According to my fitness tracker, I walk around 18-20k steps a day when I travel! That’s 5x more than my count when I’m at home (designer life!) and so it’s a real must to wear only the comfiest shoes for travel.
After a really long search (and trust me, I really searched!) here are the two best pairs I’ve ever used! These are my all-time favorite travel shoes and I swear by these! When you try them for yourself you’ll understand why I rave about them!
My favorite travel shoes are two Skechers pairs: Skechers On-The-Go and Skechers Go Walk 3. I’ve had the On-The-Go for a year now and the Go Walk for a month (in time for my Taiwan trip)
Aside from being the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever tried (not even exaggerating here), they are also both surprisingly extremely light! I used to bring only one pair when I travel but on my last two trips, I brought both pairs because they hardly weigh anything!
Skechers On-The-Go
Comfort:
I know I’ve said comfy a hundred times already but I don’t know how else to describe it in different words! They are just really, really comfortable! No-fuss, simple and lightweight.
Style:
They look like boat shoes, right? Which makes it perfect when you’re wearing shorts, although I’ve worn it multiple times with a dress. Because they look so low-key, I wear these even on regular days here in Manila (especially when I’m doing mom-errands!)
Cleaning:
Since its main body is made of canvas, once it gets dirty, you have to wash it. But during trips, I don’t really clean it anymore because dirt seems to just camouflage since the design has thin light brown stripes.
Skechers Go Walk 3
Comfort:
Compared to my On-The-Go, the cushioning on these are way better (which is why I mentioned on my Instagram that it felt like I was walking on clouds!) And no wonder, because according to the product description online, they boast about its “GOga Mat Technology with high-rebound cushioning”
At the time of writing this article, I’ve worn it in Taiwan and Hong Kong and it was perfect all the way; no blisters, no band-aids and that’s considering we walked around 18,000 steps per day! Also, I’ve worn it both with and without socks and I’ve had no problems at all.
Style:
They look chunkier than my On-The-Go’s but it’s a cute kind of chunky that I like! They still match great with my short dresses, which is perfect because I love wearing dresses!
Cleaning:
The first time Mor saw this pair, his first comment was “You got it in white? How are you gonna clean that?!” So I showed him the tag which says that it’s Scotchguard protected! Yay! I still got a bit worried though after it got really dirty in Taiwan (since I wore it to Yehliu, where it was sandy and dusty) but no kidding, it looked good as new after I cleaned it when I got home!
Ever since I discovered these, I’m like a crazy Skechers fanatic that I’ve recommended it to my friends (seriously, ask all the friends I’ve traveled with!), my husband and even my mom-in-law! Look, I’m even writing an entire blog post about it just to express my love! Haha.
Suffice to say, I highly recommend getting a pair of Skechers for travel. I’m actually thinking of getting another one in a different style. Now if only they had boots for winter. I’m still on the look out for the perfect pair of travel boots!
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If you wanna see more of my favorite travel items, check out my travel must-haves!
44 Comments
Kathrine Eldridge
September 24, 2016 at 7:14 pmThanks for sharing this sneakers! They look so great with your chic looks.
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Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 24, 2016 at 10:53 pmThanks Kathrine!
Marie roque
September 25, 2016 at 9:10 amaftr travelling with you and heard ur personal testimony…. will definitely get one before my nxt travel too !! Tnx sheens
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2016 at 11:39 amMarie yes, you won’t regret it!!!
Rea
September 25, 2016 at 10:34 pmAww thanks for this! I’m really on a hunt for the best shoes. We’re backpacking next month and I want something that I hope won’t hurt my feet with all the walking (I can only imagine). I hope this still fits my budget though but if not, I’m gonna have to stick with my white Nike for now and put this on my bucketlist. And yes, I worry about white too. My husband said white shoes look like something you can get in trouble with if someone steps on them, haha!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2016 at 10:36 pmHeehee our practical husbands! But this GoWalk 3 pair cleans easily. Try out in stores, I’m sure you’ll love it.
Pia
September 26, 2016 at 12:05 amThese shoes look crazy comfy! The GoWalk 3 is my favorite, I think I’ll give it a try. 😀
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Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 26, 2016 at 7:58 amYes they look and feel sooo comfortable. Let me know if you like it when you try it!
Monique Galang
September 26, 2016 at 12:38 amSketchers never get out of style..
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 26, 2016 at 7:58 amThat’s so true. I still remember the first pair of shoes that I picked on my own when I was a kid was a Skechers pair. Hehe.
Violette
September 26, 2016 at 1:22 amThese shoes looks really nice and so comfy!
