I’m a big shoe person and honestly don’t have too many criteria when shopping for them. I just go with what I like, but travel shoes are a whole different story. With every single pair of shoes I add to my shopping cart, I ask myself if they’d be good for travel. It’s not always a dealbreaker if they’re not, but I am more inclined to order a pair of shoes if I can see myself packing them for a future trip (or wearing them to the airport).
My ideal travel shoe isn’t bulky or too heavy, it isn’t made of a material that could easily be damaged (sorry, satin and light-colored suede), and it’s a bit trendy. (I live in the South and work from home, so I like to pack my most trend-forward outfits when I travel.) With spring and summer travel season coming up, I took it upon myself to scroll through Nordstrom’s vast shoe inventory with these bullet points in mind. Scroll on to shop the travel-friendly fruits of my labor.
Prada
Triangle Logo Driving Loafers
I might even look forward to my next flight if I get to wear these.
Jeffrey Campbell
Thomnas Slingback Half D’orsay Cap Toe Pumps
How these haven’t sold out yet is beyond me.
Jeffrey Campbell
Sweet on U Kitten Heel Slide Sandals
Kitten heels are pretty much the only heels I travel with.
Aeyde
Catrina Kitten Heel Slingback Pumps
These might be the most elegant silver shoes I’ve ever seen.
Miu Miu
Logo Raffia Slide Sandals
You can thank me later when you find yourself wearing these constantly.