Best travel shoes on Reddit
171 reviews from r/travel, r/onebag, r/TravelHacks and 14 more subreddits
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#1
Merrell
4.7
(19)
"I'd look into a pair of hybrid hiking shoes. Brands like Merrell and Salomon offer models that are designed for both rugged hiking and day-to-day walking."
"Merrells wide especially for trails or a variety of terrain."
"I like my Merrell hiking shoes if I’ll be walking all day."
"I've used Merrell Moab waterproof hiking shoes with green SuperFeet inserts."
"Merell’s the best comfortable shoes for hiking/ walking to me so far."
"Extremely happy with them: Very light, Dry super fast."
"I just got a part of Merrell hiking shoes in preparation for a Uganda gorilla trek."
"LOVE these! Zero-drop, great grip."
"I love my Merrell Moab hiking shoes. They are great in all conditions."
"They've been through major European cities, up the Swiss Alps, and into the Sahara desert too."
#2
Adidas
4.8
(15)
"Average 20k steps for 1 week travel."
"Ultraboost and crocs for me."
"It’s comfortable enough to wear all day on a hike and stylish enough to wear with a dress shirt at night."
"The best combination for me are a pair of Adidas Ultraboost 20s."
"Adidas Ultraboosts have worked well for us!"
"Another shout for Ultraboosts, get a dark colour and you can wear them anywhere."
"Adidas Ultraboost 👍"
"Check out the Adidas Terrex Free Hikers."
"They are absolutely perfect for my foot."
"They don't look ridiculous when wearing casually around a city but can still be used for hiking."
#3
Hoka
4.7
(11)
"My favorite is Hoka, recommended by a podiatrist friend of mine."
"Both are super plush so your knees will feel almost zero impact."
"Hokas
OnRunning
Ultra Boosts"
"Hoka. I work on my feet and put in 7-10 miles a day."
"Another vote for Hokas."
"We both swear by our Hokas."
"Idk about waterproof models but def best for support."
"I like Hokas."
"Hoka speedgoats are nice and durable."
"I'd try on some Hokas."
#4
Blundstone
4.7
(9)
"Just Blundstones. All year long."
"You can wear them around town day and night, on an easy hike."
"I love my broken in Blundstones."
"They are the best! Have mine since 2015 and they still look good!"
"They slip off for TSA screening. I am guessing they are waterproof, because I can't recall my feet being wet."
"I've had a pair of blundstones carry me across 5 continents."
"Blundstone boots! I’ve been wearing them while walking around France."
"Have you tried Blundstone boots?"
"I finally got myself a pair of Blundstones for travel."
#5
New Balance
4.5
(8)
"They were perfect for all the walking we did."
"Walked Italy’s medieval streets with them recently."
"Did a euro trip with them and my feet were very happy."
"I have the trail and wear them hiking, working out, light runs, yoga etc."
"I think the best option are the 1080v13’s but also have meetings 'business casual'."
"Enjoyed my new balance vongo v5’s while I was abroad."
"New Balance fresh foam range... All offer plenty cushioning and grip."
"Very light and comfortable."
#6
Lems
4.9
(7)
"Great for walking, hiking and wearing all day in cold, wet weather!"
"Super comfortable, durable, flexible, easy to pack, and good looking."
"Lems 9 to 5 or something else lems are great for nice dinner to casual to decent (dry) hikes."
"They're my favorite shoes ever. Super light, easily compressible/packable."
"Super lightweight, zero drop, and a wide toe box that is shaped like a human's foot."
"If I had to choose just 2 pairs of shoes, I’d go for my all-leather Boulder Boots in black."
"Lems Nine2five easily."
#7
ECCO
4.6
(7)
"All brands I’ve owned multiple pairs of that make cute, comfy, walkable shoes and sandals."
"Gotta say again…Ecco Soft 7s."
"Comfy enough to walk all day."
"I walked 8 miles. My feet felt glorious afterwards."
"I usually bring a pair of all black leather walking shoes, like ECCO or something like that."
"Eccos are another dressier option."
"Super comfy. Unlikely to leak unless you step right in a deep puddle."
#8
Altra
4.8
(6)
"I wore a pair of Altras in Asia for 2 weeks and my feet didn’t hurt at all!"
"Try Altras! They're the best shoes I've ever owned for walking around cities when we travel."
"I have some Altras for short hikes and they are completely amazing as walking shoes."
"Altra Lone Peak ALL-WTHR are truly the best."
"You'll never go back to hiking boots or any other shoe."
"Not as stylish, but MUCH more toe room."
#9
Keen
4.5
(6)
"Keen is my go to travel shoe, especially if there is going to be water involved."
"I wore a pair of keen fisherman/hiking sandals for month in Cambodia/Vietnam."
"The wide toe box on them keeps your toes comfy and the pair I have, has excellent support for both the arch and ankles."
"Merrell and Keen both have attractive walking shoes."
"KEEN also makes some good boots. Sturdy yet quite lightweight."
"They can be low profile to check out the city and party, but still durable enough to go hiking!"
#10
Vans
4.5
(6)
"Nike Free RN 2018 (preferably the flyknit) or Vans Ultrarange packed as a backup."
"Vans Ultrarange EXO. I really like them."
"I’ve been using these for travel and hiking and they’ve been great."
"I love my Vans UltraRange Exos."
"I’m probably gonna buy some for my icelands trip coming up."
"Vans old school or sk8 hi."
#11
Salomon
4.5
(6)
"They’re good for daily walking, trail, and airport convenience since they’re easy to untie and tie."
"I just ordered these the other day."
"100% these. I have had Asolos, etc. and I can't begin to tell you how much I love these."
