As a collegiette, you understand the struggle of walking down endless sets of stairs, busy sidewalks and packed hallways on a daily basis. This becomes even more difficult if you live on a big campus and have long walks from your dorm to class. While you want to stroll through campus looking stylish, the wedges that you splurged on this summer just arenāt going to work this semester. But youāre not alone in this struggle: we talked to collegiettes just like you, and made a list of their recommendations for the cutest (and comfiest) shoes for walking on campus.
1. Converse
An overwhelming number of collegiettes agree that thereās nothing better than a classic pair ofĀ Converse. āThey look cute with pretty much any outfitĀ I would wear to class on a typical day, and are so comfortable to walk around campus in,ā says Emma Koch, a junior at the State University of New York at New Paltz. White, gray and black styles are versatile and will go with almost anything.
2. Birkenstocks
There’s nothing as comfortable as a pair of these classic sandals. āBirkenstocksĀ are easy and quick to slip on, plus theyāre super comfortable for walking around campus,ā says Allison Crist, a sophomore at the University of Kansas. āI have a pair in black so they match everything.ā While BirksĀ haven’t always been considered super stylish, fashion girls everywhere are embracing the look.
3. Oxfords & loafers
It’s no secret that theĀ menswear-inspired trend is everywhere. If you’re looking to work this vibe into an everyday outfit, look no further than a pair of oxfords or loafers, like these ones from Forever 21. Not only are these shoes stylish, but they’re comfortable enough to walk around campus in. Complete the menswear look with a button-up white blouse and a pair of dark jeans or black pants.
4. Mid-calf boots
As fall sets in and you make the transition to jeans, leggings and chunky knit sweaters, you’ll definitely want to have a pair of mid-calf boots fromĀ Macy’sĀ on hand. Not only are they great for long walks on campus, but they’ll last you well into the winter months as well (extra important if you live on a cold and snowy campus!).
5. Combat boots
Thereās no better way to make a statement this fall than with a pair of combat boots fromĀ Century 21. āWhen Iām walking around campus in the fall, my go-to pair of shoes are my Steve Madden combat boots,ā says Malone Ryan, a junior at John Carroll University. āThey go with any outfit, whether itās a dress with tights and a cardigan or skinny jeans and an oversized sweater. Plus, you can wear them laced up or buckled down for two completely different looks.ā Both black and brown styles of boots add a touch of edginess to any look.
What are you waiting for, collegiettes? Thereās no better time than a new school year to investĀ in a go-to pair of shoes that will carry you across campusāand through the semester.