8 Travel-Friendly Shoes That Weigh Less Than 1 Pound a Pair

With airlines charging for everything these days — from water to in-flight movies — there’s an easy way to keep baggage costs down when heading on vacation. Just fill up your suitcase with super-lightweight shoes that check in at under a pound a pair.

These men’s and women’s looks make the perfect travel footnotes with casual styling that works for the museum circuit to an all-day walking tour.

Crocs LiteRide Women’s Mule

Crocs just released its newest offering of lightweight looks, the LiteRide, made of a material that’s 40 percent softer and 25 percent lighter than its Classic Croslite.

Crocs LiteRide Women’s Mule
Crocs LiteRide women’s mule.
CREDIT: Crocs

FitFlop Women’s F-Sporty Uberknit Sneaker

These versatile knit lace-up sneakers feature a slip-resistant outsole breathable textile lining.

FitFlop Women’s F-Sporty Uberknit Sneaker
FitFlop women’s F-Sporty Uberknit sneaker.
CREDIT: Zappos

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Skechers Men’s Performance Go Walk Max

This slip-on style with mesh fabric upper keeps feet cool, while the Goga Max insole provides underfoot cushioning.

SKECHERS Performance Go Walk Max
Skechers men’s performance Go Walk Max.
CREDIT: Zappos

Arcopedico Women’s Lolita Ballet Flat

Weighing under nine ounces a pair, this machine-washable ballet style features an upper in a soft Lycra and polyester blend that conforms to the shape of the foot.

Arcopedico Lolita
Arcopedico Lolita
CREDIT: Zappos

Easy Spirit Women’s Travelpor 26

This suede clog features breathable mesh lining and a removable insole.

Easy Spirit Travelport 26
Easy Spirit Travelport 26
CREDIT: Zappos


Teva Men’s Voya Flip

The style features a quick-drying knit upper and Float-Lite outsole made of a soft EVA and rubber blend.

Teva Men’s Voya Flip
Teva Men’s Voya Flip
CREDIT: Zappos

Cole Haan Women’s GrandPro Tennis

This performance sport style with a smooth leather upper and rubber outsole weighs under 12 ounces a pair.

Cole Haan Grandpro Tennis
Cole Haan Grandpro Tennis
CREDIT: Zappos

Women’s Superfeet Fir FX

Perfect for easy on-off access, this slingback style offers a deep heel cup, foot-hugging contours and a slip-resistant outsole..

Superfeet Fir FX
Superfeet Fir FX
CREDIT: Zappos

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