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)
