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Walkin’ Shoes

April 13, 2011 by Julie 94 Comments

In preparation for my trip to Europe, I am on a mission to find a couple of pairs of comfy and cute walking shoes. I don’t want to walk around in typical sneakers (call me crazy, but I don’t like the way I look wearing regular gym shoes with jeans) and I am determined to find a pair of cute flats and a pair of sneakers that don’t scream “Nike!” or “Adidas!” as I’m walking down the street.

Attempt number one:

I bought this pair of charcoal Superga sneakers through RueLaLa (where else?) a week or so ago and received them in the mail today. I laced them up and decided to take them on a test walk with Ryan and Sadie after work today.

I actually left the tag on for the first half of our 40-minute walk. Smile

I spy a doggie paw!

I assured Ryan that the “tag on the shoes” look is totally rockin’ right now. Does anyone else remember when guys used to keep the tags on their baseball hats? I’m glad that was a short-lived phase.

About 20 minutes into our walk, I deemed the shoes acceptable for Europe! My feet felt comfortable and no blisters seemed likely to form (famous last words, I know).

Plus, the brand of the shoe is Italian so I’ll be totally legit! Winking smile Just call me Signora Julie.

Our evening walk was fantastic because it was warm, but not sweatin’ hot. Plus we saw several different families of swans, each with cygnets. (Cygnet = baby swan. I definitely Googled that one.)

Sadie wanted in on the birdie action…

Go, go Gadget Neck! That one little bird has quite the reach!

Dinner

Once we arrived home from our walk, it was dinnertime.

Tonight’s dinner didn’t involve the oven or the stove. Hello, Mr. Microwave!

Microwave quesadillas were enjoyed by all!

I made the ‘dillas by spreading a layer of shredded cheese on top of a whole wheat tortilla. I then added a layer of black beans and another layer of cheese and microwaved everything for 80 seconds.

Once the cheese was melted, I added a thin layer of salsa, topped it with another whole wheat tortilla and microwaved the whole quesadilla for another 15 seconds.

I definitely prefer ‘dillas made on the grillas griddle, but this microwavable quesadilla was still pretty darn tasty.

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:48 am

    mmmm love me some ‘dillas.
    I just wanted to say I loved the sunshine quote in the last post and it was exactly what I needed! I’ve been struggling with an issue for quite some time and it is hard to not let it get the best of me. I need to see the bigger picture and realize life is amazing!

    is everything ok with you? i feel like in the last few posts you have seemed down and stressed.
    keep your chin up!!

    Reply
  2. Kristen - Anywhere There's An Airport says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:10 am

    Way to go on the shoes! NO running shoes with jeans! 🙂 On my first Spain trip I actually wore these $10 Urban Outfitters ballet flats and they were SO comfy! Who knew!?

    The packing and anticipation is so much of the travel fun!

    Reply
  3. Marina says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:14 am

    I don’t mind wearing running shoes in everyday life, but I do prefer something else. Good walking shoes are so important when travelling!

    Reply
  4. Hats @ See How She Runs says

    April 14, 2011 at 4:57 am

    I really like the shoes. Hope you have a great trip! Someone has probably already mentioned this but I would recommend brining a pair of waterproof shoes, a light waterproof jacket, and a warm top (if you can) for when you’re in London – English weather can be very unpredictable! (Hope you get lucky and visit when we have good weather)

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  5. Presley says

    April 14, 2011 at 6:22 am

    Cute shoes! and even cuter baby swans!

    I have to admit, I wear my Nike Free’s with my jeans on occasion… but I work around 7 year olds, so I think it’s (sort of) acceptable! I used to be vehemently against wearing tennis shoes with anything but gym clothes, but now I just never wear anything nice to work at all! Everything I wear to the school gets ruined in a matter of minutes thanks to cheesy Cheeto fingers and renegade markers!

    Reply
  6. Amanda says

    April 14, 2011 at 6:25 am

    Sneakers + jeans = SNEANS.

    Sneans are not okay.

    (But your new shoes are cute!)

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  7. Jennifer (The Gourmetour) says

    April 14, 2011 at 6:29 am

    The one’s from Rue are super cute. If you’re still looking, however:

    Try Sperry’s:
    http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/category?catId=cat90048DM&trail=1002%3Acat100138DM&subCatName=New+Arrivals

    Keds:
    http://www.keds.com/store/SiteController/keds/home?kwid=G_keds

    Or TOMS:
    http://www.toms.com/

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  8. Gen says

    April 14, 2011 at 7:02 am

    They look great! Perfect for the season and for comfort!

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  9. katie says

    April 14, 2011 at 7:16 am

    I love the sneakers, and the color will go with everything !

    Good to try them out, because you want to make sure they are comfy, glad they worked out! Geez Europe soon for you!! So exciting!

    Hope all is well girl, I know you have had some work stress, just send good vibes your way : )

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  10. Kristen D says

    April 14, 2011 at 8:02 am

    Hey julie, you might want to try TOMS shoes. They are really cute, but very comforatable. I can wear them all day in Bangkok.

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  11. Karen says

    April 14, 2011 at 8:13 am

    I hate wearing gym shoes with jeans or casual wear also. When I had a bad bought of plantar fasciitis I had to wear them everyday for months and it was torture. For casual sneakers, I like traditional Vans. They are comfy and (semi) stylish in my opinion.

