Going on Vacation? These are the Shoes You Need to Pack

Guilty of overpacking? Us too. We recognize the importance of looking stylish while on a trip, but lugging a heavy suitcase at the airport?  Not cute. So, how do we fix this?  Pack smarter.

Especially when traveling during the summer, it’s key to pick the right shoes. For us, the key elements to look for in summer travel shoes are versatility, comfort level,  and (of course) style. We took a poll of our editors to see what are the best shoes to travel in — and the answer was pretty unanimous: wedges. To get started on incorporating wedges into your shoe wardrobe, check out some of our favorites below.

Wedges are the perfect summer travel shoe because they give us height, without the necessary drama or pain that goes with wearing heels. In fact, a little fashion history for you: in 1947, Salvatore Ferragamo designed the first ever wedge as a way to do just that, give women a lift without the pain.

To get started on incorporating wedges into your shoe wardrobe, check out some of our favorites below.

Consider this your ultimate guide to summer’s most stylish wedges. 

SoludosSoludos Women’s Minorca Leather High Platform Sandals

Opening image: On Jules Sariñana. 

SoludosSoludos Lace-Up Espadrille Sandal 64.95

SoludosSoludos Bi-Color Wedges 149

SoludosSoludos Tall Wedge Espadrilles 95

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Indigo Rd. Women’s Kamryn Wedge Sandal Olive 11 M USIndigo Rd. Women’s Kamryn Wedge Sandal Olive 11 M US

Sam Edelman Women’s Santina Grey Suede ShoeSam Edelman Women’s Santina Grey Suede Shoe

Lucky Women’s LK-HARTLEE Dress Sandal Sesame Suede,12($29.97)

Volatile Women’s Sorella Camel Sandal 7 MVolatile Women’s Sorella Camel Sandal 7 M 29.99

Clarks Women’s Giselle Ivy Wedge Sandal, Rose Gold Lea, 8($59.4)

DREAM PAIRS Womens Open Toe Espadrilles Dressy Lace Up Strappy Wedges Sandals SDPW2301W,Pink,6.5($43.99)

Michael Kors Women’s Berkley Mid Espadrille Wedge Sandal, Spiced Coral, 9($93.75)

VISCATA Barcelona SagaroCanvasTweedBlue EU41VISCATA Barcelona SagaroCanvasTweedBlue EU41

Schutz Women’s Talinha Espadrille Wedge Sandal, Pearl/Palma, 8 M USSchutz Women’s Talinha Espadrille Wedge Sandal, Pearl/Palma, 8 M US

Penny Loves Kenny Women’s Notch Wedge Sandal Blue 9 W USPenny Loves Kenny Women’s Notch Wedge Sandal Blue 9 W US

Calvin Klein Women’s Ramona Wedge Sandal Black 7 M USCalvin Klein Women’s Ramona Wedge Sandal Black 7 M US

Kate Spade New York Women’s Delancey Wedge Sandal, Black, 5 M USKate Spade New York Women’s Delancey Wedge Sandal, Black, 5 M US

Schutz Women’s Amandinha, Natural/Preto, 7 M USSchutz Women’s Amandinha, Natural/Preto, 7 M US

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FLY London Women’s Yaba702fly Wedge Sandal, Taupe Suede, 36 EU/5.5-6 M USFLY London Women’s Yaba702fly Wedge Sandal, Taupe Suede, 36 EU/5.5-6 M US

Chinese Laundry Women’s In Love Wedge Sandal, Camel Suede, 8.5 M USChinese Laundry Women’s In Love Wedge Sandal, Camel Suede, 8.5 M US

VIIHAHN Women’s Wedge Sandals Summer Fashion Bohemia Medium Heel Thong Beaded Slingback Platform Shoes Size 7.5 US GoldVIIHAHN Women’s Wedge Sandals Summer Fashion Bohemia Medium Heel Thong Beaded Slingback Platform Shoes Size 7.5 US Gold

Fergalicious Women’s Valeria, Black, 8 M USFergalicious Women’s Valeria, Black, 8 M US

Kenneth Cole New York Women’s Olani Wedge Sandal Taupe 7.5 M USKenneth Cole New York Women’s Olani Wedge Sandal Taupe 7.5 M US

OTBT Women’s Rexburg Wedge Pump, Chestnut Gold, 6 M USOTBT Women’s Rexburg Wedge Pump, Chestnut Gold, 6 M US

Aldo Women’s Mcconkie Platform Pump, Turquoise, 38.5 EU/8 B USAldo Women’s Mcconkie Platform Pump, Turquoise, 38.5 EU/8 B US