This can be an issue with Adidas shoes, Furrer says, because the company designs its women’s shoes with a lower instep compared to other brands. However, a lower instep might work great for you.

It's a dilemma many women face when they go out — do they deal with uncomfortable heels or opt for flats? But believe it or not, the high heel trend began with men.

The same group of women were asked to walk around in various shoes, accidentally drop a glove, and see whether someone would tell them. Here again, heel length had an effect on men's helping behavior.

These are our team's favorite travel shoes for women, chosen based on their packability, weight, and comfort. Our favorites are both cute and walkable.