Originally Posted by
brownkc
Okay, another day and more questions.
I tend to dress up more than my fellow travelers. Is there a good reason to take Khaki's and a pair of dressier shoes? The others will not be interested in doing so unless it limits some of the things we can do am I wasting luggage space? Size 12 1/2 leather shoes take up some space and add a fair amount of weight.
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Leather soles are not practical in Japan or for travel most of the time since you will be walking a lot and they may get wet. I like leather soles normally but never travel with them. If you expect lots of tatami restaurants, avoid laced shoes.
I normally just travel with the shoes I am wearing and had gone into Haleakala crater and to meetings on the same trip. Try something comfy like Rockports or similar.
I pack leather soles only when there will be a formal event.