Reviewers Who Have Worn These Shoes To The Airport Swear They’re Perfect

These shoes make the airport feel like a breeze — and you’ll love wearing them on the rest of your trip.

There is a point in every trip when you must decide what you’re going to wear to the airport. It’s a big decision, one that will physically impact you for the rest of the day — or even your entire trip if you chose the wrong shoes and score some gnarly blisters before your plane has even taken off.

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The ideal airport shoes are super comfortable and supportive for lots of walking, standing, and lugging around heavy bags. They’re stretchy and breathable if your feet tend to swell when you’re in the air. They should also be easy to take on and off, as to not hold up everyone at security and prompting every dad in line (including my own) to develop a rising heart rate and anger-induced eye twitch. Of course, it wouldn’t hurt if they were good-looking, too. 

To help you find your Cinderella shoe for future flights, we’ve rounded up the highest-rated, most-beloved walking and travel shoes on Amazon. Some are sneakers and some are loafers, but all have glowing reviews that mention airport wear by name. Each shoe comes in a selection of colors and sizes, with many offering wide and extra-wide options. 

1. The beloved Lamincoa women's walking shoes

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We've written before about these super comfortable, budget-friendly walking shoes and they continue to be a top-selling item among HuffPost readers. Shopping writer Kristen Adaway said "they're made with breathable mesh knit all over and have an easy slip-on fit," so it's no wonder so many reviewers wear them when traveling.

Promising review: "I love these shoes! They are extremely comfy and make great shoes for people who are on their feet a lot. I wore them through the airport and they are so easy to slip on and off. I’m excited to wear them to Disney World!" —Cody Brown

Get them from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in sizes 5.5–10 and 16 colors).

2. Super cute Skechers women's walking shoes

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A sporty loafer that comes in 23 colors and patterns, this Skechers slide will be your new travel fave. They're super easy to take on and off, lightweight on the feet and give a pop of color to any outfit (even your favorite travel sweats). They come in narrow and wide options.

Promising review: "Bought these to travel, easy on and off at airports, and comfortable while walking. They really worked out great, comfortable right from the start — didn't have to 'break them in.' Will likely get them in another color!" —djplumb

Get them from Amazon for $49.98+ (available in sizes 5—13 and 23 colors).

3. Kizik's unisex hands-free slip-on sneaks

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If you hate tying your shoes or struggling with a shoe horn, allow me to introduce you to Kizik's "hands-free" unisex sneaker with a patented rebounding heel that you can slide into with only your feet. They're lightweight and breathable.

Promising review: "Excellent step-in shoes. Perfect for airport security or for anyone who has issues bending to tie their shoes and get their foot in their shoe. Perfect! Now we need slippers please!" —Lynne P Straw

Get them from Amazon for $99 (available in women's sizes 6–16.5; men's sizes 4.5–15 and six colors).

4. Thousand Fell lace-up sneakers

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Reviewers who log a lot of mileage on vacation swear by these comfortable (and fully recyclable) tennis shoes from Thousand Fell.

Promising review: “Wore these on a hike, in an airport, walking around an area with a hot climate. I have chronic foot pain and don’t do well with shoes that aren’t supportive. These were worth the investment. Only feedback I can give is I wish the laces were longer and they had sizes suited to fit wide feet.” —Saleenah

Get them from Thousand Fell for $125 (available in sizes 5–10 and 15 colors).

5. Trend-forward women's slip-on sock sneakers

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A way more affordable version of the Balenciaga sock shoes, these slip-on sneakers are stretchy and breathable while still giving you ample support, perfect for going through security or walking forever to your terminal.

Promising review: "Like walking on air. There is ease, peace, and no drama in wearing this pair of shoes. Easy to slide on. Great arch and foot support. Super to wear for travel easy on and off in TSA at airports. I LOVE THESE SHOES!" —C-R

Get them from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in women's sizes 5.5–11 and 18 colors).

6. Timeless Merrell Jungle mocs

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Merrell's Jungle mocs are a longtime standout when it comes to comfortable shoes that are easy to take on and off.

Promising review: "I travel by plane a lot and I usually wear my Minnetonka moccasins. But in the winter months the regular Mocs are not so good when there’s snow so I need something different. I had three criteria for my search, 1) obviously they needed to be comfortable, 2) they had to slip on/off easily, 3) they should not set off the metal detector at the airport (I use TSA pre-check so I do not have to remove my shoes). These jungle Mocs are fantastic, very comfortable for long trips, slip on/off easily yet keep a good support around my feet (helps to keep my feet from swelling on long flights). And they pass thru the airport metal detectors with no issues. And as a added benefit, they look great. I love this Mocs and would highly recommend them. The sizing is exact." —Thomas S.

Get them from Amazon for $39.54+ (available in women's sizes 6.5–15 and 22 colors).

7. Sporty ASICS men's sneakers

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If you're a runner, you already know that ASICS makes great, high-quality performance sneakers in a ton of fun colors. These shoes have just enough cushion with wide and extra-wide options.

Promising review: "Color combo looks great in my opinion. Went from the box, to my feet, to a full day of airport walking and travel. Comfortable from the first step" —Amazon customer

Get them from Amazon for $49.95+ (available in women's sizes 7–15 and 20 colors).

8. Effortlessly cool Lugz men's slides

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These minimalist slip-on canvas shoes go with literally every outfit and will give your feet support through long hours of standing and walking.

Promising review: "They are really comfy, I get them to travel to Colombia and they were a perfect walking and easy to put in and to put out in the airport security, love when you can put them on and off fast as that. Especially at home where I always take the shoes off at the entrance." —Francisco

Get them from Amazon for $28+ (available in women's sizes 3.5–16 and 37 colors).

9. Elevated Skechers men's walking sneakers

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High-rebound cushioning makes the insoles in these Skechers walking shoes extra comfortable. They're sporty while still elevated and perfect for long days walking or carrying heavy bags. These come in wide and extra-wide options.

Promising review: "OK. My guy is frugal to the core. He’s on cement floors daily and constantly complaining of leg/foot pains/fatigue. I recommended several brands of shoes. He selected Skechers for the price point. He’s cheap aka frugal lol so this was the best I could hope for.

After wearing them for at least a week, he’s thanked me several times for recommending them. He loves the support and cushion these shoes give him. They were true to size and absolutely no breaking in time. Which was perfect bc he had a family emergency and traveled really well with them on. Lots of walking, airport time, etc. Highly recommend." —dreamweaver

Get them from Amazon for $47.95+ (available in women's sizes 8–14 and six colors).

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.