Not Your Grandma's Travel Shoes
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Why is it that when we shop for travel gear we feel like we have to sacrifice style for the sake of comfort? Chances are that you don't do that in your everyday life. So when I was asked the question recently, "What shoes can I take with me to Italy in March, that are good for walking, but don't, you know, look like a grandma," I bit. There are lots of great comfortable, casual and stylish shoe options for the traveler.
It's hard to prescribe shoes for someone else. We've all got personal preferences and brands that feel better on our feet. The shoes below are merely a guide for what to look for when choosing a lightweight, comfortable and attractive shoe for travel. Skip the sneakers or those super comfy clunky shoes that everyone tells you are great for travel. Comfort is a great thing, but you can find it without sacrificing your style. Seek out attractive "fashion" sneakers, ballet flats or mary janes.
Fashion Sneakers
($51)
($49)
PUMA Sabadella Sneaker
($73)
($73)
Nike Pauliana Sneaker ($36)
Flexible Flats
BORN Stowaway
($ 98)
($ 98)
Cole Haan Air Bacara
($138)
($138)
Calvin Klein Women's Lexa II 
($ 98)
($ 98)Mary Janes
TSUBO Vassi Flat
($38-89)
($38-89)
($34)
($36)
($96)
ECCO Bouillon Mary Jane
($119)
($119)The bottom line. Choose what's comfortable, versatile and goes with your wardrobe. And if you do decide to buy a new pair for a trip, do it with time to spare. You've got to break those shoes in and figure out whether or not they're right for the big trip.
What's your favorite pair of shoes to take on a trip? Let us know in the comments!
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Oo, nice article. Although I can't benefit directly I know a certain few people you can.
Love those purple shoes at the top!
Great shoes! I love the pair at the top too... and I own the Cole Haan Air Bacara - it is a super comfortable shoe & packs up great!
I've been eyeing up those Cole Haan's ever since I wrote this and now I'm even more tempted to buy them. :)
It seems we have the same taste in shoes! I really love those Born flats.
I have these Keen "wear around MJs" and they're great, and in the same vein as your choice choices of mary janes http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/ss09/shoes/women/market%20street/wea...
Ha - hadn't though about this but good shoes are important!
Great collection!
hahaha OMG, I love this post! I´m planning an RTW trip and that´s exactly what I thought!
great shoe tips!
I LOVE this post! I always wish I had more stylish shoes while I travel, without injuring myself.
Love this post...Chuck Taylors are another one of the best travel shoes!
Merill makes swell MaryJanes, I take mine almost everywhere. They're cute enough for dressing up and have excellent soles for serious walking. Love love love them.
Great shoe selection.
Personally I always take a pair of flip flops if it's nice weather but you have to choose very carefully which ones to buy as they can be really uncomfortable!
My Diesel trainers are a fave too.
Love the recommendations further down in the article. I have the purple shoes posted at the top and they are awful for more than a couple of hours, but I'm definitely interested in trying the Cole Haan's