Rome is one of those cities where the wrong accessory can ruin your day. Cobblestone streets, crowded metro cars, 90°F afternoons, and pickpocket-heavy tourist zones mean you cannot just throw any bag or shoe into your suitcase and hope for the best. After reviewing hundreds of traveler reports and testing gear across three Roman seasons, here is the short version: you need three things — an anti-theft crossbody bag, a pair of shoes with genuine arch support and rubber tread, and a portable fan that actually moves air. Everything else is optional. Why Most Travel Accessories Fail in Rome Most…