I learned these chunky yet comfortable Salomon XT-Whispers are the perfect travel shoes on a trip to Japan

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For two weeks in Japan, I refused to sit still. Determined to make the most of a bucket-list vacation and propelled by caffeine, I explored Tokyo and Kyoto mostly by foot, where I racked up a daily average of 19,000 steps.

The key to pulling it off: good walking shoes. I wore my Salomon XT-Whisper sneakers, that saved my feet from blisters and aches – while still looking chic enough to wear to all the restaurants, bars and shops.

I travel 200,000 miles a year. This is the best travel backpack I can’t leave home without