Picking your next vacation is deceptively simple. Point and choose on a map, take a couple of online tests to match a destination, or trust your Instagram algorithm to pick a country. If none of this feels personal enough, how about choosing a destination based on your favorite pair of shoes? Below, we’re matching you to a destination based on your favorite shoes.
New York City – Sneakers
This comes as no surprise. The Big Apple is home to thousands of people who would rather commit to a trek rather than hop behind a driver’s wheel. If you reach for a pair of trainers more often, New York City might be just the place for you.
- Adidas OG Sambas (From $100)
- Kizik Milan (From $149)
- Sadi Studios Pop Sneakers (From $199)
- Loci Atom Sneaker (From $119)
Porto, Portugal – Kitten Heels
Chic and style are needed for a Porto vacationer. This romantic, intimate city feels more like a big town than a city. Kitten heels make a cute, romantic look which makes for the perfect shoe for Porto.
- Aldo Rosamund Heel (From $72)
- Na-kd Strappy Low Heel Sandals (From $60)
- Dolce Vita Bev Wide Heels (From $120)
- Porte & Paire Bow-detailed Sandals (From $300)
Tokyo, Japan – Ballet Flats
Cute, elegant, refined. All common descriptors for ballet flats and Tokyo. Ballet flats offer style versatility, complementing skirts, jeans, and dresses, and blend with Tokyo’s stylish atmosphere.
- Margaux The Demi Flat (From $295)
- Jonak Paris Ballerinas with Bows (From $130)
- Loeffler Randall Leonie Woven Ballet Flat (From $275)
- Eledara The Rotonda Stain Mary Jane (From $289)
Mexico City, Mexico – Loafers
For an artsy city, loafers seem like an obvious match. Play with platforms, buckles, and colors for a pair that best represents you.
- Duke & Dexter Cherry Penny Loafers (From $340)
- G.H. Bass Weejuns® Whitney Super Lug Loafers (From $185)
- M.Gemi The Ancora (From $278)
- Labucq Olivia Mary Jane (From $510)
Copenhagen, Denmark – Mules
Danish style often emphasizes clean lines, functional design, and subtle creativity, all on par with a pair of mules. Both dabble in street style, celebrate personality, and showcase avant-garde designs.
- Matisse Lena Chunky Mule (From $180)
- Charlotte Ston Loni Mules (From $248)
- Sam Edelman Linnie Bit Mule (From $140)
- Miista Brietta Mules (From $280)
London, UK – Ankle Boots
In a city with unpredictable weather, a solid pair of boots is your best friend. Dress up a look with a heel and vibrant color palette or a platform boot for an everyday look never fails.
- Inez Caro Boot (From $348)
- Camper Kiara Boot (From $220)
- Unif Dada Boot (From $138)
- Marcella Marceline Boots (From$265)
Folegandros, Greece – Sandals
Relatively untouched by a booming tourist industry, Floegandros is the island that kicks back and relaxes. Take in the views of colorful windows, blue-domed churches, and whitewashed houses as you venture through the island
- Pedro Alexis Toe Loop Sandals (From $70)
- Caron Callahan Remy Sandal (From $295)
- Vagabond Shoemakers Courtney Sandals (From $130)
- Bembien Bria Slides (From $220)
