The Best Walking Shoes for Major Cities, According to a Travel Writer

martin-dm / Getty ImagesAll products are selected independently by The Looker’s editors. If you purchase something from our post, we may earn a small commission.I’ve learned the hard way that there is no universal “best travel shoe.” The pair that works perfectly in Tokyo can leave you limping in Lisbon. The sneakers that survive Mexico City’s cracked sidewalks may feel clunky and impractical in Kyoto, where you’re constantly slipping your shoes on and off.And as someone with flat feet who routinely walks 20,000-plus steps a day while traveling, I find that footwear can make or break an entire trip. Last year alone, I traveled to 45 cities and destinations, covering enough distance to circle the globe 8.6 times. Somewhere between the cobblestones of Portugal, the rain-slicked streets of Scotland, and marathon sightseeing days in Mexico City, I became obsessive about finding shoes that actually hold up.Read more at The Daily Beast.