We will be in Switzerland (mainly hiking and Bern,Lucerne,Zermatt) for 12 days and in Italy (Milan, Venice,Florence,Rome, and Pompeii) for 10 days. I am fretting what to take for shoes - hiking boots are a must. Can I get away with just a pair of casual sandals (leather Tevas or Birkenstocks) or should I put in another pair of walking shoes? I am really trying to travel light and shoes are so bulky.
Posted by
Centennial, CO, USA
1895 posts
What month? If you are traveling in spring/summer, or early fall you can get away with just a pair of sandals. I only wear my Chaco sandals when I travel - they have a toe loop and a heel strap, so are very secure. Obviously wear your hiking boots on the plane (pain through security, but saves a lot of space/weight in luggage)
Worst case, if it's cold, rainy, you'll put the hiking boots back on for that day...otherwise, you can get away IMO with just a pair of sandals for your other shoes.
Posted by
Bay Area
3551 posts
you need walking shoes. If you have an olser pair take then then toss them after you are thru. I have done this many times myself.