Shoes

[Vagus]

I’ve been advised to wear shoes with a very flexible sole, not like my current trainers/walking shoes, which have a very rigid sole that doesn’t bend at all, or very very little.
I’m ok with the shoes/ankle boots I currently have as they’re pretty much all Clark’s or Hotter, very comfy, and very flexible.
What I’m looking for is some sort of trainer or walking shoe type of thing, for mud or sandy terrain, with a waterproof (or at least shower proof) top and a soft, flexible sole, and have hit a blank.
Sketchers have some very comfy ones but they all seem to have a mesh material top which isn’t waterproof, I’ve just bought two pairs from Costco, very, very comfy...but not in the least bit practical in bad weather.
Any ideas??

[rowanwitch]

Skechers do a range of walking types with goretex uppers that are waterproof but my choice would be something like hi- Tec four peaks, or One of the karrimor ones. They are fabric but again mostly goretex and fully waterproof. I have had my hi tecs for years and they are still going strong.

[Vagus]

I was looking for gortex ones, rowan, but couldn’t find any with a really flexible sole, they all seem quite rigid. Will have a look at those you mention, thanks :)

[rowanwitch]

The karrimor ones are the bendiest!

[jennyjoan]

Didier shoes are very comfortable

[jennyjoan]

Reiker

[pat2604]

All my normal footwear is comprised of Hotter and Skechers, but I do understand what problems there are with walking boots and shoes. I have severe arthritis in the bones in the top of my feet and need flexible soles, but firm uppers which stop those bones moving about. My old walking boots were great but I can't remember the brand.

Have you tried Berghaus? Expensive but one of the best brands.

[Vagus]

Clarks came up trumps! I’ve just bought a pair of their trigenic sole trainers, Gortex and leather, perfect fit, a tad expensive but hey, I’m worth it :)
Thanks for all the suggestions.

[pat2604]

I think that good shoes are always worth paying for. Cheap clothes can be Ok but not shoes.