How many shoes to take to Europe?

For just about any trip, for any length of time, you can get away with just three pairs of shoes. If you take a summer trip, typically you will pack sandals and sneakers, whereas for winter, you might have two pairs of boots or a pair of boots and sneakers.



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For just about any trip, for any length of time, you can get away with just three pairs of shoes. If you take a summer trip, typically you will pack sandals and sneakers, whereas for winter, you might have two pairs of boots or a pair of boots and sneakers.

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Most frequent travelers swear by the “3 pairs of shoes” rule, which is to pack two pairs of functional and comfortable shoes and one pair that's a little more formal and dressier.

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But taking shoes off on long-haul flights is acceptable. “When flying internationally, wait until the plane is well and truly up in the air – and bring some socks or lightweight slippers to wear,” she advises, adding it's not the best idea to walk around the plane barefoot, both for aesthetic and hygiene reasons.

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We show you that you can wear sneakers while traveling through Europe. There is a common misconception that all Europeans wear fancy shoes and if you wear sneakers in Europe you'll immediately be pegged as a tourist and be constantly accosted by roving hoards of pickpockets.

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These questions will help you decide how many shoes you'll (really) need to bring. Whether you're a travel newbie or have more air miles than money in your bank account, setting a limit for yourself early on will help you in the long run. A rule of thumb is to stick to three pairs or fewer.

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They do. Europeans lean more toward mid-toned jeans than we do, but in general any color is fair game. Right now, brightly colored skinny jeans are very popular in Europe and these style-color combinations are also easy enough to find in the US. Skinny jeans are often paired with looser, longer tops and boots or flats.

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Shoes are considered personal items, and they are generally allowed in your carry-on luggage. This also helps you save some more space in your primary luggage, in case you wanted to add some more to it. Shoes are light but they take up a lot of space, so it is better to have it in your carry on bag.

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If you have unlimited suitcase space and don't want to do any laundry, a two-week trip means packing 14/2 = 7 bras and at least 14 pairs of underwear. That consumes a lot of valuable suitcase space! To reduce the number of pieces that need to be packed, simply commit to doing laundry on the road.

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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat.

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For a weekend trip, one pair of cotton pajamas will be just fine. For a week or more, consider bringing two pairs.

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