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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nTL;DR:<\/em><\/strong> All of these are good picks for different reasons, but if I had to choose my two favorites that are the best mix of built-in support for all-day walking and stylish enough for Europe, the<\/em> Vionic Uptown Sneaker<\/em><\/strong><\/a> and<\/em> Taos Plim Soul Lux<\/em><\/strong><\/a> would be it.<\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019ve walked through over 15 European countries in every season, and my feet have strong opinions at this point.<\/p>\n After studying abroad in Florence, spending a month in Crete, and living in Lisbon for a summer, I\u2019ve learned that packing comfortable shoes is one of the most important things to get right for a trip to Europe. You\u2019re going to walk a lot. 20,000 steps a day is normal when you\u2019re sightseeing, and that\u2019s on uneven cobblestones, not smooth sidewalks.<\/p>\n The good news is you don\u2019t need to choose between comfort and style. The days of clunky \u201ctravel shoes\u201d that make you immediately look like a dorky American tourist are over. There are plenty of walking shoes that handle long days on European streets and still look good with a sundress or linen pants at dinner.<\/p>\n Here are the best walking shoes for Europe for women that strike that perfect balance between stylish and comfortable. <\/p>\n Disclosure: I was gifted the Taos Plim Soul Lux, Vionic Uptown Sneaker, and Kizik Vegas 2 for testing purposes, but I bought all other shoes in this article myself.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2013> Looking for sandal options for Europe as well? I have a detailed guide on the<\/em> best walking sandals for Europe<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n Note about my feet and this list:<\/strong> I have flat feet, overpronation, a bunion, and a history of posterior tibial tendonitis, so I need more support than most people, especially through the arch. That\u2019s surprisingly hard to find in a shoe that\u2019s still stylish. The first five picks below\u2014the Vionic Uptown, Taos Plim Soul Lux, Bared Stork, Reef Neptune, and HOKA Transport 2\u2014are all comfortable enough for me to wear as they are without having to change out the insert. For the rest, I looked for shoes with good bones: a comfortable base, Europe-friendly features, and a removable insole. However, I would add my own orthotics before wearing those for long walking days in Europe. People with fewer foot issues would probably find them comfortable enough without added support, I just need a lot more support than most people. I tested all of these shoes for at least 10,000 steps each to make sure they could handle long walking days. <\/p>\n Best Cute Sneakers With Arch Support For Europe<\/p>\n The Vionic Uptown Sneakers<\/strong><\/a> have the casual leather-sneaker look I like for travel, with built-in arch support that\u2019s actually good enough for my very flat feet. I have them in ivory with tan suede accents and a silver heel, and they look cute with linen pants, jeans, and dresses.<\/p>\n I wore these all summer for errands, stroller walks, and longer days on my feet. The soft leather and cushioned heel were comfortable right away, with no break-in period or blisters. But the arch support is what makes them stand out to me\u2014and why I\u2019d pack them for a Europe trip with plenty of walking.<\/p>\n They come in a few different colors and in medium and wide widths. They do run narrow, although the upper loosens up after a few wears. I have regular-width feet and a bunion on my left foot, and the medium width fits me well. My exact size wasn\u2019t available, so I went down half a size, which worked great for me.<\/p>\n My main gripe is that the suede portions pick up dirt easily. The soles and perforated tongue also give them a slightly more orthotic-shoe look, but those details aren\u2019t as noticeable once you\u2019re wearing them.<\/p>\n \u2013> Read my detailed Vionic shoes review<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Best White Leather Sneakers For Walking in Europe<\/p>\n The Taos Plim Soul Lux<\/a><\/strong> is another shoe I\u2019ve been testing all summer, and I\u2019m excited to have finally found a comfortable, low-profile white leather sneaker with decent arch support. That combination is hard to find!<\/p>\n The footbed has both arch and metatarsal support tucked into a surprisingly understated shoe. The branding is subtle, the leather and stitching are good quality, and there\u2019s cushioning around the heel collar. You can also remove the footbed entirely if you prefer your own orthotics.<\/p>\n The leather was stiff the first time I wore them, but it relaxed after a few wears. I never got a blister while breaking them in, which is more than I can say for the last pair of leather sneakers I tried.<\/p>\n They fit true to size and work well for my regular-width feet, though they\u2019re on the narrower side. Taos makes them in a wide width too.<\/p>\n The main trade-off is that the full leather upper isn\u2019t the most breathable, and you don\u2019t get as much cushioning as you would with a thicker platform sole. Still, I like how stable they feel while walking in them. They sit low to the ground, which is especially nice for uneven cobblestones.<\/p>\n \u2013> Read my Taos shoes review<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Best Premium Sneakers With Adjustable Support<\/p>\n The Bared Footwear Stork<\/strong><\/a> is the premium pick on this list, combining a polished design with serious support. It\u2019s the most expensive shoe here, but Bared puts a lot of thought into both support and fit. The brand was founded by a podiatrist, and that attention to comfort goes beyond a cushioned sole.