I always take shoes that could cope in a rainstorm and an extra pair as backup, which might be something like a closed toe Teva and something for the evening. Most trips I just take three pairs of shoes and flip flops if I’’m going to a pool. I’m not a sneakers person on trips to Europe, they are too casual for me and maybe scream American.
Yes, it is called the Emerald Isle because of all the rain, however there is an Irish expression that tempers that a bit- "If you don't like the weather in Ireland, just wait 15 minutes! We found that to be spot on.
We did this tour in October and I had the same concern. I bought some Bogs Chelsea boots and ended up wearing them everywhere, rain or shine. They were so comfortable.
You will get LOTS of different opinions on this. We've taken trips both with and without waterproof walking shoes. We typically take them all the time now. We both LOVE the Keen Targhee 3 or 4 in the waterproof version. Although the Hoka Bondi SR water resistant is quickly becoming my new favorite. I took them to Italy in October and will take them to France next month.
When we have traveled with NONwaterproof shoes and it either snowed or rained, they did get wet, but it wasn't unbearable and they did dry overnight. We've just found that our waterproof shoes are super comfy, great on cobblestone -- so we typically travel with waterproof only now. Many complain that waterproof are too hot, but we haven't found that to be true.
We do take a 2nd pair for dinners, etc that are typically NOT waterproof. Have a great time whatever you decide.
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I always take shoes that could cope in a rainstorm and an extra pair as backup, which might be something like a closed toe Teva and something for the evening. Most trips I just take three pairs of shoes and flip flops if I’’m going to a pool. I’m not a sneakers person on trips to Europe, they are too casual for me and maybe scream American.
The call it the Emerald Isle because frequent rains keep it green. As British says, be prepared to be out in a rainstorm.
Yes, it is called the Emerald Isle because of all the rain, however there is an Irish expression that tempers that a bit- "If you don't like the weather in Ireland, just wait 15 minutes!
We found that to be spot on.
We did this tour in October and I had the same concern. I bought some Bogs Chelsea boots and ended up wearing them everywhere, rain or shine. They were so comfortable.
You will get LOTS of different opinions on this. We've taken trips both with and without waterproof walking shoes. We typically take them all the time now. We both LOVE the Keen Targhee 3 or 4 in the waterproof version. Although the Hoka Bondi SR water resistant is quickly becoming my new favorite. I took them to Italy in October and will take them to France next month.
When we have traveled with NONwaterproof shoes and it either snowed or rained, they did get wet, but it wasn't unbearable and they did dry overnight. We've just found that our waterproof shoes are super comfy, great on cobblestone -- so we typically travel with waterproof only now. Many complain that waterproof are too hot, but we haven't found that to be true.
We do take a 2nd pair for dinners, etc that are typically NOT waterproof. Have a great time whatever you decide.