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Finding the perfect travel shoes comes with its own set of challenges, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Having too many options can be just as overwhelming as not having enough options, but when looking for the right travel shoe, your decision should be based on what kind of traveling you’ll be doing (in a car, plane, train, bus or maybe even walking), how long you plan to wear the shoes and how much you can afford to spend.

Memorial Day weekend marked the biggest travel date on record, but summer travel is just getting started. To put you on the right foot, we rounded up a list of comfortable and durable shoes that will keep your feet and soles protected for a comfortable travel experience. The shoe roster was selected based on customer reviews and personal recommendations available in men’s sizes and women’s sizes.

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Allbirds Women’s Tree Runner Go

$120

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A versatile, everyday shoe for travel and daily wear. Allbirds Trea Runner Go is an exceptionally comfortable shoe — a plus if you’re hitting the airport, train station or other means of travel, but also if you deal with back pain (like myself) and need a comfortable, walking shoe.

According to Allbirds, the Trea Runner “brings the forrest to your feet” wby way of Tencel Lyocell tree fiber material, which is derived fro 50% less carbon emissions and water consumption compared to similar fabrics, according to All Birds. The Tree Runner comes in several colors including black, white, deep navy and medium gray. (shop men’s sizes here).

Nike Phoenix Waffle

$69.97 $100 30% off

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You can always depend on a pair of Nike’s to get you from point A to B. From AirMax to Air Presto, Nike Blazer, Nike Waffle, Air Jordans and Nike Dunk Lows, the sneaker giant offers a huge selection of travel-ready sneakers and comfortable apparel. The Waffle’s cushiony midsole makes it suitable for airport runs and other excursions. Nike’s Phoenix Waffle shoe pictured above is available in multiple colors including purple/black, white/black, white/ivory, black/smoke grey and blue/white. Save up to 30% off select sizes at Nike. Shop more Nike Waffle styles here.

Crocs Classic Clog

$37.49 $49.99 25% off

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Crocs are the MVP of travel shoes, and one of the most affordable options on our list. The Classic Crocs is perfectly acceptable for airports, road trips and more. Shopping for vacation Crocs? Click here for a selection of summer styles.

Asics Gel Venture 8

$54.95 $70 22% off

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If you’re looking for a comfortable travel sneaker under $60, try the Asics Gel-Venture 8. Suitable for travel, running, hiking and walking, the Gel-Venture provides built-in support with a durable outsole and traction pattern.

Cariuma Green Canvas Low Top Sneakers

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No matter where you’re next excursion takes you, Cariuma sneakers will get you there, comfortably and in style. These eco-conscious, sneaker is available in canvas, leather and suede, in a range of colors including black, white, blue, red, green, brown and different patterns. Cariuma comes in hi-top or low-top styles and feature vegan insoles made from organic momona oil and cork. They’re also easy to slip on and off (which will come in handy if you have to take your shoes off to go through airport security).

Adidas Ultraboost 1.0 Women’s Sneakers

$91.76 $200 54% off

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Adidas Ultraboost is a comfortable travel sneaker that you can wear on a plane, train or automobile. The shoe features a soft knit upper that offers ventilation for your feet and a comfortable midsole making it easy to wear them for hours at a time. Ultraboost are available in a range of colors and iterations here.

Everlane The Chelsea Boot

$59 $195 70% off

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If you want something more formal than a sneaker, Everlane’s Chelsea Boot can withstand long-wear activities such as traveling. With a cushioned insole, elastic side panels and a pull tab, the stylish shoe can take on different kinds of weather, these shoes get high marks on the scale of versatility. Blundstone is another boot option available in men’s and women’s sizes and made from premium, water-resistant suede with leather and synthetic lining. And we can’t forget about Dr. Martens, for travel.

For more recommendations, be sure to read our roundup of the best places to buy Converse Chuck Taylors online and the best backpacks for travel.

K-pop giant HYBE sold a portion of its stake in rival South Korean music group SM Entertainment worth $50 million, or roughly 3% of the company, according to a filing made public on Tuesday (May 28).

Though it sold roughly 755,500 shares worth 68.4 billion Korean won, HYBE still owns some 2.2 million shares comprising a 9.4% stake SM Entertainment, the company behind such acts as aespa and NCT 127.

The musical home to supergroup BTS, HYBE’s actions related to SM have been closely scrutinized ever since it acquired a nearly 16% stake in SM in a failed takeover attempt last year.

In March this year, HYBE purchased an additional 868,948 shares of SM for approximately 104.3 billion won ($78 million). This was the final tranche of shares SM founder Lee Soo-man had pledged to sell to HYBE after it acquired from him the majority of his 15.8% stake in February 2023, according to a Feb. 28 regulatory filing.

