Whether you're exploring the cobbled streets of Italy, wandering through ancient ruins in Greece, or visiting national parks in South America, one thing can make or break your holiday: comfortable footwear.

At Odyssey Traveller, our small-group tours are designed for curious travellers who enjoy exploring a destination on foot. While our itineraries are not hiking holidays, they do involve regular walking over a variety of surfaces, including uneven pavements, cobblestones, gravel paths, archaeological sites, museum floors and occasionally gentle bush or countryside trails.

The right shoes and socks will help you stay comfortable throughout the day, reduce fatigue and minimise the risk of blisters or foot pain. Choosing suitable footwear before you travel is one of the simplest ways to ensure you enjoy every moment of your journey.

For the active mature and senior traveller be they a couple or solo traveller this article outlines preparation for walking tours even for the over 80's. It may on the Wainwright, the lake district or a pilgrims walk across Europe or St James Way, the Camino. This artices give advice on getting fit, shoes and socks including for particular advice for women on this topic.

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