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As somebody who travels so much (and writes about it), I like dressing for a vacation spot, however I additionally love being carry-on solely. As such, packing issues that may do double (or triple) obligation is tremendous essential. Meaning each merchandise in my carry-on has to earn its place, and that’s precisely why the Olukai Lāi Slide has turn out to be my go-to journey sandal.
I first picked them up whereas looking for a flexible shoe that wouldn’t take up an excessive amount of area however may nonetheless deal with lengthy days of strolling. These slides checked all of the bins: modern, waterproof, comfy, and supportive—an absolute rarity within the sandal world. With a smooth, contoured footbed and built-in arch help, they don’t simply look good; they really really feel good, even for somebody like me, who has flat toes.
“Sandals basically should not nice on your toes, nevertheless these have inbuilt arch help and a particular footbed that helps with total foot and ankle help whereas strolling,” says Dana Caruso, DPM and podiatric surgeon. She notes that they’ve sufficient help to be a light-weight strolling shoe, that means sightseeing is a-okay (and sure, I’ve worn them throughout).
From Italy to France to Bali to Puerto Rico Mexico to house in California, these sandals have offered nice help whereas nonetheless working for a ton of various locations and experiences. Seashore walks, metropolis explorations, rooftop cocktails, and candlelit dinners — these sandals have seen all of it.
Past their consolation and help, what really makes the Olukai Lāi Slide stand out is its easy versatility. I’ve worn them straight from the pool to dinner with out skipping a beat, because of their modern and minimal design. They pair simply as nicely with breezy linen pants as they do with a swimsuit or a classy costume, making them a vital a part of my journey wardrobe.
Additionally they test the sturdiness field—one thing I’ve discovered is essential after years of making an attempt to make flimsy sandals work. These maintain up by way of rainstorms, cobblestone streets, and sandy and rocky seashores with out dropping their form or wanting worn down. And since they’re waterproof, they dry rapidly and by no means get that dreaded damp sandal odor.
For anybody seeking to streamline their packing whereas nonetheless having a shoe that works for almost each event, the Olukai Lāi Slide is it. They’ve earned their everlasting spot in my suitcase, proving that you simply actually can have consolation, type, and practicality—multi function sandal.