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Mastering the airport ‘fit has been a journey of trials and errors. Lots of shoes, bags, and loungewear staples were tested before I settled on the picks that now make up what I consider the perfect airport outfit. But of all my tried-and-trues, there’s one staple I tell everyone they need before hitting the airport, and Katie Holmes just wore it while out in New York City.
Holmes was spotted in a cozy-cool ensemble, opting for a classic wrap coat, straight jeans, and flat loafers—a.k.a. my hack for making airport travel infinitely easier. The slip-on shoes come in handy when going through TSA security, where I can take them off and put them back on in just seconds, and actually they support my feet through long treks to my gate and transfers. Plus, they’re stylish and versatile, so I end up wearing them on repeat throughout my trip.
Below, I found lookalikes for Holmes’s chic, square-toe pair and included some of my favorites. Shop the shoe that elevates wardrobe basics and is perfect for holiday travel, starting at $30.
8 Travel-Ready Loafers
- $30 Deal: Lifestride Margot Loafer, $30 (Originally $70); amazon.com
- Katie Holmes Lookalike: Tory Burch Perrine Loafer, $179 (Originally $328); toryburch.com
- Editor-Approved: G.H. Bass Whitney Leather Loafer, $175; nordstrom.com
- 74% Off: J.Crew Maison Ruched Loafers, $52 with code EXTRA (Originally $198); jcrew.com
- Michael Michael Kors Carlson Loafer, $44 (Originally $145); zappos.com
- Franco Sarto Edith Loafer, $78 (Originally $130); amazon.com
- Free People Contrast-Stitch Penny Loafer, $128; nordstrom.com
- Kelsi Dagger Brooklyn Finley Loafer, $130; anthropologie.com
Lifestride Margot Loafer
$70 $30 at Amazon
If you want an affordable pair that will arrive before your post-holiday flight, Lifestride’s popular Margot loafers are on sale for just $30 at Amazon. In terms of style, these are simple, no-fuss loafers. And when it comes to comfort, a flight attendant said that they feel so good you almost forget you “have shoes on,” adding that they require zero break-in.
Tory Burch Perrine Loafer
$328 $179 at Toryburch.com
Tory Burch’s Perrine loafers are the best lookalike for Holmes’s style. They’re flat, sleek, and have that cool square-toe shape. And while not featured on her pair, these have a metal detail at the toe, which further elevates the classic styles.
G.H. Bass Whitney Leather Loafer
$175 at Nordstrom
G.H. Bass’s Whitney loafers are what I reach for every time I head to the airport. The classic leather shoes are supportive and incredibly well made—I’ve been wearing mine on repeat for over a year and they still look (mostly) like new. While these may take a few wears to break in, it’s worth the effort. These now fit my foot like a glove.
Loafers are what I swear by for travel and everyday wear—as Holmes proved, they can subtly elevate your day-to-day winter looks. Shop even more styles, below.
J.Crew Maison Ruched Loafers
$198 $52 at J. Crew
Michael Michael Kors Carlson Loafer
$145 $44 at Zappos
Franco Sarto Edith Loafer
$130 $78 at Amazon
Free People Contrast-Stitch Penny Loafer
$128 at Nordstrom
Kelsi Dagger Brooklyn Finley Loafer
$130 at Anthropologie