What kind of shoes should I wear in Barcelona?

Question

I'm going to be living in Barcelona for a while, and I'm torn about shoes. It's pretty warm there, so I was thinking about investing in a pair of nice Birkenstocks (since they're good to walk in), but will I look like a silly tourist? I know flip-flops are kind of out of the question. I'm in my early twenties and usually wear sandals or slip-on shoes.

Answer 1

please don´t wear WHITE socks with sandals like all german and english tourists do.

everybody will know from far away you are a tourist even the pickpockets.

Answer 2

Sandals and Birkenstocks will be good.  If you're anything like me, you'll be putting up to ten miles on those feet every day, so you're going to want shoes that are comfy (DON'T bring anything that isn't properly broken in!!!)  They wear sandals, slipons, and mules.  

Think about it, though.  If you're wearing shorts, sleeveless shirts, and carrying a big camera and a daypack, they're gonna know you're a tourist, anyway, so wear what you are comfy in.

This is what you'll probably be seeing there:

http://www.elcorteingles.es/tiendas/port...

Answer 3

Anything comfortable!! I just went to Barcelona for a week (actually i just got back lastnight) and I was stupid and wore heels the first day.. I had the most painful blisters ever! so whatever you do, wear something comfortable because you do alott of walking there. I saw alot of people wear those shoes that like tie up the ankle..i dont know how comfortable those were but they seemed to be the style! and I would say flip flops aren't out of the question! I actually recommend them! get cute ones, maybe with little designs on them, i wouldnt get just plain flip flops. Birkenstocks are probably veryyy wise also!