<\/p>\n The contoured footbed cradles the heel, and the support is spread out rather than concentrated in one strongly raised arch. The shoes also come with Bared\u2019s Fit Kit: you can swap in thinner footbeds for more room or add padding beneath the front of the footbed if they feel too roomy. That\u2019s especially helpful if one foot fits a little differently from the other, though getting the size and inserts just right can take a little experimenting.<\/p>\n The neutral color I own looks good with dresses, trousers, and jeans, so I\u2019d happily wear these for sightseeing and keep them on for a nicer dinner. The rubber sole is also slip-tested.<\/p>\n The main downsides are the price and warmth: the leather-and-suede upper runs a little warm, so these wouldn\u2019t be my first choice for the hottest part of summer.<\/p>\n Best Walking Shoes for Hot Weather in Europe<\/p>\n For hot summer days in Europe, you can\u2019t go wrong with the Reef Neptune<\/strong><\/a>. The stretch-knit and suede design looks relaxed and summery, and the breathable knit upper lets in more air than a leather sneaker. There\u2019s decent arch support for such a lightweight shoe, along with a soft memory-foam insole for cushioning.<\/p>\n The suede heel can be worn upright like a regular sneaker or folded down when you want to slip them on quickly. That\u2019s a handy feature for airport security, popping out of your hotel room, or giving your heels a little freedom after a day of walking. They\u2019re light and easy to pack, and the simple design works with most summer outfits without looking like a technical walking shoe.<\/p>\n The fit is roomy, so I followed Reef\u2019s recommendation and sized down half a size. The main downside is that the knit can stain easily, especially on my white pair. There isn\u2019t a ton of traction on the soles, either. <\/p>\n With their laid-back look, these would be an especially good summer pick for coastal towns and island hopping in Europe.<\/p>\n Best Hybrid Walking Shoes For Europe<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been wearing the HOKA Transport<\/a><\/strong> for almost a year, and they\u2019re actually my overall favorite travel shoe right now. They were comfortable right away, and they\u2019re versatile enough for a trip that includes both city sightseeing and hiking.<\/p>\n I wore mine for a week in Antigua, Guatemala, which has some of the most intensely uneven cobblestone streets I\u2019ve walked on. I even climbed a volcano in them on a hard hike, and my feet felt great the entire trip.<\/p>\n The grippy Vibram outsole is a big reason I like these for cobblestones, especially on hills where the pavement can get slippery. I\u2019m looking at you, Lisbon. There\u2019s plenty of cushioning for longer walking days, too, without the shoes feeling heavy.<\/p>\n They come with quick-toggle laces, which I didn\u2019t love, but regular laces are included in the box. I cut the toggle laces off mine and re-laced them the traditional way.<\/p>\n The water-repellent upper can run a little warm, so keep that in mind for peak summer heat in Southern Europe. Still, these were fine for me in Antigua\u2019s hot, humid weather. They come in regular and wide widths.<\/p>\n They\u2019re probably the least stylish shoes on this list, but for me, the comfort is worth the trade-off, especially on trips with a lot of walking and some hiking, too.<\/p>\n \u2013> Read my thoughts on the best HOKA shoes for travel<\/a><\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n Wearing my HOKA Transports on the streets of Antigua, Guatemala, with the most uneven cobblestones I\u2019ve ever come across (left) and hiking Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala with the same shoes (right).<\/em><\/p>\n Best Budget Walking Shoes For Europe<\/p>\n The Dr. Scholl\u2019s Time Off Sneaker<\/strong><\/a> is a good reminder that a comfortable travel shoe doesn\u2019t have to cost a fortune. The clean design and slight platform give it the look of a fashionable sneaker, with a price that\u2019s easier to justify for an occasional trip.<\/p>\n The cushioned insole has built-in arch support, and the faux leather upper wipes clean easily and resists light moisture. That\u2019s especially handy if, like me, you\u2019re drawn to white sneakers but want to keep them looking reasonably clean while traveling.<\/p>\n Durability is the main trade-off. The sole can separate, and the upper can crack with lots of wear, so these wouldn\u2019t be my first choice if you\u2019re looking for a shoe to wear heavily for years. The fit is also on the narrow side, making the wide option worth considering if you need more room. And if you\u2019re between sizes, I\u2019d recommend sizing up. <\/p>\n For a trip where you want a cute white sneaker that won\u2019t break your heart (or your bank account) if it gets scuffed on cobblestones, this is a solid pick.<\/p>\n \u2013> For more about my experience with these shoes, check out my Dr. Scholl\u2019s Time Off Sneaker review<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Best Cushioned Leather Sneakers For Europe<\/p>\n For a city trip where you\u2019ll be wearing skirts and dresses as often as jeans, the Cole Haan GrandPr\u00f8 Topspin<\/strong><\/a> is a nice, dressier sneaker option. The classic leather design and slight platform look are polished enough to wear beyond a day of sightseeing.