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The Batsanis men’s driving shoe is adurable slip on that’s ideal for travelling light.Featuring leather upper, leather lining andrubber sole, the shoe is hand sewn andextremely comfortable. The flexible designmakes it the ideal day and night shoe fordriving holidays and cruises.

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A great pair of insoles make the best shoes even better.SOLE Custom Footbeds feature an orthopaedic baselayer that molds to your foot. They feature a layer ofindustry-leading proprietary cushioning material whichconforms to the shape of your foot after exposure toheat, resulting in a completely customised fit. Travellingnever felt quite so good on the feet.

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The Courtney T-bar features the ever-wonderful Air Cushion Sole, one of twothings that make Dr Martens so great. Theother is a seemingly endless and amazinglyenduring range of shoes that never go outof style and just get better with age. TheCourtney T-bar combines canvas with athick outsole for added attitude. Available ina range of styles from zebra stripe to skullsand crossbones.

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Taking the right shoes away with you can make all the comfort differenceon your next trip. Luckily, there’s some great shoes on the market designedthat are lightweight, versatile, and designed with endless walking inmind. But remember: Never takebrand new shoes on holiday. Wearthem in for a couple of weeksbefore you go and you’ll bewalking on air.

Featuring the acclaimed Vibram sole forsupreme grip and a Gore-Tex XCR lining,these Scarpa beauties combine comfortand lightness with a super sporty look.Made from breathable yet waterproofmaterials, this shoe will make navigatingthe world’s city streets a breeze.

www.outdooragencies.com.au

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The Ms. SWIMS Ballerina Pearl fromSWIMS is a modern take on the practicalgalosh. A ballerina overshoe, it slips on toprotect your favourite shoes from wetweather and they match equally well withleather, tweeds, and trench coats. They arethe essence of practicality and a brilliantidea. Slip a pair in your suitcase and neverhave shoes ruined by rain again. Men’sversions are also available.

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We’re fools for a Mary Jane, and the Sydney from Keen isthe perfect traveller.

This shoe packs a style punch with hidden extras likecompression molded EVA midsoles and breathable liningswhich wick away moisture. They’re also extremelylightweight. Keen take technology a step further. TheVenice sandals sport a waterproof leather upper and anAegis Microbe Shield ® treated Hydrophobic mesh liningto combat foot nasties. Perfect for the tropics.A newcomer in the Keen stable, the San Sebastian is theperfect travelling solution. Designed for comfort anddurability outdoors, they’re stylish enough to move indoorsat night. Keen call it HybridLife TM . We call it sensiblepacking.

www.keenfootwear.com.au

For the style conscious traveller, Ecco has the footwear solution. Theperfect business/casual hybrid, the Neofusion has a lining that absorbsmoisture and a shock absorbing sole. The uppers are lightweight, soft, andbreathable ensuring comfort in the air and on the ground.

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The new Curbside collection from Teva are pure trash, literally. Made from post consumerrecycled materials, the men’s Keagan and women’s Makayla are a modish response toglobal environmental concerns. Featuring suede and leather uppers and a Mush® EVASockliner with recycled PET (recycled plastic bottles) cover, these beauties are comfortableenough to navigate the world’s toughest airports. They’re available at Kathmandu stores.

Also on the path to a comfortable greener future are Simple ecoSNEAKS, made with100% organic cotton linings and collars, PET laces and pedbeds™, and recycled car tyreoutsoles. Look closely at the soles, you’ll see tyre treads. They’re sensible, fun and a smallstep toward offsetting the carbon omissions of your flights.

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