India, Aug. 23 -- There is always that one footwear debate before a holiday: do you pack the easy slip-on or the trusty lace-up? At first, the answer seems obvious. Slip-ons are quick to wear, easy to remove at airport security and handy when you are moving between the pool, hotel and lunch. But holidays are rarely that simple. A day that starts with coffee can turn into 15,000 steps, a long walk through a new city or an impromptu hike. So before you make room in your suitcase, think about what your holiday actually involves.

I love a good slip-on for travel, mainly because they make those small, annoying moments much easier. At the airport, you can put them on without sitting down and take them off quickly at security. Once you are on t...