Best Nike shoes for travel, whatever your destination
Buying guide
Pack one of these picks for your next trip.
You've booked your next holiday but can't decide on the best walking shoes to pack. Your challenge: toeing the line between comfort and style while travelling light. Since you're planning on walking for miles and including some workouts, you need cushioned and supportive kicks. Ideally, they'll help prevent foot pain and blisters while meshing with your dressier attire and segueing from runs and ruins to restaurants and rum bars. Bonus points if they're compact and lightweight, helping you cut down on luggage fees. Here are some picks for the best Nike travel shoes.
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Best for long walks: Nike Motiva Women's Walking Shoes
Built for walking, Nike Motiva Walking Shoes help keep women comfortable during travel. Featuring a widened forefoot, they offer your toes ample room while you're sightseeing. Meanwhile, the patterned outsole helps you feel stable and supported. The contemporary, understated design and choice of nearly a dozen colourways means they complement most clothing.
Best for walks and runs: InfinityRN 4 Men's Road-Running Shoes
If you're planning on doing a combination of walking and running, pack this versatile pair of road-running shoes. Promoting comfort, support and stability, these sneakers feature high stacks of responsive Nike ReactX foam, plus a wider toe box, soft foam collar and Waffle-patterned outsole. At the same time, this Nike pair's subtle design and 12 colourway options help you project a sporty and sophisticated look.
Best for sleek, chic looks: Nike Free Run 2018 Women's Running Shoes
These shoes could be a great fit—for your feet and your luggage. Fashion-forward, they're downright pretty and elevated enough for nights on the town. Thanks to their collapsible Flyknit uppers and lightweight soles, the sneakers take up less space. Stretch yarns in the uppers lend this pair a barefoot-like feel, ideal for shorter walks and runs.
Best for versatility: Nike Invincible 3 Men's Road-Running Shoes
Available in 15 colourways, these best-selling Nike shoes are stylish enough to pair with athletic or casual wear. Thanks to ZoomX foam in the midsole and extra cushioning around the heel and tongue, these sneakers absorb impact and boost comfort. The Waffle outsole assists with traction, while the breathable Flyknit uppers provide a secure fit.
Best for easy on/off: Nike Pegasus FlyEase Women's Easy On/Off Road-Running Shoes
If you're the type of traveller who doesn't want to waste an extra second getting dressed, try these Nike sneakers. Thanks to a Nike FlyEase strap over the uppers, you can slip them on (and off) in seconds. With engineered mesh in the uppers, Nike React foam and Air Zoom units, these shoes are lightweight and won't bog down your luggage. As another plus, the Waffle-patterned outsoles help with stability on bumpy roads and cobblestone streets.
Best for hiking and walking: Nike Pegasus Trail 5 Men's Trail-Running Shoes
These sneakers can do double duty for trips combining light hiking and walking. For the trail, the forefoot of the outsole features rubber and a traction pattern. For the road, they boast responsive Nike ReactX foam to help with shock absorption. These features come in a lightweight, sneaker-like package so you can leave your bulky hiking boots at home.
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Words by Dina Cheney