Comments on: Best Travel Shoes

By: Nathan Mathews

Nathan Mathews — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:00:40 +0000

I agree with Keith above, I have size 13 feet and can’t carry a pair of shoes for all occasions; daily walking, something nice to wear at night, ect. But recently I came across a sweet new brand, Kuru Footwear – very comfortable shoes for walking or light hiking during the day but fashionable to wear with a pair of slacks at night, check them out . . .

By: It’s ‘Green Travel Carnival’ time.

It’s ‘Green Travel Carnival’ time. — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:16:30 +0000

[...] Williams from Traveling Mamas looks at some of the Best Travel Shoes. After all, with walking being the ultimate green travel mode, having the right shoes can make all [...]

By: Mara

Mara — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:28:52 +0000

Ohhh, I am so not a savvy traveler when it comes to this. I just gotta have my cute shoes, preferably with a bit of a heel (and if I don’t bring ‘em I buy ‘em while I’m there).

When we’re in Vermont though, it’s Tevas all the way (the same ones that I trekked all over India in).

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:16:40 +0000

Can a mere male comment here?

The thing with shoes is they take up so much damn’ space in your suitcase. So, you need to choose a shoe suitable for all occasions. My LaCoste loafers have rendered sterling service for wear with almost anything but a black-tie dinner suit (and I don’t wear that very often)

But, having said that, I don’t like to wear the same shoes two days running … but I invariably pack the lighter pair, and wear the heavier ones while travelling.

(Says he, just about to leave for the airport wearing a pair of Trezeta hiking boots, with a pair of Tevas in the bag)

By: MountainMama

MountainMama — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:18:52 +0000

I had to google Privo Floats — never heard of ‘em! The things I learn from our readers!

By: Kayt Sukel

Kayt Sukel — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:36:44 +0000

BC (before child), I worried about having the right shoes for travel. Honestly, my best bet were usually a pair of Timberland low hiking shoes.

Now, with a toddler there really are only two options: sneakers (note: puke only improves the color scheme of most Nikes these days) and flip flops. I’ve found a basic black leather flip flop dresses up as nice as I need it to.

By: jamie

jamie — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:29:26 +0000

This is a post that just had to be posted! What a seriously GREAT idea!

Here are my go-to shoes:

In summer I bring a single pair of black Teva Ventura sandals. Zappos baby.

For winter, it’s black Privo Floats and lots of socks. Zappos again.

Will you feel a little schlumpy in restaurants? You bet your booty. But no one else is checking out your feet, trust me.

By: Kristy

Kristy — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:22:32 +0000

Ooh. I’m loving this entry. Those mules are perfect for all-occasion travel.

I took a rockin pair of tangerine Cole Haan / Nike sneakers on a six month trip through Asia and the Middle East a few years back. Note: this was one of two pairs that fit into my bag.

Granted, I wasn’t doing a whole lot of fine dining on this trip, but they served me well and went with my traveler uniform just perfectly. I would still be wearing them if the cute tangerine laces had not frayed. Have you ever tried to comb NYC for a pair of tangerine laces? It’s tedious.