France is considered to be one of the fashion capitals of the world. To fit in when traveling to this renowned fashion country, it is important to be stylish as well as comfortable. A popular type of shoe for men to wear is an Alpargata, which is a sandal made from a woven cord. It has a sole that is shaped for the foot as well as straps to keep the sandal comfortably in place according to www.personal.utulsa.edu. This shoe would be perfect for touring the sights of France.

Shoes are essential as part of your outfit every day, not only for style, but comfort as well. In the United States, it is common practice to see shoe styles ranging from tennis shoes to stilettos while you are out and about. But when traveling to other countries such as Spain, Italy, or France, the “perfect shoe” may vary.

Tennis shoes are typical shoes worn in the United States, however when traveling to Italy they are frowned upon unless you intend to play some futbol. Instead of wearing flip flops for a day out, Journeywoman.com recommends wearing comfortable leather shoes such as flats for a day of sightseeing.

Seasoned traveler, Shea Haddad, said that wearing white tennis is a tell-tale sign of an American. “Whenever I travel I try to wear shoes that are comfortable but still in style.”

Dana Robinson studied abroad in Ireland and said rain boots were a necessity but no Ugg boots. “No one in Ireland wore Uggs, just rain boots.”

Along with tennis shoes and flip flops, stilettos are not recommended because of the cobblestone ground and you could end up wearing a cast on your ankle if you aren’t careful.

According to NotesFromMadrid.com, accessories are a large part of the Spanish culture. What better accessory is there other than shoes? Many would think that if you’re going for style, you’re not going to be comfortable, but that is not true! Boots are a great alternative to more casual shoes. “You will fit right in with the Spaniards if you sport a funky pair of boots,” said Katelyn Line, who studied abroad in Spain last semester. They are easy to go from walking around during the day to a night out.

If you are a die-hard tennis shoe lover, Spain is the place for you. NotesFromMadrid.com suggests tennis-like shoes with a “euro-style”. Some examples of these are: Pumas, Diesel or Converse. Basically, don’t wear tennis shoes that you would wear to the SAC.

Flats and heels are also acceptable in the Spanish culture, and are the most popular. “When I first arrived in Spain I was in awe of all the women wearing heels,” Line said, “Unlike here, it is completely normal to wear stilettos when you go grocery shopping.”

France is considered to be one of the fashion capitals of the world. To fit in when traveling to this renowned fashion country, it is important to be stylish as well as comfortable. A popular type of shoe for men to wear is an Alpargata, which is a sandal made from a woven cord. It has a sole that is shaped for the foot as well as straps to keep the sandal comfortably in place according to www.personal.utulsa.edu. This shoe would be perfect for touring the sights of France.

The number one shoe choice for women is the Merrell Waterproof Polar Moc Walking Shoe. This shoe will come in handy when it comes to walking, hiking and climbing. These shoes are also dressy enough to wear for a night out to dinner. Flats are also acceptable here, because they are always are so stylish. Traveling to France can be exciting and with these shoes, you will be guaranteed comfort no matter what the travel endures.