Confortable, easy on traveling shoes
Aug 23, 2017, 8:38 pm
#16
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: IAD/DCA
Programs: Bunch of mid-tiers
Posts: 1,034
OluKai has a bunch of styles in addition to the ones noted above. Several of them have the fold feature, but I'm not sure about waterproof. Also check the soles to make sure you are ok with them.
Aug 24, 2017, 12:54 am
#17
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: Air France, Middle east companies
Posts: 6
Have you tried OluKai Moloa? I just got a pair from REI (on sales for $99) and they are so comfortable. I took out the manufacturer insert and put in my custom orthotic. They look kind of like your Maui fold and the back of these are also foldable. They come in many colors. The one I got was light brown and I think they are discontinue at REI so they were on sales.
Thanks for your help!
Franck
Aug 24, 2017, 8:05 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,785
I don't know how popular they are in other countries but they are pretty huge in California as they are based at Huntington Beach. I think the material you want would be the waxed nubuck one with the water resistance coating. It's not gore-tex though. If you are ordering them online, make sure you go 1/2 size smaller. They are about 1/2 size bigger than most other shoes.... if you read the reviews on them.. others said the same thing.
Aug 24, 2017, 2:25 pm
#19
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA Plat, UA Club, Marriott/SPG Gold, Fairmont Premier, Amex Plat
Posts: 62
I have a pair of the slip-ons in black, bought them specifically for red eyes. I can wear them no socks, take them on and off super easy. I'll bring/wear some comfortable socks if I want to sleep without shoes (unless I can wrap up in an F blanket in a lie flat) but frankly you could sleep in these comfortably.
Also good for walking when you reach your destination and can be worn with sweats, jeans, short, etc.
Aug 25, 2017, 7:00 am
#20
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: Air France, Middle east companies
Posts: 6
I don't know how popular they are in other countries but they are pretty huge in California as they are based at Huntington Beach. I think the material you want would be the waxed nubuck one with the water resistance coating. It's not gore-tex though. If you are ordering them online, make sure you go 1/2 size smaller. They are about 1/2 size bigger than most other shoes.... if you read the reviews on them.. others said the same thing.
Honestly I never heard about them (but i am not a shoes addict, despite my post).
Aug 29, 2017, 4:01 pm
#21
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NorCal
Posts: 658
Welcome to Flyertalk. I'm a huge fan of Mephisto and Ecco. I have worn Mephisto loafers for a while in a couple different styles. I wouldn't call them waterproof though. I also have a pair of Ecco Trac II low cut shoes that are very comfortable and completely waterproof (Gore-Tex liner) but they tie on versus loafers. They are quite easy to take on and off, however.
Aug 29, 2017, 5:33 pm
#22
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 73
Another vote for AllBirds. I have three pairs, my son's second pair is waiting on our doorstep right now. Haven't tried the slip-ons, but the lace-ups are easy to take on/off without tying. They are totally not waterproof, but they are light and wicked comfortable with and without socks. They won't work with a suit unless you go full hipster with some outlandish color combinations and maybe a monocle to display your "character," but the black ones will pass in most other travel situations.
Sep 1, 2017, 12:52 am
#23
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: Air France, Middle east companies
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Another vote for AllBirds. I have three pairs, my son's second pair is waiting on our doorstep right now. Haven't tried the slip-ons, but the lace-ups are easy to take on/off without tying. They are totally not waterproof, but they are light and wicked comfortable with and without socks. They won't work with a suit unless you go full hipster with some outlandish color combinations and maybe a monocle to display your "character," but the black ones will pass in most other travel situations.
Unfortunately I am already wearing eyeglasses, so I can't use a monocle to display my "character"
.Thanks
Franck
Sep 2, 2017, 7:13 pm
#24
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 134
You can throw Allbirds in the wash with great success. A bit of water will be fine 
Great product with an exciting future
Great product with an exciting future
Allbirds seems great, but to be honest, I have some concern about their durability, and by the effect of water on them (bit of water and some walking might damage them).
Unfortunately I am already wearing eyeglasses, so I can't use a monocle to display my "character".
Thanks
Franck
Unfortunately I am already wearing eyeglasses, so I can't use a monocle to display my "character"
.Thanks
Franck
Last edited by bmoeller1; Sep 5, 2017 at 1:02 pm
Sep 5, 2017, 8:51 am
#26
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: Delta Gold, silver, what yr is it?
Posts: 2,417
My husband insists on shoes that tie, so he'll never get an "easy on" shoe - but for comfort, loves Merrell & Ecco, esp the goretex options.
Sep 5, 2017, 1:02 pm
#27
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 134
Sep 8, 2017, 6:47 am
#28
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Executive Club, Qatar Airways Privilege, Clan LoganAir
Posts: 112
Bought a pair of Vans Classic Slip-Ons for a three-week trip to Seoul and having just returned I'd thoroughly recommend them. Very comfortable and a decent price as well.
Sep 10, 2017, 8:32 am
#29
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: DAL
Posts: 1,447
I wear a similar style Sperry when traveling especially for vacation or a the Sperry Gold slip on styles when I am on a business trip.
Sep 10, 2017, 5:48 pm
#30
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Tahoe
Programs: Delta DM for now
Posts: 474
http://www.merrell.com/US/en/moab-ro...of/17267M.html
I started using the Merrell Moab Rover this year and find them to be great. Feet stay dry on wet days and dewey grass and the solid leather gives them a nice look compared to the mesh panels found on most Moab models. Obviously, Merrell is known for hiking footwear, so spending all day walking around in these shoes is no problem. I bring these and a causal leather oxford for all my work travel.
I started using the Merrell Moab Rover this year and find them to be great. Feet stay dry on wet days and dewey grass and the solid leather gives them a nice look compared to the mesh panels found on most Moab models. Obviously, Merrell is known for hiking footwear, so spending all day walking around in these shoes is no problem. I bring these and a causal leather oxford for all my work travel.