I spent two years working as a flight attendant for a major US airline, and I heard every question you can think of.
12.08.2024 - 17:27 / cntraveler.com
Wherever I'm headed, near or far, whether it's a two-week trip to Europe or a two-day stay down the shore, I'll always have a pair of comfortable sneakers on my feet (and maybe a second pair in my suitcase). The most comfortable sneakers can make the difference between a perfect travel day spent exploring a new city and a painful afternoon at the hotel with a foot full of blisters.
Our editors know just how important packing the right pair of kicks really is, so I turned to them to help put together a list of lightweight, breathable, wear-all-day sneakers. Our go-to sneakers are just as versatile as they are comfy, with some pairs working just as well on a run as they do to brunch. Ahead, discover the sneakers we travel with regularly, from casual, cool New Balance dad shoes and always reliable Allbirds to cushioned Hokas you can pound the pavement in.
Ideal for a busy travel day, Kizik's Milan sneaker can be slipped on and off easily, no hands needed. “I’ve worn them to work, all across New York City and New Jersey, and recently took them to Maine. I haven’t complained once about my feet thanks to the ultra-cushioned foam insoles,” says commerce writer Paris Wilson. This nylon retro-inspired shoe comes in a variety of colorways, and you can even grab them in a leather version, too.
Allbirds
Allbirds reign supreme in the comfort department. The Tree Runners are particularly lightweight and perfect for travel. “Not only are these sneakers light and stretchy enough to easily slip on and off while zipping through airport security, but they’re also just as easy on my feet as my favorite pair of Uggs (yet much more functional and fashionable)," says contributor Lauren Dana Ellman. These versatile workhorses are available in a slew of neutral hues, matching everything in your capsule wardrobe. “The shoes are also true to size, and, even better, you won’t even need to break them in ahead of time: Just slip them on, tie up the laces, and get going. They’re made with eucalyptus, which is known for its breathability and thermo-regulating properties, keeping your feet surprisingly cool."
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These New Balance 574s have been one of my most-worn shoes for the past few years. They're a perfect balance of sporty and stylish, and are neutral enough to match nearly anything in my carry-on. Looks aside, they've never let me down comfort-wise; from long commutes to the office to city walking tours around Boston, they've kept my feet comfortable every time. What stands out most to me is how lightweight they are—despite giving off the cool dad shoe vibe, they aren't clunky or heavy at all. They've also stayed in excellent condition over the years, which is more than I can say about most of my white
I spent two years working as a flight attendant for a major US airline, and I heard every question you can think of.
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The tonka bean, a wizened-looking South American seed, is beloved for its complex almond-vanilla scent, often appearing as an ingredient in perfumes. Outside the United States, it has also long been utilized by chefs, but studies have indicated that coumarin, a chemical compound in the plant, can cause liver damage in animals, and the Food and Drug Administration banned the bean in commercial foods in 1954. Now, with reports that the minuscule amounts used to impart big flavor are harmless (and the F.D.A. seemingly not particularly interested in enforcing the ban in recent years), tonka is showing up on dessert menus here. Thea Gould, 30, the pastry chef at the daytime luncheonette La Cantine and evening wine bar Sunsets in Bushwick, Brooklyn, was introduced to tonka after the restaurant’s owner received a jar from France, where it’s a widely used ingredient. Gould says the bean is an ideal stand-in for nuts — a common allergen — and infuses it into panna cotta, whipped cream and Pavlova. Ana Castro, 35, the chef and owner of the New Orleans seafood restaurant Acamaya, discovered tonka as a young line cook at Betony, the now-closed Midtown Manhattan restaurant. Entranced by the ingredient’s grassy, stone fruit-like notes, she’s used it to flavor a custardy corn nicuatole, steeped it into roasted candy squash purée and grated it fresh over a lush tres leches cake. And at the Musket Room in New York’s NoLIta, the pastry chef Camari Mick, 30, balances tonka’s richness with acidic citrus like satsuma and bergamot. Over the past year, she’s incorporated it into a silky lemon bavarois and a candy cap mushroom pot de crème and whipped it into ganache for a poached pear belle Hélène. “Some people ask our staff, ‘Isn’t tonka illegal?’” she says. Their answer: Our pastry chef’s got a guy. —
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