What kind of sandals/shoes should I wear for traveling in Guatemala?

Question

I figured for day time I can go with a heavy duty pair of sandals or some breatheable shoes that you don't have to wear socks with. But I'm not sure what I can wear for at night. I'd like something with a heel because I'll be going out, but is that practical? I have a feeling we will do a lot of walking around. What about a wedge?

Answer 1

forget wear, don't bring at all as you will find lots of beautiful thing such as sandals (real leather sandals) when you get there and all hand made

Answer 2

This answer, from a MALE perspective should prove to more helpful.  The bottom line is to be COMFORTABLE.  Are you walking around a lot?  Sandals should be fine.  Understand that the older parts of Guatemala have cobblestone roads and sidewalks, so spike heels are obviously not an option.  In the bigger cities, you see sidewalks like here, so good athletic shoes are fine in these areas.  Like you said, breathable shoes should work most anywhere.  Wear the nicer shoes in the nightclubs and such when you go out at night.

My old girlfriend used to carry the "nice" shoes in her backpack, and when we arrived at our night-time destination she would change into them.  When we had to walk back to the hotel after an evening out, the comfortable shoes came out and the nicer ones went into the backpack.  This will not be seen as unusual at all, as that is what the locals do.  

Generic instructions here, to be sure, but it really depends on what areas you will be visiting while in Guatemala.  Do not go out alone, take someone with you, as the streets are not as safe there as they used to be.  Have fun!

Answer 3

Wear whatever you wear at home. Its not like Guatemala is another planet.

Answer 4

For the day, wear anything that is comfortable because you will probably do a lot of walking.  At night, just wear whatever heels you wear at home! I just don't think you should wear stilettos or anything like that because there are certain towns where you do have to walk a bit to get to clubs and restaurants.  A nice pair of flats would be my choice.

Answer 5

Wear something thats comfortable