The Best Travel Shoes of 2015
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Versatile kicks for your next weekend escape.
—Sam Moulton
—Sam Moulton (Michael Karsh)
Eddie Bauer Rivet
With durable canvas uppers and an unfussy look that pairs well with just about everything in your weekend bag, the Rivet ($70) impresses the old-fashioned way. eddiebauer.com
Sanuk Randolf
Think of the slim-fitting Randolf ($60) as a hipper, more streamlined version of the standard-issue Sanuk you might already own. Didn’t watch Miami Vice as a kid? It’s also available in a few solid colors. sanuk.com
(Michael Karsh)
OluKai Nohea Mesh
The Nohea’s ($95) quick-drying microfiber lining is like a chamois for your feet. And we love the flip-down heel that lets you slide into it on the fly. olukai.com
(Michael Karsh)
Sperry A/O 2-Eye Stripe
A hand-sewn upper and real rawhide laces give the 2-Eye ($80) its classic look, but an EVA heel cup ups the comfort level. sperrytopsider.com
(Michael Karsh)
Reef Rover Low Premium
This is the most comfortable Reef shoe ($80) we’ve worn. It also looks classy enough for a night out and provides more than enough grip for seaside exploring. reef.com
(Michael Karsh)
SeaVees 05/65 Westwood
The Westwood ($78) is better made and better looking than any of the other retro sneakers we tried. It’s also stable and durable enough for a few sets of mixed doubles. seavees.com
Freewaters Captain
The number-one reason we love the Captain ($55): Its foot-bed was developed in cooperation with the sleeping-pad mavens over at Therm-a-Rest. It features little ridges that improve airflow and also feels great on your tootsies. freewaters.com
(Michael Karsh)
Merrell Roust Frenzy
Purpose-built for bicycle commuting, with a stiff midfoot for maximum pedaling efficiency, the faux-leather Roust Frenzy ($110) is so light, airy, and comfy, it quickly became our go-to summer roll-to-work shoe. merrell.com