"I use the salomon speed cross 7, not for any particular reason they were just on sale lol and i love them"
"Salomon Sense Glide... All offer plenty cushioning and grip."
"Lots of options for travel shoes if you're open to trail runners."
#12
Nike
4.3
(6)
"They are super comfy, lightweight and really long lasting."
"We have been all over the world with these."
"The best pair of shoes I've ever owned!"
"You can wear them all day and still looks nice for your outfits when going out."
"After trying watershoes, boots, sneakers, walkers, and everything in between."
"I wear nike air force ones and then waterproof sandals like chacos."
#13
Allbirds
4.2
(6)
"My wool Allbirds are my go to for travel."
"I'm a big fan of Allbirds!"
"I's take a look at Allbirds to see what might meet your requirements."
"Love love love my Allbirds and it's all I wear when I travel."
"I got good use out of my Allbirds. Very tough and they’re washable."
"Some of the Allbirds models are water repellant."
#14
Vessi
3.8
(5)
"Vessi makes waterproof walking shoes that are really comfortable."
"I've really enjoyed using the vessi weekend model as my travel shoe."
"Vessi."
"Try googling “Vessi” waterproof shoes."
"Or is it just a shit brand."
#15
Vivobarefoot
4.8
(4)
"Leather barefoot shoes."
"They make lightweight, flexible shoes in just about every style."
"Vivobarefoot. Best shoes I've owned."
"The advantage of using barefoot shoes is that the second pair you could bring packs really small"
#16
Birkenstock
4.7
(3)
"I walk 25,000 steps a day in them pretty much all summer."
"Comfy, room for my feet to swell."
"Most of the time I wore Birkenstock Mayari sandals (25k steps a day)"
#17
Crocs
4.3
(3)
"They don’t stink. Waterproof. And the never models are comfortable enough for whole days of walking."
"I wear my orange ones everywhere."
"Crocs are a solid choice"
#18
Chacos
4.3
(3)
"I've worn the same pair of chacos almost everyday for the past four years."
"I wear... waterproof sandals like chacos."
"They really well until I got to the cold climates."
#19
Timberland
5.0
(2)
"They were comfortable, waterproof, and did great on all the cobblestones."
"Most comfortable shoe i've had for walking."
#20
Tropicfeel
5.0
(2)
"I really recommend TropicFeel."
"Different types for different terrains and i love them"
#21
Topo Athletic
4.5
(2)
"I swear by my Topos zero drop."
"Check out Topo athletic."
#22
Converse
4.5
(2)
"They are sturdy and comfortable, lightweight and blister-free."
"I do Converse with HappyFeet insoles."
#23
Biti's
4.5
(2)
"They sell a lot of reliable and extremely comfortable."
"Sneakers specifically for vietnamese weather conditions."
#24
Onitsuka Tiger
4.5
(2)
"They're comfortable, durable, fun, and fashionable."
"Medyo pricey pero comfortability wise ✅✅✅"
#25
Ecco
4.5
(2)
"I love how they become dress shoes under a suit, are hard workers when you're running around town."
"Yes, they're kind of ugly. But they are super comfortable and worth the money."
#26
Sorel
4.0
(2)
"I recommend Sorel for stylish waterproof shoes."
"Sorel makes some cute comfortable weather resistant boots."
#27
Loake
4.0
(2)
"Like Metcarfre already stated, Loake 1880 is good."
"Loake 1880 is good."
#28
Chelsea Boots
4.0
(2)
"I'd recommend chelsea boots."
"Never thought about chelsea's as a travel shoe, but i think that it would work really well."
#29
Brooks
4.0
(2)
"Kind of funky breaking them in for a few days but once you wear them for a couple of weeks they're not."
"I usually just wear solid running shoes."
#30
Str/ke Mvmnt
5.0
(1)
"If I only could bring a single pair of shoes for my travels, it would be the Str/ke Mvmnt Chill Pill."
#31
Saucony
5.0
(1)
"Lightweight, comfortable and has a nice tread that works hiking or walking around town."
#32
Rockport
5.0
(1)
"I have a pair that I have worn on 3 trips to Europe over the past ten years and never had a blister."
#33
The North Face
5.0
(1)
"Best most comfortable pair of walking/hiking shoes I've ever owned."
#34
Oboz
5.0
(1)
"They're fantastic - hiking, walking, bike riding, I even wear them to the gym."
#35
Vasque
5.0
(1)
"Wore the same pair through 14 counties and 4 months of travel."
#36
Red Wing
5.0
(1)
"I've owned a pair for about 6 years and have taken them up mountains and into New York clubs."
#37
Decathlon
5.0
(1)
"Great comfort, no injuries, shoes are waterproof and my feet never got wet or cold."
#38
Kuru
5.0
(1)
"Most comfortable all-around shoes I've ever owned."
#39
Karrimor
5.0
(1)
"I usually get a bad back from standing for too long but I would walk everywhere in these shoes."
#40
Sanuk
5.0
(1)
"They are very comfortable, no probs to wear them without socks."
#41
Clarks
4.0
(1)
"They are really comfortable for walking all day on hard surfaces."
#42
La Sportiva
4.0
(1)
"Yeah, I kind of stick out in European cities, but whatever."
#43
Teva
4.0
(1)
"They last me about 12-18 months between pairs."
#44
Skechers
4.0
(1)
"I wore super light mesh Skechers sneakers through Bali in Dec"
#45
TOMS
4.0
(1)
"They're easy on the wallet (compared to some shoes)."
#46
L.L. Bean
4.0
(1)
"Wouldn't be a bad choice."
#47
Patagonia
4.0
(1)
"Good for any kind of wear."
#48
Luna Sandals
4.0
(1)
"They are flip flops that fit perfectly on your foot."
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