If you think the existence of a travel shoe that’s both good looking and comfortable is just another urban myth, we beg to differ. We’ve searched high and low for a handful of good-looking, comfy shoes that can multitask while keeping your toes happy, whether you’re climbing a steep cobblestone sidewalk in Lisbon on your way to a castle or dashing off to a lunch meeting at a museum café in Brussels.

As a bonus, our seasoned business travelers offer a few tips from the road as they set out to test each pair: Choose natural materials like leather that stretch and breathe; and instead of packing a new pair of shoes thinking you’ll break them in en route, remember it’s essential to be sure they fit comfortably at home before you tuck them into your carry-on. Aircraft cabin swelling aside, you can never be sure the travel road ahead won’t include uneven pavement and zillions of stairs.

Women’s:

The Leather Street Shoe by Everlane

The Leather Street Shoe by Everlane ($135)

Love to travel light? Provided you’re not required to attend a formal ball, you can get away with just this pair of great looking shoes for meetings — and as much museum trekking as you can handle. Crafted from 100-percent, full-grain uppers and foot beds, the hand-cut soles of these Italian-made dreams are set on four layers of foam for support and have gently ridged rubber soles for superior traction and cushioning. They’re available in both grey and black.

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The Bee Cave by OTBT – Off the Beaten Track ($125)

Sometimes a girl just needs some height. When that’s the case, and comfort is key, these Bee Cave wedge sandals from OTBT’s Globe Trotter collection have a San Francisco summer-of-love vibe, and can be dressed up or down depending on your itinerary. The leather uppers with matching stitching are trimmed with metal buckles and finished with a leather heel covering and cork foot bed for optimal shock absorption and cushioning. They come in black, gold and pewter.

Men’s:

Mephisto Irwan Moccasin

The Irwan by Mephisto ($299)

This understated, sexy-as-chocolate moccasin comes in black and dark brown, with smooth leather uppers, leather lining and rubber soles. Handcrafted with shock absorbers built into the heels, they feature the company’s integrated Soft-Air Technology in the removable insoles, and look as sharp peeping out beneath the trousers of a casual suit as they do paired with jeans and your favorite cashmere pullover.

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Pitman Run by Clarks ($140)

Made of soft textiles in navy or grey, the Pitman Run from the Clarks Tor Collection has classy comfort written all over them. Sporting Ortholite technology, this lace-up style is constructed with 30 percent wool knit uppers with suede mudguards and trendy perforations that are simultaneously upbeat and elegant. The use of strobe stitching, EVA soles and ExtraLight technology translate to flexibility. Best of all, they live up to the Clarks reputation for über comfort and durability.