What to Pack For Portugal — Including the $17 Hair Brush That Saved Me at the Beach

New Balance Gender Inclusive 9060 Sneaker ($112-$160, originally $150-$160)

Comfortable walking shoes are a necessity in Portugal as cobblestone streets are common in most major cities (beautiful, but not the best for balance!). For casual outfits, I'm a big fan of New Balance's 9060, which is a bestseller. I personally think something with a bit of a platform, to elevate your foot above the uneven surface, is best.

For going out at night, I mostly opted for the Beek Dunlin Platform Heeled Sandal ($320), which fits right in with the bohemian vibe and has a soft suede crossover upper, memory foam insole, and ankle strap with hidden elastic for optimal comfort. I wore them for a 30-minute walk to dinner and felt zero pain — I even think these look better when the suede appears a bit lived-in, so give them lots of love.