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. 

Soludos Women's Minorca Leather High Platform Sandals
Soludos Soludos Women’s Minorca Leather High Platform Sandals 149
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Opening image: On Jules Sariñana. 

Soludos Lace-Up Espadrille Sandal
Soludos Soludos Lace-Up Espadrille Sandal 64.95
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Soludos Bi-Color Wedges
Soludos Soludos Bi-Color Wedges 149
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Soludos Tall Wedge Espadrilles
Soludos Soludos Tall Wedge Espadrilles 95
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Indigo Rd. Women's Kamryn Wedge Sandal Olive 11 M US
Indigo Rd. Women’s Kamryn Wedge Sandal Olive 11 M US Indigo Rd. Women’s Kamryn Wedge Sandal Olive 11 M US
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Sam Edelman Women's Santina Grey Suede Shoe
Sam Edelman Women’s Santina Grey Suede Shoe Sam Edelman Women’s Santina Grey Suede Shoe
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Lucky Women's LK-JEMADINE Wedge Sandal SESAME SUEDE,5.5
Lucky Women’s LK-JEMADINE Wedge Sandal SESAME SUEDE,5.5 Lucky Women’s LK-JEMADINE Wedge Sandal SESAME SUEDE,5.5
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Volatile Women's Sorella Camel Sandal 7 M
Volatile Women’s Sorella Camel Sandal 7 M Volatile Women’s Sorella Camel Sandal 7 M 29.99
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CLARKS Women's Annadel Fareda Gold Metallic Shoe
CLARKS Women’s Annadel Fareda Gold Metallic Shoe CLARKS Women’s Annadel Fareda Gold Metallic Shoe
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DREAM PAIRS Cherish Women's Fashion Outdoor Ankle Strap Peep Toe Cork Platform Wedge Casual Sandals Coral Size 5.5
DREAM PAIRS Cherish Women’s Fashion Outdoor Ankle Strap Peep Toe Cork Platform Wedge Casual Sandals Coral Size 5.5 DREAM PAIRS Cherish Women’s Fashion Outdoor Ankle Strap Peep Toe Cork Platform Wedge Casual Sandals Coral Size 5.5
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Michael Michael Kors Damita Wedge Espadrille Sandals, Pink Grapefruit, 5 US / 35 EU
Michael Michael Kors Damita Wedge Espadrille Sandals, Pink Grapefruit, 5 US / 35 EU Michael Michael Kors Damita Wedge Espadrille Sandals, Pink Grapefruit, 5 US / 35 EU
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VISCATA Barcelona SagaroCanvasTweedBlue EU41
VISCATA Barcelona SagaroCanvasTweedBlue EU41 VISCATA Barcelona SagaroCanvasTweedBlue EU41
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Schutz Women's Talinha Espadrille Wedge Sandal, Pearl/Palma, 8 M US
Schutz Women’s Talinha Espadrille Wedge Sandal, Pearl/Palma, 8 M US Schutz Women’s Talinha Espadrille Wedge Sandal, Pearl/Palma, 8 M US
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Penny Loves Kenny Women's Notch Wedge Sandal Blue 9 W US
Penny Loves Kenny Women’s Notch Wedge Sandal Blue 9 W US Penny Loves Kenny Women’s Notch Wedge Sandal Blue 9 W US
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