What are good men's casual shoes for heavy walking?

Best walking shoes? (walking through United Kingdom)?

• My friend and I are going to backpack through the UK this summer, and we are going to be walking extremely far distances. We need one pair of main shoes for each of us, something lightweight, but not completely rediculous looking, and able to wear everywhere. We don't want any giant white sneakers with birght colored accents that mothers wear. We want something generally stylish that is lightweight, small, and great for walking long distances on pavement. Any suggestions? (we are 18 year old girls, but we will look at smaller mens sizes too. Money isn't a problem, we are willing to splurge on shoes) We aren't going to be hiking, just walking Thanks

• Answer:

  I have done a lot of walking in my time in all sorts of terrain. If you are walking long distances, you can't afford to be fashionable. You need proper lightweight walking boots. Look for a pair with a cushioned sole. You won't look odd. Lots of people wear boots.