Travel shoes — what’s your approach?

[hubmag12]

What do you do for shoes when traveling? Particularly on shorter business trips, I don’t want to bring any other footwear than what is on my feet. I refuse to wear sneakers, even though my industry is very casual, so that’s not an option. I’ve kind of defaulted to Tod’s gomminos, they’re comfortable and easy to slip off and on when going through security, but they don’t offer much in the way of support, have a limited life, and have other disadvantages. I’m wondering if I should go to an EG loafer, or even a Dover. What is your solution to this problem?

I normally bring a shoe that fits me well, and I can walk with it freely especially if it can go with day and evening wear. Black shoe is always a good pick for me because it can go with any wear.



So, my advice is that you check on the clothes colour that you will be wearing and decides would be a perfect footwear for it.

 

[ValidusLA]

Generally I will wear the largest shoes I want with me on the trip on the plane. For example, for my upcoming Japan/Taiwan trip I will wear my C+J Islays. Then I will pack some black tassel loafers and that will be it for the trip.

TSA Pre / Clear / Global Entry minimizes concerns about airport, and even without that I wouldn't let the bother of taking off shoes once or twice dictate my entire trip wardrobe.

 

[Joffrey]

Loafers all the way! If it's warmish I use boatshoes or a suede/leather loafers I own. If it's Fall/Winter I may wear my Loro Piana Open Walk shoes. And yes, I take them off on the plane/train/bus

 

[JohnMRobie]

And yes, I take them off on the plane/train/bus

 

[rjc149]

Sneakers for traveling and daytime tourism activities, Clark’s chukkas to wear with chinos for evenings out. Both are lightweight and easily packable. Any other additional footwear will depend on the weather. I generally avoid packing any shoes that require trees unless there’s a formal event. I travel light.

 

[Flieger]

For me the solution is RM Williams comfort craftsman in a dark brown colour. Either suede or yearling. Fits absolutely superb, comfortable for walking in cities, easy to take off for airport security.

 

[Purplelabel]

Thread resurrection, but I've crossed the pond 4 times this year and about to embark on the 5th trip next week. Both domestic and international planes, so I've been experimenting with footwear.

RM Williams are amazing to wear for a short flight, but for a 6hr+, I've opted to wear my Open Walks. Easy to slip on and off, lightweight and super comfy. So I now just wear those exclusively.

 

[LA Guy]

Thread resurrection, but I've crossed the pond 4 times this year and about to embark on the 5th trip next week. Both domestic and international planes, so I've been experimenting with footwear.

RM Williams are amazing to wear for a short flight, but for a 6hr+, I've opted to wear my Open Walks. Easy to slip on and off, lightweight and super comfy. So I now just wear those exclusively.

Never having heard of them, of course I googled them. Are these the ones? https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens...boots/open-walk-suede-boots/13452677150542739

 

[Purplelabel]

Never having heard of them, of course I googled them. Are these the ones? https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens...boots/open-walk-suede-boots/13452677150542739

Yes.

 

[LA Guy]

Yes.

How do they size? Pricey, but very much on par for a lot of brands in 2023, it seems.

 

[Purplelabel]

How do they size? Pricey, but very much on par for a lot of brands in 2023, it seems.

I have EU42.5 and to be honest, I could benefit from a 42. I usually wear UK9.

 

[LA Guy]

I have EU42.5 and to be honest, I could benefit from a 42. I usually wear UK9.

I'm a UK10, so I'm guessing a 43. Thanks.

 

[mhip]

I'm a UK10, so I'm guessing a 43. Thanks.

They're a close cousin to the arguably more widely known summer walk...

 

[Purplelabel]

I can’t rave enough.

 

[7_rocket]

I'm a UK10, so I'm guessing a 43. Thanks.

I'ma UK9 which translates to 43EU.