Wolky

I decided I need GOOD walking shoes for Israel. First I decided I needed sandals, so I bought those, but the hubby said I need shoes. I agree. I consulted a few sources. I found many styles, but buying online seemed too scary.

My neighbor had some beautiful WOLKYs. It is a Dutch brand. She said she walked on hers for hours in Prague and had no issues, so I was willing to give them a try. I found some 2nd hand online, but still wasn't convinced.

After poking around in Belgium, I decided I needed to go shopping in the Netherlands. I wanted something that was good for walking, but still looked nice and well with a skirt. If I were to pay alot of money, I wanted to wear them more than just in Israel.

The first stores I looked at had junk, the other one had only SUPER expensive, stylish shoes. THEN we passed one that had hiking shoes in the window. I thought that looked about right.

At first glance, the store looks chaotic. Not your typical design with stacks of boxes. HANGING on the wall were the shoes, separated by size.

I spied a pair I was interested in just as a woman came to help. I told her what I was looking for and she brought me that exact pair. I saw they were Wolkys and it seemed that it was a sign. I had basically already decided I was taking them. A Blink moment. My size, color, style, brand, price, oh, wait, nope.

They fit and the lady understood what I was looking for. They were pricey for me, but I decided since I had driven that far with the intent to buy shoes and had found them, price didn't matter. Plus, I sold 30 euros worth of valuable items at our garage sale.

I know they are probably not most people's style, but I am so pleased with them. I have tested them and true to claims after a few hours I had NO foot, leg or back pain.

http://www.wolkyshop.com/nld/winter/dames/pumps/7806_onyx/458 I have them in Toupe, but they look more like this photo of the gray.