Yeah I am wanting to know if such a thing exists. I'm not a rugged outdoors-man or anything, but I take nature photography and I need something to wear with a little versatility. It needs to be flexible, comfortable and very high quality. Also important it needs to look good. A lot to ask I know.
I have been finding lots in terms of boots. Unfortunately I hate boots, I think they are really uncomfortable (not enough flexibility in my foot and ankle) and most of what I have been finding are work boots which are also ugly. Hiking boots not only look like tent covers, but I have heard that they wear down really quickly in pavement.
I got in an argument with the woman at the shoe store because she told me that there is no such thing as a waterproof all-terrain shoe and I would need to buy a pair of boots. I said that I couldn't possibly be the only nature enthusiast in the world who dislikes boots.
Basically I want to be able to wear them about town (without looking dumb) and also not worry about going on trails or muddy terrain to find nice photographs. They don't have to be fully waterproof, I'm not planning on standing in rivers or anything... but it would be nice to not have my socks get soaked if I walk through a puddle.
I am willing to spend a fair amount on them, up to $150 if they are good shoes.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
I have been finding lots in terms of boots. Unfortunately I hate boots, I think they are really uncomfortable (not enough flexibility in my foot and ankle) and most of what I have been finding are work boots which are also ugly. Hiking boots not only look like tent covers, but I have heard that they wear down really quickly in pavement.
I got in an argument with the woman at the shoe store because she told me that there is no such thing as a waterproof all-terrain shoe and I would need to buy a pair of boots. I said that I couldn't possibly be the only nature enthusiast in the world who dislikes boots.
Basically I want to be able to wear them about town (without looking dumb) and also not worry about going on trails or muddy terrain to find nice photographs. They don't have to be fully waterproof, I'm not planning on standing in rivers or anything... but it would be nice to not have my socks get soaked if I walk through a puddle.
I am willing to spend a fair amount on them, up to $150 if they are good shoes.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated