Blu Kicks Moccasins Review: Travel Shoes That Give Back

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The Blu Kicks Moccasins are great travel shoes, and they also give back, with a dollar from every pair sold donated to environmental charities.

Blu Kicks Moccasins Review

Price and Where to Buy Blu Kicks Moccasins: The Blu Kicks Moccasins are available on Blu Kicks’ website for $98.

How Blu Kicks Moccasins Rate:

Usefulness: 10/10. Fashionable, comfortable shoes that you can walk in are always useful for travelers.
Value: 7/10. The shoes are expensive, but have all suede uppers and are hand-stitched, which explains the price tag.
Durability: 8/10. The shoes are very well constructed, but the suede uppers and leather lining means you’ll have to hand-clean them carefully to keep them looking good.
Cool Factor: 9/10. The Blu Kicks look like classic driving moccasins and will go with pretty much any outfit.

Final Verdict: Need some casual shoes that are still comfortable enough for travel? Give the Blu Kicks moccasins a shot!

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