- I bought the Dr. Scholl's Time Off sneakers after seeing them on TikTok.
- They were perfect for my two-week trip to Italy, keeping me comfortable while I was on the go.
The first time I went to Europe, I regretted the shoes I packed for the trip almost as soon as I got there.
I wore high-top Converse for much of the trip in 2018, which didn't have much support, so I was often sore after long days of sightseeing. I also ended up wearing flip-flops for most of my vacation after a pair of sandals left me with the most painful blisters I had ever experienced.
When my family made plans to go to Italy this summer, I knew I wanted to think more carefully about what shoes I brought with me.
I stumbled upon TikToker Meghan Pruitt's video about the Dr. Scholl's Time Off Lace Up sneakers about a month before my trip, and I was immediately intrigued.
In the video, which has 2.8 million views to date, Pruitt said she wore them during her time studying abroad in Europe, and she was comfortable in them as she traveled to 12 different countries.
@meghan.pruitt best travel shoes ever ✈️ #travelshoes #walkingshoes #casualsneakers #europeshoes #shoesforeurope #shoesfortravel #greenscreen #drscholls ♬ original sound - Meghan Pruitt
The sneakers have a platform base, plus padding on the insole to make them more supportive, according to the Dr. Scholl's website.
Pruitt's rave review and the echoes of the endorsement in the comment section of her video were enough to convince me to order them for my trip.
I ordered the sneakers in white from Famous Footwear for $69.99, which felt reasonable.
To my delight, the sneakers ended up being my favorite thing I packed for the trip.
I wore them nearly every day of my two-week stay in Italy, and my feet didn't get sore once.
From exploring the Colosseum to walking on cobblestone streets in the Italian countryside, my Dr. Scholl's sneakers kept me comfortable, and I felt like I had more energy for sightseeing because I wasn't sore at the end of the day.
The only drawback of the shoes for me was that they got dirty quickly. After just a day of wear, my sneakers were grimy from the streets of Italy. They're easy to clean so it wasn't a big deal, but I'd suggest getting the shoes in a darker color if you don't want dirt to show.
I've also continued to wear the sneakers since I got home from my trip, and they're just as great for strolling to the farmers market as they were for my European adventures. I don't think I'd travel abroad again without them.