Stylish Walking Shoes for Travel

It is so important to have comfortable shoes while traveling but it can be hard to find ones that also look great. Today I’m sharing 7 shoe brands that should be on your radar if you’re looking for stylish walking shoes for your next vacation!

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Stylish Walking Shoes for Travel – 7 Brands You’ll Love

1. Allbirds

The Allbird Tree Runners have become my travel sneaker of choice. They’re lightweight, comfortable, and washable. Previously I wore their classic wool runners but have found the tree runners to be more durable and less prone to stretching out.

I also have a pair of the Tree Breezers, a ballet-flat style which I wear when I need a slightly dressier look. Neither of these shoes is part of their water-resistant collection but will hold up just fine under mildly wet conditions.

2. Birkenstocks

Whoever would have thought that I’d become a Birk girl? I got my first pair of Gizeh’s last spring and, after a very minor break-in period, they are now among the most comfortable shoes I own. Great for the summer months, I love that they can be worn with shorts, jeans and even sundresses. The new laser-cut floral style is adorable.

3. Olukai

Olukais come on me every beach vacation. The molded footbed makes it flip-flop that nearly everyone can walk in and I love that they can get wet. I’ve always worn a version of the Ohana flip-flop but recently they’ve started releasing some cute new “fashion” sandals that would be great for pairing with shorts or sundresses.

4. Vivaia

I purchased a pair of Vivaia boots for our Japan trip because the soft fabric upper allows them to fold up into nothing and I was utterly hooked on their comfort as well as the styling. When it comes time to replace my Allbirds ballet flats, I’d like to try this version. The pointed-toe and Mary Jane strap have a contemporary and on-trend look!

5. Kara Mac

My Boho boots that you may remember from this post are still going strong and remain one of the most comfortable pairs in my closet! While the leather takes up a bit more luggage space than my Vivaia boots do, they’re the perfect option for business/business casual wear.

Kara Mac recently released the Gigi sandal, which uses the interchangeable Boho heel and can accept additional “candy” on the toe strap. Kara Mac is 100% my go-to for dressier travel occasions!

6. Merrell

For our most adventurous travels, I take along my Merrell All Out Blaze Sieve (similar) water sneakers. They’re comfy, lightweight, have a covered toe, incredible grip, and cut openings that allow water or sand to easily drain out. These are what I use for hiking and very rocky terrain.

7. Kizik

Kizik tennis shoes get an honorable mention in today’s post. While I don’t wear them myself, my husband is a huge advocate. Kiziks have a proprietary “step-in” feature that allows you to easily slip them on, hands-free. Oh, and they’re super comfortable to boot!

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Do you have dedicated shoes for traveling? What brands are your favorite? I’m always on the lookout for new stylish walking shoes for travel so let me know in the comments below! Until next time…