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After all, your choice of footwear can seriously affect your vacation.
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What should you look for in a good travel shoe?
The key is to check that it fits correctly, which can also help prevent blisters and foot pain.
Support
Wearing a supportive shoe doesnt just feel goodits also better for your feet, over time.
Weight
If youre trying to travel light, its a good idea to check how much your shoes weigh.
you could also wear your heaviest pair to your destination to free up more space.
And dont overlook the shoes sole, Dr. Piekarska says.
The last thing you need on your European vacation is a slip and a fall, she says.
Special features
Your shoes should match the activities you have on your itinerary, Dr. Sims says.
Spending time by the beach?
Youll probably prefera supportive sandalthat dries quickly after water sports or shell collecting.
The sole is made with super lightweight yet springy cushioning to help propel you forward with each step.
Shes never had an issue with her pair, like blisters, chafing, or any frustrating break-in period.
This updated version of theSneaker Awardwinning 1080 modelhas all the cushioning you need for those extra-long days on vacation.
In other words, you may have to brave the elements, but at least you might stroll comfortably.
Despite the shoes waterproof lining, her toes didnt feel trapped or too sweaty at any point.
Merrells Moab 3 is a long-standing favorite among recreational hikers and professional guides alike.
Its extremely comfortable, with a taller ankle shaft that will prevent rolling or twisting.
Awaterproof versionis also available, in case youre anticipating bad weather.
She likes that her feet dont overheat in them, even after long days spent wandering around new cities.
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They were comfortable and went with every outfit.
My feet did not hurt at all, they wrote.
The grooved sole also feels super flexible and rolls with your feet through each step.
Its an orthopedic shoe that doesnt look like it.
Youll get solid support from the comfy, molded insole and secure traction from the rubber outsole too.
Travel photographerKathryn Cooperpreviously told SELF that she wears her pair to the supermarket and on six-mile day hikes.
These shoes are built to last too, with a durable leather upper and grippy rubber outsole.
I wore this pair running errands for four hours immediately out of the box, wrote one reviewer.
No break-in needed, great heel and sole cushion, and very comfortable!
