Our Top 5 Walking Sandals

It’s that time of year again; the sun's out and higher temperatures have your feet screaming for fresh air, it's time to enjoy the freedom and support of walking sandals.

We thought we'd share some of the best men's walking sandals and women's walking sandals with you so you can select the perfect pair for your summer adventures.

The North Face

Men's Hedgehog III Sandals

• EVA constructed upper for a durable and secure fit
• Premium leather overlay
• Two straps with Velcro closure
• Heel-strap cushioning for comfort
• PU-moulded insert creates a form-fitting footbed
• Footbed has a textured finish to prevent your foot from slipping
• Dual-density injection-moulded EVA midsole
• 3D PU-moulded sole
• 335g (single sandal size 8)

Like their walking shoe counterparts, the Hedgehog III sandals from The North Face are wonderfully versatile and a firm favourite amongst our trekking experts. With a high degree of adjustability and support, their velcro straps and form-fitting footbed keeps your feet snug and secure for all-day comfort.

Even better, these have heel strap cushioning, so whether you’re relaxing on a holiday stroll or need something more supportive for more challenging terrain, the Hedgehogs have it covered. Throw in a super solid sole unit and you have a winner.

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Teva

Men's Terra Fi 5 Universal Sandals

• Water-ready polyester webbing uppers are quick-drying
• Multi-point adjustment for a customised fit
• EVA cushioning along the posts for increased comfort
• Open toe construction doesn't trap water
• Moulded PU midsole cushions and supports
• Durabrasion and sticky Spider rubber sole gives superb grip in the wet and dry
• 402g (single sandal size 8)

For the more nautical adventurer, the Teva Terra Fi 5 sandal is perfect. As happy in water as on land, these are ideal if your travels are likely to feature some time kayaking or aboard a seafaring vessel.

The polyester webbing is quick-drying and the sticky spider rubber soles grip in wet conditions, so if you’re in and out of a canoe and exploring the local riverbanks or coast, these are perfect.

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Merrell

Women's Terran Convertible II Sandals

 

• Synthetic leather and textile upper
• Lycra neoprene lining for padded comfort
• Velcro adjustable closure for a personalised fit
• Microfiber insole lining
• Contoured EVA footbed
• M-Select GRIP sole offers durable traction over mixed terrain
• 156g (single sandal size 5)

For those after style as well as superb practicality, the Terran Convertible sandal is pretty hard to beat. With contoured EVA footbeds cradling your feet and neoprene padded linings, these are fantastically supportive and wonderfully comfortable while remaining lightweight. The synthetic leather uppers and stitching details give these Merrells an elegant finish that will pair with any outfit.

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Keen

Men's Newport Leather Sandals

• Nubuck leather uppers have a waterproof treatment
• Quick-dry lining for active use
• Cleansport NXT provides natural odour control
• Secure fit lace capture system
• Metatomical EVA moulded footbed with microsuede lining
• Compression moulded EVA midsole
• Non-marking rubber sole
• Multi-directional lug pattern with razor siping for added traction
• 425g (single sandal size 8)

The Newport Sandal is one of Keen's classic designs. A robust outsole and rand at the front means these are walking sandals built to withstand tough use – think hot, arduous days of rugged unforgiving terrain, river crossings and coastal tracks.

All this comes with no compromise to the comfort that Keen are renowned for. If your hot weather adventures will be taken down the road less travelled this is the sandal for you.

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Keen

Women's Whisper Sandals

• Polyester webbing uppers are washable
• Quick-dry lining for active use
• Cleansport NXT provides natural odour control
• Secure fit lace capture system
• Metatomical EVA moulded footbed with microsuede lining
• Compression moulded EVA midsole
• Stability shank provides support

The Whisper is a superb go-anywhere-do-anything walking sandal, making it perfect for the highly active traveller. Secure fit laces adapt to the shape of your feet for a great level of comfort and support, while the closed-toe construction protects them.

For use in hot temperatures, there is odour control technology and washable webbing uppers; and it's also hard to ignore the microsuede lining, keeping your feet in luxury.