I wear a size 12 shoe, which makes packing multiple pairs for a long trip particularly difficult. They鈥檙e bulky, heavy, and take up a lot of space in a duffel, so I try to bring a pair听that serves multiple purposes when possible.听
Not having enough space in a bag for your shoes falls听far down the list of problems one could have these days, to be sure, but it does make packing for a road trip somewhat more of a chore. My wife Sarah鈥檚 do-it-all shoe? The , which has become one of her all-time favorite pairs. It鈥檚 her go-to for any type of summer travel, especially if the trip involves a beach.
The beauty of the Pehuea,听according to Sarah, is its听arch support. This听is听a comfy slip-on, yes, but it also features OluKai鈥檚 removable, dual-density anatomical PU footbed, which means you can spend all day walking around in them听without feet or back pain.听They even stand up to some light hiking. Sarah suffers from back pain regularly, due to an old injury, so shoes have to meet a high bar to keep her from hurting, and these pass with flying colors.
The men鈥檚 version, the , is听just as comfortable, but the thing we love most about these shoes is their versatility. They鈥檙e the ideal听car-to-beach shoe, because they鈥檙e cozy on a long ride with that drop in the heel听yet still incredibly breathable once you hit the sand, thanks to their mesh upper. The heel is synthetic and water-resistant, but the shoes also drain well if you get them wet. The听non-marking sole provides plenty of traction. As a bonus, the removable footbed has a washable cover, so they鈥檙e easy to clean after a week at the beach or lake.
All of those features are great, but they听don鈥檛听mean anything if a shoe doesn鈥檛 look good. My wife wore the Pehuea听around Europe听while kayaking, exploring towns, and out to dinner. They鈥檙e the perfect do-anything听summer shoe.听
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