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Here’s What TripSavvy Readers Bought This Year

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Here's What TripSavvy Readers Bought This Year

Living in New York City, I walk a lot, which also means that I go through shoes quickly; holes in my soles are the norm, and a worn-down heel can mean aching knee pain until I rotate in a new pair.

Over the summer, when my feet told me that it was time to buy new sneakers, I decided to pick up a pair of Allbirds based on the recommendation of TripSavvy's senior editorial director, Laura Ratliff. I went with the black Women's Tree Runners, which, when I put on, felt like walking on a cloud.

As someone with big feet and a second toe that's longer than her big toe, I have a hard time finding shoes—and an even harder time finding a pair that is actually comfortable; these, to me, felt like a revelation. I sang their praises so loud that my boyfriend, who was shopping with me at the time, bought the men's version for himself (and later, another pair for his mother).

It appears that we weren't the only ones who gave into the Allbirds hype—you were all about these ultra-comfy shoes, too. And yet our readers' desire to invest in a good pair of travel shoes went beyond Allbirds; whether you were looking for a running sneaker such as Hoka One One's Clifton 8 or Teva's Midform Universal sandals for long days at the beach, this year, you sought shoes that could literally go the extra mile.

But our readers didn't just amp up their shoe game this year. From stylish one-piece swimsuits to sleek luggage, 2021 was all about revamping travel wardrobes and prepping for the much-desired return to travel. For trendsetters who have their eyes on the latest fashion styles and outdoor enthusiasts with extra holiday cash to spend on the newest gear, read on to see 2021's most popular commerce round-ups among TripSavvy readers.