17 Sneakers to Take on Your Next Vacation

When you think of vacation attire, visions of sandals, sundresses, and swimsuits probably float through your head. But there is one very practical footwear style that often gets overlooked when excitedly packing for a warm-weather getaway, and that is sneakers. Even if your holiday will consist mainly of lying by the beach, pool, or in your hotel bed, we promise that a pair of vacation-ready sneakers is going to come in handy at some point during your trip.
Think about it—you'll probably also be doing some sightseeing or hiking, and you absolutely don't want to be caught dead wearing sandals at the airport. Therefore sneakers are your only answer, and that's a fact. Ahead shop our favorite vacation sneakers, including sneakerdrilles, printed sneakers, and more so that you are beyond prepared for any vacation activity that may come your way.
Sneakerdrilles are a thing. Look it up.Available in sizes 5 to 10.
Perfect for hiking, sightseeing, and everything in between.Available in sizes 4.5 to 10.
Next up, check out the perfect summer dress everyone in Cartagena is wearing. It will go excellently with your new vacation sneakers.

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.
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