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Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 26, 2016 at 7:55 amYes they’re sooo comfortable!
Dolce Nina
September 26, 2016 at 2:42 amAdorable shoes! xoxo
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 26, 2016 at 7:55 amThanks Dolce!
Nikki Syther
September 26, 2016 at 5:40 amI have ruined so many shoes during my travels, I always end up choosing the same type over and over again, I have like 3 pairs of a model that’s similar to the go walk 3, because they are cheap, comfortable and come in a lot of different colors, plus it’s so easy to pack them!
Nikki –
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Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 26, 2016 at 7:59 amHaha I feel you! I think if I end up ruining these because of overusing them, I’ll probably get another Go Walk 3 too.
James Benita
September 26, 2016 at 5:51 amAmazing pictures and great post.
xx
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Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 26, 2016 at 7:55 amThanks James!
Filipa Jackson
September 26, 2016 at 9:59 amThis is such a fun look
Filipa xxx
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Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 26, 2016 at 1:37 pmThanks Filipa!
Mei
September 26, 2016 at 11:26 amGood recommendations on the walking shoes! I must try them myself! I wear Tory Burch espadrille flats that are very comfy and stylish too. The jute material keeps the feet cool. You have an awesome travel blog! As I travel quite a lot myself, I’m looking forward to your travel adventures
-Mei
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Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 26, 2016 at 1:37 pmMei, you should try! Happy you like the blog!
Carina
September 26, 2016 at 10:13 pmThose shoes look so comfy and perfect for roaming through a new city.
xo
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Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 27, 2016 at 8:35 amYup, they sure are!
Vanessa
September 27, 2016 at 12:42 amYour shoes look SO comfy! I could definitely need a pair now that I’m expecting!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 27, 2016 at 8:34 amThey’re super comfy! I’m sure these would be perfect for pregnant moms too!
Christina
September 27, 2016 at 4:51 amThese sound perfect for traveling! You can’t go wrong with a pair of comfortable shoes when it come to vacations. Love how these are both functional and stylish!
Best,
Christina
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Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 27, 2016 at 8:34 amThanks Christina, yes that’s true!
Rina
September 27, 2016 at 6:54 amComfort is essential for travel, I can see why you favor them =)
xoxo Rina
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Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 27, 2016 at 8:34 amYes, you definitely need a comfy pair for travel because of all the walking.
Emily
September 27, 2016 at 10:46 amThanks for sharing this! It’s so important to wear comfy shoes when you are going to be pounding the pavement
-Emily
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Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 27, 2016 at 12:19 pmYes that’s true!
Maryam
September 27, 2016 at 12:17 pmThose shoes are amazing! They look so comfy.
xo, Maryam
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Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 27, 2016 at 12:19 pmThey are! Thanks!
Aisha
September 30, 2016 at 9:20 pmI absolutely LOVE my Sketchers On-the-Go! I wore them every day for two weeks of non-stop walking in New York City and they were perfect! Felt like I was walking on clouds
Sheena Sy Gonzales
October 2, 2016 at 2:40 pmSame description! I felt the same! Haha!
Kristine Li
September 30, 2016 at 9:30 pmGreat to see this post dedicated to the shoes! I recently bought my first pair of Skechers (they’re so light omg!) and can’t wait to wear them for more trips!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
October 2, 2016 at 2:39 pmThey’re the best!!
Brittany
September 30, 2016 at 11:32 pmI might just have to buy a pair of these now….thanks for sharing!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
October 2, 2016 at 2:39 pmYou should!
analyn cue
January 19, 2017 at 3:56 pmI have always enjoyed reading your blog, especially your travel tips and seeing pictures of cute Luke! But this particular entry spoke to me. Hahaha. I immediately wanted to buy my own pair, and it didn’t disappoint! Considering I was more of a flipflops girl, now it’s what I wear almost every day! Was so glad to be able to read your travel tip and buy my own pair before jet setting to our honeymoon. =)
-@analyn_yaecue
Sheena Sy Gonzales
January 19, 2017 at 4:13 pmHi Analyn, nice to hear that!! So happy you enjoyed your Skechers GoWalk!
Ken Patricio
February 28, 2020 at 8:14 amHi Ms. Sheena, I want to ask on how you managed to clean your shoes especially that you are using white ones?
Sheena Sy Gonzales
February 28, 2020 at 4:05 pmI spray all my light colored shoes with crepe protect or other waterproof shoe sprays. Then for maintenance I just make sure to wipe them often. Admittedly, the cloth ones really turn greyish over time so I just let go of them after I’ve worn them for a couple of years.