All it takes is a trip to Italy as a student, tourist or professional traveler to realize that the shoes that work in the U.S. may not necessarily work on the cobblestone streets and walkways of Rome. Wise up students and travelers and look for comfortable shoes and comfortable boots to accommodate the geographical environment.

After scratching up and destroying the leather on the high heel of a pair of really fly boots, you'll realize that walking down a sidewalk in the U.S. is not the same as walking down the old cobblestone streets of Rome and other European cities. This is an easy way to quickly destroy one's shoe budget. It is definitely necessary to find comfortable shoes to accommodate the geographical environment of countries that don't have modern streets, walkways and roads.

For students studying abroad, plan on purchasing comfortable shoes and comfortable boots that allow you to maintain your footing without destroying the investment of your footwear. A great choice of low-quarter boots, which can be worn year round, is the Vigotti Amari. Trendy and made of premium leather, the low-quarter boot has a flat heel and a non-slip rubber sole in addition to a comfortable, round toe ideal for walking. A great choice for men is the Timberland Urban, which is a comfortable boot and can also be worn year round and is well made and rugged, providing solid footing.

During the winter in Europe, flat riding boots, Uggs, and other good walking shoes and solidly constructed boots that are able to tread the surface of a rough road or walkways are what is required to feel secure and in control. One must consider comfortable shoes to accommodate the geographical environment in whatever country being visited to avoid spills, falls and the destruction of heels.

Studying abroad and traveling abroad is a great adventure. One simply must remember to acclimate to the region. Wearing comfortable shoes and comfortable boots that allow one to venture out and explore the region while looking sharp pay for themselves several times over.