HYBE’s purchase of Lee Soo-man’s shares briefly created a power struggle in South Korea’s K-pop industry. But ultimately, Kakao Corp.’s subsidiary Kakao Entertainment acquired nearly 40% of SM’s stock to control the company, a deal which received formal approval from the Korean Fair Trade Commission earlier this month.

Since losing out to Kakao, HYBE’s stock has fallen by more than 28% over the past 12 months. For the first quarter of this year, HYBE posted its lowest total revenue in two years — revenue of 360.9 billion won ($271.5 million), down 12.1% year over year and the lowest since posting 285 billion won ($214.4 million) in the first quarter of 2022. Operating profit fell precipitously to 14.4 billion won ($10.8 million), down 72.6% from the prior-year period. 

Ariana Grande‘s “The Boy Is Mine” is getting a music video, and a release date has been set.

The Eternal Sunshine singer posted an incredibly brief but intriguing preview of the video on Instagram on Monday (May 27).

“meow,” Grande captioned the clip, which reveals that the video for “The Boy Is Mine” will be unveiled on Friday, June 7.

The music video preview shows an unidentified actor placing a drink down, then filling a bathroom sink with a bucket of ice that he dunks his face into. Meanwhile, a hand wearing a claw-like glove creeps around the nearby doorframe. Before the viewer can see who or what is behind that door, the video’s title and release date flashes on the screen.

A little over a week ago, Grande uploaded a couple photos to Instagram that fans speculated were from the set of an upcoming music video. She wears a cat-ear headband in the pictures and has “TRUE LOVE” and “BE MINE” hearts affixed on her wall next to a painted portrait, showing the portrait’s subject only from his bottom lip down to his shoulders. No caption was provided for the pics.

Director Christian Breslauer, who worked on the visuals for both “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” from Grande’s Eternal Sunshine album, commented on her Monday teaser and shared the sneak peek on his own Instagram account. “Get your popcorn, take your seats,” Breslauer wrote on the pop star’s post; “ACT III… soon,” he teased over on his page.

While Grande’s ready to drop “The Boy Is Mine,” current single “We Can’t Be Friends” sits at No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart (dated May 25). The Pop Airplay chart, which began in October 1992, ranks songs by weekly plays on over 150 mainstream top 40 radio stations monitored by Mediabase, with data provided to Billboard by Luminate. “We Can’t Be Friends” previously hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart dated March 23, the same week that Eternal Sunshine soared in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

Watch the teaser for the much-anticipated “The Boy Is Mine” video below.

Nicki Minaj has announced the rescheduled date for her postponed concert in Manchester, England.

The rap superstar, 41, took to social media on Monday (May 27) to provide Barbz with an update on her May 25 show at Manchester’s Co-Op Live that was called off following her arrest in Amsterdam for allegedly carrying drugs.

“OK guys, I was JUST RE-ADVISED that we actually CAN NOT do any other date for the make up #gagcityMANCHESTER date besides JUNE 3rd,” Minaj wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

She added, “So JUNE 3rd is the new official date for all ticket holders who originally had tickets to the MAY 25th #Manchester show. I apologize for all the inconvenience this has caused. I really hope you can make the #JUNE3rd show. It’ll be really special. Ticketmaster will contact you to advise officially.”

On Saturday (May 25), the “Super Bass” rapper was released from police custody in the Netherlands just hours after recording herself being arrested by Amsterdam authorities allegedly “carrying drugs.” As a result, the artist was forced to postpone her Manchester concert as part of her Pink Friday 2 Tour.

“Despite Nicki’s best efforts to explore every possible avenue to make tonight’s show happen, the events of today have made it impossible,” promoter Live Nation said in a statement on Saturday. “We are deeply disappointed by the inconvenience this has caused.”

After “sitting in a jail cell for 5-6 hours” before arriving in Manchester, Minaj gave an update in a post on X Saturday night.

“We will have another date for tonight’s show shortly & I’ll probably be able to share it tmrw,” she wrote. “One July option & one June option is currently being discussed. I’ll find a way to not only make up the date with the performance but I’m going to create an added bonus for everyone that had a tkt for this show. Promise.”

The “Super Freaky Girl” rapper also shared her hotel location and welcomed local fans to stop by and say hello.

“Barbz, I’m going on the balcony so if you’re outside I’ll be able to see you & I may come downstairs,” she wrote. “I’ll be out there for about an hour. Rlly wanted to at least get to see you. But if you’re in bed plz STAY THERE.”

See Minaj’s announcement about her rescheduled Manchester concert on X below.