Best Products Style Shopping Editor's Picks: The Best Travel Shoes By Travel Leisure Editors Travel Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on August 21, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Courtesy of Respective Brands How do you determine the best travel-friendly footwear out there? Well — you don't. Not exactly. Choose the comfiest shoes and you'll leave the fashion-forward folks in the dust (not to mention be at fault for a whole new generation of American tourists trekking the globe in bright white, ultra-cushioned sneakers). If testers' tastes run preppy, well, what good does that do the boho-chic travelers out there? Would a sneakerhead ever want to buy a ballet flat, no matter how walkable? Maybe not. So rather than assembling a hit-or-miss list of all time greats, we settled on something simpler: Just a few of our favorite vacation-worthy pieces of the season. That's it. But we think they're pretty darn chic. Check out the full line-up of 2017's Ultimate Travel Essentials. 01 of 09 Rosetta Getty Loafer Slides Courtesy of Rosetta Getty A square toe and gently curved upper give these metallic eel slides dramatic flair. To buy (available in September): justoneeye.com, $795 02 of 09 Manolo Blahnik Maysale Mules Courtesy of Manolo Blahnik A mid-height mule — especially one as iconic as the buckled Manolo Maysale — is made for versatile dressing. The crimson hue is playful by day, sultry by night. To buy: manoloblahnik.com, $745 03 of 09 Nike Cortez Sneakers Courtesy of Nike Nike's Cortez reboot manages to feel retro and modern all at once. We like the jaunty, all-American vibe of this color scheme, but you can also customize your own on Nike's site. To buy: nike.com, $70 04 of 09 Alumnae Pointy Almond Mules Courtesy of Alumnae This New York City–born brand, launched in Spring 2016 by two Sigerson Morrison alumnae, has a reputation for making flats that are timeless and wearable, but never boring. The understated simplicity of this angular python mule will make weekend wear look sharp. To buy: alumnae.nyc, $875 05 of 09 Newbark Melanie Loafers Courtesy of NewbarK Eel skin paneling keeps this wardrobe staple from feeling basic, and they've got a padded insole to make all-day wear a cinch. To buy: newbark.com, $525 06 of 09 Toms Classic Courtesy of Toms Toms is known for both its simple canvas slip-ons and its philanthropic One-for-One promise. With every pair of these casual mainstays sold, the brand donates one to a child in need. To buy: toms.com, $50 07 of 09 Tod's Double T Loafers Courtesy of Farfetch These steel blue suede driving mocs are dapper but not fussy. The pebbled rubber outsole pads each step, so your feet will feel like they're on vacation too. To buy: farfetch.com, $476 08 of 09 Stubbs & Wootton Private Stock Slipper Courtesy of Stubbs & Wootton Turn to these meticulously crafted evening slippers for a look that says, "I have a fully stocked humidor and a library full of first editions." Stubbs & Wootton says their shoes are just as brilliant with short as they are with a tux, and in this deep peridot hue, we'd have to agree. To buy: stubbsandwootton.com, $600 09 of 09 Hunter Original Lo Canvas Sneakers Courtesy of Zappos Pair these crisp white kicks with denim, or even a suit. They're designed to stand up to a day of sightseeing — rain or shine. To buy: zappos.com, $125 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit