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Editor's Picks: The Best Travel Shoes

By Travel + Leisure and Travel + Leisure Staff
August 21, 2017
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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.
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Rosetta Getty Loafer Slides

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A square toe and gently curved upper give these metallic eel slides dramatic flair.

To buy (available in September): justoneeye.com, $795

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Manolo Blahnik Maysale Mules

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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

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Nike Cortez Sneakers

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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

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Alumnae Pointy Almond Mules

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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

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Newbark Melanie Loafers

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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

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Toms Classic

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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

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Tod’s Double T Loafers

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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

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Stubbs & Wootton Private Stock Slipper

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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

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Cole Haan GrandPro Runner

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These leather and nubuck sneakers show off what Cole Haan does best: blending smart silhouettes with premium comfort and support.

To buy: colehaan.com, $150

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Hunter Original Lo Canvas Sneakers

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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

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