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  12. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    April 14, 2011 at 8:16 am

    Cute shoes for sure! I like tennies that can be worn with lots of different things. What about Sperrys?

    I love quesadillas for a quick meal.

    Reply
  13. Chelsa says

    April 14, 2011 at 8:35 am

    I like the sneakers. It’s funny because I went on the same sneaker hunting mission when I went to Washington DC for a week last September. It’s hard to dress cute when you’re wearing athletic shoes.

    the baby birds are adorable

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  14. Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says

    April 14, 2011 at 8:45 am

    Well Signora those shoes are adorable!

    Reply
  15. Megan says

    April 14, 2011 at 8:59 am

    Sperry’s and Lindsay Phillips ballet flats (there is a boutique called Chloe Lane in Winter Park that sells them). The LP flats have interchangable toe decorations and are SUPER comfy and cute.

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    • peanutbutterfingers says

      April 14, 2011 at 11:53 am

      oh! her flats are ADORABLE!

      Reply
  16. Paula says

    April 14, 2011 at 8:59 am

    cute shoes! I had the same problem when I went to Italy last year! If you want a cute sandle option that is still comfy try these from Aerosoles http://www.aerosoles.com/product1.asp?P=LATTE
    I wore them all over Rome and they were super comfy!
    Beware..girls in Rome can strut down cobble stone streets in 5 inch heels like its no big deal…i felt like the clumsy american haha

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  17. Jerica says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Those sneakers are super cute!! If you’re looking for something else to bring along, check out Toms shoes (www.toms.com). Most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned EVER! And they look adorable with jeans, dressier pants, skirts, shorts, anything…you could easily get away with just one pair of shoes for the entire trip. Plus, with every pair you buy, Toms donates a pair to a child in need! 🙂

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  18. Amber K says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:31 am

    Personally I totally rock the gym shoes/jeans look. Because I only own four pairs of shoes and I have no desire to spend money on any more 😉

    Reply
  19. Kim says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:40 am

    I’m so jealous of your Europe trip. I’m taking my last year of Italian right now and everyone in the class has plans to go this summer but me! At least I can travel vicariously through your blog 🙂

    Reply
  20. courtney @ cupcakedynamite says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:25 am

    do you cook the black beans before you layer them in there? I’m always confused by those little buggers!

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    • peanutbutterfingers says

      April 14, 2011 at 11:29 am

      straight from the can, no i don’t! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Molly says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:34 am

    I agree with not liking “the-way-I-look-wearing-regular-gym-shoes-with-jeans” combo too… I feel like I look short(er).

    Reply
  22. Lauren L. says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:41 am

    I bought a pair of Privo flats from Nordstrom for a recent trip abroad and I couldn’t have been happier. Cute and comfy. I also just bought a pair of Toms, but the Privos have a bit more structure and support.

    http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/privo-darebin-skimmer/3094636?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=privo_'darebin'_skimmer:298126&cm_pla=shoes:women:slip_on&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=CF4AEF6E-1968-DF11-9DA0-002219319097

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  23. Keri says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:57 am

    Those shoes are so stinkin’ cute!! 🙂 I love the light style shoes like that.. it’s like walking on air!

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  24. Shannon says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    Another thing you might want to consider is how comfortable they are to stand in.

    My family and I just went to Italy over Thanksgiving and I seriously underestimated the amount of time we would be standing in place – waiting to get into the Vatican, waiting to get into St. Peter’s Basilica, standing on the metro, etc…

    The shoes I took were great for walking, but were killer for standing in one place for a long time. Like you, I packed light so I didn’t have any other shoe options and I really regretted my choice by the end of the trip.

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  25. Ashley says

    April 14, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    Another vote for TOMS – LOVE THEM!! Cute, comfy, and the best part is for each pair you buy, they donate a pair to a child in need. Also, check coupon websites before you buy them – I can usually find a $5.00 coupon or free shipping coupon! 🙂

    Reply
  26. Carol says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:52 am

    You are too cute! Those shoes look perfect! Sadie is so funny. Where did you get her harness? I need one of those to control mine when she goes after squirrels!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      April 15, 2011 at 11:54 am

      it’s the easy walk harness and we got it at petsmart! LOOOVE it.

      Reply
      • Carol says

        April 15, 2011 at 12:00 pm

        Thanks!! I can’t wait to get one too!

        Reply
  27. Phoebe Lusk says

    April 16, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    If you can get your hands on a pair of these babies, you will never want to wear any other shoes again! They come in a million different colours/styles and I’ve received soooo many comments on how cute they are.

    http://www.sanuk.com/womens-sidewalk-surfers

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  28. Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says

    April 19, 2011 at 10:16 am

    I’m just now catching up on all this blog world-osity I missed from my weekend away, BUT I swear upon AE footwear. I’ve never had a pair of uncomfortable shoes from them!

    Although they’re not rockin’ in the sneaker department (that’s where my favorite non-workout sneaks come from), there are some really cute and comfy-looking shoes on their site: http://www.ae.com/web/browse/category.jsp?catId=cat90122

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  29. Sally says

    June 3, 2013 at 9:41 am

    Comfort is essential when walking for a long time. I like the shoes, it’s a good look, and the dinner pics made me hungryyyyy.

    Reply
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  31. Susie says

    December 9, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    Glad the first pair of shoes you bought worked well for you. Quesadillas sound good for dinner tonight too, thanks for sharing.

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