Urban and hiking sandals are the ideal footwear for summer

Now that the good weather is approaching, it's time to change your wardrobe and take out your spring-summer clothes and shoes. Both our day-to-day clothes and sports clothes or swimsuits. 

A topic that is usually difficult at this time of year is shoes, as it is very difficult to find ones that are comfortable and adapt well to your feet and the weather. Therefore, we bring you a recommendation for this spring-summer: Trekking sandals, known as hiking sandals. 

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Why are hiking sandals good? 

This option is an alternative to hiking boots. It is a type of footwear that offers many advantages over conventional ones, such as ample freedom of movement, freshness and ventilation, as well as the comfort and practicality of wearing them, in addition to the fact that they are cheaper than hiking boots or shoes. Trekking sandals are suitable for summer hikes on difficult trails, for hikers or people who lead an active lifestyle. 

If you plan to do a route on a hot day, maybe wearing boots is not the most appropriate. On the way we could find puddles or walk for hours on dry ground, where the temperature will remain inside the boot. So the bad smell will accumulate or when stepping on water it will not dry in a short time. That's why hiking sandals are the alternative. For everyday use they are just as comfortable in addition to the advantages it brings. In recent years, styles have changed and are much more adaptable. 

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There are two types of hiking sandals: closed and open. 

Closed trekking sandals 

They provide more protection to the foot against environmental obstacles such as branches or stones. However, they are less breathable than open ones, less comfortable and slower to dry. These are suitable for walks on uneven terrain, with branches or stones. 

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Open trekking sandals

The removal capacity is greater than closed ones as they are ventilated. On the contrary, they offer less protection for the foot. These are suitable for routes with water and paths with few elements that can damage our feet. 

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The main characteristics that we must take into account when buying sandals are:  

• In terms of support, they must have a system of adjustments suitable for the foot, in the heel and in the transverse area. 
• The sole must offer resistance to friction and good grip for wet surfaces. 
• They have to be as light as possible. 
• Made of tear and abrasion-resistant materials, robust tying system and water-resistant dyes  
• With an anatomical design of the straps and the upper part of the sandal. 
• With incorporated Eva rubber garment between the soles for good cushioning 

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Advantages and disadvantages of using hiking sandals: 

The advantages of hiking sandals are: 

• Great freedom of movement, comfort. 
• Very fresh and ventilated so they prevent bad odors and fungi. 
• Very practical and versatile. 
• As we mentioned before, cheaper than boots 

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The drawbacks are: 

• They have less protection for the foot, as it is quite unprotected, especially in the toe area. 
• When the foot is in the air, it can be unhygienic as it accumulates dirt on the toes Brands such as Teva along with Geox, Alohas, Genuins, Clarks or Fitflop have a wide variety of comfortable, adaptable and stylish sandals. 

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Tips for choosing the ideal hiking and urban sandals for you. 

Women's hiking sandals 

TEVA TERRA FI LITE WOMEN'S SANDALS 

Ideal for long walks and getting around the city. 

Designed with polyester straps that help to have extreme durability, high water resistance and quick drying. Lined with a lightweight and breathable mesh that keeps feet cool and comfortable. Made with a vegan recycled plastic fabric with traceable and verifiable REPREVE polyester yarn from Unifi. 

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TEVA HURRICANE XLT2 SANDALS 

Ideal for day hikes and light hikes. Vegan, designed to provide great comfort and extreme durability, high water resistance and quick drying. 

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Men's hiking sandals 

KEEN NEWPORT H2 SANDALS 

Water sandals with adequate toe protection. Made with a sharp sole for superior surface attraction, along with a washable tape. 

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KEEN CLEARWATER II SANDALS 

Sandals for mixed terrain, offer high performance in adverse conditions, provide perfect traction and grip on the ground. Includes ÆGIS Microbe Shield system that eliminates odor-causing bacteria. 

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Now that you know everything you need to know about hiking sandals, do you still prefer boots? Or do you dare to try sandals? In Kenia Outdoor you can find the sandals that we have mentioned or others that you like, don't wait any longer and buy your hiking sandals!