As a professional travel writer, I cover a lot of ground. This year, I’m hopping on several flights per month ranging from long-hauls to Vietnam, Cape Town, and Hawaii, to slightly shorter jaunts to Paris , Rome, and Greenland – a whopping 77,000+ miles so far and counting. One thing that’s hugely important on any trip? Staying comfortable in transit .
With all that time in the air, I've perfected my travel uniform, aka the comfortable airport outfit I always wear for long travel days, no matter where I’m headed. My trusty formula almost never veers from the relaxed clothing staples below, from supportive shoes to the perfect tee and a sleek bomber jacket. Read on for my tried-and-true picks that always keep me looking and feeling my best on every journey.
Supportive, comfortable shoes are the essential building blocks to my travel uniform. I rotate between a few different styles, but no matter the pair, they’re always trainers I can rush around the airport in and wear socks with in case I need to take my shoes off in a security line. A podiatrist recently recommended I try a pair of shoes from Allbirds because of how lightweight and cushioned they are.
I particularly love Allbirds’ Wool Runner Mizzles because they’re water-resistant, making them perfect for any terrain or weather I encounter when I land. I also love my stylish Vejas if I need a versatile white sneaker, as well as Kiziks, since they offer all the support of a sneaker but don’t need to be laced.
