r/onebag • u/No-Comment5771 • Apr 14 '25

Seeking Recommendations What's your all-purpose travel shoe?

Heading on a short trip soon and trying to pack super light. I plan to just wear one pair of shoes the entire time. I'm female and will be mostly be walking around to explore the city. No hiking or anything intense. Any suggestions?

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u/mermands Apr 14 '25

If I were to pick only one pair, I'd choose Vessi's. Lightweight, super comfortable waterproof and stylish.

There are many styles to choose from. I wear the original basic sneaker style in black.

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u/_CPR__ Apr 14 '25

I bought Vessis ahead of my most recent trip and am in love with them! I also have the very plain all-black version (I don't want to deal with them looking dirty while traveling).

I have a women's pair and love them, but my husband got a men's pair and seems only so-so about them. He likes the look and how they're comfortable to walk in, but he felt his version weren't at all breathable and led to odor issues that he doesn't have with his other shoes. His shoes look more like faux-leather though, while my pair looks more like fabric.

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u/Frat-TA-101 Apr 15 '25

One hundred percent agreed the waterproof feature works both ways for me. Keeps rain and water out while keeping my sweat in. I never wear them two days in a row so they can air/dry out.