Best Women's Travel Shoes for Cute Comfort
Baby Boomers Comfortable Shoes for Walking - Mephisto, Dansko, Naot
Jul 21, 2009
Many shoes look great from a distance, but no woman can tell if the shoes are worth the money until she tries them on. Here are some of the best women’s travel shoes for comfort.
Women's Travel Shoes - Mephisto Shoes and Mephisto Sandals
Niro Allrounder by Mephisto, a chic athletic shoe, is a good Baby Boomer option for wearing with pants or jeans, (and maybe a skirt) in Europe. It looks similar to the active shoe seen in Paris, worn by gals who are slumming it while running errands. And, Italian Mephistos are a much better option than ugly white Nikes (too American) when it’s important to look good.
- Sizes: 5.5-11
- 17 color combos
- Expensive, but if can find one that fits, Mephistos rock around the world and back
- Fits orthotics
- Great shock absorption and traction
- Breathable mesh and can take water
- Lightweight 9oz
Mephisto Sandals for walking come in three good options: Altina, Canisia, and Ulla (not cute).
Altina is a flat with good cushion (size 5-10). Canisia has a wedge 2-inch heel but is comfortable, with 3 adjustable straps. Ulla is harder to find and only comes in black, but was once in sand so maybe they’ll bring it back. The author has taken the same pair of Ullas to: Europe (three times), South America, China, and Australia/NZ (cobblers re-glued Velcro once), and will take this same pair to Italy, soon.
Travel Shoes for Baby Boomers - Dansko Sandals
The popular Dansko sandal, Melina, is good for many women with foot problems, and it’s cute to boot. It wicks away perspiration. The shoe fits many women, though some complain it is not sized like other Dansko shoes.
- European Sizes (approximately): 5-12
- 2” heel (wide)
- Adjustable strap
- 12oz
Dansko Marion looks like a cute strappy comfort slide. Check these out as well.
Comfort footwear - Naot Shoes
Naot Footwear Coast is a funky Mary Jane which runs narrow. If they fit one’s foot, they are cute and comfortable travel wear.
- Sizes: 4-11
- Supple leather upper
- Removable suede lined footbed
- Relieves joint pressure, good arch support
- 9oz
Shoes for Walking - Ecco Performance Yarrah
Ecco Performance Yarrah is a cute athletic style Mary Jane / Ballet. It may run on the wide side, and comes in 8 colors, some of which are very cute.
- European sizes (approximately): 5-11
- Removable cushion insole
- Traction on uneven surfaces
- 8oz
Strangely cute, in a Teva way, are the Ecco Performance Yucatan sandals. These babies are popular with women who need functionality in various settings.
Comfortable Shoes - Josef Seibel for Adventurous Fashionistas
Josef Seibel has unique colors and styles, which are not for the typical suburban housewife. The cute and funky Josef Seibel Jody is an amazing Technicolor beauty. It runs a bit narrow, but it is so cute for gals who can fit into them. The Jody style has a slight heel.
- European sizes (approximately): 5-11
- Cushioned footbed
- 7oz
Josef Seibel Catalonia sandal slides are great for travel and can be slid off easily at airport security. They come in four cute colors. These are just a standard well-made European sandal that will go anywhere with anything, even a travel dress with an amazing travel hat. What more can a gal ask for?
- European sizes (approximately): 5-11
- Side goring for fit
- 1 3/4in heel
- 8oz
Keen Footwear - Calistoga Mary Jane
Keen Calistoga, a Mary Jane, is cute in a funky Earth Shoe way. And, if the shoe fits, wear it, because these are good for walking around Europe, the US, or wherever. The Calistoga has a nubuck upper, laser-cut details, and a sporty rubber bottom for traction.
- Sizes: 5-11
- Removable footbed
- Adjustable strap
- Leather lining
- 9oz
Arch Support - Romika Mokassetta 203
Shorter women, who need a wide shoe, may want to check out these combination of clog and sandal slides. These would look really cute with jeans. One might call them airy and very super '70s flashback. Not bad.
- European sizes (approximately): 6-11
- 3 colors, though the black and white might be hard to pull off
- Cushioned footbed
- 2 1/4 heel
- Good arch support
- 8oz
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Rieker Shoes - Anything
Check out Rieker for fashion and funk. All of the Rieker shoes have adorable detailing. Rieker Celia Mary Jane looks good for a stroll around Venice, or maybe the Rieker Blanche 03.
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