Top 10 Best Walking Shoes For Travel: Features And Overall Rating

Overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Let’s say you are travelling somewhere warm and want to wear sandals for a majority of the trip. While some choices might make your whole trip a disaster, there are some that will just flow beautifully with your trip agenda.

The OluKai’s crisscrossed leather sandals are a perfect, stylish and cool choice for any traveler. They sell for roughly 90 dollars on Nordstrom’s online portal.

You can get these in a wide variety of colors from black to mixed brown. They have a rubber sole and leather straps, with sufficient enough support to wear all day every day.

They received a whopping 4.5-star review on Nordstrom from individuals from all walks of life.

Overall, a fantastic option for those who want to travel in style and remain cool.

Overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars

These are perfect flats that are designed with pure comfort in mind. While they might not be as stylish as the Lusaka’s sandals, they match, if not beat them in comfort. You could wear these all day without any discomfort.

The shoes come in a wide variety of colors, so you can find something that matches your personal style. They are knit so breath easily with enough support to keep your arches happy.

These are a little more expensive than the sandals, selling for 110 dollars on Nordstrom. They will last longer and will fit like a glove.

With an almost 4.75 rating on Nordstrom, these shoes will travel nearly anywhere. There were a few complaints that they might have been a little too narrow, but other than that, these were generally loved.

Overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Want something suited for a little more off-roading? Our first choice for rough travel shoes were the Nike Free RN trainers.

Manufactured by a brand that has long been a professional in the business, these shoes were designed to last in both tame and wild environments.

Let’s say you are going for a wonderful hike through the Scottish Highlands, or traipsing through the countryside of Japan, these shoes should be your first choice.

They are breathable with a flexible sole that makes them great for long walks across rough terrain.

Customer reviews all seemed to be pure adoration with little complaints about durability and comfort.

Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

These are a favorite not only of the general populace, but of famous actresses like Emma Watson who use them extensively.

They have a cotton canvas as the upper part of the shoe. You can get it in baby blue, soft pink, dark green or plain white.

The sole is cushioned for flexible, all day support. If they get dirty, you can just throw them in the washing machine and you have a clean pair of shoes.

They are a mixture of both stylish and practical. While you could wear them out hiking, they might get damaged more easily than the Nike Free RN. It is suggested you wear these as a casual addition to any travel outfit.

With glowing reviews, and a rather cheap price of only 65 dollars, these are not a bad investment.

Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

This is another option for those that love to wear sandals or for those that are travelling to warm locales.

They are beautiful, classy leather sandals with a slight lift and arch support. This brand is actually known for working with podiatrists to determine what works best for ensuring optimum comfort.

All of these is combined with a shock absorbing midsole, which means ultimate comfort. There were some customer reviews that complained about the shoes ability to stay on your feet.

Overall, great travel shoe for warm destinations that costs you only 100 dollars.

Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

The shoes are made of a soft, supple leather that can come in either colorful floral patterns or a neutral grey or tan.

They have a very simple look with a lace-up closure for a fit that adjusts to your foot.

Ecco as a company has been working for decades on fine-tuning footwear technology that is shock absorbent and durable. They are also breathable, making them a great fit for long periods of time.

It seems that no matter how wide or thin your feet were, these shoes seem to fit perfectly. They are going to be a little bit more expensive, depending on what design you choose.

They average at 140 dollars on Zappos and Ecco’s website but are worth every penny.

Overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars

These are our second choice for durable hiking shoes. With a mesh exterior and build, there are designed to help your feet breath during strenuous workouts.

The sole is supported by 2-dual density Q-form and air cushioning that helps the shoe absorb shock and keep your feet comfortable for hours at a time.

With a few colors to choose from, you can get a decent pair of shoes that will last you the entire hiking trip.

Although voted a little lower on style, customers provided very favorable reviews for this shoe. If you are just hiking, however, all you need is dependability, not style.

This pair of shoes goes for 100 dollars on Zappos.

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

If you still want to wear sneakers yet look pseudo-stylish, then a fantastic option are the Cole Haan’s 2.Zerogrand Stitchlites.

The foot area is made of tight knitting, meaning you have a stylish knit pattern with plenty of holes allowing for maximum breathability.

The shoes have a comfortable feel yet casual style that are perfect for any traveler. The sole is cushioned with enough support to keep your feet going for hours at a time.

Because of the knit material, however, these are only good on dry, sunny days in areas with little moisture or puddles lurking on the streets.

On the company’s website, you can get these shoes for 150 dollars. They are little more expensive than we thought they should be, but customer’s attested for their quality. 

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

These are the only shoes we put on the list that have a little bit of lift to them. In general, when you are walking around in a foreign city or locale for hours at a time, it is suggested that you avoid any sort of shoes with an unnatural lift.

If, however, you are after this sort of style, there seemed to be one pair of shoes that had a universally good rating.

The Espadrille wedges are adorable close-toed shoes made by another company we put on this list, Vionic. The shoes have adjustable lacing and a great deal of arch support so that your feet don’t feel the stress of the unnatural lift.

This company does a fantastic job at ensuring you don’t notice the wedge, and customers could tell the difference.

For only 110 dollars of Zappos, this isn’t a bad choice if you like extra style while travelling.

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Last but not least is the leather slip-on by Free People. You can get this shoe in a pointed toe style or an open toe style, depending on your preference.

For people with wider feet, the open toe might be the better option, for a pointed toe might constrict your feet a little too much for comfort.

The leather is of genuine quality and gentle on the eye. The shoe itself has an open side so that your feet can breathe. Customers thought the shoe was more comfortable than they expected and loved it for a stylish night out in a foreign city.

We thought it seemed a little expensive, going for nearly 200 dollars on Zappos, but customers claimed the shoe stayed true to its word and provided long term, stylish comfort.