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April 18, 2025

"My favorite slippers are also super packable"

Bombas Gripper Slippers
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A common packing plight? Trying to stuff bulky shoes into a cramped bag. And if you do have room to spare, you probably won't use that space to pack a pair of hard-soled slippers, no matter how cozy.

So for a long time, travel staff writer Maria Adelmann embarked on her vacations like the rest of us: with cold feet. That is, until she came across this super squishy slipper. They're like knit baby booties, but for grown-up feet, which means they're easy to pack flat or fold in half, and cram in even the tightest luggage corner or slim pocket. Maria hardly ever takes them off — home or abroad. "I wear them more than any other single item in my wardrobe."

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One last (travel) thing: The best compression socks

A gif od Wirecutter's picks for best compression socks.
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The pleasant squeeze of compression socks is meant to help boost circulation. It isn't a magic health fix, but it can feel fabulous — especially on a long flight. And they don't have to be ugly, either. To find the best pairs, we consulted folks who wear them for all types of situations: during pregnancy, while working on their feet, for running, after working out, when traveling, and … just because.

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