Rain shoes for walking?

I'm planning on taking my boots on our vacation next month, but since they are such space steelers, I am going to wear them on the plane. (We only have one flight each way though.)
I think books are a good idea for your vacation. You could do small boots, like mavjen suggested.

Thanks all!


I'm thinking I agree and should just bring the Hunters/wear on plane.

On top of that I was planning on bringing cognac riding boots and black riding boots; maybe I'll leave before the black since my Hunters are black. I'll just have to put my socks in my riding boots so they won't get smashed in suitcase.

3 pairs of boots for 8 days really would be extreme, right?

I'm now thinking black Hunters, cognic riding, puma flats and cuter flats for dinners or something. That's reasonable, aye?

haha Renata, that's so fun! And wow you are so tan in that pic!

HZ I'm sticking with my original thought of bringing the Hunter's, and just one other pair of riding boots in whichever color you decide. And yeah, cram your socks and underwear inside the boots to keep the shape and preserve space! lol

Nata- that pic of you is great!

Hz- I know this isn't going to help, but Veronika went to Europe over Christmastime and she really regretted bringing her Hunters. If I remember correctly, she said they were bulky and uncomfortable for long distances.

Thanks cran and sasky!

I'll have to think about it; I'm used to wearing them for my walking commute in the rain/snow; which is a lot over a mile one way, but they do get heavy after a while!

We traveled all around Ireland for two weeks in June six years ago, and I wore ballet flats or sneakers and never felt like I needed rain boots. This year we went to Paris in snowy February, and I wore my riding boots every day.

I also don't find my Hunters comfortable for walking long distances and would rather not spend the day with sweaty feet, so I was glad I didn't waste any space bringing them to Paris (which I realize is different than Ireland, but it was still inclement weather). Like others said, rain in Ireland typically doesn't mean thunderstorms and torrential downpours.

Personally, I would bring whichever riding boots you think will hold up better in light rain (and choose your outfits to match), flats for walking around any cities, and sneakers if you plan to do any hikes or similar outdoor excursions. (FYI, I highly recommend Skellig Michael in Co. Kerry.)

I have a pair of Merrell that are waterproof and very comfortable.I would recommend them plus they don't look horrible with pants

Nata- hope you're feeling better too

Thanks Kristin!

Lol FCG!

I have a basics list Mav! I'll send it to you; your list is great though. I am going to need to add some of your items to my lists!

Nata- Poor thing! I hope you get through this okay!

I have a pair of Geox flat boots, very similar to these:
www.zappos.com/geox-d-mendi-stivali-23-black

I wore them all around Italy a couple years ago, and I'm bringing them to London when we go in a couple weeks. As other said, I'm going to wear them on the plane so they won't take up suitcase space. And honestly, I think I'll probably end up wearing them 90% of the time we are there.
I think a good pair of flat boots are worth the money. Very comfortable, waterproof, and more stylish than sneakers (even cute ones). JMO.

Have fun!