10 Hiking Sandals to Add to Your Summer Wishlist
Summer is here and that means warmer weather, tank tops, and sandals! Within the last decade, sandals have hit the hiking market with great popularity. It might sound silly to hike in sandals, but the sandals on this list are built for the trail and are comfy enough for camp too. Many hikers gravitate toward hiking sandals because they are more lightweight than boots. However, remember that the rest of your gear must be lightweight too or your feet will suffer if you hike in sandals with a heavy pack.
Hiking sandals come with their own risks, such as a lack of protection for the toes and foot. Hiking sandals are not always recommended for extreme terrain, but are perfect for mild trails and for areas that may require river or stream crossings. However, some of the sandals in this list actually do have toe protection. With the foot being exposed, sandals are more breathable compared to boots and shoes, which could greatly reduce smelly feet.
This list includes some of the most loved hiking sandals on the market today. Four brands seem to dominate the hiking sandal market: Teva, Chaco, Merrell, and Keen.
1. Teva’s Tirra
MSRP: $80 USD (buy it for as low as $29.95)
Uses: Women’s, Multi-purpose
Details: Velcro fasten, anti-microbial treatment, synthetic fabric, rubber outsole
2. Keen’s Newport H2
MSRP: $100 USD (buy it for as low as $68.95)
Uses: Men’s, Women’s, Kid’s and Toddler available, water shoe, hiking
Details: Toe protection, polyester fabric, rubber outsole, drawstring fasten
3. Chaco’s Classic Z
MSRP: $105 USD (buy it for as low as $57.74)
Uses: Men’s and Women’s available, hiking, multi-purpose
Details: Comes in a variety of strap styles and colors, wider widths available, polyester fabric, rubber outsole, vegan friendly, anti-microbial treatment, offered with or without toe strap
4. Merrell’s Capra Rapid Sieve
MSRP: $90 USD
Uses: Men’s and Women’s available, hiking, water shoe
Details: Leather upper, cord and lock lacing, toe protection
Shop Merrell’s Capra Rapid Sieve Sale
5. Teva’s Terra Fi Lite
MSRP: $85 USD (buy it for as low as $49.95)
Uses: Men’s and Women’s available, multi-purpose
Details: Anti-microbial treatment, nylon fabric, rubber outsole
Shop Teva’s Terra Fi Lite Sale
6. Keen’s Arroyo II
MSRP: $100 USD (buy it for as low as $78.99)
Uses: Men’s and women’s available, hiking
Details: Toe protection, waterproof leather, rubber outsole, drawstring fasten
7. Merrell’s Azura Strap
MSRP: $90 USD
Uses: Women’s, walking, multi-use
Details: Waterproof, eco-friendly footbed, clip and velcro fasten
Shop Merrell’s Azura Strap Sale
8. Chaco’s Z/VOLV
MSRP: $65-$100 USD
Uses: Women’s and men’s available, walking, multi-use
Details: Variety of colors and strap styles available, offered with or without toe strap, more lightweight than Chaco’s Classic sandal, vegan-friendly
9. Teva’s Hurricane XLT
MSRP: $60-$120 USD (buy it for $34.95)
Uses: Women’s and men’s available, multi-use
Details: Velcro fasten, anti-microbial treatment, nylon fabric, rubber outsole
Shop Teva’s Hurricane XLT Sale
10. Merrell’s All Out Blaze Sieve
MSRP: $100 USD (buy it for $49.97)
Uses: Women’s and men’s available, hiking
Details: toe protection, waterproof leather upper, Vibram outsole
Shop Merrell’s All Out Blaze Sieve Sale
Hiking sandals make fording rivers a breeze, keep your feet ventilated during the hot summer months, and can be used not only on the trail but also in town, during a festival, or while traveling.
What hiking sandals do you recommend? Tell us in the comments below
Sources:
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Sandals-Reviews?n=0&sort_field=#compare
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Sandals-Womens-Reviews?n=0&sort_field=#compare
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