The importance of choosing the right shoes to wear on a trip is something I cannot stress enough. Walking is almost inevitable in many places around the world. I once took a very comfortable pair of boots with me on a trip to Air Jordan 12s Berlin. Halfway through the first day, I seriously regretted that decision. The lack of proper arch support (despite preemptive Dr. Scholl inserts) injured the side of my foot and ankle. And we not even talking about a sudden injury like an ankle twist (though I had my fair share of those, too) it was the repetitive impact of my foot with the ground that was to blame. Those boots went into the trash can as soon as I got back to the hostel.
Trust me, you don want to be the one slowing down your travel companions or otherwise tainting your memories of an otherwise amazing vacation. I got lucky and found one in a metro station, but you might not be so fortunate. And if you injured, moving around to find one becomes even more difficult. Save yourself the hassle and pack whatever orthopedic support you think you might need (including Dr. Scholl inserts, though I found these only help slightly and, if too cushioned, may even be destabilizing better to just buy shoes with the right support built in). They typically take up no room in your luggage, so there no reason not to. Now I travel with at least one or two of these supports, just in case. Do not bring them, because they do not deserve a spot in your luggage. I firmly believe that everything you bring on a trip needs to earn its keep. Otherwise, why are you lugging it around?So few shoes ever make the cut, so I typically only bring two pair:
1. A pair of stylish, comfortable sneakers2. A pair of flats with arch support if it a cooler climate OR Teva flip flops for warmer weatherRemember how I mentioned that I was on the losing end of this battle with appropriate footwear Brazil? That because in Brazil, I wore a new pair of Ecco sneakers. When I first tried these on, I was concerned because the soles and structure of the shoes weren very soft or comfortable looking. But the soles were very well constructed, and the harder surface turned out to be a good thing, providing more control with each step. They weren cheap, but they were definitely worth it. If you thinking about buying an inexpensive, disposable pair of sneakers to travel in, think twice. I will test these again on my next trip, but so far, I am very happy with my choice. Whichever brand you choose, research reviews extensively to see if anyone else has traveled in the shoes you considering often, reviewers will describe shoes as being very comfortable, but they may not doing the kind of walking you will Air Jordan Fusion 5 be!I also selected these shoes because they were less athletic looking than many other options. I don wear sneakers in my day to day outfits at home, so I sometimes feel a bit dorky in trainers with otherwise non athletic clothes. These worked well because stylistically, they don Air Jordan 6s stand out from whatever else I wearing. But don just bring any old flats most offer very little or no cushioning or arch support. However, sometimes it necessary if you know you be attending a very fancy black tie event. If you choose to bring any heels, be sure you are only taking cabs to and from your evening activities. The same principles apply: Look for dress shoes that are known for comfort, and read reviews carefully.
Testnew shoes on a treadmill.
The best way to find out if your shoes will be comfortable on a trip is to test them on a treadmill. Most shoe stores won take back something that has clearly been worn outside, so a clean treadmill can be a smart way to make sure you still like your shoes by mile 5. I also like to buy from Zappos because they very easy going about returns in case you do decide against a pair.
The biggest barrier that initially held me back from wearing the right shoes was worrying too much about style. Trust me when I say that the shoes on your feet will almost surely be noticed by about zero people. First and foremost, worry about Air Jordan 10s comfort choose a pair that are made for the kind of walking you be doing, and only then should you take style into account. When you traversing miles of misshaped cobblestones hundreds of years old or crumbling ruins, the last thing on your mind should be your feet so put them first, and you won have Air Jordan 7s to.