the wander project dispatches from over there

TWP Gear Guide: Travel Footwear

Footwear is perhaps the most important gear decision you’ll make when preparing for your extended trip. Why? Because shoes are the one item that must function flawlessly: “making due” with ill-fitting or inappropriate footwear is asking for trouble. Does mean that everyone should be packing a pair of burly hiking boots? Absolutely not. You should make every effort to match your footwear selection to your itinerary. If you’re simply stringing together as many Indonesian surf breaks as possible, pack your flip-flops and forget it. But if you plan on doing any significant trekking, you’re going to need a sturdy pair of hiking shoes or boots to protect your feet and ankles from the terrain and help support the weight of the pack you’ll be carrying.