Best Shoes for Traveling

Lately, one of the questions I’ve been getting asked most is “What are you favorite flats for traveling?”.  If you saw my snapchat in London, you may remember the Q&A I did with Austin. Like him, I also like to do my research before purchasing products for trips! With being a little tight on packing space, I wanted to make sure I got the most bang for my buck when it came to shoes.

During our trip, we walked everywhere. As much as I wanted to bring my heels and wedges, those had to stay home (the cobblestone in Europe is no joke). I rotated these shoes throughout our trip and found them to be practical, comfortable and very easy to wear with different outfits. Here are the shoes I packed for our European vacation:

M.GEMI THE STELLATO LOAFER

If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you know how much I love the brand M.Gemi. I’ve purchased several shoes from them and been gifted a few along the way. While this brand is a little on the pricey side, you get what you pay for: quality, comfort and style. I was so excited to receive The Stellato Loafers for our trip. These have been on my list for quite a while and they did not disappoint.

With M.Gemi in general, I find them to run a little small. I went up a 1/2 size in these and they fit perfect. I ended up wearing these the most out of the shoes that I packed for a few reasons. 1. They go with so much. and 2. They were very comfortable. I did have to break them in a little before wearing them for an entire day of walking. So, I wore them to the airport the day we left in hope to break them in. I experienced some rubbing on my ankle, but nothing to cause a blister. After that, I had no issues and was very happy with these shoes.

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NINE WEST VALLEY LACE UP PLATFORM SNEAKERS

These were so much fun to wear on our trip. I’ve never really been much of a sneaker girl, but I loved this leather pair from Nine West (now 20% off). They were so easy to wear with black leggings or my favorite dress, not to mention they were very comfortable.

These sneakers were a little heavier than I expected and I did worry they wouldn’t be ideal for walking all day. However, I was pleasantly surprised. It rained a little on our trip and I was concerned about these getting dirty, but the leather made them very easy to clean. As far as fit goes, I found them to run true to size. I highly recommend these for any trip with lots of walking!

M. GEMI SALA ESPADRILLES

I can’t tell you how comfortable these espadrilles are. Seriously the softest pair I’ve ever worn. Most espadrilles have a canvas or fabric sole, but these were lined with leather. The were great for walking around the city and throwing on at the beach.

I found the white fabric to get a little dirty, however it was very easy to wipe off with a damp towel. As fas as sizing goes, these ran pretty small. I ended up having to go up a whole size. Use code ‘teacher diva‘ at checkout to save $40 on your first pair of M.Gemi shoes.

CHANEL BALLET FLATS

These are easily my favorite pair of shoes I own. I really love these shoes and highly recommend saving up for a pair (you can see how I’ve styled them here, here , here and here). The Chanel Ballet Flats have been a great investment and are worth every penny. I’ve worn them with dresses, skirts, jeans, etc… they truly are a classic shoe. The fit runs small, so keep in mind you will want to go up a size.

If you love the style but are looking for something more affordable, I found an identical pair at under $50. They look so much like the real deal!

STEVE MADDEN FEATHER IN FUSCHIA

This loafer reminds me of a pair I had last fall (seen here). I wore them everywhere! I was so excited to find similar style in leather. These were pretty comfortable as well and gave me the perfect pop of color. They come in a few other colors and patterns, and I found them to run true to size.

SHOE DETAILS

Nine West Valley Lace-Up Platform Sneakers  (now 20% off) | The Sala Espadrilles *save $40 on your first pair of M.Gemi Shoes with code “teacherdiva”* (fit: these run a little small, I recommend sizing up) ℅ | Chanel Ballet Flats (identical version here for under $50 // fit: tts) | Steve Madden Pink Feather Flats (fit: tts) | M.Gemi Stellato Flats *save $40 on your first pair of M.Gemi Shoes with code “teacherdiva”* (fit: these run a little small, I recommend sizing up a 1/2 size) ℅