Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
Being in the profession that I am, people are often asking me tricks to pack light. As a flight attendant, I pack a weeks worth of clothes all in one small carry on. I could go from Honolulu to Fairbanks at any moment, and I need to be ready for it all.
So what are the tricks?
Well in a nutshell – minimalism.
Finding a wardrobe that is compact, but also as effective. For instance my down jacket. I can fit my jacket to the size of a clutch purse, but it also is the warmest item in my bag! It is a must-have.
As for shoes, they are normally an efficient packing nemesis.
But check out these bad boys from LEMS Shoes.
Weighing a mere 9.9 ounces, the minimal "Boulder Boot" is arguably the lightest boot ever developed. It is also completely collapsible which means is not a space hog in the suitcase! The Boulder Boot has no stiff pieces in the design so it rolls into a sort-of-ball to not take up as much precious space in your suitcase!
This is ideal for those who like to travel light.
Some of the features of the boot include a wide toe box, water-resistant nylon, full-grain leather (brown version) and vegan (black version). They come in both men’s and women’s sizes – brown, black and gravel designs. The barely-there boot is very basic – with a simple insole and 100% cotton lining on the interior. There are not a lot of extra comforts.
The boot is made flat to fit your natural foot shape. There are no constraining arches or stints. It is made to give you the true barefoot experience. It is a simplistic comfort.
This boot is great for everyday wear, but probably not ideal for rough roads or long treks. But light work, exploring and lots of walking – yes. Since they aren’t bulky and heavy, your feet won’t get tired or drag toward the end of the day. You can wear boots, and not feel like you are lugging around weights on your ankles!
Beyond the Boulder Boots, LEM also has a handful of other light-weight options. Like the Primal that weighs only 6.9 oz! These open weave shoes are very appealing, I want the women’s version in the frost color!
The Boulder Boots are available for purchase at LEMS Shoes.
LEMS Boulder Boots Summary
- Perfect for traveling
- Lightweight and collapsible
- Barefoot experience
- Made in USA
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.