10 Best Shoes for Traveling in 2025

You can wear these sandals on hard pavement, through puddles, and over rocky paths without losing your rhythm. Plus, we like that they’re still comfy enough to keep wearing once you make it back to your camp, beach house, or hotel.

Best Budget Pick for Warm Weather: Teva Voya Infinity

It’s easy to see why one SELF editor (and Mary-Kate Olsen) likes this pair of shoes from Teva: They’re supportive (but not clunky) and a great value. The Voya Infinity should work for just about any trip you might take during the warmer months, although they’re especially suited for beach getaways—you can wear them through the water or on a boat without worrying about soaking-wet straps.

Best Waterproof: Hoka Transport GTX

Part trail shoe, part standard sneaker, Hoka’s Transport GTX is a great pick if you’re headed somewhere rainy. It has a Gore-Tex lining to keep your feet dry and a rugged rubber outsole to help you balance on slippery surfaces. The lace system has toggles that are easy to tighten when you want a snug fit and loosen in seconds when you’re ready to kick back and relax.

Like many Hoka sneakers, the Transport has a seal of approval from the APMA and enough cushioning to help ease plantar fasciitis pain. In other words, you may have to brave the elements, but at least you can stroll comfortably.

Best for Cushioning: Ryka Devotion X Max RS

Logging tons of steps over city streets calls for a seriously comfy shoe—enter Ryka’s new (and SELF Sneaker Award–winning) Devotion X Max RS. This sneak is designed for lots of walking, so it’s up to the task if you like to spend your trips exploring new places by foot. It piles on the cushioning without adding a ton of weight, and its insole hugs your heel and arch.

“They’re my new go-to walking shoe,” our tester said. “Highly recommend for running errands and going on walks. Definitely a supportive sneaker.”

Best for Light Trails: Columbia Konos Swift Shoe

Columbia’s new Konos Swift Shoe won a Sneaker Award this year for its ability to tackle a variety of terrains, but our tester loved it for trips too. “Shockingly light and comfortable. They’re easy to pack and perfect for trekking around airports and the city dragging my bags behind me,” she said. “They feel like walking on air and so gentle around the sides of my feet and ankle bone, where I can sometimes feel discomfort or rubbing. They didn’t need any breaking in either.”

Best Hiking Boot: Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex

Merrell’s standard Moab hiking boot is a time-tested favorite among experts, but it skews a little heavy, which can be a pain to pack. If you want a lighter option that shares some of the Moab’s most-loved features, check out the Moab Speed. It supports your ankle, protects your toe and heel from underfoot debris, and helps you maintain traction on uneven or wet terrain. It also borrows from trail running shoes, with a flexible forefoot and foam midsole that buoys your steps. Sounds like the best of both worlds.

Best for Sweaty Feet: Allbirds Tree Runner

Another SELF staffer favorite, the Tree Runners from Allbirds are one editor’s go-to shoe for traveling. She likes that her feet don’t overheat in them, even after long days spent wandering around new cities. That’s probably due to Allbirds’ breezy materials, like eucalyptus fiber, which feels lightweight and helps air flow through the shoe. And if your pair looks a little dingy after putting them through the wringer on vacation, don’t stress—the Tree Runners can go right in the washing machine.

The Birkenstock Boston wins points with one SELF editor, who likes wearing it on especially long travel days. It’s easy to slide off and on—but the adjustable strap prevents it from completely flying off your foot, so you can get through airport security and head to your gate without missing a step. This version of the classic clog also has a softer footbed, so you shouldn’t have to deal with a long break-in period.