Packing - Pluggz

Packing
by Mimi Lombardo
Style Director
Q: I need walking
shoeS for my
upcoming Rome trip.
any Suggestions?
Leather insoles add
extra comfort—
and style—to any shoe.
Red Carpet, from $30.
A rubber tread and
buttery-soft leather for
maximum breathability.
$158, Johnston & Murphy.
—Elena Fernandez, via e-mail
A: Despite the uneven cobblestoned
streets of the Eternal City, tennis
shoes are a no-no: Italian women
love their stylish footwear, and
you’ll want to fit in. Unfortunately,
finding chic yet comfortable options
is easier said than done. Here, our
picks for classic ballet flats, preppy
loafers, and booties that will give
you a leg up.
Extra cushioning—and a
flexible sole. $79, Naturalizer.
Brocade fabric, tassel
detailing, and a plush
leather footbed. $90, Sofft.
Belgian-loafer style, with
a quilted insole and
leather sole to increase
airflow. $275, Tory Burch.
A rubber tread lets
you pound the pavement
from day to night.
$79, Aerosoles.
Why is Dansko the go-to
brand for nurses? Roomy
toes and healthy arch
support. $190, Dansko.
LOAFERS
Antimicrobial linings and
memory foam arches
give a footloose feeling.
$134, Pluggz.
Stretch uppers and a
gel heel insert for
shock absorption. $119,
Arcopédico.
Pebbled driving soles soften
the step; leopard-print
pony hair raises the cool
quotient. $525, Tod’s.
BOOTIES
Comfy OrthoLite footbed
and a stacked-wood, rubbersoled heel. $120, Clarks.
Lightweight leather uppers—
plus rubber bottoms and interior
cushioning. $160, Rockport.
see buyer ’ s guide, page 229
Surprise: these
Lycra-blend boots are
machine washable!
i n s o l e s : c o u r t e s y o f RE D C A R P ET
BALLET FLATS
Engineered with the help of
a podiatrist, it has a padded
footbed and molded arch
support. $275, Blake Brody.
Packing is rarely
easy—we’re here to help.
Send your questions to
tripdoctor@aexp.com.
Photographed by Tom Schierlitz