My Search for the Perfect Travel Sandal

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Here's a summary of some of the best, worst, and ongoing sandal debacles I’ve had.

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CROCS Good: are waterproof Bad: unbelievably slippery

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NAOT Good: great for walking miles and miles on the city streets Bad: not very compact or lightweight

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TAOS Good: Super comfy to wear all day (and night) Bad: The footbed pilled (uncomfortably so), and started smelling bad

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FIT MY FOOT Good: Custom Made! Bad: while they’re stylish, they’re not dressy

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Qualities of a Perfect Travel Sandal:

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– Water resistant – Comfortable footbed for walking – Easy to put on and take off

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Shout Out to the Flip Flop! Comfy, easy to slip on/off, and you won’t be upset if somebody else walks away in them

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My Search for the Perfect Travel Sandal

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Here's a summary of some of the best, worst, and ongoing sandal debacles I’ve had.

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CROCS Good: are waterproof Bad: unbelievably slippery

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NAOT Good: great for walking miles and miles on the city streets Bad: not very compact or lightweight

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TAOS Good: Super comfy to wear all day (and night) Bad: The footbed pilled (uncomfortably so), and started smelling bad

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FIT MY FOOT Good: Custom Made! Bad: while they’re stylish, they’re not dressy

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Qualities of a Perfect Travel Sandal:

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– Water resistant – Comfortable footbed for walking – Easy to put on and take off

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Shout Out to the Flip Flop! Comfy, easy to slip on/off, and you won’t be upset if somebody else walks away in them

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Click through for recommendations - tried and true by both readers and travel colleagues

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