<\/p>\n The cushioning is the best part about these shoes. It feels especially soft under the heel and forefoot, and the leather is more flexible than I expected. There isn\u2019t much built-in arch support, though the insole is removable if you prefer to use your own.<\/p>\n They have an almond-shaped toe and brown border that give them a more distinctive look. That style won\u2019t be for everyone, so this is one I\u2019d try on in person to see how you feel about the shape. They almost reminded me of a Converse look, but in dressier sneaker form. <\/p>\n As with any full leather shoes, they run warm, so I wouldn\u2019t choose them for the hottest summer trips.<\/p>\n \u2013> Read my Cole Haan shoes review<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Best Hands-Free Walking Shoes For Europe<\/p>\n The Kizik Vegas 2<\/strong><\/a> looks like a classic leather sneaker, but you can put it on without bending down or using your hands. I thought the hands-free design might be more of a marketing gimmick, but once I tried it for myself, I was impressed with how easy it was to get these shoes on.<\/p>\n That hands-free design is very convenient whether you\u2019re going through airport security or trying to get out the door with a toddler. And the structured heel stays upright and secure while you\u2019re walking while still being comfortable. <\/p>\n The shoes are lightweight, with a little bounce in the heel, and the white leather version looks polished enough to wear with jeans, dresses, and nicer travel outfits.<\/p>\n The main trade-off is that the arch support and cushioning under the forefoot are both fairly light. The insole is removable if you want to add more support (I use a more supportive one for travel). They fit true to size, and Kizik also makes them in a wide.<\/p>\n Use my code THEATLASHEART10 for 10% off.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2013> Read my<\/em> Kizik shoes review<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Best Retro Sporty Walking Shoes For Europe<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a statement sneaker, the New Balance 327<\/strong><\/a> is probably the boldest pick on this list. The retro \u201970s design and oversized N logo give it plenty of personality, but the look isn\u2019t for everyone. I polled my Instagram Stories, and people were pretty divided on whether these were cute or \u201cugly cute.\u201d They\u2019re definitely more angular in person.<\/p>\n Style aside, they were comfortable right out of the box, with no break-in needed, including for my usual 10,000+ step test. The cushioning helps soften each step on hard cobblestones. They also have fantastic traction on the soles. <\/p>\n You don\u2019t get the same arch support as you would with a dedicated walking shoe, but there\u2019s still plenty to like if style is a priority. And even with the lack of arch support, my arches felt supported enough with the angular design, and I didn\u2019t notice them rolling inward while walking. I\u2019d still probably use my own inserts for more support on long walking days, though. <\/p>\n They fit true to size but run a little narrow, so I\u2019d look elsewhere if you need more room across the forefoot. <\/p>\n \u2013> Read my New Balance shoes review for travel<\/a><\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n These shoes didn\u2019t quite make the main list, but they\u2019re worth a look depending on what you\u2019re after.<\/p>\n The right walking shoes for Europe travel come down to a few things that most shoe roundups don\u2019t talk about.<\/p>\n My goal with this article was to find walking shoes that feel good during long sightseeing days and still work with the clothes I\u2019d pack for Europe. All of these picks work for different reasons, whether that\u2019s supportive cushioning, a dressier look, breathability, or versatility for trips that include some hiking.<\/p>\n With my very flat feet, built-in support makes a big difference. Some of these shoes give me enough support on their own, while others are pairs I\u2019d wear with my own inserts. The best choice for you depends on your feet, the season, and how you\u2019ll spend your days.<\/p>\n Whatever you choose, take them on a few longer walks before you leave, wearing the socks and any inserts you\u2019ll bring. It\u2019s much better to discover an uncomfortable fit close to home than halfway through a sightseeing day.<\/p>\n \u2013> Short on time? Here\u2019s a quick look at the most comfortable walking shoes for Europe That Are Still Stylish<\/h2>\n
#1 Vionic Uptown Sneakers<\/h2>\n
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#2 Taos Plim Soul Lux<\/h2>\n
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#3 Bared Footwear Stork Sneakers<\/h2>\n
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#4 Reef Neptune<\/h2>\n
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#5 HOKA Transport 2<\/h2>\n
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#6 Dr. Scholl\u2019s Time Off Sneaker<\/h2>\n
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#7 Cole Haan GrandPr\u00f8 Topspin<\/h2>\n
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#8 Kizik Vegas 2<\/h2>\n
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#9 New Balance 327<\/h2>\n
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Honorable Mentions <\/h2>\n
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Shoes I Wouldn\u2019t Recommend as Good Walking Shoes For Europe<\/h2>\n
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What to Look For in Women\u2019s Walking Shoes For Europe<\/h2>\n
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Final Thoughts on the best Walking Shoes For Europe<\/h2>\n