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Posted by: Fashioned Way | August 22, 2007 7:06 PM

well considering you'll do a Shoe trip ;) maybe you could dismiss one of the heeled pairs and make room for a new one :) i'm sure you'll get soon something new, nicer and exciting to replace what you're not taking with you :D

on Summer i use to take 1 pair of comfy but slightly stylish sandals (Havaianas are cute but still not my thing), 1 pair of nice flats (usually to wear on afternoons when going for drinks and a bit more dressy), 1 pair of mid-heels for a special night (i cannot take high heels on Summer, really!!) and 1 pair of sneakers (they relieve the best my tired feet and are the pair that i usually wear when traveling).

on Winter it's more difficult as i usually take cabin luggage only (i usually go on no more than 5 days trips around the year so don't need too much clothes), so i usually take 1 pair of black boots (mid stiletto heel) which are also useful to go out, anything that could be worn with jeans but still sexy like some above ankle length brown leather boots with rouched front i got last year in Argentina (are really stunning!!!) and the always present sneakers for traveling (running around with a trolley and heels or not very protective shoes like flip flops in the tube/metro or train is not the best idea for me when a very expensive cab is not an option...!).

Posted by: jimena | August 22, 2007 8:27 PM

Three pairs. One pair of daytime heels, one pair of daytime flats, and one pair of evening shoes. Because of the necessity of harsh choices, I make sure that all my evening outfits are compatible with the heel height of the evening shoes.

It helps if the daytime flats are evening-compatible somehow, for example if they're at least partly metallic. I have some cream leather ballet flats with gold edging that will do for evening.

Despite my restraint, I nearly had a nervous breakdown when I read that your three-pair allowance has to include the pair you travel in! I rebel!

Posted by: H. | August 22, 2007 8:50 PM

Just like most girls, I tend to pack too many shoes. I packed five pairs for my three day business trip to Switzerland last week (NOT including the pair I was wearing). I ended up wearing only two of them.

I think that for your trip you only need two pairs, one to travel in and another comfy one to go shoe shopping. The rest you can buy once you get to the States. Just think about it, - it gives you an excuse to buy more shoes to match your outfits!

Posted by: Natalia | August 22, 2007 9:17 PM

last year, when traveling abroad, i took a whole suitcase full of shoes and even put some in my carry on and my brother's carry on. it have nightmares about forgetting a pari of shoes i might have needed. i applaud for such exemplary strwngth and restraint.

Posted by: Tasbeeh | August 22, 2007 11:21 PM

I have very little self-control when it comes to packing shoes!

Posted by: WendyB | August 22, 2007 11:48 PM

i think i'm more inclined to take two pairs of flats that go with everything, rather than two

i don't tend to do the sneakers thing just because i dont do sneakers at home, let along abroad. id prefer to have something like a pair of keds thats still comfy but also cute.

Personally, i think it's important to have enough suitcase room for shoe purchases, but if you run out - just carrying them as hand luggage! that what i did with a fabulous pair of boots i bought a couple of years ago :D

Posted by: sha | August 23, 2007 1:25 AM

the end of that sentence was 'pairs of heels' hehe - just because my holidays of late tend to be more 'travel experience' rather than partying. if it was the reverse, id probably do what you're doing amber and take two heels. if i was heading to a winter place though i'd take more boots (at least one flat and one heeled pair)

Posted by: sha | August 23, 2007 1:51 AM

H - not three pairs, five! A three-pair allowance would literally give me sleepless nights as I tried to work out which of my beloved shoes to pack! Actually, I'm pretty much having that problem by allowing myself five!

Posted by: Amber | August 23, 2007 11:05 AM

1. Flipflops/flat ballet slippers that are just as comfy

2. Running shoes to work out in and to use for walking if my feet hurt/blister

3. Low-heeled heels (either peep toe, d'orsays, pumps)

That's it :) Then I buy more to add...

Posted by: Fabulously Broke | August 23, 2007 1:57 PM

I took 4 pairs for two and half weeks in Mexico.

1 pair of canvas flat peep toes
1 pair of black ballet flats
1 pair of green wedge peep toes
1 pair of trainers.

In all I wore the green wedges and the black flats once each. I wore my canvases everywhere, except when they didn't match (they were blue). So I wore my trainers instead.

I shouldn't have bothered, shoes were so cheap.

Posted by: Stacey | August 23, 2007 3:38 PM

I wear massive platforms most of the time and I can't get many pairs in one bag, so I buy the biggest bag I can, and wear the biggest shoes to travel in. Wherever I go, I usually end up yearning for the shoes I haven't taken. My solution is to go away for 3 day breaks rather than long holidays!

Posted by: Arnez | August 24, 2007 12:01 AM

For a nine day road trip, I took 3 pairs of flip flops (basic black, brown, and a sparkly blue to match my bikini), 1 pair of sneakers, 2 pairs of mid-heel boots (1 black and 1 brown) and black peep toes for evenings. I wore them all.

Posted by: B | August 28, 2007 12:34 AM

man can you plesae tell me how many days do it take to make a shoe

Posted by: destiny | September 2, 2007 8:57 PM