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Comfort when traveling is essential. I learned that the hard way in Pompeii two summers ago, when I spent hours exploring the ancient city in the scorching heat in an uncomfortable pair of sandals. I was so miserable that I left early from a place I had dreamed of visiting my whole life, simply because I had chosen the wrong shoes.
Best Women’s Shoes for Travel 2026
Travel-friendly footwear is not only important when exploring new destinations but also when walking through airports. Research carried out by Bespoke Fit collected data on the longest walks from check-in to gates across U.S. airports. The company found that Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta had the longest measured walk in its study, at 2,640 steps (around 1.25 miles), making the case for sneakers as the appropriate footwear for the start of your travels, too.
But what if you don’t want to wear sports gear? Luckily, there’s a lot of comfortable footwear on the market that fits different styles. From supportive walking sneakers to comfortable Mary Janes, I found the best women’s shoes for travel to Europe and beyond, ideal for large airports or for when you want to look cute while exploring a new destination.
