Fashion News Writer José Criales Unzueta always opts for sneakers–a pair of Nike Cortez’s or black Acne Rockaways– and if it is cold, he’ll wear his boots. (Who wants to bulk up on baggage fees anyway?) Market Editor Maddy Fass follows Unzueta’s suit and will typically wear her heaviest footwear through security as does Senior Associate, Creative Development Lucy Dolan-Zalaznick. “Besides the suitcase optimization, the best thing about traveling in the boots is that they simply look cool,” says Dolan-Zolaznick. “Without sacrificing comfort or the ability to take them on and off in 10 seconds in cars or security lines.”
Fashion Writers André-Naquian Wheeler—who prefers White Air Force Ones and Marine Serre x Nike Shox—and Christian Allaire concur on Unzueta’s sneaker front. “As much as I want to look like Victoria Beckham at the airport, I need comfort,” Allaire says. “And I’m forever late so they’re perfect for running to the gate. I’m very unglam…usually my New Balance dad sneakers. They’re black so they go with everything.”
Other Vogue colleagues have a less practical way of approaching footwear on a plane. Features Editor Lilah Ramzi has a whole recipe on how to walk through security. Ramzi, who I’ve never seen in a sneaker, will opt for a flat to go through security and carry cashmere socks in her bag. “I keep socks in my bag and put them on to walk through the security line. I then take them off,” she says. “And then put them back on on the plane so I’m cozy.”
But perhaps the most sound advice comes from seasoned traveler and Lifestyle Writer Elise Taylor. “I have three rules for airplane shoes: one—they must be shoes you will wear again on your trip. (Footwear is incredibly clunky and takes up too much room in your suitcase as is. Do yourself a favor and don’t bring a random pair that you’ll have to lug around for the remainder of your travels.) Two: no metal (not great in the security line.),” she says. “Three–you must be able to run in them because if you’re like me, you’re always minutes away from missing your flight! So, voila: these white slip-on sneakers from Vince that check all the boxes.”
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