your toes. If you can, they’re good to go—there should always be enough space to wiggle your toes around for a pair of shoes to be comfortable.

- Always go shoe-shopping when your feet are at their biggest. The end of the day would be a good time: your feet have spent some time carrying you around and are at their fullest swelling capacity. You have to ensure that these new shoes will have room enough for tired feet.

- Always try shoes on with innerwear—such as socks.

- Shoes don’t expand or stretch. If you feel that the shoes are too tight, they aren’t good for buying.

Coming to Austin?

Now that you’re on track with the shoes, it’s time to prepare for a viable luggage-storage option. Cubby is a baggage-storage service that operates in Austin, as well as Dallas, Atlanta, Galveston, Fort Worth, Boston, Houston, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, and San Antonio. You can leave your bags at one of our vetted locations to ensure your feet don’t get any extra strain from lugging.