What Shoes Should I Wear to the Airport?
5 Types of Shoes You'll Regret Not Wearing to the Airport
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Cue that happy dance — it's vacation time, baby! But before you're up in the air and headed to the destination of your choice, there's just one thing standing in the way: airport security. Between the crowds, the bins, and everyone stripping off their layers, the last thing you want is to be held up untying — then walking around barefoot and retying — your shoes. It's smart to plan ahead, making sure you wear something that can easily be slipped off and on, thus saving you the awkward struggle once you're through the scanners.
Ahead you'll find five footwear options that aren't just practical for before, during, and after your flight, but also elevated enough to rock throughout your trip. Take a peek at our picks ahead, then check out some travel tips we've learned from our favorite fashion bloggers.
1 Slides
Is there anything easier to slide in and out of as you make your way through security than a shoe of the same name? If you're not so keen on letting bare feet touch the floor, pull a bold — but blogger approved! — move and pair them with socks.
Soludos Slide Sandal ($89)
2 Slip-On Sneakers
No only is the slip-on versatile enough to wear every day during your getaway, but you won't have to fumble with laces after making your way through the scanner.
Common Projects Women's Leather Slip-On Sneakers-White ($435)
3 Velcro-Strap Shoes
These old-school babies have been pretty popular among the fashion crowd for the past few Summers. Not only do they make for a great poolside staple, but you just slide them on, pull the strap, and boom, you're done.
Suicoke velcro strap sandals ($153)
DKNY Bethune Jute Sandals ($165)
4 Booties
The same idea as sneakers, just slightly more elevated, you'll quickly be able to pop a pair of booties on and off your feet before, during, and after a long flight.
Dolce Vita Tessey Ankle Boot ($160)
5 Zip-Up Sandals
Strappy somethings are fun, but you definitely don't want to worry about tripping over your laces as you walk — or run! — to make your next connection. Sandals with zip-up backs are basically the same idea — minus all that hassle.
Double Strap Zip Sandal ($505)
Rag & Bone Madrid Sandals ($450)
