Travel Shoes, Hiking Boots, Flaps / Sandals, Walking Shoes - Reviews

Smartwool socks are what's for travel. They last until loss do you part. They don't itch, like those shapeless, scratchy blobs you normally associate with wool sock world, and they'll never show you a stinky side. They're warm, cool, cushy, comfy. Every traveler should have Smartwool socks coddling cobblestone-sore and trail-battered tootsies -- hot and sore or cold and wet feet can derail a trip fast.

Get 'em. Love 'em. Never lose 'em.

Backpacking Europe means more city street beating on foot than you may be imagining, and feeling footsore a few days into a trip seriously dampens walking enthusiasm. It's easily avoided: key to happy travel feet and blister avoidance are good travel shoes and socks. Follow the Dr. Feelgood prescription for tour-tired tootsies and you can sprint your happy feet across Europe if you feel like it.

Birkenstock shoes and sandals are walker's favorites the world over. Ask student travelers what they won't give up, and Birkenstock wearers will list their shoe before backpacks. Well known and worn Birkenstocks are a renewable resource, too: resole, re-footbed, re-use. Try 'em for a trip and you'll be a well-heeled traveler indeed. Read the review.

The right pair of hiking boots is crucial - comfort, fit and durability make the difference between a good hike and a night nursing sore, aching and blistered feet. Get hiking boots reviews and prices.