• Sizes: US 5 to 12 | Widths: Medium and vast | Supplies: Polyester, polyurethane (PU) foam, rubber

Outfitted with a grippy, non-slip sole; pressure-relieving insole; and sturdy supplies, this sturdy waterproof shoe was made for individuals who work lengthy hours on their ft. “I work in a laboratory and I stroll and stand all day lengthy. These are excellent,” writes one reviewer, including that their pair was fairly straightforward to interrupt in. Different reviewers be aware that, after switching to the Spacecloud 2.0, their legs and again damage much less whereas they’re on the job. That is one other shoe that feels agency reasonably than plush, and that’s by design—it ought to assist your ft really feel supported over longer intervals of time. (That stated, in order for you a extra marshmallowy shoe for work, there’s a slip-resistant model of the Hoka Bondi.)

• Sizes: US 5 to fifteen.5 | Widths: Medium | Supplies: Polyester, EVA, rubber

Time spent wandering via museums, stopping by scenic lookouts, and easily ready in line at airport safety provides up. You want a light-weight, breathable sneaker that gained’t let your ft down on trip, and the On Cloud 5 is our high decide. It’s fashionable and streamlined (so you possibly can put on it with just about any outfit you pack), and straightforward to slide on due to its elastic laces. It has a springy step that’ll come in useful whenever you’re strolling or hustling to make your connecting flight, but it surely additionally offers a unbelievable basis for standing, in keeping with Zappos reviewers. “I might reside in them,” one writes. “The perfect shoe for all-day put on, strolling or standing!”

• Sizes: US 5 to 11 | Widths: Medium | Supplies: Polyester, foam, rubber

Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, FACFAS, a podiatrist primarily based in North Carolina, tells SELF that the APMA-accepted Naot Okahu is “the final word light-weight, slip-on sneaker” in her ebook. She particularly likes its supportive cork and latex footbed, which ought to mildew to the form of your foot over time. (It’s additionally detachable in the event you use orthotics or over-the-counter inserts.) Even with such a sturdy insole, the shoe is a pleasant and light-weight six ounces, and the higher is fabricated from breathable knit cloth (at all times a welcome function for these of us within the sweaty ft membership).

• Sizes: US 4 to 12 | Widths: Medium | Supplies: Artificial cloth, cork, latex, PU

This model of Birkenstock’s always-popular Boston clog is a SELF editor favourite for touring, however the options that make it well-suited for lengthy flights additionally make it a stunning selection for cleansing, cooking, and tackling different housekeeping on that countless to-do listing. For one factor, our affiliate director of particular initiatives notes that the adjustable midfoot strap helps maintain the clog flying off her foot. For an additional, the tender footbed is soft and comfy proper out of the field, however in basic Birk trend, it nonetheless breaks in to suit your particular person foot with put on. The footbed additionally has some podiatrist-approved options like a raised toe groove and deep heel cup, each of which might help your foot loosen up and match comfortably within the shoe.